Panzer Grenadier Headquarters - Library: Raseiniai #7

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Roadblock at Skaudvile Raseiniai #7
(Defender) Soviet Union	vs	Germany (Attacker)

Formations Involved

	Total
Side 1	0
Draw	0
Side 2	1

Overall Rating, 1 vote
5 4 3 2 1 4
Scenario Rank: --- of 940

Parent Game	Raseiniai
Historicity	Historical
Date	1941-06-23
Start Time	09:00
Turn Count	24
Visibility	Day
Counters	131
Net Morale	1
Net Initiative	1
Maps	3: 4, 5, 6
Layout Dimensions	84 x 43 cm 33 x 17 in
Play Bounty	202
AAR Bounty	171
Total Plays	1
Total AARs	1

Battle Types
Exit the Battle Area
Inflict Enemy Casualties
Road Control

Conditions
Off-board Artillery
Randomly-drawn Aircraft
Terrain Mods

Scenario Requirements & Playability
Fire in the Steppe	Maps + Counters
Raseiniai	Base Game

Introduction
On 20 June, the powerful 9th Anti-Tank Brigade began to move forward to take up defensive positions on a line some 25 kilometers north-east of Tauroggen, blocking the main roads. The brigade had both 76.2mm field guns and 85mm anti-aircraft guns, all intended for the anti-tank role, but lacked infantry of its own. When troops of the 125th Rifle Division began streaming past his positions during the war’s first night, Lt. Col. Boris Nikanorovich Prokudin of the 636th Anti-Tank Artillery Regiment collected them into two makeshift battalions which he ordered to dig in directly in front of his batteries. When the Hitlerites came up the Tauroggen-Siauliai highway, they would meet an unexpected surprise.

Introduction

On 20 June, the powerful 9th Anti-Tank Brigade began to move forward to take up defensive positions on a line some 25 kilometers north-east of Tauroggen, blocking the main roads. The brigade had both 76.2mm field guns and 85mm anti-aircraft guns, all intended for the anti-tank role, but lacked infantry of its own. When troops of the 125th Rifle Division began streaming past his positions during the war’s first night, Lt. Col. Boris Nikanorovich Prokudin of the 636th Anti-Tank Artillery Regiment collected them into two makeshift battalions which he ordered to dig in directly in front of his batteries. When the Hitlerites came up the Tauroggen-Siauliai highway, they would meet an unexpected surprise.

Conclusion
Most German reports don’t even mention this clash; the panzer division made an abrupt turn to the east because of operational necessity, not because it had been beaten by the Red Army. The 9th Anti-Tank brigade claims to have destroyed 70 German tanks and turned aside the German advance. First Panzer Division only had 156 tanks (but did sport a total of 436 armored fighting vehicles), so the Soviet kill total is likely exaggerated in the heat of the moment, but they turned the panzers away.

Conclusion

Most German reports don’t even mention this clash; the panzer division made an abrupt turn to the east because of operational necessity, not because it had been beaten by the Red Army. The 9th Anti-Tank brigade claims to have destroyed 70 German tanks and turned aside the German advance. First Panzer Division only had 156 tanks (but did sport a total of 436 armored fighting vehicles), so the Soviet kill total is likely exaggerated in the heat of the moment, but they turned the panzers away.

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). Open-top AFV's: Immune to M, M1 and M2 results on Direct and Bombardment Fire Tables, but DO take step losses from X and #X results (7.25, 7.41, 7.61, BT, DFT). If a "2X" or "3X" result is rolled, at least one of the step losses must be taken by an open-top AFV if present. 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 APC – Armored Personnel Carrier: These are Combat Units, but stack like Transports. They can transport personnel units or towed units. They are not counted as combat units for the +1 stacking modifier on the Direct Fire and Bombardment Tables (4.4). They may be activated by regular leaders and tank leaders (1.2, 3.34, 4.3, 5.43). They do not provide the +1 Assault bonus (ACC). Prime Movers: Transports which only transport towed units and/or leaders (May not carry personnel units). May or may not be armored (armored models are open-top). All are mechanized. (SB)

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).
Open-top AFV's: Immune to M, M1 and M2 results on Direct and Bombardment Fire Tables, but DO take step losses from X and #X results (7.25, 7.41, 7.61, BT, DFT). If a "2X" or "3X" result is rolled, at least one of the step losses must be taken by an open-top AFV if present.
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
APC – Armored Personnel Carrier: These are Combat Units, but stack like Transports. They can transport personnel units or towed units. They are not counted as combat units for the +1 stacking modifier on the Direct Fire and Bombardment Tables (4.4). They may be activated by regular leaders and tank leaders (1.2, 3.34, 4.3, 5.43). They do not provide the +1 Assault bonus (ACC).
Prime Movers: Transports which only transport towed units and/or leaders (May not carry personnel units). May or may not be armored (armored models are open-top). All are mechanized. (SB)

Display Order of Battle

Germany Order of Battle

Heer
Foot Leader Mechanized Motorized Towed

Heer

Foot

Leader

Mechanized

Motorized

Towed

Soviet Union Order of Battle

Army (RKKA)
Foot Leader Mechanized Motorized Towed

Army (RKKA)

Foot

Leader

Mechanized

Motorized

Towed

Display Errata (6)

6 Errata Items
	The reduced direct fire value of the Heer HMG became 5-5 starting with Fall of France. (plloyd1010 on 2015 Jul 31)
	The Pz IVe appearing in the original Panzer Grenadier game had an Anti tank value of 4-7. As of Afrika Korps (2002), continuing onward through the 3rd and 4th edition games, the anti tank value has been 4-4. (plloyd1010 on 2016 Jul 25)
	The morale and combat modifiers of German Sergeant #1614 should be "0", not "8". (Shad on 2010 Dec 15)
	All SPW 251s have an armor value of 0. (Shad on 2010 Dec 15)
	The reduced direct fire value in Kursk: Burning Tigers is 4-4. (plloyd1010 on 2015 Jul 31)
	Kommissars never get morale or combat modifiers. Ignore misprints. (Shad on 2010 Dec 15)

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#7 Roadblock at Skaudvile

Author	Juiceman
Method	Solo
Victor	Germany
Play Date	2023-01-01
Language	English
Scenario	TBRa007

Not a bad scenario, would be good to be played against a human opponent using hidden set up for the Soviets. Elements of a German Panzer division are advancing they have to clear the N-S road of Soviet forces as well as exit 20 steps off the north edge. All the fields are treated like woods, which gives the Soviets some excellent choices for their set up since there are a number of choke points to ambush the advancing Germans on all three maps, depending on your play style, this is where I think playing with hidden units against a human opponent would make for a good game.

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