#43_0712_06: The First Steps of the 50th Army and the 11th Guards Army - PzC 28 Orel '43
1 - 0 - 0
| Rating: | 7.9 (2) |
| Games Played: | 1 |
| SM: | 4 |
| Turns: | 26 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | Soviet |
| Second Side: | Germany |
Date: July 12th, 1943 - Size Small - Location: North of Orel salient
Intended for play as Axis vs. AI or HTH
Designer Notes: This scenario simulates the first two days of the 11th Guards and 50th Armies attack against the German positions.
Scenario Briefing: The main objective of the northern attack of the Orel salient, after breaching the German lines, was to head towards Bolkhov. The intent was to pocket the German units defending in that sector of the Orel salient. A secondary objective was to head towards Karachev to cut the communications between Orel and Bryansk. To achieve this breakout, the Soviet High Command assigned the 11th Guards Army under the command of General Bagramyan. The 11th Guards Army was a powerful, fresh, and rested formation that had to penetrate the lines of the LIII.AK of General Cloessner and the LV.AK of General Jaeschke. The LIII.AK had the 5th Panzer Division in reserve in the Krapvina area. The 11th Guards Army was assisted by the 50th Army, which was to support the breakout by pinning the LV.AK in place and defending the flank of 11th Guards Army. The Western Front, which controlled the attack, also had the 1st and 5th Tank Corps in the second echelon to support the expected breakthrough.
Recommended Rules: (Default)
Alternative Assault Resolution, Artillery Set Up, Recon Spotting, Virtual Supply Trucks, Low Visibility Air Effects, Quality Fatigue Modifier, Counterbattery Fire, Night Fatigue, Programmed Weather, Limited Air Recon.
Intended for play as Axis vs. AI or HTH
Designer Notes: This scenario simulates the first two days of the 11th Guards and 50th Armies attack against the German positions.
Scenario Briefing: The main objective of the northern attack of the Orel salient, after breaching the German lines, was to head towards Bolkhov. The intent was to pocket the German units defending in that sector of the Orel salient. A secondary objective was to head towards Karachev to cut the communications between Orel and Bryansk. To achieve this breakout, the Soviet High Command assigned the 11th Guards Army under the command of General Bagramyan. The 11th Guards Army was a powerful, fresh, and rested formation that had to penetrate the lines of the LIII.AK of General Cloessner and the LV.AK of General Jaeschke. The LIII.AK had the 5th Panzer Division in reserve in the Krapvina area. The 11th Guards Army was assisted by the 50th Army, which was to support the breakout by pinning the LV.AK in place and defending the flank of 11th Guards Army. The Western Front, which controlled the attack, also had the 1st and 5th Tank Corps in the second echelon to support the expected breakthrough.
Recommended Rules: (Default)
Alternative Assault Resolution, Artillery Set Up, Recon Spotting, Virtual Supply Trucks, Low Visibility Air Effects, Quality Fatigue Modifier, Counterbattery Fire, Night Fatigue, Programmed Weather, Limited Air Recon.
| Player Voting Stats | ||
|---|---|---|
| Member | Balance | Enjoyment |
 Dog Soldier |
Slightly Pro Soviet | 9 |
 sja_ski |
Slightly Pro Soviet | 7 |
| Gaming Records | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Side Player | 2nd Side Player | Result | Score | ||||||
|
 |
Dog Soldier | vs. | sja_ski |  |
|
Germany Minor Loss | 24 | 56 |
Agree with my opponent - Soft ground on 2nd day with many streams to cross on secondary roads reduced maneuverability for both sides; However, I reviewed the weather file and forecast for second day with no chance of "Soft" only normal conditions.
){kind=link}