DAR - The Cauldron Of Fire

[Cole]

Turn 33 Last Turn

The Germans have taken both VP hexes and are now sitting at a major victory.
The good news for the Russians is that I have guessed correctly where the defensive German lines would be and have plotted my artillery accordingly.

I tried to hold onto the VP hex on Hill 253.5 but (without telling the poor Battalion Commander posted there) have assigned over 20 different artillery batteries fire missions on this vital hex.



For Hill 253.5 it all depends if my artillery can cause enough disruptions and hopefully disable a couple of panzers. Fortunately it seems that most of my infantry preparing for the counterattack have been left unmolested by German fire and are not disrupted.

The N.Ponyri VP hex is a much more difficult nut to crack. The screen shot shows how some German infantry have already retreated from the German lines but the two main hexes protecting the VP hex are garrisoned by heavy German tanks and one hex is protected by smoke. The VP hex is also covered by smoke and who knows how many troops are in there. My hope is that the artillery does much damage on the front lines but that any retreat results sends them into the VP hex to be over stacked.

I forgot to add that I'm in the middle of a Q&A session with Von E concerning his scenario. After I play and post my last turn and give my thoughts I'll post Earl's thoughts and answers.