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31.7.1942 - 6.8.1942

I have managed to reopen the pocket once again.

And the south....

you did it right while retreating in the South.. His mobile units will be out of supply if attacking immediatly and you will have time to entrench.

On my opinion, his target will be Stalingrad, not Baku

Currently I am waiting for turn 65(mid September) and his Panzers are spread out from Smolensk to Caucasus. It does not look for another big push but you can never know.

he is leaving you the initiative.

You will be able to reconquer ground from november 1942

I doubt it, his defense seems to be strong. I will probably have to wait for rifle corps.

7.8.1942 - 13.8.1942

Brian tried to form another pocket in Moscow sector and failed. I have launched few counter attacks and routed 3 German mobile divisions.

In south, I am retreating towards Stalingrad.

The game looks to be nicely balanced. I think you've done the right thing to back off to preserve your army. Your decision to abandon the Tsymla river may even be too cautious.
It'll be interesting to see what he does with his gains South of Rostov/Stalingrad. Abandon them at some point would be my guess.

Sorry lads for the long break. I have been on Holiday from mid July with my mates and somehow I managed to stay in the Holiday mood till and of August.
And yes, we had a great time. [:D]

14.8.1942 - 20.8.1942

Brian continued with his effort from previous turn and succeed. My attempt to open the pocket failed. Another 12 divisions doomed, especially the 4CV guards hurt.

I am surpised u did not pull them out last turn. I am guessing he was very happy when he opened the turn and saw your troops still there for the taking.

Only 3 could have been saved. 3 were used in attack that routed German division. The rest were stuck between German units.

ORIGINAL: 821Bobo

Only 3 could have been saved. 3 were used in attack that routed German division. The rest were stuck between German units.

Ok 2 turn pocket which is about right for 42.

Good game over-all

I like that blonde.

Two women, cigarettes, beer AND Pringles. You live dangerous!

Enough with the screenshots of the game lets see some more of your "mates".....

ORIGINAL: Flaviusx

I like that blonde.

And who doesn't? [:D]

ORIGINAL: Oshawott

Two women, cigarettes, beer AND Pringles. You live dangerous!

I hope not dangerous, but for sure wild.

ORIGINAL: smokindave34

Enough with the screenshots of the game lets see some more of your "mates".....

Here you go, my best mates and our usual breakfast. [:D]

20.8.1942 - 26.8.1942

After clearing the pocket, German Panzers were shifted to Orel. First belt of fortifications between Orel and Tula was contested. Panzers did a breakthrough and I am again on retreat.

In the south, I have retreated behind Don and Volga. 1 Guard, 1 CC and 2 Tank armies make Stalingrad safe for now, I hope.
Brian is very cautious and usually never leaves any unit exposed. My options for counter attacks are very limited.