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#0202_06_Road to Ol'khovatka - Deutschland's Desperate Defence - PzC 19 Kharkov 43

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#0202_06_Road to Ol'khovatka - Deutschland's Desperate Defence

By David Freer & Eric Baker
Russia 9 - 1 - 3 Axis
Rating: 7.49 (15)
Games Played: 13
SM: 1
Turns: 19
Type: Stock
First Side: Russia
Second Side: Axis
Road to Ol'khovatka - Feb 2nd 1943. The northern wing of 3rd Tank Army burst out of the Urazovo bridgehead in the early hours of February 2nd. With 2 Guards and 1 Rifle Division it was expected that the porous German line could be breached quickly and the key town of Ol'khovatka reached by the evening. Despite being heavily outnumbered, SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment Deutschland managed to hold the key villages of Borki and Kozinka for the bulk of the day. It was not until they were threatened with encirclement that they pulled back. The German defense was so successful that 12th & 15th Tank Corps had to be released prematurely to get the Soviet offensive back on track. (Size, Medium) This is a scenario that can be played in any configuration, HTH or against the AI. Watch the road network! The SS made a stand at both Kozinka and Borki but were ultimately forced to pull out as the Soviets flanked these positions. It is easy to find units having to go cross country in deep snow because their exit road has been cut. The German player has the advantage of a number of armored and mechanized units that can move much more freely than the Soviet infantry. The Soviet has might on his side with the ability to pressure the German player anywhere he decides to make a stand.
Player Voting Stats
Member Balance Enjoyment
Dog Soldier's ProfileDog Soldier Well Balanced 7
miller41's Profilemiller41 Slightly Pro Russia 7
Partizanka's ProfilePartizanka Moderately Pro Axis 8
Partizanka's ProfilePartizanka Well Balanced 8
Gris's ProfileGris Well Balanced 7
Gaming Records
1st Side Player 2nd Side Player Result Score
Russia akilpio's Profile akilpio vs. Deturk Deturk's Profile Axis Russia Minor Victory 14 6
Axis The_General's Profile The_General vs. ComradeP ComradeP's Profile Russia Draw 10 10
Axis Iceman's Profile Iceman vs. panther421 panther421's Profile Russia Axis Minor Victory 14 6
Russia Witblitz's Profile Witblitz vs. Partizanka Partizanka's Profile Axis Russia Minor Victory 14 6
Russia LordDeadwood's Profile LordDeadwood vs. mersh mersh's Profile Axis Russia Minor Victory 14 6
miller41
Good for learning how to attack in the winter against a stubborn defense that is stretched out
It's not the one with your name on it; it's the one addressed "to whom it may concern" you've got to think about.
Partizanka
1st Lieutenant
Partizanka Sat Dec 10, 2016 6:24 pm
Limited movement and time for the Russians gives the Axis the edge.
Partizanka
1st Lieutenant
Partizanka Wed Dec 21, 2016 6:58 pm
Russians have to be patient and wear Germans down, forcing them out of their entrenchments.
ComradeP
First Sergeant
ComradeP Mon Aug 03, 2020 3:51 pm
An aggressive Axis defence can lead to defeat in detail of Soviet forces and a major victory from loss points.
Iceman
Private 1st Class
Iceman Frid Nov 29, 2024 5:00 am
The axis player must go on the offense in the starting turns.
“We heard that a Polish cavalry regiment had mounted an attack against our tanks. They had been told that the German tanks were only wooden dummies"
panther421
1st Lieutenant
panther421 Frid Nov 29, 2024 11:17 pm
I didn't figure out how to play this scenario, moved too slowly, and the defender did a good job blocking the roads. Would not play again.