12-18 1800
61+27=88vp (minor axis victory)

Fuel stock is now at zero and units did not get all that was requested. We have a card option for a new unit, 9SS Hohenstaufen (10pp), but the fuel is more important (20pp).

Map at start:
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In the north we take a couple more hexes and ...

12-18 1200
56+26=82vp (minor Axis victory)

Just moved into minor Axis victory territory. Not sure if the pace I'm on is quick enough and what type of counterattack to expect. Fuel down to 9k but will have enough PP to play Fuel Card (10k) next turn. Temperature is above freezing and raining so ...

12-18 0600
54+24=78VP

Very little change in the map overnight. Fuel is down to 25k in stock. Situation at start of turn:
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In the north stopped at Malmedy for now and it looks like a tough battle. Peiper’s southern route looks more promising. Directing KG Sandig from 1SS to ...

12-18 0000
52+21=73VP

Map at start:
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Finally eliminated the last of the isolated units in the north.
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The rest was a quiet night with a few ambushes as I moved many units from behind the line forward.

AI was also mostly quiet, moving units around. Appeared ...

12-17 1800 [cont.]

Also in the center, part of 3FJ takes a small village knocking out some artillery and pushing toward St.Vith.
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In the south 62VG drives to the Our river preparing to take Steinebruk.
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End turn.
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AI

The AI ...

12-17 1800
45+18=63vp

Played New Unit card, the FBB (Fuhrer Begleit Brigade), which must be placed in the south. Also played another Fuel card (+10k).

Map at start of turn:
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Tough battle to take Ligneuville. 3 Panthers and 2 Tiger II’s knocked out.
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12-17 ...

12-17 1200 [cont.]

Final situation in north, driving toward Malmedy and Stavelot. Will include a few 1SS units to support Peiper.
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2 ambushes as 12VG and the 3FJ AA unit attempt to move into town. I’m still learning the game and it does appear the AI defends the towns and roads ...

Thanks for the feedback Davide.

12-17 1200
31+14=45vp

Not a particularly good last turn. Only 1 city taken. I was ambushed several times and stopped short of cities in at least 3 occasions. Although a couple of isolated units were destroyed several others continue to cause issues.
In the north ...

12-17 0600 [cont.]

And found where the bridge was blown. Going to make Schonberg that much tougher. Spent the 20PP to fix the bridge, but not sure it was worth it. Still 1-11 odds to attack from north and east combined, even after significant artillery hits.
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Decide to try and ...

12-17 0600
28+11=39vps

Progress is greatest in the north as expected. Slow in middle and south, isolated units continue to cause issues. Target Schonberg for the day but that might be difficult.
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Butgenbach defended with a roadblock, falls.
However, 1st SS drives on Waimes ...

12-17 00:00 [cont.]

And in the South, 62nd VG again isolates the enemy by pushing back the 591st Artillery destroying 8 105mm howitzers. 1 isolated unit is destroyed the others are hit with artillery and assaulted taking great casualties.
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End of turn ...

12-17 00:00
28vp + 10vp Cas = 38vp

First full day complete and night is here. Don't anticipate much attacking. Here's the start of the turn.
A slight change in plans, the 18th VG will assist with the capture of Schonberg.
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Played Replacements card
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Set ...

12-16 1800 [cont.] AI Turn
Williams trying to breakout in the south but failed. This time breakout was successful. 100+ casualties to knock out 1 M4-75. Greif squad near Schonberg eliminated. Probably should have moved them north.

12-16 1800 [cont.]

62nd VG has a change of plans and will focus only the north highway while holding in the furthest south. Reason is that 18th VG is delayed with the isolated unit and 62nd VG is not strong enough to advance on both highways.
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This turn 62nd encircles, again ...

12-16 1800 [cont.]

Pieper advancing on left flank south of Bullingen without any resistance.
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5th FJ captured Manderfeld (5pts), Lanzerath (2pts), and Andler (2pts)
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Grief troops dropped south of Schonberg for some intelligence before upcoming attack. Several ...

12-16 1800
14vp Occupied + 5 Cas = 19vp

Situation at start of turn. Several cities captured.
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12 VG Eliminated the a surrounded unit behind the lines.
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Hunningen captured by 1SS PzD (2pts), then Bullingen (3pts) with supply base which is set to “deplete”
12 ...

AI Turn
AI attempting to break out of isolation and head west. Otherwise mostly just repositioning.

Successful attack Moving west

12-17 1200 [cont.]

FJ units are closing in on Manderfeld, but slower progress than the mech units in the north.
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18th VG. Aum fell (1pt). Have isolated several units but they are still too strong to attack.
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LXVI Corp AT Flak takes Rodscheid (1pt) and secures ...

12-16 1200
7 VP = 6 Occupied + 1 Cas

At start of turn:
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Several American units were cut off last turn.
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Goal is to open the major road to Bullingen and continue on the north road(s) to Malmedy. KG Peiper is on left flank supporting 1st SS PzD ...

St.Vith Medium Scenario v1.04
Challenging difficulty, normal speed, uncertainty on

12-16 0600

Plan at start:
Primary objectives: Stoumont, La Gleize, and Trois Ponts
Secondary: St.Vith, Vielsalm

I’m not sure those objectives are enough to win, but that’s ok. I’ve played so many Bulge games ...