After playing scenario 7, we went to 8 and traded sides, this time I was the Soviets. This did not help the Soviet cause to take the village of Maloe Kropotovo. The Soviets still need to assault a heavily defended town without support weapons. The result was the same as scenario 7 a German victory. Although I did get a couple of more platoons close to the town, there was no chance of success. Historically correct, but that is about it.