Probing for the Flank Red & White #9 |
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(Attacker) Soviet Union | vs | Poland (Defender) |
Formations Involved | ||
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Poland | 20th Infantry Division | |
Soviet Union | 278th Guards Rifle Regiment. |
Total | |
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Side 1 | 0 |
Draw | 0 |
Side 2 | 0 |
Overall Rating, 0 votes |
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Scenario Rank: of |
Parent Game | Red & White |
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Historicity | Alt-History |
Date | 1951-11-03 |
Start Time | 11:00 |
Turn Count | 12 |
Visibility | Day |
Counters | 75 |
Net Morale | 0 |
Net Initiative | 0 |
Maps | 1: 22 |
Layout Dimensions | 43 x 28 cm 17 x 11 in |
Play Bounty | 218 |
AAR Bounty | 227 |
Total Plays | 0 |
Total AARs | 0 |
Battle Types |
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Inflict Enemy Casualties |
Rescue |
Urban Assault |
Conditions |
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Off-board Artillery |
Reinforcements |
Smoke |
Scenario Requirements & Playability | |
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Introduction |
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Although Soviet forces on the western front captured Szczecin, at the end of the week the French 1st Army began landings along the coast to protect the American right flank and prepare to recapture Szczecin and its approaches, or at least contain the Soviets. Meanwhile, the American ground forces, supplemented by airpower, began to feel their way toward the Soviet left flank. The Soviets not only resisted this probing, but expanded their front against residual Polish forces, though giving up ground south of Gdansk to do so. The fighting between the Americans, Soviets, and Poles reached a culminating point near Grudziadz as the Americans strove to liberate the A1 Highway and force the Soviets back over the Vistula. Sometimes in the swirl of battle awkward situations arise. |
Conclusion |
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The Poles are trying to hold on, while the Soviets are trying to defeat their enemies on two fronts. The Americans are trying to establish a link with the local Polish forces and force the Soviets back. The two-front fight and the odd three-section turn ought to make for some interesting challenges, especially for the Soviet player. |
Additional Notes |
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This scenario requires three different sides, each with their own initiative, etc. G2 note: Books says 30th Guards Mechanized Division. In 1965 the division was redesignated the 18th Guards Motor Rifle Division. In the 1990's the division contained the 278th Guards Motor Rifle Regiment. |
AFV Rules Pertaining to this Scenario's Order of Battle |
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3 Errata Items | |
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All Guards JS-IIs should have AT fire values of 8-8. (Shad
on 2010 Dec 15)
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All Guards T-34/85 tanks should have AT fire values of 7-7. (Shad
on 2010 Dec 15)
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The M18 has a special rule in Battle of the Bulge but it applies globally: "A two-step M18 unit can fire one anti-tank shot and move half its movement allowance (retain fractions) in a single impulse. The order in which it does these two actions is the player's choice." (Shad
on 2010 Dec 15)
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