1914_0919_01: Blood Mountain - FWWC 03 Serbia '14
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| Rating: | 7.25 (11) |
| Games Played: | 10 |
| SM: | 2 |
| Turns: | 22 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | Allied Powers |
| Second Side: | Central Powers |
Mackov Kamen, Serbia, 19th September 1914:
The Austro-Hungarian 6.Armee attack across the Drina on the 8th had been successful in seizing Jagodnja Mountain, the key position anchoring the Serbian line, and also expanded east threatening a flanking maneuver on Valjevo from the south. Serbian high command realized the significance of the threat and withdrew the 1.Army from Syrmia to move south to support the straining 3.Army.
Just as the Austro-Hungarians seemed poised to breakout east of Jagodnja Mountain, elements of the Serbian 1.Army arrived to bolster the defense and counter attacked. The Austro-Hungarians were forced to withdraw to establish a hold-at-all-costs defense of Mackov Kamen and Kosutnja Stopa, the highest peaks of the mountain. At this moment everything was on the line. If the Austro-Hungarian 6.Armee could be completely pushed off of the Jagodnja back across the Drina, then the army would collapse and the political ramifications would be catastrophic.
Thus, both sides were locked in a life and death struggle over Makov Kamen, the peak which would later be described by eyewitnesses on both sides as "completely red from the blood of men who had fallen" from one of the most violent and costly battles of the entire Serbian campaign.
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*See the notes document for information on scenario design decisions and historical notes.
The Austro-Hungarian 6.Armee attack across the Drina on the 8th had been successful in seizing Jagodnja Mountain, the key position anchoring the Serbian line, and also expanded east threatening a flanking maneuver on Valjevo from the south. Serbian high command realized the significance of the threat and withdrew the 1.Army from Syrmia to move south to support the straining 3.Army.
Just as the Austro-Hungarians seemed poised to breakout east of Jagodnja Mountain, elements of the Serbian 1.Army arrived to bolster the defense and counter attacked. The Austro-Hungarians were forced to withdraw to establish a hold-at-all-costs defense of Mackov Kamen and Kosutnja Stopa, the highest peaks of the mountain. At this moment everything was on the line. If the Austro-Hungarian 6.Armee could be completely pushed off of the Jagodnja back across the Drina, then the army would collapse and the political ramifications would be catastrophic.
Thus, both sides were locked in a life and death struggle over Makov Kamen, the peak which would later be described by eyewitnesses on both sides as "completely red from the blood of men who had fallen" from one of the most violent and costly battles of the entire Serbian campaign.
[Size: small]
*See the notes document for information on scenario design decisions and historical notes.
| Player Voting Stats | ||
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| Member | Balance | Enjoyment |
 jim pfleck |
Slightly Pro Allied Powers | 6 |
| jim pfleck |
Slightly Pro Central Powers | 8 |
 Partizanka |
Well Balanced | 8 |
 Fhil |
Well Balanced | 7 |
 akilpio |
Moderately Pro Allied Powers | 7 |
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| 1st Side Player | 2nd Side Player | Result | Score | ||||||
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SvenDuuva | vs. | Clausewitz1971 |  |
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Allied Powers Major Victory | 36 | 4 |
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LEGXXIIPRPF | vs. | Ashcloud |  |
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Central Powers Major Victory | 36 | 4 |
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Steel God | vs. | Stephen |  |
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Central Powers Major Victory | 36 | 4 |
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Witblitz | vs. | Liebchen |  |
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Central Powers Major Victory | 36 | 4 |
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Almskaar | vs. | wildb |  |
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Central Powers Major Victory | 36 | 4 |
Serb's have to attack uphill and start the scenario tired. Quality vs firepower
Short challenging scenario where a draw feels like a victory.
Although small in size, it´s more about maneuvering than one would thought. Both sides must carefully manage their battalions in order to take or hold the positions.
A very difficult scenario for the Serbian side. Attacking uphill against a well prepared positions isn´t easy.
Attacking side seemed a little stronger than the first time I played.
This might be totally pro CP, I'll have to try it as the Serbs someday
The Austrian can, and should, just stay on defense. If the Serbs mass in one spot shift to meet them. If they try a broad front approach match them that way. With entrenchments and elevation it will take bad luck or a foolish mistake by the Austrians to lose those mountain peaks.
Attacking uphill against entreched positions can be demoralizing for Serbians. Most seem to consider this as favorable for Central Powers. Would have to play it from the other side to confirm this. I might have just gotten lucky.
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