EDIT: See page 3 for a picture of a better defensive setup.
I am not sure if there is an interest but I will post pictures of my initial defensive setups to help solo new players who, like me, are agonizing over the initial deployment of their troops.
If a veteran wants to critique my initial setup, please feel free as I welcome any feedback.
The first picture shows the initial German deployment; the second the situation after Turn 3. In retrospect, I don't think this was a great setup but you will have to read my AAR (to be posted later tonight) to find out why.