Bogadukhov - Mansteins Fire Brigades

[Gstockbridge]

The most reliable way to win for the Soviets is probably concentration of force on a limited number of objectives, and keeping some distance from the PzG units as they have late war HA ratings.

The recon and pioneer units don't have late war HA ratings so they can only damage your tank units through assaults.

Moving the infantry into villages is a good Axis strategy, but there are hills overlooking the objectives here which means it's not as effective as it would normally be.

This looks like a scenario that's difficult to win against a Soviet opponent who knows what's on the board.

After playing against Gerry (with me as the soviets) I think you are correct.  A lot depends on the strategy your opponent takes.  Gerry played very aggressively as the Germans which required me to react to that versus holding to my plan.  The tanks used effectively are very hard for the German to defend against.  Gerry had the disadvantage in that I had already played and so I was not playing blind as the Soviets.  I think a draw is achievable as the Germans but a victory against someone that knows what is coming would be very difficult.