Scenario Outline.

This scenario portray the effort by the Germans to seek control of Grozny and nearby Oil Fields.

It is a huge stretch for the Germans, and a tough one for the Soviets. We are using this as a learning scenario for my opponent and myself.

So we had a false start, learned a few lessons and then rebooted. Here we go:

Game Play

The Germans start out this time much more aggressively. However, I feel the desire to stay close together here is limiting the ‘potential’. It is a couple of turns before the Germans recall they can trace supply on NON converted rail hexes here…. Which makes a big difference. So that could also explain the tentative nature of the openings. The Soviets do get some licks in. They DG offensive units for the price of a air step. Which will be replaced in the next turn.

By either earning or being given the back to back turn, this provides the Soviets with some respite. It also allows further construction of the defences. Each hedgehog is worth it.

We spend a fair bit of time talking thru options. If you fuel, my belief is have a plan as to where they go and what they do. Otherwise SIT. After a few alternatives are explored the Germans settle on a deeper move. The Soviets [me] move to the wrong hex and fall out of trace…duh. This however is a great lesson in how supply works, so rather than mulligan we simple carry on demonstrating the power of the Attrition roll on sub 4/5 rated units.

The Germans continue to advance, with Soviets creeping back, and in some areas building up deeper or richer defences.

Hedgehogs appear in the rough terrain NW of the valley. While further digging occurs in and around Grozny. Below, I think the Germans might have been able to snag the Eastern defender on the rail. Which can now sneak out and back to another defensive location. The Germans are learning fast, so far only 1 combat!

We wrap up here for the night and will continue anon.