Road to Moscow - War in the East

Historical Overview: In the early morning hours of the 22nd of June 1941, German forces of Army Group Center crossed the border and headed for Moscow. Scenario Overview: This is a hypothetical scenario in which Panzer Group 2 is not sent south to Kiev. The Axis player must use the benefit of the extra forces and earlier start to Operation Typhoon to capture the Soviet capital - This is your best chance. The Soviet player must salvage whatever mechanised forces he can from the frontier battles and hold them as blocking force on the approaches to Moscow. The Orsha land bridge and the Dnepr river are key defensive positions that must be held for as long as possible. Defense lines in front of Moscow must be started on the first turn.