#a0628_12 Msensk : Crossing the Neruch' - PzC 21 Moscow 42

Msensk - Jun 28th, 1942 to Jul 3rd, 1942. The Neruch' River had been both the starting line for 2nd Panzergruppe's attack on Moscow the previous October, as well as the point that the Soviet counter-offensive had been stopped in February. Both sides had dug in along the river and there was little will from either combatant to dislodge the other. With the decision to attack Moscow from the south made, the highway from Msensk to Tula required the stalemate along the Neruch' to be resolved. (Size, Large) This large scenario gives both sides a range of options. The German player receives substantial mechanised and infantry forces with a requirement to push north east, clearing the highways and holding the Soviets at bay. The Soviets receive substantial reinforcements on the flanks of the German drive and need to harass the advancing Axis forces after delaying as long as possible in the prepared positions along the Nerauch'. Once the river line is cleared, both sides' tank forces will find that the increased space for manoeuvre will probably determine the victor.