After C&C came out I was lucky to get a first copy, shortly after I played the RPG for the Barbarossa campaign. I started with three enthusiastic lieutenants to try the scenarios. The first Across the Border was very good. Well balanced and offered chances for both sides. I would play this again possibly as the Soviets to see the difference. I don't have a detailed AAR, but I have been able to piece together the fight from the leader sheets.

The Germans need to accumulate more VP than the Germans, but there are some significant VP's for town/bridge control and more units across the river. The Germans have a whole Panzer Division to do this. Opposing them are a mix of Soviet units, lacking initiative and morale, but having some decent numbers of infantry and armor to give the Germans a fight. The Soviets have quite a bit of VP for stopping the Germans from crossing the river.

In my play the Germans were able to with 35 to 15. The Lieutenants accumulated many points for promotion from recovering units, directing fire and some from assaults. New skills were added for two Lt's, AT specialist and Rural assault. No one made it to get a rank promotion but after the next one there should be Captains for the leaders.