450118_01a: Konrad_III - Third Time Lucky? - [HTH] - PzC 17 Budapest 45
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5 - 0 - 1
| Rating: | 6.03 (4) |
| Games Played: | 6 |
| SM: | 5 |
| Turns: | 90 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | Axis |
| Second Side: | Russia |
Szekesfehervar, 60km SW of Budapest, January 18th 1945: By the 12th of January, the refocused German attack that was to become known as Konrad II had ground to a halt and the SS Troops had been ordered to withdraw. By the 14th, the Soviets had reoccupied Dobogoko and Pilisszentkereszt. The offensive it seemed had ground to a halt. But the Germans were not done yet. Under the utmost secrecy they redeployed held the line, they redeployed IV SS Panzer Korps to the south in the Szekesfehervar sector, just north of Lake Balaton. Here they combined with King Tiger Tanks of the s.Pz.Abt.509 to spearhead the final drive to rescue the encirclement at Budpest. [Size, large]
Designer Note: This scenario has been optimized for HTH play.
Kharkov
Marquo
Pete
Oldman| Gaming Records | |||||||||
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| 1st Side Player | 2nd Side Player | Result | Score | ||||||
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Oldman | vs. | crazyivan |  |
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Russia Minor Loss | 30 | 70 |
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Pete | vs. | danielecote |  |
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Axis Minor Victory | 70 | 30 |
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vLuttwitz | vs. | yvan0123 |  |
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Axis Major Victory | 90 | 10 |
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HarveyMoon | vs. | KleinMastein |  |
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Axis Major Victory | 90 | 10 |
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Marquo | vs. | Landser34 |  |
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Russia Major Victory | 90 | 10 |
This is an entertaining scenario with some tricky decisions to be made by both sides. The Russians find it difficult to counter the King Tigers.
HTH. Hah. Only the AI could loose in the attack.
My opponent did not join a ladder so I can't report my minor victory as the Axis. However, I would suggest reducing the VP value of the 3 hexes in Szekesferervar - or removing 2 of them, leaving one 250vp hex. This would force the Axis to concentrate more on the exit hexes. Also, at this stage of the war I wonder if the Axis units are overrated. Most are A, when perhaps B or C might be more appropriate. This change might at least help with balance issues.
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