East German Campaign
SN1 Liberation Begins
20 Jul04:00 - 10:00 |
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| @ Leupoldsgruen
The honor of leading the division across the border falls to your regiment. Awaiting you are elements of the US 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment. Intelligence believes there is at least a troop screening along the A9 Autobahn west of Hof. Expect some helicopter and possible artillery support as well, though the belief is most of those assets will not be this far forward.
A company from the division's recon is leading the advance, followed closely by your lead battalion, organized along standard CRP, FSE, and Advance Guard echelons. Do not become entangled in a drawn out, costly battle with the cavalry. Keep pushing, using the regiment's artillery to support your advance. The regiment's other battalions will begin to arrive in the vicinity by mid-morning. The division commander expressed his desire to keep them out of this first fight.
Expect about a company's worth of M1's and M3's guarding the avenue of advance. They will likely have mortars in support, and possibly heavier guns. Also expect to see American Army helicopters operating in the area, in both reconnaissance and attack roles.
Scenario by David Whitt | Map by William van der Sterren
SN2 The Kitchen Sink
20 Jul18:00 - 23:00 |
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| @ Kulmbach
The division has encountered the US force main defensive position in and around the important town of Kulmbach. Everything, including the kitchen sink, is going to be thrown at the American's in a brazen two regiment assault. Your regiment is tasked with seizing the objectives scattered throughout the high ground southeast of Kulmbach.
Intelligence believes that the US 1st Armored Division's 7-6 Mech Infantry is dug in on the opposite bank of the river. Army level assets are being committed to this attack, including extra EW assets and chemical weapons. Assault with two battalions online, and your third in reserve, hit the Americans with a fist and don't let up.
The division has attached one battalion of artillery along with plenty of engineers. Scouts have already spotted obstacles spread across the valley. Secure the main objectives and close with and destroy as many enemy troops as possible. Push your second echelon forward to finish off the defenders and seize the remaining objectives.
Scenario by David Whitt | Map by William van der Sterren
SN3 Joy Ride
21 Jul09:00 - 14:00 |
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| @ Koenigsfeld
With Kulmbach finally secured the division is continuing its push west. The division commander has decided to commit the fresh panzergrenadier regiment Worried about more NATO tanks, he made a quick decision to strip your regiment's 1st Battalion, and send it west on the heels of the infantry. Worried about leaving his brothers in the panzers, you try to comfort the departing 1st Battalion Commander, telling him that he is simply going along for a joy ride through the newly liberated lands. As you walk away, you can't help but feel a sense of doubt about your last statement to the newly promted Captain.
Initially the grenadiers marched west with no opposition, but by 0800 a West German reserve unit had launched a spoiling attack disrupting the regiment's momentum, and isolating part of a battalion. The decision is made to send the attached 1st Battalion to secure Konigsfeld, and if possible relieve any of the beleaguered panzergrenadiers.
Survivors are strung out along the B22 state highway and on the outskirts of Konigsfeld. Your orders are to secure the two objectives, clear any remaining West German troops and relieve the battered troops. Not much is known of the remaining disposition and location of the enemy. Also, we know there was a report of persistent gas use in the vicinity, so avoid contaminated areas if possible.
Scenario by David Whitt | Map by William van der Sterren
SN4 Valley of the Damned
22 Jul06:00 - 12:00 |
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| @ Bamberg
As the second day of the war begins, the 7th Panzer Division has reached Bamberg. The division commander visited in the predawn hours to deliver the regiment's last push for at least a day or two. Once Bamberg was clear, the army's second echelon would take the lead allowing the tired panzers a breather.
Much to the relief of the assembled staff, the news they would not be the division's main effort was welcomed. That was until briefed on the mission. The regiment would attack with two battalions, down a close, narrow valley defended by battle tested American soldiers of the 1st Armored Division.
The division is limiting the axis of advance from the high ground that is the current front, down the valley, advancing west following State Road 2281 to the regiment's three objectives. The plan calls for a slow steady advance, pounding the Americans with artillery and air support, pinning the force in the valley, while the rest of division conduct the main assault to capture Bamberg.
Scenario by David Whitt | Map by William van der Sterren
SN5 For the Fatherland
23 Jul15:00 - 19:00 |
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| @ Forchheim
For The Fatherland
The division thought the hard fighting was done, at least for a few days. A violent NATO counterattack north of Nurnberg though threatens all of the Warsaw Pact gains made in northern Bavaria. Throughout the day the division has thrown its remaining units in the direction of the city of Forcheim, scene of bloody fighting since the pre-dawn hours. The division commander has gone missing after heading to Forcheim to rally the last counterattack. When it became apparent that the late morning counterattack had failed to stop the West Germans, the new division commander was pleased to hear the veteran 14th Panzer Regiment had not been committed yet. Orders were quickly sent out for the regiment to strike south and destroy the West Germans and defend the Fatherland, AT ALL COST!
Scenario by David Whitt | Map by William van der Sterren