Author	geofgibson
Method	Solo
Victor	Germany
Play Date	2022-01-09
Language	English
Scenario	PGUM006

This was really fun. The Germans were ultimately successful in exiting 6 steps off the board and killing more steps. Control of entrenchments was tied at game end. The Soviets fought hard and were able to hang on to the entrenchments for a long time. The Soviet CAV was very useful in charging and assault. The Soviet armor didn't do much in the end but kept the German tanks engaged and took out some steps. This was the first time using so many APCs and the halftracks were really effective in assaults and provided the power and protection to take trenches. The Soviet artillery was also really effective in stopping AFVs as long as they lasted but the German OBA and air strikes are devastating when deployed repeatedly. First time using a KOM as well and the use of him to recover demoralized units during an assault is a great technique I read about in the forums. All in all a great wrap up to the mentoring scenarios.

Author	Uannayven
Method	Solo
Victor	Soviet Union
Play Date	2020-02-21
Language	English
Scenario	PGUM006

Started perfect for the Germans got a Stuka and demoralized some entrenched units, and had 2 activations to begin. Germans stayed on a broad front west of the river. Easily closing with the soviets with zero losses. However things took a massive turn for the worse when I started trying to grab entrenchments, using assault. Basically out of 3 entrenchments I assaulted, I ended up with one and that was on last turn. Those things make it hard to pry the infantry out. I managed to exit one AFV and one ENG unit after they killed killed all the reinforcements (other AFV helped a bit) Germans only won one victory condition , number of steps killed.

Author	tlangston28
Method	Solo
Victor	Germany
Play Date	2020-06-15
Language	English
Scenario	PGUM006

The final scenario in the PG Uber mentoring scenario pack and probably the best one as it is more a combined arms battle and several points of approach. Setup on this is a little tough so I tried to spread the wire and entrenchments so that there were fire lanes as well as attempting to channel the attacks. the 76.2mm gun was emplaced behind the front lines but within striking distance to either side. The German approach was to have the armor (except for the PzIVe supporting an infantry advance on the east) advance up the western side of the board to attempt to cross the wires and minefields while the foot troops attempted to overcome the entrenchments in the center and the east. Initially, the Soviets lost the mortars on artillery strikes but were able to repluse an early German push to take the center bunker. A few turns later, the Germans were able to take the center bunker while the Armor advanced on the left. Avoiding the ATR fire, the SdKfz 222 pushed through the wire on the far western edge while the Pz38(t)s attempted to avoid the minefields, however, one of the platoons lost a step in the mines and demoralized while the other safely traversed the mines. The Germans were fought to a standstill in the east and could not take the bunker there.

After the Soviet reinforcements arrived on Turn 3, the BT-7s were able to move to support the western entrenchment while the Cavalry units moved up the middle to support and protect the 76.2mm gun. Well placed artillery fire effectively put the Cavalry out of commission and they spent the rest of the game either fleeing or recovering from morale hits. The 76.2mm gun did survive numerous artillery and air strikes throughout the game and almost held out long enough for the Soviets to achieve a draw, however, a rolled '2' on a bombardment roll effectively cleared that entrenchment, which German engineers and a LT captured on the same turn.

An interesting scenario that does force the Soviet to try and channel attacks as well as providing the German player with a puzzle against an experienced Soviet commander. Of course, I played it solo so can only surmise if this is true! :-)

In any event, a decent scenario.

Author	elfram2 (Germany)
Method	VASSAL
Victor	Soviet Union
Participants	unknown
Play Date	2020-09-08
Language	English
Scenario	PGUM006

soviets won by a 2 to 3 victory condition margin. German units were able to get off board but they took more losses and as a result didn't have enough men to take more than one entrechment.

Author	Jockulus (Germany)
Method	VASSAL
Victor	Germany
Participants	treadasaurusrex
Play Date	2024-02-03
Language	English
Scenario	PGUM006

The Soviets set up an effective defence, with the 76mm gun on the feature in the centre, the 45mm gun entrenched to the west, and a small ATR force to the east. The Germans sent a large force up the east flank with the aim of exiting to the north quick-time before Soviet reinforcements would enter. Meanwhile in the centre, mortars and guns setup south of the main feature with the aim of harassing and bombarding opportunity targets mostly on the hill. The advance up the east started poorly, with the 76' taking out a loaded halftrack. Undeterred the Germans pushed on past the ATR and exited a tank, two halftracks and 2 platoons. One objective was achieved but at significant cost, with perhaps over a third of the German force now out of play and unable to influence the battle. The Soviets continued to eliminate halftracks and were well ahead on losses, so were looking very likely to win. However, when Russian reinforcements arrived from the north, the defender chose a high risk strategy of charging the German armoured car that became isolated in the north. Through a combination of assaults and rather fortunate German artillery and air strikes, the entire cavalry company was eliminated, with the reduced armoured car platoon running away, only to face the ignominy of elimination at the hands of the ATR. The attackers attempted to capture the hill in the centre with tanks and two infantry platoons. The Soviets were very effective in bombarding the German mortars to the south, and pinning down the assault on the hill. The German tanks were quite lucky in surviving AT fire from the ATG and Russian tank reinforcements. At the end of the engagement, the Germans remained locked in the assault on the hill, but had inflicted sufficient casualties to claim the second objective, with the Soviets succeeding in the third by retaining all entrenchments. In the end, a narrow German win. Thanks once more to treadasaurusrex for guidance and advice through this final mentoring session.

Author	Dan_Huffman (Soviet Union)
Method	VASSAL
Victor	Draw
Participants	plloyd1010
Play Date	2020-04-21
Language	English
Scenario	PGUM006

This is my second playing of the scenario. Put the 76 mm gun on the backside of the hill. Given the LOS rules it will not cross two lines of the same elevation. Therefore it can shoot down the spine. I have never played that way. Peter Lloyd told me the official LOS interpretation. Will not play that way. Put an entrenchment in the woods hes. 4 entrenchments and four personnel units.

Bruce went up the left or west side of the map with his tanks. Went to eat on foot. Tanks went with minimal damage. This was due to the 45 mm AT gun on that hill. Did not have range. The gun was halved and a minus one for range. 2 of the 5 planes missed.

Author	g1ul10
Method	Solo
Victor	Germany
Play Date	2020-08-11
Language	Italiano
Scenario	PGUM006

I tedeschi partono forte, avvicinandosi alle fortificazioni sulla collina, coperti da un attacco aereo, a dire il vero non molto efficace, e dalla artiglieria. Il secondo turno vede ben due assalti, condotti dalla fanteria e dai genieri con l'appoggio dei panzer. Le altre unita' tedesche fanno piovere piombo ed esplosivi sui russi rintanati ed avanzano i carri. Quando i rinforzi corazzati russi arrivano, i tank tedeschi sono ben piazzati per riceverli ed il loro fuoco e' devastante. Più efficace la cavalleria Russa che nel quarto turno riesce a condurre una carica sui meccanizzati tedeschi e ad eliminare un autoblindo. La potenza di fuoco teutonica e' pero troppa e le unita' sovietiche semplicemente si sciolgono di fronte al fuoco nazista.

Author	treadasaurusrex (Soviet Union)
Method	VASSAL
Victor	Draw
Participants	plloyd1010
Play Date	2021-08-29
Language	English
Scenario	PGUM006

Played this scenario commanding the godless Soviet hordes against my patient and intuitive mentor. Casualties were relatively low for both sides. The Soviets lost 6 steps destroyed and the Germans lost a mere 4 steps. However, Soviet losses included a platoon of BT-7 tanks, a 45mm AT gun Platoon and a hard-fighting AT Rifle platoon in just over 4 turns. German losses were confined to SPW251 halftracks and 2 steps of Pz38T units. In addition a demoralized half strength platoon of German Pz 38T Tanks and a full-strength, demoralized Russian Cavalry platoon fled from the battle off the west edge of map 5. The Germans mounted a strong left flank attack that resulted in the capture of one of the Soviet entrenchments, and were well on their way to completing their other objectives when time ran out. We declared the game a draw since the luckless Soviets barely managed to hold their initial positions on the hill. Finally, the Soviet Kommissar was decorated for valor and his single-handed rallying of 3 demoralized Russian units in the course of this battle.

Author	Capt. Chaos (Soviet Union)
Method	VASSAL
Victor	Germany
Participants	treadasaurusrex
Play Date	2023-05-16
Language	English
Scenario	PGUM006

To be continued...

Author	Grognard Gunny (Soviet Union)
Method	VASSAL
Victor	Draw
Participants	treadasaurusrex
Play Date	2024-03-21
Language	English
Scenario	PGUM006

After getting beat pretty badly, I still squeezed out a draw.