Abnormalmind -> RE: D21 - A different approach (2/3/2010 9:17:44 PM)
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Turn 102 - 10 June 1942 Since last reported, Nizhy Tagal was occupied unopposed by the 20th Panzer Division. I spoke with Steve about the scenario, and he said it was fine for the Axis to occupy the eastern most cities. The recon element of the 16th Panzer Division is on the west side of the Ural Mountains from Sverdlovsk. No resistance. Kazan fell after a brief battle. The southeastern portion of the large pocket is being constricted. Ryzan and Tula were captured. The battles continue in the area with Soviet forces being pressed from the southwest, west, north and northeast. The outcome is certain. Case Blau has not been activated. The Soviets are highly disorganized. The defensive lines have gaps, which are being exploited. The Soviets are unable to build a cohesive defensive as the quick and mobile axis forces advance across the open terrain south of Moscow. Panzer Armee East which comprises of the 20th, 1st, 3rd, 7th, 19th and 17th Panzer Divisions, the 25th, 10th, 60th, 29th, 53rd, 16th, and 25th Panzer Grenadier Divisions, the 11th Infantry Korp artillery, Romanian Artillery, and the 297th Infantry Division are quickly maneuvering towards Sverdlovsk. The final 1942 objective. Case Blau Plan: Around turn 115, the forces used to capture Tula will be north of the Soviet's defensive line that runs south to the Sea of Azov. Case Blau will cross the Soviet's T and push the Soviets well away from Moscow. The likely objective will be the City of Voronezh, an industry City northeast of Kharkov. Also being considered is an option to blitz the Ural Mountain range to capture Chlvabinsk, Ufa, Sterlitamak, Magijogorsk, and finally Orenburg. Panzer Armee East is running south, fast, and mostly unopposed. The armee will have supply issues if it extends to Orenburg. The rail is being rebuilt under Axis control, but it is a slow process and only about 3-4 hexes a turn are being repaired. If the Soviet forces turn east to protect their rear, I'll occupied the area they leave behind. If the Soviet forces stay in position far to the west... 1943 will be horrible for the Soviets as Axis forces will likely drive southwest towards Stalingrad from the east... from behind.
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