Not sure much is required to be said here. We can waffle on about the locations versus history, and where historical units go versus where they went. Let us enjoy the story as it unfolds. The Red line tell the tale of a swift first turn, with modest gains, but heavy losses inflicted.
Somewhat stalled on the Northern end of the map and less so on the Southern, as you would expect.
That’s not what the Germans expected! the north was supposed to be the place they were to break out from.
it takes a while but the North kicks into gear. ITs all about those column shifts.