Author	tlangston28
Method	Solo
Victor	Germany
Play Date	2020-06-15
Language	English
Scenario	PGUM006

The final scenario in the PG Uber mentoring scenario pack and probably the best one as it is more a combined arms battle and several points of approach. Setup on this is a little tough so I tried to spread the wire and entrenchments so that there were fire lanes as well as attempting to channel the attacks. the 76.2mm gun was emplaced behind the front lines but within striking distance to either side. The German approach was to have the armor (except for the PzIVe supporting an infantry advance on the east) advance up the western side of the board to attempt to cross the wires and minefields while the foot troops attempted to overcome the entrenchments in the center and the east. Initially, the Soviets lost the mortars on artillery strikes but were able to repluse an early German push to take the center bunker. A few turns later, the Germans were able to take the center bunker while the Armor advanced on the left. Avoiding the ATR fire, the SdKfz 222 pushed through the wire on the far western edge while the Pz38(t)s attempted to avoid the minefields, however, one of the platoons lost a step in the mines and demoralized while the other safely traversed the mines. The Germans were fought to a standstill in the east and could not take the bunker there.

After the Soviet reinforcements arrived on Turn 3, the BT-7s were able to move to support the western entrenchment while the Cavalry units moved up the middle to support and protect the 76.2mm gun. Well placed artillery fire effectively put the Cavalry out of commission and they spent the rest of the game either fleeing or recovering from morale hits. The 76.2mm gun did survive numerous artillery and air strikes throughout the game and almost held out long enough for the Soviets to achieve a draw, however, a rolled '2' on a bombardment roll effectively cleared that entrenchment, which German engineers and a LT captured on the same turn.

An interesting scenario that does force the Soviet to try and channel attacks as well as providing the German player with a puzzle against an experienced Soviet commander. Of course, I played it solo so can only surmise if this is true! :-)

In any event, a decent scenario.