Stalingrad 42 Breakout Group Zhuravlev

[Plain Ian]

Maximum effort in the south. I'm sure Mike will respond.

The 163rd Tank Bde was concentrated and hit his weak Aufklarungs unit. I probably should use this tactic more but its difficult getting a decent attacking stack concentrated witout leaving gaps. But T-34 fire, followed by a Motorized Rifle Bn assault and a T-70 exploitation does work. There is one slight problem with this attack. Its going the wrong way! Plus I think he will have reserves here which he has pulled from his right wing.

Elsewhere I make as many assaults as possible on his left wing. (305th Div) Not all succeed. I've put notes on the map so will not haver on here.