The basic idea of this scenario for me is the "Ardennes again" - through the southern woods. All of approaching ways are very dangerous and can be easily detected. Using the road L3413 or K105 to Gross-Umstadt/Klein-Umstadt would face serious counter punch by enemy TOW launchers and Bradleys. Bridges at Schlierbach are blown right after the start. Northern route would take too much time, and not much VPs are existing. So, I decided to penetrate through the forest. But I think the northern route might has some opportunity, I may try later...
All tanks and IFVs are moving through the forest at full speed. But this takes a while. My helicopters are operating widely from the north to the south, confusing my opponent's decision regarding major thrust direction of Red Army. But I must say that the Bradleys are real deadly opponent to the Hinds. Bushmaster cannon killed most of my gunships, more than Vulcan or Chaparral
The column reached at the line of departure. After refuel and resupply, all units are heading directly to Gross-Umstadt.
It was around this moment that my opponent discovered my true intention and main route of my tanks.
But his units were not enough fast to react with unexpected southern punch. My tanks rolled over Gross-Umstadt with almost zero casualties. So far so good.
It seems that the opponent rushed his M1A1s to block my tanks, but it was too late. All hinds are regrouped and heading south, to support the actions in Gross-Umstadt.
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