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Ignorant Armies Uprising #3
(Defender) Slovak Republic	vs	Hungary (Attacker)

Formations Involved
Hungary		23rd Infantry Brigade
Slovak Republic		Stakcin Group

	Total
Side 1	1
Draw	0
Side 2	0

Overall Rating, 1 vote
5 4 3 2 1 4
Scenario Rank: --- of 1094

Parent Game	Uprising
Historicity	Historical
Date	1939-03-23
Start Time	06:00
Turn Count	24
Visibility	Day
Counters	54
Net Morale	0
Net Initiative	1
Maps	2: 102, 3
Layout Dimensions	56 x 43 cm 22 x 17 in
Play Bounty	173
AAR Bounty	168
Total Plays	1
Total AARs	1
Duplicates	FiAx003

Battle Types
Bridge Control
Inflict Enemy Casualties
Road Control
Urban Assault

Conditions
Off-board Artillery

Scenario Requirements & Playability
Broken Axis	Maps
Fire and Sword	Counters
Fire in the Steppe	Maps
Uprising	Base Game
Puppet Brigade	Counters

Introduction
Hungary's first tank attack came on the initial morning of their invasion of Slovakia. The Slovaks remained disorganized thanks to the loss of so many Czech officers and specialists, but they had often trained with tanks and had at least some idea of what to expect. The Hungarians advanced four kilometers into Slovak territory, and waited for daylight before assaulting the main Slovak line of resistance near the town of Sobrance.

Introduction

Hungary's first tank attack came on the initial morning of their invasion of Slovakia. The Slovaks remained disorganized thanks to the loss of so many Czech officers and specialists, but they had often trained with tanks and had at least some idea of what to expect. The Hungarians advanced four kilometers into Slovak territory, and waited for daylight before assaulting the main Slovak line of resistance near the town of Sobrance.

Conclusion
Though outnumbered, the Slovaks held their ground and stopped the Hungarian advance—surprising their own command almost as much as the Hungarian leadership. Slovak reinforcements hurried to the scene, while the Hungarians milled about uncertain of their next step. A real shooting war had not been included in the mission briefing.

Additional Notes
Maps from Eastern Front Deluxe or Panzer Grenadier: The East Front may be used in place of those from Fire in the Steppe.

Display Relevant AFV Rules

AFV Rules Pertaining to this Scenario's Order of Battle
Vulnerable to results on the Assault Combat Chart (7.25, 7.63, ACC), and may be attacked by Anti-Tank fire (11.2, DFT). Anti-Tank fire only affects the individual unit fired upon (7.62, 11.0). AFV's are activated by tank leaders (3.2, 3.3, 5.42, 6.8). They may also be activated as part of an initial activating stack, but if activated in this way would need a tank leader in order to carry out combat movement. AFV's do not block Direct Fire (10.1). Full-strength AFV's with "armor efficiency" may make two anti-tank (AT) fire attacks per turn (either in their action segment or during opportunity fire) if they have AT fire values of 0 or more (11.2). Each unit with an AT fire value of 2 or more may fire at targets at a distance of between 100% and 150% of its printed AT range. It does so at half its AT fire value. (11.3) Efficient and non-efficient AFV's may conduct two opportunity fires per turn if using direct fire (7.44, 7.64). Units with both Direct and AT Fire values may use either type of fire in the same turn as their opportunity fire, but not both (7.22, 13.0). Units which can take opportunity fire twice per turn do not have to target the same unit both times (13.0). Demoralized AFV's are not required to flee from units that do not have AT fire values (14.3). Place a Wreck marker when an AFV is eliminated in a bridge or town hex (16.3). AFV's do not benefit from Entrenchments (16.42). AFV's may Dig In (16.2). Closed-top AFV's: Immune to M, M1 and M2 results on Direct and Bombardment Fire Tables. Do not take step losses from Direct or Bombardment Fire. If X or #X result on Fire Table, make M morale check instead (7.25, 7.41, 7.61, BT, DFT). Closed-top AFV's: Provide the +1 modifier on the Assault Table when combined with infantry. (Modifier only applies to Germans in all scenarios; Soviet Guards in scenarios taking place after 1942; Polish, US and Commonwealth in scenarios taking place after 1943.) (ACC) Tank: all are closed-top and provide the +1 Assault bonus, when applicable

AFV Rules Pertaining to this Scenario's Order of Battle

Vulnerable to results on the Assault Combat Chart (7.25, 7.63, ACC), and may be attacked by Anti-Tank fire (11.2, DFT). Anti-Tank fire only affects the individual unit fired upon (7.62, 11.0).
AFV's are activated by tank leaders (3.2, 3.3, 5.42, 6.8). They may also be activated as part of an initial activating stack, but if activated in this way would need a tank leader in order to carry out combat movement.
AFV's do not block Direct Fire (10.1).
Full-strength AFV's with "armor efficiency" may make two anti-tank (AT) fire attacks per turn (either in their action segment or during opportunity fire) if they have AT fire values of 0 or more (11.2).
Each unit with an AT fire value of 2 or more may fire at targets at a distance of between 100% and 150% of its printed AT range. It does so at half its AT fire value. (11.3)
Efficient and non-efficient AFV's may conduct two opportunity fires per turn if using direct fire (7.44, 7.64). Units with both Direct and AT Fire values may use either type of fire in the same turn as their opportunity fire, but not both (7.22, 13.0). Units which can take opportunity fire twice per turn do not have to target the same unit both times (13.0).
Demoralized AFV's are not required to flee from units that do not have AT fire values (14.3).
Place a Wreck marker when an AFV is eliminated in a bridge or town hex (16.3).
AFV's do not benefit from Entrenchments (16.42).
AFV's may Dig In (16.2).
Closed-top AFV's: Immune to M, M1 and M2 results on Direct and Bombardment Fire Tables. Do not take step losses from Direct or Bombardment Fire. If X or #X result on Fire Table, make M morale check instead (7.25, 7.41, 7.61, BT, DFT).
Closed-top AFV's: Provide the +1 modifier on the Assault Table when combined with infantry. (Modifier only applies to Germans in all scenarios; Soviet Guards in scenarios taking place after 1942; Polish, US and Commonwealth in scenarios taking place after 1943.) (ACC)
Tank: all are closed-top and provide the +1 Assault bonus, when applicable

Display Order of Battle

Hungary Order of Battle

Army
Foot Leader Mechanized

Army

Foot

Leader

Mechanized

Slovak Republic Order of Battle

Slovenská Armáda
Foot Leader Towed

Slovenská Armáda

Foot

Leader

Towed

Display AARs (1)

It don't get much closer than that!

Author	Grognard Gunny
Method	Solo
Victor	Slovak Republic
Play Date	2025-11-19
Language	English
Scenario	FSUr003

The Hungarian Commander had to take the small town on board 102 to make his objectives. After a very well performed attacks sequence on the part of the Hungarian Commander, the Slovakian Commander managed to shrink his defensive perimeter around that town and hold off the assault just long enough for a win on technicalities. (But... a win IS a win, no?) It came down to the last die roll to see if the Slovaks were to hold or the Hungarians were to win all three objectives. A real cliff hanger of a fight. (Note - Recommended for on-line play.)

1 Comment

treadasaurusrex

2025-11-19 16:40

Well-written, concise AAR, Don.

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