Kharkov '43:Manstein Strikes Back (Alt)(jazman version) by jazman.

[Mr Grumpy]

Kharkov '43:Manstein Strikes Back (Alt) (jazman version)

Kharkov area, 15 February, 1943. Following the Soviet successes at Stalingrad, STAVKA continues the pressure in the South. The Soviet operations 'Star' and 'Gallop' are on the verge of massive success, with Kharkov about to fall with parts of two SS (Das Reich, LAH), and one Heer (GroßDeutschland) Panzer Grenadier divisions nearly trapped in it, and the last rail lines to Army Group South within a few days of being cut at the Dnepr river. Hitler has ordered that Kharkov be held at all costs, in which case the only strong mobile reserves available to Manstein will be destroyed. Manstein has been planning a counterstroke using the SS Panzer Korps, but this will be impossible if the forces in Kharkov do not escape from the burning city. NOTE: This scenario is best played as Axis human against AI, or human vs. human. Also, best played with VST supply rules and programmed weather.

Modified by Gintas 'jazman' Jazbutis to implement Ed 'Volcano Man' Williams' Alt System (unit images and McNamara DB Values).

Large Scenario 293 turns, Designer Rick Bancroft, edited by jazman.

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