Vitebsk is encircled with 3 Panzergrenadier divisions. I could make a solid encirclement with tank corps but they would just get slaughtered to following turn. Instead I just ZOC lock the units.
Oshawott (Russia) vs. Stef78 (Axis)
Moderators: Joel Billings, Sabre21
T108 - North
T108 - North
Vitebsk is encircled with 3 Panzergrenadier divisions. I could make a solid encirclement with tank corps but they would just get slaughtered to following turn. Instead I just ZOC lock the units.
Vitebsk is encircled with 3 Panzergrenadier divisions. I could make a solid encirclement with tank corps but they would just get slaughtered to following turn. Instead I just ZOC lock the units.
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T108 - Kiev
T108 - Kiev
I cross the Dnepr north of Kiev against weak Hungarian units.
I cross the Dnepr north of Kiev against weak Hungarian units.
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T108 - South
T108 - South
Large scale battles in the south with heavy resistance. Once the elite units had a turn of rest they are very hard to displace.
Large scale battles in the south with heavy resistance. Once the elite units had a turn of rest they are very hard to displace.
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T109 - North
T109 - North
The defenses at the Dvina are too weak. I am able to cross the river at 3 locations. However, I am not able to establish a solid bridgehead yet.
The defenses at the Dvina are too weak. I am able to cross the river at 3 locations. However, I am not able to establish a solid bridgehead yet.
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T109 - Center
T109 - Center
I continue to exert heavy pressure at the landbridge. The 3 Panzergrenadier divisions have retreated from Vitebks but were only able to move two hexes.
I continue to exert heavy pressure at the landbridge. The 3 Panzergrenadier divisions have retreated from Vitebks but were only able to move two hexes.
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T109 - South
T109 - South
A frontal attack on Chekassy fails despite incredible men/artillery ratios.
A frontal attack on Chekassy fails despite incredible men/artillery ratios.
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T110 - North
T110 - North
Bridgeheads over the Dvina.
Bridgeheads over the Dvina.
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T110 - South
T110 - South
Very tough now. I can still get a couple of successful attacks especially if I am able to attack from three sides.
Very tough now. I can still get a couple of successful attacks especially if I am able to attack from three sides.
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RE: T110 - South
looks like Stef has done a great job in stalling you in the south, but your breakout from the Dvina could be really dangerous if it forces him to pull out of Bielorussia in order to escape encirclement.
Think you've done really well shifting your forces and also putting in such a strong attack after you took Pskov - that does seem to have really stretched his resources
Think you've done really well shifting your forces and also putting in such a strong attack after you took Pskov - that does seem to have really stretched his resources
RE: T110 - South
looks like Stef has done a great job in stalling you in the south, but your breakout from the Dvina could be really dangerous if it forces him to pull out of Bielorussia in order to escape encirclement.
Yes, he has done a great job stopping me at various locations. The 43 German army is capable to stop almost every Russian offensive by simply throwing everything but the kitchen sink at it. But then I simply shift my troops to other areas where he is weak and more and more holes open up.
He has recognized the danger of crossing the Dvina. He has also now recognized the danger of my attempted breakthrough north of Kiev. There are lots of troop movements on both sides right now. It's a very interesting game.
It's the job of the Russian player to prevent a WW1 style game play. I attempt to do this by pincer movements that threaten large scale encirclements. No Axis player will allow these encirclements but it allows the front to move westward with reasonable speed.
RE: T110 - South
KUDOS to yourself (as for Stef) for your persistent and effective offense. Same ? as for Stef: what is your time goal for Berlin?
RE: T110 - South
KUDOS to yourself (as for Stef) for your persistent and effective offense. Same ? as for Stef: what is your time goal for Berlin?
Doesn't matter to me. I just want to finish one game as the Russians and get to Berlin once. I think I found an opponent who is willing to play the game to the end. There are not many games that actually make it till the end. Once we are done I will offer a switch of sides and also fight to the bitter end.
The game really stirs up emotions. The 41/42 campaign is nerve racking for the Russians and from 43 on it just gets desperate for the Germans. Both has to be experienced.
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charlie0311
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RE: T110 - South
Hi guys,
Hey Stef, can you clone yourself maybe?
Hey Stef, can you clone yourself maybe?
T111 - North
T111 - North
Solid bridgehead established now. I am using one rifle corps in light woods to protect the bridgehead.
Solid bridgehead established now. I am using one rifle corps in light woods to protect the bridgehead.
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T111 - Center
T111 - Center
Artillery use reaches an unprecedented level (at least for me). But not all goes according to plan.
Artillery use reaches an unprecedented level (at least for me). But not all goes according to plan.
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T111 - Kiev
T111 - Kiev
I've been working on a breakthrough north of Kiev for a couple of turns now. I am able to make steady progress against weak enemy forces.
I've been working on a breakthrough north of Kiev for a couple of turns now. I am able to make steady progress against weak enemy forces.
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T111 - South
T111 - South
Brutal trench warfare in the south. The first attack gets repelled but the second attack with fresh forces succeeds.
Brutal trench warfare in the south. The first attack gets repelled but the second attack with fresh forces succeeds.
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T111 - OOB
T111 - OOB
Axis OOB is slowly shrinking now. Luftwaffe is being ground down turn after turn. Luftwaffe is no longer able to provide ground support for every battle.
Axis OOB is slowly shrinking now. Luftwaffe is being ground down turn after turn. Luftwaffe is no longer able to provide ground support for every battle.
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RE: T110 - South
Not a good idea....ORIGINAL: charlie0311
Hi guys,
Hey Stef, can you clone yourself maybe?
My wife and my daughters wouldn't appreciate another "wargamer" at home. In fact they call this game "the little war".
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