Red Prince
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It's not quite what I planned, and it's not quite what Steve suggested, but this is what I've come up with for the Dvina defense for this impulse.
The main reason I had to change things around is that the MECH couldn't move to the forest hex Steve suggested (where the 2nd Siberian and 39th INF are stacked with the FTR). Also, in order to move a few of these units without getting them disorganized, I had to put Yeremenko in that clear hex at the crossroads. This defense still makes the Dvina difficult to cross in the east, and protects against a Blitz-Brekathrough that could threaten Yeremenko. I suppose I could add either the 2nd Siberian or the 39th INF to the 2nd INF, but it's a clear hex with more than 2 hexsides to use for attacks (depending on the weather). Unless the die roll produces Fair weather in the Arctic (10% chance of that), Ground Strikes against either Yeremenko or the 2nd MECH are unlikely. Even if the attempt is made, everyone here has FTR coverage.
I think that this setup should limit Germany to a maximum of 3 attacks, if they are willing to risk low odds: Riga, the CAV, and the 2nd INF. That's only possible if it snows or the weather is Fine. More likely, Germany will be limited to 1 good attack on the CAV and maybe a solid attack on one of the other 2 units, probably Riga.
The reason that preventing a Breakthrough on the 2nd INF is so important, is that HQ-A Rommel will almost certainly use his reorgnization abilities after the next impulse. That means the 3 units between Minsk and Vilna are likely to be active again if Germany gets another impulse after that. This means most of the units need to be on the rail lines and unable to be ZOCed in such a way that they can't retreat to a better defensive position . . . mybe I should add the 2nd Siberian to the 2nd INF hex, after all.
Anyway, take a look at these 4 posts, let me know what you think, and I'll adjust things in the morning if I've set myself up for a huge mistake. Enjoy!
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Edit: Forgot to mention . . . I'll be using my 3 Air Missions to get the LND near Vitebsk into a safer location, and to finally get the 2 short ranged LND into the Baku/Persia theatre. At the moment, they are both sitting around between Stavrapol and Tiflis . . . completely useless there.
The 5-4 shouldn't be alone in a clear hex. It is too easy to attack him there. If you can't get the motorized to where you want him, stack him with the HQ. Single units are easy pickings for the Germans. I would prefer the HQ to have a river hexside to his east. Then he can always retreat behind the river when the time comes.
Have you given any thought to how this line will form up next turn if the Germans kill the 4-1 and 3-5 and simply push up next to the USSR frontline?
You should expect Rommel to reorganize 3 of his best units for continuing the advance if the Germans get to move again.
The 5-4 is actually safer than you might think. The Germans can get a total of 36 factors against him in Fine weather or snow . . . but that would mean no attack on the CAV or Riga. The CAV is just too good an opportunity to pass up. It would also mean placing Rommel too far forward on that front. If you think I should, though, I'll move the Siberian into that hex with him.
If wishes were horses . . . HQ with a river hexside to the east. Would be nice. Wasn't possible. He's too slow, and he was needed where he is or he'd have more disorganized units on his hands. But don't worry. He'll get there soon.
Yeah, I've thought about how to build a defense next impulse if the Germans push up against this. The MECH will have only 1 hex it can be attacked from, and Ground Support should be able to make him tough to defeat while the enemy crosses a river. It probably won't even be needed. Both of the stacks topped by Siberians move into the forests, and the NW stck gets an ART added to it. That leaves Vitebsk a little short on factors, but it can get Ground Support if needed, and has the river line, too. I'd like to be able to place a sacrifice where the MECH is now, but I don't have one available -- unless Yeremenko stays where he is and reorganizes the 2 units in Vitebsk and the 5-4 INF . . . but I don't like that idea. I'd like to send him to Smolensk, but weather considerations dictate that he probably will be needed to the SE for supply.
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Even so, it is better to have them arrive immediately and get railed to the front than to have an Inf arrive a turn later in the frontline. 
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