BrianG v Smokindave34 ( SMOKIN now allowed)

[BrianG]

Germans reestablish the area and corral 2 guard tank corps into the pocket.

I really want to rescue them.
A likely rescue avenue from the south to attack the west part of the pocket would probable mean throwing more good money after bad.

Sorry for far away picture.

[BrianG]

I counterattack the one hex Russians lost this turn above the Oka.

[BrianG]

The north face again attacked.

[BrianG]

I recon like crazy and .

Light bulb!!!!!!


I nudge aside this measly German infantry division.

I now have (i think) open corridor to Tula and the German airforce.

[BrianG]

Southern operations find a measly German security unit guarding the river line.

[BrianG]

being stubborn, and before I close the pincers I still must rescue my trapped troops.

Rescue begins

[BrianG]

I coral the 5-12 German infantry unit to the east and get in close to relive the cut off.

I risk only 2 divisions in the attack as I have 5 left to roam deep behind the German lines.

[BrianG]

Cut off troops head into the breaches.

[BrianG]

Final positions

About 30 German tank mech units cut off plus a few infantry divisions.

He has 2 tanks divisions near the Oka which might force a rescue corridor.

from the south he has 3 or 4 but they are below Kursk. If he somehow rescues his troops, those Italians will be smashed next turn.

I have moved in additional tank corp into the breach entrances ready to pounce on any German rescue troops.

You are now up to date on where the game stands.

I am awaiting a German reply.

[BrianG]

turn 58 kia

[BrianG]

turn 58 plane kia

[BrianG]

end turn 58 OOB

[EwaldvonKleist]

[&o][&o][&o]
You are the god of
brawling. As always fine step by step AAR.

[SparkleyTits]

Stellar stuff

[BrianG]

open view

[BrianG]

3rd and 5th panzer do most of the clearing

[BrianG]

and another 3rd and 5th attack

a hasty, no issues against Russians in open not dug in.

[BrianG]

German supply low

[BrianG]

A surrender

[BrianG]

4 sided attack on the north face