‘German recon has penetrated to within four hexes north of Siaznyy, which is itself about 10 hexes from Fortress Baku. They moved much faster this turn than expected. If they arrive piecemeal, I may send out a welcoming party to maul the advance units.’
‘This plan would leave open the southern flank of the peninsula. And it would require sufficient time to evolve, leaving more than enough turns for the German forces around T’bilisi to make their way down to relieve their trapped comrades. There is also the possibility that my forces in the mountains are discovered before the main German raiding party is far enough south to fall into my trap.’
‘The northern offensive crushes forward, chewing on the Germans and Italians and Rumanians. From what I can see, German battalions hold the western end of the front. The 203rd RD from the 1st Gds pushed through a short span in the lines held by the Italians and unless they are contained, will pocket some strong German units.’
‘Four German artillery regiments are decimating the NKVD and the 2nd/349th at Botlikh. I’ve moved in another reserve tank regiment to confine the Germans to the valley itself, but I may have just wasted that regiment as the valley defense is being driven backwards without remorse.’
‘The Stalingrad front held – all except for the collapsing Serafimovich pocket. I’ve pulled back what I could across the river and it looks as if I’ll lose 1-3 divisions depending on how well he can advance toward the bridge.’
Part II in the After Action Report (AAR) based on the Braunschweig scenario for The Operational Art of War, or TOAW, as it is more commonly called. The Braunschweig scenario details the German campaign for Stalingrad & the Caucasus, July 22, 1942 – February 16, 1943.
Armchair General and Warfare HQ team up to bring you an After Action Report (AAR) based on the Braunschweig scenario for The Operational Art of War, or TOAW, as it is more commonly called. The Braunschweig scenario details the German campaign for Stalingrad & the Caucasus, July 22, 1942 – February 16, 1943.
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