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[Plain Ian]

Turn 41 German – Spa



Only one action here.

The withdrawing troops of the 743rd Tank Bn (30th Div) were startled to hear the sound of very heavy tanks. A line of Panthers appeared with 20+ King Tigers following up slowly behind. Surely they weren’t going to cross the marsh? The US tankers watched with open mouths as the beast lumbered towards them, their wide tracks easily pulling tham across the frozen marshy ground. Within seconds the 743rd had lost 4 tanks. The unit pulled back to the safety of the woods!

That was the only thing that happened. The 743rd went from 36 tanks to 32 AND its fatigue went from 67 to 105???? I checked to see if the unit was fully combined and yes it shows [3] so I’m mystified why the fatigue increase was so severe? Unit now has a Morale C!

I’d positioned a Lt Tank Co, D/2-32nd to the south to give me warning if he moves south west. He has instead gone direct for Spa. 3 Wood hexes and he will be there and I don’t think I can stop him.

I’m sure I looked at the probability of breakdowns from moving one hex a turn in woods. If he starts out with 20+ King Tigers, I think he has a good chance of reaching Spa with all 20+ intact! I’ll do the calculation again.

By the way I’m assuming 20+ King Tigers because Michael did have the unit broken down at one time? If it has been combined then it can easily have 40+. (it starts with 43 in the game?)

I’m a bit surprised to see the Panzer IV unit Disrupted? That must have been artillery from last turn?

I will have to look at the bigger picture to decide what to do at Spa.

Weather Report for this turn says -



If it is SOFT or MUD tomorrow I'm not sure if that will interfere with his supply? Anyone?