Moscow '42 AAR: Sukhinichi II : We Will Rescue You

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End of German Turn 3: January 22 1000 - 1200


Here is what the victory conditions look like at the conclusion of turn two. One more objective taken and more Soviets killed than the good guys.



Visibility has remained marginal at 2 hexes. The supply situation is also not great. Two critical headquarters, XXIV Korp & 18th Panzer are currently out of communication. This is impacting the subordinate artillery who are low on ammo. It's worth mentioning that the Korp artillery is absolutely key for keeping the Soviets at arm's length. There is not enough German infantry to cover everywhere and the Korp artillery is needed to harass and disrupt any Soviets that try to move towards lightly defended objectives. The Panzers from 19th Panzer are also low on fuel (not surprisingly).



During the turn, two Panzer Grenadier battalions assault the Soviet hill top positions. They manage to push the Soviets back with heavy casualties.



Despite the lack of supporting artillery the Panzer Division's infantry manage to push back and disrupt the Soviet infantry all along the hill top. Mobile troops in the form of a halftrack mounted company and mobile flak move up to try and interdict a Soviet mortar company found in the woods.



339th Infanterie Division has similar success against the 323rd Rifle Division. The Soviet recon cav unit beats a hasty retreat while advancing German infantry disrupts their opposite number while artillery disorders the approaching reinforcements.


On the right flank 208th Infantry launches an immediate frontal assault on Vertnore breaking into the town. The Aufklarung companies continue to sweep around the town to the north.



All in all it looks like the plan is coming together. The Soviets are unable to stand up to us toe to toe - now the only concern is where is the Soviet Cavalry????