Hell on Earth (Axis) HLYA vs (Soviet) JubJub

[DeletedUser1769703214]

Turn 8 Real time Ground Move

Ground Phase

For Kiev battles I have ground support turned on but I am not going to fly fighters. The Soviets don't have the Airbases in the area needed for intercepting ground support circled in yellow. I will leave them on rest and turn it back to Day missions if I have to.

[DeletedUser1769703214]

Think I am going to save the game here and call it a night. Pick it back up tomorrow.

[smokindave34]

ORIGINAL: HardLuckYetAgain

Turn 8 Real time Ground Move

Ground Phase

For Kiev battles I have ground support turned on but I am not going to fly fighters. The Soviets don't have the Airbases in the area needed for intercepting ground support circled in yellow. I will leave them on rest and turn it back to Day missions if I have to.

I hadn't thought of letting my fighters rest based on the distance to Soviet airbases - thanks for pointing that out. I'm not sure I would have had the guts to try it. Looking forward to see how this plays out.

[DeletedUser1769703214]

ORIGINAL: smokindave34

ORIGINAL: HardLuckYetAgain

Turn 8 Real time Ground Move

Ground Phase

For Kiev battles I have ground support turned on but I am not going to fly fighters. The Soviets don't have the Airbases in the area needed for intercepting ground support circled in yellow. I will leave them on rest and turn it back to Day missions if I have to.

I hadn't thought of letting my fighters rest based on the distance to Soviet airbases - thanks for pointing that out. I'm not sure I would have had the guts to try it. Looking forward to see how this plays out.

Thank you Smokindave, but after sleeping on it last night I too am not going to take the chance. I will rest 1/2 of 4 squadrons next to Kiev, the rest will be on escort duty just in case the Soviet fighters react.

[DeletedUser1769703214]

Turn 8 Real Turn

Ground Phase

Kiev is attacked with 6 German Infantry Divisions. I try and match up 2 German Divisions per Soviet Division on an attack into a city that are also over 50 CCP. Kiev Falls and a mass migration of Soviets migrate from the city.

NOTE: I try and "not" use Ground Support in Cities. Cities have a ton of AA normally thus I don't.

[DeletedUser1769703214]

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Attack 1

Soviet stayed close feeling comfortable in the swamps. I love it when Soviets feel complacent. I should be able to bag 3 more Divisions or have units in locking ZOC's. Again I point out I am "not" going for VP's at the moment. It is all about Soviet units. Here we go.

Hasty attack the 256 Rifle Division, It retreats down the rail line to the east.

[DeletedUser1769703214]

Turn 8 Real Turn

Ground Phase

I move 14 PZ East one hex. I want penetration and dictation of where Soviet units retreat to.

[DeletedUser1769703214]

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I break 14 PZ down into regiments and move a regiment to the SouthEast. I need to clear 285 Rifle division from the bridge head and when I attack it I want it to go to the SE where 274 Rifle division is.

[DeletedUser1769703214]

Turn 8 Real Turn

Ground Phase

I then move Viking (Wiking) to set up an attack on the 259 Rifle Division. I do this for 2 reasons. First reason is to dictate the retreat path of 199 Rifle division towards the 132 Rifle Division hex after getting 259 Rifle division to retreat or route, I hope. (259 Rifle Division shows a 2 defense so I am hopeful)

[DeletedUser1769703214]

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I move up Inf for an attack on 285 Rifle Division.

[DeletedUser1769703214]

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Attack 2

285 Rifle Division retreats to the SE as I wanted it to.

[DeletedUser1769703214]

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Attack 3

1st and 2nd Regiment of 14 PZ hasty attack 49 Tank Division. The Tank Division retreats to where the Infantry in front of it retreated to

[DeletedUser1769703214]

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Attack 4

I turn on Ground support for Vikings attack. 259 Rifle Division could not bear the brunt & routes away from too much combat stress. No Soviet fighters intercepted.

[DeletedUser1769703214]

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Attack 5

I bring up the 168 Inf division and will Deliberate attack the 199 Rifle division. Hope to have it retreat to 132 Rifle Division hex.

[DeletedUser1769703214]

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Attack 6

The attack succeeds and 199 RD retreats on top of 132 RD. Everything is a dance when attacking with the Germans. Now the bridgehead is clear, time to expand.

[DeletedUser1769703214]

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Ground Phase

I move up 57 Inf division to attack the already retreated Tank Division and Inf Division.

[DeletedUser1769703214]

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Attack 7

I deliberate attack and turn on Ground support again. Russian Fighters intercept from a bazzilion miles away. I barely squeek out a retreat & bag 15 Soviet fighters. Good thing I kept the fighters on Day missions.

[DeletedUser1769703214]

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Attack 8

I am going to try some across river attacks which are very very chancy but I am pretty rested. I move up two German Divisions and the Rumanian Cav for a Deliberate attack. I get a retreat.

[DeletedUser1769703214]

Turn 8 Real Turn

Ground Phase

I move up 11 & 13 PZ for the attack. I also make sure the HQ is within 5 hexes and the Army HQ within 15 to be on the safe side.

[DeletedUser1769703214]

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Attack 9

11 & 13 PZ hasty attack the 256 Rifle division and get a route. I still have Ground support on