#1205_02 Kalinin City : 29th & 31st Army Attack (HTH) - PzC 21 Moscow 42

Kalinin Front - Dec 5th to Dec 9th, 1941. Kalinin, North West of Moscow had fallen to the Germans without almost a shot on Oct 14th, 1941. Its fall precipitated panic on the streets of Moscow, with the population fearful that there was little to prevent the German's marching on the capital. As a major transport hub, Kalinin's loss meant the major highway and railroad north to Leningrad was cut. Inexplicably, the German High Command ordered the Panzer forces to push a further 100 miles north rather than turn towards Moscow and a significant opportunity was lost. This scenario simulates the push by 31st & 29th Army to liberate Kalinin and possibly push behind 3rd & 4th Panzergruppe further to the east. (Size, Medium) This scenario is recommended for HTH. The Soviet player has to focus on crossing the frozen Volga River quickly and in force. The Germans have strong entrenchments but little mobility on their side. The key decision for the German player is how long to hold vs. when to abandon Kalinin city. The Soviet player will be endeavouring to isolate the city as quickly as possible after breaching the German river defences. It is recommended that the optional rule Alternative Assault Resolution be turned off for this particular scenario.