Moscow '42 AAR: Sukhinichi II : We Will Rescue You

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End of Turn German 2: January 22 0800 - 1000


With the conclusion of turn 1, the victory conditions look like the below. The Germans have a lot of work to do in taking and holding victory locations.



The visibility increased to two hexes and more of the Soviet defences are evident. A cursory check shows that all HQ's are in command (yay!) and that the ammunition has been broken out in Sukhinichi in anticipation of the assault by 18th Panzer to break the siege (there is a 30 point supply source in the town to prevent isolation). Unfortunately there is little fuel available for 19th Panzer's tanks.



The Soviet infantry assault of last turn really hurt. Not only were the two Pzkw IV's lost but 34 Panzer Grenadiers were killed by artillery fire - over 15% of their starting strength. Being adjacent to enemy infantry will require immediate deployment.



339th Infanterie Division begins to probe 323rd Rifle Division's positions and runs into Soviet mounted recon troops intent on the same mission.




The Aufklarung battlalion from 208th Infanterie begins to swing around Vertnore in the hope of isolating it. Note the disparate transport of each company - bike, motorized and horse. The horse unit is much quicker in the snow.



18th Panzer Division begins to deploy and attempt to push back the Soviet battalions on the hill. The Soviet Rifle Battalion that assaulted forward finds itself the focus of overwhelming attention....


The turn concludes with the Germans forced to deploy early and preparing to push back the initial Russian outposts. The Aufklarung Battalion from 18th Panzer is undisturbed on the right flank.