Stalingrad, Oct/Nov 1942*
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German vs. Russian*
Oct 6th - Nov 11th, 1942*
10 Battles*
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Design: M Bellizzi*
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You represent the schwerepunkt of the German effort to wrest the factory district from the 
Red Army.  Over the next several weeks, you and your men will be challenged with some of
the fiercest fighting they have seen yet.*
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You are the commander of Abteilung I, 305th Infanterie Division.  Your unit has been
refitted as much as possible;  you represent the main effort into the factory area. 
Division command has promised to provide as much support as it can;  if it is available,
you will have access to it.  The 14th Panzer Division has agreed to provide tank support
for us when they can.*
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SITUATION:*
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The enemy consists of the 112th Infantry Division (depleted) supported by scattered elements
of the 84th Tank Brigade (depleted).  Intelligence estimates these units are at 50 percent
strength.  Recon has detected reinforcements massing on the east bank of the Volga River- 
these are confirmed to be units of the 37th Guards Rifle Division. They
will ferry across the river over the next several days.  Expect enemy resistance to stiffen
in the pocket as these forces come into the line.* 
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Meteorology section reports that the weather will be clear for the next ten days;  temperatures
will range from the 60's during the day to 50's at night.  The moon is in the last quarter,
so night visibility will be limited.*
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MISSION:*
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Abteilung I, 305th Infantry Division will attack and secure the factory
district of North Stalingrad from 6 Oct 1942 until completion to destroy enemy weapons 
production and facilitate the complete securing of the city of Stalingrad.*
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CONDUCT:*
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Abteilung I will attack to secure the suburb of Spartakovka, and assault the Tractor
Factory from the north.  They will then attack and secure the Brickworks, and next attack 
into the Red Barricades to secure that area.  The desired endstate is Abteilung I is poised
on the banks of the Volga southwest of the Red Barricades, prepared to conduct follow on
operations.*
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__________DESIGNER NOTES*
___Players are recommended to buy:*
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--two ( 2 ) Infanterie Kp + with 2xmmgs*
--one Pionier Zug with flamethrowers*
--one MMG Grp of (2) Machineguns*
--one GrW Batterie of 8cm mortars (foot)*
--one Panzer Zug/5 of MkIIIh tanks.*
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For support assets, players should select whatever they like, perhaps a Forward Observer.*
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