BrianG v Bitburg (open for all)

[BrianG]

final south.

I highlight my panzer army.

Also my blue tank corp is finally near the rr. still low on fuel. they will be shipped west, north and then onto Tula area just in time for attacks in that area.

[Telemecus]

I like to try to get the 6th army AGS/ 4th army AGC border as close to the Oka at as I could at this point. The 6th army can thin out and screen a long line while this would allow 4th army to super concentrate on the main goal.

[BrianG]

I like to try to get the 6th army AGS/ 4th army AGC border as close to the Oka at as I could at this point. The 6th army can thin out and screen a long line while this would allow 4th army to super concentrate on the main goal.

I think that is what is shaping up in my situation.

[joelmar]

yes, 4th army must concentrate, they are the fist that is needed to smash through Moscow's defense should you go for it.

I like your right hook. I deeply regret not having done that in my current game [:)]

Bitburger is clearly using a runner strategy, but I fear for him he gave you a little too many men and units with that Kuvshinovo pocket, it will make carpeting more difficult for him. That is what he must avoid at all costs with a runner strategy. Leningrad looks doomed now. But there is still time I think for him at Moscow. Interesting situation for sure. I'm curious to see his next move, and also yours.

[chaos45]

agreed looks interesting.. surprised he is still trying to hold Leningrad strong on T11 after that pocket.....Think a retreat east then south to cover norther Moscow would have been the better move...also its leaving a lot of units up north getting closer and closer to being in danger of being pocketed.

[joelmar]

ORIGINAL: chaos45
Think a retreat east then south to cover norther Moscow would have been the better move

I think so too. It can still be done to a certain extent.

[BrianG]

Russian north keeps line, does not do a general retreat.

[:)]

[BrianG]

middle cities left open.

That must have been a fun order for Stalin to issue..

[BrianG]

STalino is full of goodies. And not far away

[BrianG]

air kia since

[BrianG]

Large attack to clear open for tank penetration, again with mech sent in first to help direct Russian retreat

[BrianG]

German tanks clear space. Not enough MP's to go all the way, I pressure river line and hope Russians do not have enough cav to counter.

right hook looks light a serpent.

[BrianG]

South

I enclose Stalino environs cutting off armaments.

Next turn I will complete surround.

[BrianG]

Crimea end

[BrianG]

And my other mini breakthrough.

[BrianG]

north open.

too little too late for Russian escape

[BrianG]

I had to show this Russian defensive hex. They will put up quite a fight.

Winning multiple battles

[BrianG]

Final Stalino surrounded.

I will attempt to take Rostov.

[BrianG]

The right hook finally connects.

The door is shut.

Leningrad is mine before mud and another large haul of good troops.

[chaos45]

Surprised this game is still going on....as that encirclement should be pretty much game set match...esp when combined with the situation in other sections of the line.