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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/14/2018 8:07:47 PM

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The sun is starting to rise and the Germans are having fun...

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/15/2018 12:04:09 AM

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The situation in the North (the new, and real, North)

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/15/2018 12:16:07 AM

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The situation near Elsenborn

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/15/2018 12:25:05 AM

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The situation near Malmedy - this is a really big opportunity for me. The 7th Armd Div is a very powerful division and if I can destroy it the Americans will have a tough time replacing it.

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/15/2018 12:46:07 AM

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I�m very surprised by how quickly I have been able to advance in this area. I have had lots of success in bypassing, surrounding and destroying the American forces in this area.

There are not many American forces visible to me to the West or the South. I have to be careful that I do not push too far too fast � out running my supply lines and maybe giving the Americans an easy flank to attack.

My supply situation is pretty good, but I should push the Supply unit forward to help maintain a good flow of supplies.

This morning, I want 1 SS to seize the crossing at Wiltz and maybe the crossroads South of the town. This should give the Americans left in the pocket North of Diekirch pause as I could turn West and hit them from the rear.

5 and 7 FJD will continue to work at destroying the American forces North of Diekirch. I moved a couple of bridging units into place before taking the screenshot ( I forgot on the afternoon of the 19th) so, this afternoon I should have the bridges up and running, which will help supplies to these two divisions.

17 SS and 9 SS are going to surround Bastogne. VIII (US) Corps with some artillery and Engineers is in the town. I want to destroy them.

There is not an obvious path for 2 SS Pz to exploit at the moment. So, I want them to seize Houffalize and pause while I move 12 SS, 9 Pz and 25 Pz Gren up behind them.

I want to move 3 FJD and 12 VGD into positions along my Southern flank. Eventually, they will be charged with holding this as my main force moves West.

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/15/2018 1:19:20 AM

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Hmmm

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/15/2018 11:51:40 AM

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The situation on the afternoon of Dec 20th.

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/15/2018 12:03:26 PM

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One turn after activating the 15th they are available.

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/15/2018 12:58:28 PM

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quote:

One turn after activating the 15th they are available.

I was waiting for you to say that, because tripping an event is not instantaneous, but I wasn't sure if that is what you meant initially

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/15/2018 1:22:20 PM

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Makes perfect sense, that it would not be instantaneous... Just wish that I had thought of tripping it a turn ahead.

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/15/2018 1:33:52 PM

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The situation North of Elsenborn

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/15/2018 6:44:01 PM

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The 7th Armd remains unsupplied, which is big news. At the same time, my paratroops in Robertville and two Regts (from 116 and 2 Pz) are also unsupplied. That should be rectified today.

For some reason, the AB element NE of Vielsam is also unsupplied. Not sure why.

This afternoon is going to be a repeat of this morning. Slowly work at destroying the 7th Armd and linking up with my unsupplied units.

I want to get the 130 Pz Lehr involved as well.

15 Pz Gren is moving westward toward Salmchateau, I want them to turn North and work their way up the Western side of the Salm R to trois Ponts.

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/15/2018 7:04:23 PM

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Turning North:

Things continue to progress well here. I�m slowly clearing the pocket of troops in the SE corner of the map area and I have captured Bastogne.

As discussed on an earlier slide, I need to start moving in a more Northerly direction. I�m going to swing, 2 SS, 12 SS, 9 SS, H Goring and 9 Pz all to the North. They are going to advance to the West of Salmchateau � through Fraiture and maybe Samree. I do not want to stray too far West at this point as it may cause me supply issues.

1 SS and 17 SS will remain in the South at the moment � I want them to deal with the known American forces between Wiltz and Bastogne. Eventually, 3 FJD and 12 VGD will take over these positions � protecting my Southern flank. At that point, at least one of the two SS divisions will remain in a reserve posture.

I got greedy and attacked Bastogne before surrounding it. The Americans retreated. Now, I have to attack them again. This time I will try to surround them first.

I should have bridges in place soon at Vianden and South of Gemund.

352 VGD 7 FJD will continue to attack the American units in the pocket.

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/16/2018 12:49:34 PM

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The overall situation

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/16/2018 4:36:35 PM

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There were some big battles in this sector yesterday. I managed to advance a little bit.

This morning, I will resume the push South. It would be really nice to seize a portion of the road leading to the bridge by the 183 VGD.

The Brits did not launch any attacks yesterday afternoon, hopefully they stay quiet for the foreseeable future.

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/16/2018 4:48:03 PM

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An opportunity North of Elsenborn

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/16/2018 5:06:04 PM

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The arrival of the Big Red One into the sector is the biggest news. The 1st Inf Div easily retook Robertville from my paratroopers. It will be interesting to see if they try to come South to relieve the 7th Armd.

2 Pz will continue to wear down the 7th Armd Div. The pocket is getting smaller for this division.

In a bit of a change of plan, the 130 Pz Lehr is going to attack the para company South of Stavelot. I want to grab the roads in this area � cutting off supply to the two regts facing 116 Pz.

In many ways, I want to advance out of Malmedy, but I worry about over extending my forces. The Americans have reinforcements coming South towards Malmedy and I do not want to get pushed back hard. At the same time, getting a bridgehead over the river would be a very good idea. So, I will advance a little.

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/17/2018 1:28:23 AM

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The situation West of Salmchateau

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/17/2018 1:43:54 AM

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The situation in the South - well the South where there is fighting...

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/18/2018 10:16:57 AM

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The American response has arrived...

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/18/2018 10:26:41 PM

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Some interesting options for me today.

Top left � I�m going to keep attacking towards the South, the focus will be on the two positions on the road nearest the bridge. I need to open up some more room. 183 VGD will engage by attacking across the bridge. I will also attack the recce element on the West side of my penetration. Overall, the idea is to create an opening for me to exploit.

Top Right � I�m going to attack Elsenborn again. Also, gran the open ground across the river. Really, I�m just trying to annoy the Americans here. It would be great if I could eventually cut of the Americans East of Elsenborn, but this is unlikely.

Bottom � For the most part, I�m going to set the new Southern boundary along the river. I would also like to complete the destruction of the 28th Inf HQ and hopefully the Artillery regiment. I think that the 101st AB Div will soon be arriving in this area soon.

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/19/2018 12:01:41 AM

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The Americans have hit me hard in a couple of places in this sector. 2 SS Pz has a regiment reorganizing and 9 SS Pz also took a bit of a beating from 3rd Armd Div near La Roche.

West of Salmchateau, the Americans have elements from at least three divisions. The 3rd Armd is deployed North of La Roche. The 30th Inf and VII Corps elements are North of Manhay. Finally, the 82nd AB is deployed South of Trois Ponts. Some elements of the b2nd are in the vicinity of Malemdy as well.

This is going to be an interesting battle. I should not have pushed the regiment of 2 SS Pz so far ahead of the rest of the division. I was getting caught up in my success. So, I have to be careful of not repeating that mistake.

116 Pz is going to cross at Malmedy and advance a little along the road towards Stavelot.

2 Pz is going to rest this afternoon � they have been in some heavy fighting and I want them ready to exploit � not sure in which direction at the moment.

130 Pz Lehr is going to attack towards Trois Ponts along with some of the VGD elements near them.

2 SS Pz is going to move towards the US 30th Inf � I want to freeze them in place. 9 Pz will move towards Manhay to support them.

9 SS Pz, along with H Goring Div, are going to surround the two regiments of 3rd Amrd and launch an attack to start their destruction.

12 SS Pz is going to follow 9 Pz North.

272 and 326 VGD will attack the 82nd AB. 15 Pz Gren are going to move into location to support this attack.

25 Pz Gren is also going to move forward, I want them in place to follow either 15 Pz Gren or 130 Pz Lehr.

This is a lot of moving parts and should be interesting!

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/19/2018 1:11:37 AM

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Christmas is coming ...

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/19/2018 9:53:50 AM

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A view in the North - the Brits remain in position.

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RE: Autumn Fog - Axis - 9/19/2018 10:13:18 AM

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The loss of the regiment from 116 Pz outside of Malmedy was a big disappointment. However, I have been able to get across the river at Malmedy in force, once again threatening the American positions South of Trois Ponts.

Further West, I have encircled two plus Regts of the 3rd Armd Div and hope to destroy them today. Also, I want to push around the elements of 30th Inf and VII Corps and push towards Stoumont.

116 Pz will continue to advance towards Stavelot and Trois Ponts.

2 Pz is going to follow beind 116 Pz, providing protection to the North and East.

26 and 560 VGD will try again to get into Elsenborn. The Americans in the town are very low on health.

130 Pz Lehr will continue to attack towards Trois Ponts along with some of the VGD elements near them.

2 SS Pz and 9 Pz will attack the US units around Werbomont. I would like to have 2 SS Pz move towards Stoumont, but this will likely be tomorrow at the earliest.

9 SS Pz, along with H Goring Div, will continue their attacks on the two regiments of 3rd Amrd.

12 SS Pz is going to follow 9 Pz North.

272 and 326 VGD will attack the 82nd AB. 15 Pz Gren will join this attack.

25 Pz Gren will hold in place ready to follow either 15 Pz Gren or 130 Pz Lehr.

10 SS will advance to St. Vith and then North towards Malmedy. Hopefully, they will be crossing at Malmedy late today or early tomorrow.

This is a lot of moving parts and should be interesting!