1201_01a Close Call at Kubinka HTH

[Plain Ian]

German Turn 5




A bad turn for the Russians in the 222nd Division. 2 units are cut off and will be destroyed next turn.
 
1.      The 2/757th is hit by artillery and disrupts. It is then assaulted (-12/-29) and falls back SE onto the 1/757th instead of NE onto the 3/757th as I hoped. This seals the fate of both units.
2.      A further assaults scores -26/-240 against the group.
3.      Next assault -15/-216.
4.      Last assault against the cut off group is for -12/-156.

At the end 16 men are left standing out of its starting strength of 873.

5.      On the 32nd Division sector the 3/322nd is assaulted as I expected. This was followed up by fierce fighting along most of the front. The Russians give as good as they get though.

The good news is that two Tank Brigades have been released and the Germans have been delayed another few turns I hope on the advance on Sememychi.

The bad news is that the 4th Sappers and 666th Artillery just went ammo low. I suppose this is a good time to move the 666th further back although I don't think its in immediate danger.

The Russian player has a few decisions to make. What to do with the Tank Brigades. Hold Sememychi and lose another Bn? The 32nd Division is in a tough spot. I think they are in danger of becoming isolated from the main front? We will see.

VP and losses below.