1st Ukraine Front - Insiders look at a Play Test

[Strela]

Russian artillery in 27th Army sector continues to be effective and at the same time dismal supporting 40th Army...








After disrupting yet another company  the Russian assault is extremely brutal - the German units reel back.







Two successful assaults continue the Russian push - despite heavy pressure the German line holds, just.....







Finally another bunker disrupts due to 5th MC armor's direct fire. This was the only one despite massive artillery preparation and heavy tank fire. Pushing forward another bunker line is found, but some positions are being held by weaker units.




German Turn 4

All of 34th and 198th Infantry Divisions are released. 88th Infantry Division won't release till the 28th. VII Korp assets also are released but will stay in the Lysanki area.






Iron crosses are being sent to 1/I/GR 248 who is decimated by artillery and infantry fire. 53 men are lost in one turn but it does not disrupt and halts the Russian push to Baran'ye Pole. StuG ABT 202 moves up in support and to dissuade the SU Regt's from being too bold. The bunkers on the far left flank are abandoned as the Russian push south is threatening to isolate this area. With 198th Infantry released, some units are regrouping and considering when to retire.







German casualties have accelerated this turn - almost doubling from turn 3.


Turn 5 to follow...!