Angriff - Combat Mission: Red Thunder

Dull map with what felt like limited options for both sides.

A lot of Soviet firepower on show here, plus a sack load of infantry - sticky one for the Germans!

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Russians hold the high ground on the left, but need to quicky reinforce the middle 2 VL's or they will fall to the Germans. Baluka1974 still took most of the VL's, even though he took heavy tank casualties. However, once he took them he had all approached for possible counterattacks defended and did repulse a small counterattack on my right flank. Great job Baluka1974!

A good map and concept but the heavy imbalance of German armour (14 crack Panthers/MkIVs vs 6 x SU-76s, 2 x IS-1s and 5 x ISU-122s that arrive late) really takes away from what could be quite a good, little battle. I would recommend the following changes to improve balance and enjoyment:

1) Air Support - delete for both sides as it is not needed on a map this size.

2) Soviet & Germans AFVs - add 6 x T34-85s with tank riders as rapid reaction force arriving 15 minutes in. Replace 2 Panthers with MkIVs.

3) Initial Soviet deployment - allow all Soviet forces to deploy anywhere on their "half" of the map.

Panthers are deadly as always. A lot will depend on how well the Russian reinforcements do. The Russian vehicles are powerful but not very maneuverable.