1914_0827_03s: The Fight For the Centre - FWWC 02 East Prussia '14
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| Rating: | 8.79 (19) |
| Games Played: | 19 |
| SM: | 2 |
| Turns: | 22 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | Central Powers |
| Second Side: | Allied Powers |
Hohenstein, East Prussia, 27th August 1914: After the German XX.Armeekorps scattered the Russian 2nd Infantry Division near Groß Gardienen on the 26th, a situation had now developed where the hitherto victorious Russian XV Army Corps was now poised to attack further west towards Osterode, but its left flank was now possibly in jeopardy. XV Army Corps had a tough task: shore up its own southern flank, continue to push across the Drewenz where it could, and retain control of Hohenstein. The stage was set for a desperate fight for Samsonov's over extended center as elements of four Russian divisions faced off against two active, one reserve, and two territorial German divisions, one of which was just now arriving from the north on the Russian flank.[Size: medium] *See the notes document for information on scenario design decisions and historical notes.
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| Member | Balance | Enjoyment |
 KG_RangerBooBoo |
Well Balanced | 9 |
 Partizanka |
Well Balanced | 10 |
 Thibolin |
Well Balanced | 9 |
 Gris |
Well Balanced | 10 |
| Partizanka |
Well Balanced | 10 |
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| 1st Side Player | 2nd Side Player | Result | Score | ||||||
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mersh | vs. | MikeWarFlag |  |
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Central Powers Major Victory | 36 | 4 |
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jonnymacbrown | vs. | Sgt Jasper |  |
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Draw | 20 | 20 |
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devoncop | vs. | agmoss99 |  |
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Central Powers Major Victory | 36 | 4 |
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vLuttwitz | vs. | itlnprd |  |
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Allied Powers Major Victory | 36 | 4 |
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Gris | vs. | Duncan |  |
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Allied Powers Minor Victory | 28 | 12 |
A very fun scenario to play as there is lots of ebb and flow with who's attacking who.
Best balance EP 14 scenario I've played
Outstanding balance and enjoyment. Salute the designers.
Excellent. Our game went down to the last attack. Both sides have an equal chance to carry the field. Everything from the notes to the actual scenario are superior. A must play.
'Millions died or suffered in the mud of Flanders between 1914-18. Who remembers them? Even those with names on their graves are by now unknown soldiers.' - Mier Ronnen, Jerusalem Post, 1933 Gris
The win came in the South where the Germans were able to take objectives and gain many ZOC captures
Wide-open seesaw fun this one.
The Russian Army (especially its infantry) packs a lot of punch.
German can attrition a win here fairly easy
The German's better morale probably pulled them through here. Fresh Russian reinforcements including Guard units are a menace late on.
"I may not agree with what you say but will defend to the death your right to say it"
The Russians really can't lose the two 250VP hexes. Conversely it seems odd to have so many German VP hexes when the Russians are pretty much on the defensive.
Both sides over overwhelming firepower and masses of troops.
Well balanced, with horrendous butcher's bill for both sides.
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