Axis OPBOARD

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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.

MISSION

To secure each strongpoint as quickly as possible and press the Soviets into the Volga.

Situation

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German Forces:

6th Army

290th Infantry Division

8th Panzer Division

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Intelligence: The Soviets are mobilizing forces to the outskirts of the city. Snipers are known to be operating in the area.

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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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(Set-Up)

Length of Set-Up: Germans will have 15 minutes to set up.(1:15 Gametime)

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Area of Operations: Cannot pass the Yellow line.

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Assets/Limitations:

Supply Trucks: Yes

Transport Trucks: Yes

Artillery: Yes

Recon Unit: Yes

Armor: Yes

Outposts: Yes

Garrisons: Yes

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Commander Abilities:

Supply Drop: Yes

Recon Plane: No

Strafing Run: No

Bombing Run: No (Not until AFTER the middle point is taken)

Airhead: No

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Situation and Bonus

Situation: Speed and success. Blitz each strongpoint and secure them as quickly as possible. Time is also the enemy.

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Assets/Limitations:

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• Germans must field at least 2 armor units at all times.

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• All squads must have an AT role at all times.

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• Only 1 Recon squad is permitted and Axis Forces cannot operate beyond the Yellow line until AFTER the middle strongpoint is taken.

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• Only 1 Artillery gun will be permitted.

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Incentives: For every strongpoint taken within 10 minutes of time, German forces are awarded 1 recon plane, 1 airhead, and 1 strafing run.

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Phase 2

Goal: To take all strongpoints within time. Get to the Volga River.

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Course of Action: Attack with haste before the Soviets can reinforce their positions and dig in.

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Assets/Limitations:

Supply Trucks: Yes

Transport Trucks: Yes

Artillery: Yes

Recon Unit: Yes

Armor: Yes

Outposts: Yes

Garrisons: Yes

Commander Abilities:

Supply Drop: Yes

Recon Plane: No

Strafing Run: No

Bombing Run: Yes (Once the middle point is taken)

Airhead: No

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MISSION COMPLETE!!!

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