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0724_01 Forward Group Kachlov - PzC 01 Smolensk '41

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0724_01 Forward Group Kachlov

By Saunders & Blackie
USSR 3 - 4 - 40 Axis
Rating: 8.45 (60)
Games Played: 70
SM: 2
Turns: 22
Type: Stock
First Side: USSR
Second Side: Axis
Stadolishche, 75km SE of Smolensk on the road to Roslval: By the 24th of July, the Battle of Smolensk was well into its second phase, with the Germans pressing to close gap and completely encircle the Russian Armies with their mobile Panzer forces. The 46th Panzer Corps had pushed on Yelnya to occupy the high ground for the next phase of the drive to Moscow while the 47th Panzer Corps was taking a well-needed rest. One division, the 17th Panzer was out of action for refit, and the other, the 18th Panzer was regrouping in the area of Pochinok. The infantry of the motorized Gross Deutschland Regiment held the German right flank. Meanwhile, the Infantry Corps (foot and horse bound types) were just struggling to catch up to the advancing army. This was the time the Soviets felt they should counterattack. Group Kachlov formed from the 28th Army was giving the task of striking hard into the German southern flank. History and hindsight has taught us that Russian counterattacks in 1941 were doomed to fail. For this scenario to reflect the events of this two day battle, it should be approached with an aggressive Human as the Russians Player against either the Computer Opponent or another Human Player. [3200 sq Km - 22 Turns]
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Buffaloes
Both sides attack. The Russians early and the Germans late. Recommended!
Buffaloes
Both sides attack. The Russians early and the Germans late. Recommended!
Buffaloes
Both sides attack. The Russians early and the Germans late. Recommended!
Buffaloes
Both sides attack. The Russians early and the Germans late. Recommended!
Buffaloes
Both sides attack. The Russians early and the Germans late. Recommended!
miller41
Seemed ok but may be unbalanced for towards the german side, mostly due to unit quality and time
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burroughs
Somebody correct the scenario title as I believe that should be Kachalov in it and not what we have here.
burroughs
The Soviets need to proceed with caution, but decisively, the Wehrmach is not as invincible as it appears, cavalry and tank battalions offer the chance to apply maneuver shock - a rare occurence at any stage in the Smolensk '41 theater operations.
majorZero
Private 1st Class
majorZero Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:29 pm
Interesting dynamic of attack/counterattack and it feels like both sides can pull out a major win.
devoncop
Warrant Officer
devoncop Thu Aug 03, 2023 3:56 am
From the perspective of the Soviet player the Germans only seemed to be able to put the us under pressure in the last two or three turns.

Soviet Cavalry Division is strong.
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