jubjub -> RE: The Soviet Union has no playability now (12/7/2021 4:57:29 PM)
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German artillery is just as powerful defensively as offensively so I don't feel attacking is an option it will only soften you up to rout next turn. Maybe there is something I'm missing so I would love to hear some of the other options soviet has because the only option I see right now is to hope Germany forgets he has 14 arty locked in a hq somewhere that he's not using or try dive cav behind him to hit his hqs and disrupt logistics Once you're on the offensive, the key is to make sustained attacks in one sector. The other key is to attack where the Germans aren't well supplied, so you need to recon for their FBD's while planning your attack. German ID's can't withstand repeated attacks, and neither can the German supply network. If you attack a German infantry division with 100k men and get within closing range, the ID will expend >50% of their ammo, lose 1/3-1/2 of their rifle squads, and dramatically weaken, even if they hold. This is significantly exacerbated if they aren't near a depot with stored freight. They usually can't hold a second attack if they're poorly supplied. Once they retreat, the reduction in ammo, manpower, morale and CPP is usually enough to reduce them to 1-3 CV. Each infantry division consumes 250+ tons of freight when attacked in this way. A motorized/panzer division will consume about 500 tons by itself. If you run 6 large attacks like this, it adds up at least 1,500 tons of freight being consumed - usually much more. A depot supplying 10 divisions locally will have to supply this freight and replacements, in addition to the base supply freight (800 tons). Additionally, once you get momentum, they may have to transport divisions to the area by train, further reducing the amount of freight available. If they don't have a super depot, their freight will quickly run dry. You can also bomb the nearest railyard to oblivion if you have local air superiority. Do this enough in one area, and you may be able to create a large breakthrough, cut an important rail line, or achieve some other operational or strategic victory. Another option is to attack the Axis Allies. You can also lure the Germans into a low supply salient and counter attack them. Soviets have lots of options.
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