1st Chronicles Of V Panzer Army DAR

[Cole]

A great scenario against a great opponent.

Early on in this DAR I mentioned the rapidity the American Engineers blew the bridges as opposed to the historical paralysis of the 106th Division after the German artillery bombardment started and the subsequent surrounding and surrender of the almost intact 422nd and 423rd Regiments. I believe Von Earlmann has fixed many of the American units for the first ten turns to simulate the slow response by the Americans to the German assault.

In our game the 422nd and 423rd caused extensive casualties and bought much needed time for the defense. By the time I reached the Our River the only way across the river was across heavily guarded fords.

I might of fared better if I had forgone the assault on Schoenburg and moved the majority of my forces around the open spaces of the map on the north side. By the time the 7th AD arrived on the scene my forces were in no condition to take them on.

Screen shot of front lines by St. Vith:


The screen shot below was a real surprise. The Americans were able to continue to guard the approaches Vielsam with a strong force. I had thought that Steve would of moved most units to St. Vith:



Thanks Von Earlmann for a great game. I know Steve enjoyed it as he's already started 2nd Chronicles with another opponent that couldn't wait for the Von E Experience. I can't wait to continue on with the 5th Panzer Army's Chronicles and hope to do better down by Luxembourg. If anyone reading this is interested in playing 2nd Chronicles as the Americans please drop me a line.