1201_01a Close Call at Kubinka HTH

[Plain Ian]

Russian Turn 10



Only 5 units moved this turn. 

The 689th AT Rgt withdrew one hex.
The 33rd Tank Bde HQ and its Motorised Rgt Bn moved one hex onto the road adjacent to it so that it will be ready to move further next turn. (these two units are just off map to the north)
The 2/113th was moved up to allow the 1/22nd to retreat IF it is assaulted.
32nd HQ fell back a hex.

Only the 3/113th in the 32nd Div fired and it has disastrously disrupted when enemy return fire was triggered. The 2/17th was Low Ammo and already disrupted and the 1/113th was adjacent to 4 enemy units.
 
The T-60 Bn (2/22nd) did badly against the 19th Panzer Division’s tank battalions. They scored 3 fatigue hits but lost a tank and took 4 fatigue hits in return.

The 1/22nd Bn also suffered when they fired on the Motorised Bn of the 19th panzers. Enemy artillery took out a tank.

The 1/22nd is in a precarious position but if he does pin and isolate it, then it will tie up a lot of his units...I hope?

The 222nd Division did well against most of its targets in the German 258th Division. The 4th Sappers did not fire. Low Ammo and poor attack factors.

The 222nd Divisional HQ is still Fixed but I’m optimistic that it will get away ok. I’m reasonably happy with the situation. 222nd Division is well rested and most front line units are green fatigue. The 32nd Division looks a bit vulnerable but this is not a vital sector. Plus although he will win assaults against my disrupted units it will be quite costly for him.
 
I can’t see him getting past the 1/25th/467th Sappers and the 22nd Motor Rifle Bn?

VP’s and losses.