Spoiling Attack*
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Date: August 22, 1942*
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Battle Location: The steppe west of Stalingrad*
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Battle Type: USSR advance vs Germany delay*
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Description: In southern Russia, the German Case Blue offensive see the Axis armies drive deep into the east. Irresistibly their forces close in on the Volga river. For the Soviet leadership panic looms.*
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It is at this time a rare opportunity presents itself. A German Panzer Division moving on Stalingrad has established a forward supply depot within striking distance of the Soviets. If the supply depot can be destroyed this might put a major break on the advance of the enemy division.*
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But with Soviet troops streaming back in retreat and the Air Force strained to the limit the only force with a reasonable chance of success is a somewhat reduced T-34 tank battalion. The T-34s are very valuable, they must not be squandered for no gain. Find the enemy supply depot and destroy it. Strike fast!*
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Notes: If played against the AI the human player should take the Soviet side.*
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Source: Semi-fictional scenario.*
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Design by: Ulf Lundstrom.**










