ARCH (germans) vs. Baluka1974 No peeking Baluka

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Part 2: OCOKA

Key points of Terrain: Left Flank

What first caught my eye was the large Chapel on my left flank:


Whoever controls this piece of real estate has perfect vantage points across the map. Most notably on Hill 001:



And Hill 002:


Unfortunately the Chapel lies closer to Baluka's spawn:



He will have some time to consolidate his position and strengthen it. No doubt he will place FOs here to rain arty on me as much as he pleases. He will most likely put a large portion of his strength here to protect such an important location.

I can't let that happen. Using Fire superiority and armor as a shield for infantry I will need to advance steadily to root him out of here.


The buildings surrounding the Chapel offer good concealment and cover, not to mention they offer LOS on the main road to my spawn and the large fields on his right:


I have to expect a strong AT presence here watching the road.

The fields offer large natural mounds to act as natural trenches:

This could offer concealment for approaching forces on both sides. Not to mention they are good Hull down positions for armor

Key Terrain: Right Flank

On the right lies Hill 001 and Hill 002, This was actually one giant hill but the city was built between them creating a man made valley with great cover for an infantry advance. Hopefully if all goes well I can find an opening in the woods that can offer a surprise flanking maneuver.


The black represents Baluka's probable points of interest (Circled) along with avenues of approach.




Key Terrain: The Middle



The middle will be a holding position for me. If I try to advance with armor it could easily be bogged down with AT fire. Even with artillery progress would be a meat-grinder. Because of all the possible kill zones, I only want to take control of key buildings and hold down as many of Baluka's troops as possible. If I can get him to keep running reinforcements here, I can possibly bleed him white.

(Sorry for no action yet, next part will have some )