Plugging the Gap - The Matrix Games version of East Front II
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| Games Played: | 0 |
| SM: | 4 |
| Turns: | 20 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | Germany |
| Second Side: | Soviet |
Krasniki, 20km NE of Roslavl; [Best Played vs Human Opponent, or as Team Game]; The hard fought battle of encirclement for the small city of Roslavl was successful for the Second Panzer Army. On a number of attempts the Russians tried and tried again to break out of the pocket before finally surrendering. One such breakout attempt happened along the thinly stretched 292. Infantry Division line. The Russians had kept the 292. Infantry engaged in heavy defensive fighting in the forests around the Oster River while they brought up armour to pierce a hole in the lines to breakthrough to the east. Soon, a mass of Russian equipment and personnel was pouring through the gap. Guderian took charge immediately and personally accompanied a panzer company of 4. Panzer Division up to plug the hole. Soon to follow was a Kampfgruppe composing of infantry, tanks and self propelled guns to guarantee the pockets closure. The Russian forces trapped in the pocket would have a hard battle to get out again. [2.04 UPDATE]
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