Scenario 24: Infantry Attacks
Legend of the Iron Wolf #7
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(Defender)
Lithuania
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Germany
(Attacker)
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Total |
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0 |
| Draw |
0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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| Side 1 |
0 |
| Draw |
0 |
| Side 2 |
0 |
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Scenario Rank:
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| Parent Game |
Legend of the Iron Wolf |
| Historicity |
Alt-History |
| Date |
1941-07-23 |
| Start Time |
06:00 |
| Turn Count |
28 |
| Visibility |
Day |
| Counters |
95 |
| Net Morale |
0 |
| Net Initiative |
1 |
| Maps |
2: 1, 4 |
| Layout Dimensions |
56 x 43 cm
22 x 17 in |
| Play Bounty |
241 |
| AAR Bounty |
227 |
| Total Plays |
0 |
| Total AARs |
0 |
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Introduction
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Despite increasing its number of panzer divisions, the German Army that invaded Lithuania (and the Soviet Union) in 1941-07-remained primarily an infantry force that pulled its supplies and heavy weapons with horses. The Lithuanians had a year and a half to prepare themselves for the German onslaught, but could do little to redress the imbalance in firepower. But they could dig.
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Conclusion
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While the panzers got the headlines, the German assault on the Soviet Union (and on Lithuania, unfortunately sited right in their path) started off with massive artillery barrages. The heavy guns allowed the Germans to smash their way through the Lithuanian prepared defenses, but the Iron Wolves extracted heavy casualties from the invaders in exchange.
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Additional Notes
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Iron Wolves uses the counters as Lithuania's Iron Wolves. Eastern Front Deluxe has the same maps and counters as Fire in the Steppe. |
Lithuania Order of Battle
| 3 Errata Items |
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The reduced direct fire value of the Heer HMG became 5-5 starting with Fall of France.
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The morale and combat modifiers of German Sergeant #1614 should be "0", not "8".
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The movement allowance on the counters in Airborne is misprinted. It should be "3."
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