Clash at Chernachov - The Matrix Games version of East Front II

[Teamgame : 3 vs.3] Historical : Location 35 km east of Zhitomir. The Soviet '43 winter offensive quickly tore huge gaps in the German lines. Through on of these gaps (15 km wide, south of Kiëv) The 8th Guards Mechanised Corps raced through regardless of what has happening on their flank, this was facilitated by the fact that only light snow had fallen so far nut still temperatures were falling far below zero!. Their aim was to reach the city of Zhitomir. If they could seize it's railroad junction, Armeegruppe Süd would be in serious peril. That same army group was having great difficulties plugging the many gaps in the line. With the bulk of their forces already engaged it was looking elsewhere for help. That help came in the form of the 20th Panzergrenadier division which was still in transit from Armee gruppe Nord. It was intended to help out army group center, but was diverted to Zhitomir and unloaded there with great haste. As soon as they were offloaded, the troops were split up in two kampfgruppen and headed towards Chernachov with orders to stop the Soviet steamroller. Unexpected help came in the form of an ad hoc battlegroup! West of Zhitomir the remains of 60th panzergrenadier division were being reorganised to form the 'Feldhernhalle' panzergrenadier division. It's commander quickly formed another kampfgruppe and followed 20th panzergrenadier in the fight.