ASL J104 - Flanking Flamethrowers - Advance of the Reich

Original Design by Xavier Vitry, published in ASL Journal 7 SEMENOVSKAYA. RUSSIA, 15 October 1941: The Landscape south and west of Borodino was covered with snow by first lighton 15 October, but the skies were clear. The 32nd Rifle Division was holding its ground againt the German onslaught, when some fresh elements of the 86. Schuetzen Regiment were pushed forward, supported by several tanks from the 7. Panzer Division. They were tasked to break through the Russian lines. Aftermath: The Russian Army commander threw several support units into teh battle, including a regiment of 76mm guns and a newly arrived flamethrower company. Lelyushenko was seriously wounded directingthe formation of the new defense line, but the line held, if only by the least of margins. Lelyushenko's loss was a major blow to teh Soviets, as finally they had a general who could stop the Germans. Major General Govorov was appointed to replace the fallen commander.