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Klydon -> RE: GC 41 2ndAcr (G) vs Kelblau (S) No Kelblau (1/24/2011 4:54:27 AM)
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Interesting to fall back that much, but we shall see how it goes. I don't really know what you plan for Leningrad in 1942, but if nothing major there, I think you got a bit of an overcommitment north of Lake Peipus. I am sure you can use some of those units a bit further south. Its not exactly like if he breaks through up there that you won't know he is coming from a long way away and if he wants to wear himself out retaking Estonia, then by all means let him and you send a panzer drive right up his tailpipe along the two lakes and cut anything he sent there off.
Just a reminder for planning purposes is that swamps and rivers are not as effective terrain in blizzard (minor rivers are frozen solid). I would look to fortify every rough hex between Pskov and Velikie Luki I could. The other thing is I would be digging double fort lines at the least and triple of the Soviets give you the time and opportunity. A single German division can usually dig pretty quick, so I would consider spreading them out a bit. I would look at going with a straight line to the SE from Velikie Luki to Smolensk and the reason is as old for as long as hex board games have been around.
As long as you run a diagonal line, the most he can get on a hex is 2 stacks. If you try to go with a vertical line, he can get 3 stacks of guys on a lot more of your line, which is really bad for you. This also gives you the shortest possible line, freeing troops up to defend in depth or send troops to trouble spots.
Down south, I would again use a diagonal line rather than trying to defend the river, which will add a lot of length to your line. You won't get the full effect of the river defense when you need it (blizzard) but he will get it back in the spring when you want to attack and I don't know trying to crack that river line again against dug in Soviets that will be stronger than you likely faced in 1941 would be much fun at all. If you do decide to stick with the river defense, I would look to keep some bridgeheads where it makes some sense.
You are quite correct to not trust the allies during winter. Have them on digging duty as much as you can so you can keep your good troops in the line. The exception are allied mountain units. Those are not affected by the blizzard conditions, so I would make sure they are resting up during mud because they should be used at critical points of your line. Don't forget your two German mountain units will also be in good shape as well.
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