Guarding the Flank - The Matrix Games version of East Front II

Krasnyy, 35km WSW of Smolensk; [Best Played vs Human Opponent or as Team Game]: By July 15th, 1941 the 18. Panzer Division had crossed the Dnepr River and was following behind the 29. Motorized Division to Krasnyy. At Krasnyy the 18. Panzer Division was assigned the task of protecting the flank of the 29. Motorized Divisions advance to Smolensk. The key to the defence was the river itself and the bridge across the Dnepr near Gussino. The Dnepr would provide a natural barrier of attack from those forces moving along the Orsha - Smolensk highway. It was essential to push the Russians back across the river and preferably establish a bridgehead on the north side of the river. With limited roads, heavily forested areas and entrenched positions the elements of the Russian 16th Army ensured the 18. Panzer a difficult time. [2.04 UPDATE]