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Desert Rats #18 - A Pibroch's Skirl South Africa's War #5 - Irish Eyes
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Infantry Attacks
Legend of the Iron Wolf #24
(Defender) Lithuania vs Germany (Attacker)
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Side 2 0
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Parent Game Legend of the Iron Wolf
Historicity Alt-History
Date 1941-07-23
Start Time 06:00
Turn Count 28
Visibility Day
Counters 95
Net Morale 0
Net Initiative 1
Maps 2: 1, 4
Layout Dimensions 56 x 43 cm
22 x 17 in
Play Bounty 240
AAR Bounty 227
Total Plays 0
Total AARs 0
Battle Types
Inflict Enemy Casualties
Road Control
Entrenchment Control
Conditions
Anti-infantry Wire
Entrenchments
Minefields
Off-board Artillery
Scenario Requirements & Playability
Fire in the Steppe Maps + Counters
Lithuania's Iron Wolves Counters
Legend of the Iron Wolf Base Game
Introduction

Despite increasing its number of panzer divisions, the German Army that invaded Lithuania (and the Soviet Union) in 1941-07-remained primarily an infantry force that pulled its supplies and heavy weapons with horses. The Lithuanians had a year and a half to prepare themselves for the German onslaught, but could do little to redress the imbalance in firepower. But they could dig.

Conclusion

While the panzers got the headlines, the German assault on the Soviet Union (and on Lithuania, unfortunately sited right in their path) started off with massive artillery barrages. The heavy guns allowed the Germans to smash their way through the Lithuanian prepared defenses, but the Iron Wolves extracted heavy casualties from the invaders in exchange.

Additional Notes

Iron Wolves uses the counters as Lithuania's Iron Wolves. Eastern Front Deluxe has the same maps and counters as Fire in the Steppe.


Display Order of Battle

Germany Order of Battle
Heer
  • Towed
Lithuania Order of Battle
Army
  • Towed

Display Errata (3)

3 Errata Items
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The reduced direct fire value of the Heer HMG became 5-5 starting with Fall of France.

(plloyd1010 on 2015 Jul 31)
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The morale and combat modifiers of German Sergeant #1614 should be "0", not "8".

(Shad on 2010 Dec 15)
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The movement allowance on the counters in Airborne is misprinted. It should be "3."

(rerathbun on 2012 Jan 30)
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