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Allies OPBOARD

Operation Fall Blau - 16Sept21 @ 0100Z

On August 23rd, 1942, German bombers have reduced Stalingrad to rubble. Paulus’ 6th Army along with the 4th Panzer Division are poised to drive the Soviets into the Volga. The Soviet 62nd Army is determined, under General Vasily Chuikov, to hold at all costs.

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MISSION

To delay the advancing German Army as long as possible until defensive positions can be established near the Volga River. Reinforcements may arrive by boat later in the day.

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Situation

Soviet Forces:

33rd Guards Rifle Division

98th Rifle Division

23rd Tank Corp

Intelligence: A large, platoon sized expeditionary force, believed to be elite German forces and supported with tanks, is moving with haste from the West. Scouts indicate large German presence beyond the expeditionary force.

Areas of Interest: The main MSR’s through Dolgy Ravine and Yellow House link up and run along the transportation hub at Railway Crossing and may be of vital importance to control.

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Situation and Bonus

Length of Set-Up: 15 minutes to capture all strongpoints.

Limitations: Defenders at the first 2 Strongpoints will only have 4 lives each.

• 1 Engineer is required in a squad at all times.

•2 sniper units must be active at all times.

Incentives: For every 10 minutes the first 3 Strongpoints are held, the Soviets will take 1 player from the German side. Awarded after the 3rd strongpoint falls.

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4 Lives

Defensive Position

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Phase 1 (Set-Up)

Situation: Every Strongpoint must be defended. Soviets must fight to the death until reinforcements and defenses arrive at Pavlovs House.

Area of Operations: Entire Map

Assets/Limitations:

Supply Trucks: Yes

Transport Trucks: Yes

Artillery: Yes

Recon Units: Yes

Armor: Yes

Outposts: Yes

Garrisons: Yes

Commander Abilities:

Supply Drop: Yes

Recon Plane: No

Strafing Run: No

Katyusha: No (not available until 2nd Strongpoint is lost)

Airhead: No

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Phase 2

Goal: Delay the German Offensive as long as possible and build up defenses in and around Pavlovs House.

Course of Action: Dispatch defensive units to hold at all costs. Build Defenses.

Assets/Limitations:

Supply Trucks: Yes

Transport Trucks: Yes

Artillery: Yes

Recon Units: Yes

Armor: Yes

Outposts: Yes

Garrisons: Yes

Commander Abilities:

Supply Drop: Yes

Recon Plane: No

Strafing Run: No

Katyusha: No (not available until 2nd Strongpoint is lost)

Airhead: No

•No Victory will be awarded to the Soviets if they lose Pavlovs House. Only a draw if they hold the final Strongpoint.

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Defensive Positions

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MISSION COMPLETE!!!

Please regroup in the operations channel for debriefing and a hot wash!