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HISTORICAL
BACKGROUND
PoliPcal
SituaPon
(Piers
Brand
from
Red
Tide)
Western
Europe
In
late
June
1988,
the
state
of
Yugoslavia
descended
into
civil
war
six
years
aaer
the
death
of
Tito.
Those
who
followed
Tito
had
been
unable
to
hold
the
various
facPons
together
and
war
quickly
followed
a
series
of
impotent
governments.
With
the
country
in
chaos
from
the
civil
war
the
Soviets
took
the
decision
to
invade
‘in
support
of
their
Communist
comrades’
of
the
Yugoslavian
Peoples
Army.
This
was
no
helping
hand
but
a
full-‐scale
invasion
aimed
at
finally
bringing
Yugoslavia
under
the
wing
of
the
USSR
and
integraPng
it
into
the
Warsaw
Pact.
Within
days
of
the
Soviet
invasion
in
July,
the
US
responded
with
the
deployment
of
a
USMC
force
to
the
region,
ostensibly
in
support
of
the
CroaPan
&
Bosnian
NaPonal
Army,
and
within
days
of
arriving
it
saw
acPon
against
the
Soviets
around
Sarajevo.
As
the
crisis
deepened,
the
Soviets
began
mobilizing
forces
along
their
borders
with
the
West
and
reserve
units
began
to
prepare
for
war.
As
the
Soviets
in
Yugoslavia
seemed
to
halt
their
advance
into
the
country,
it
seemed
likely
that
the
Warsaw
pact
was
preparing
for
a
large
scale
offensive
against
NATO.
NATO
did
not
stand
idly
by
as
the
Soviets
prepared.
Thousands
of
reservists
were
called
up
and
West
Germany
began
to
mobilize
its
forces.
The
Belgians,
Danes
and
Dutch
did
likewise,
quickly
followed
by
the
BriPsh
sending
more
troops
to
the
BriPsh
Army
of
the
Rhine.
The
US
also
began
to
prepare
further
troops
for
deployment
to
Europe
along
with
Canadian
forces.
However
the
NATO
preparaPons
were
not
fully
finished
when
the
Warsaw
Pact
launched
its
a1ack
in
the
West.
Military
SituaPon
Western
Europe,
Central
front
• Aaer
24
Hours
of
hard
fighPng
18
Gds
MRD
switched
the
bulk
of
its
force
to
the
secondary
axis
bypassing
the
Beining/Neumarket/Frey-‐Stadt
defensive
posiPon
established
by
10
Pz
Bde.
Surprising
the
Germans
with
their
rapid
movement
18
Gds
MRD
achieved
an
unopposed
assault
crossing
of
the
Rhine-‐Maine-‐Danube
Canal
at
Birching
and
moved
North
to
Hiedec
to
regain
their
main
axis
and
drive
on
Stu1gart
with
210
TR
leading
the
exploitaPon
as
the
division
broke
out
into
open
country.
• 12
PzBde
was
ordered
by
Generalmajor
Barthel
to
counter
a1ack
into
the
flank
of
18
MRD
in
the
vicinity
of
Weissenberg,
their
leading
elements
set
off
rapidly
From
their
concentraPon
area
in
Tagmersheim
to
recce
and
clear
the
route
for
the
brigade.
• Radio
intercept
provided
warning
to
18
Gds
MRD,
who
planned
to
block
12
Pz
Bdes
move
North
with
the
reinforced
divisional
reserve.
18
Gds
MRD
divisional
forward
recce
elements
were
ordered
into
locaPon
in
order
to
monitor
the
brigades
movement
out
of
its
concentraPon
area
enabling
Major
General
Khrenov
to
deploy
the
bulk
of
his
force
against
the
most
likely
route
of
advance.
18
Gds
MRD/
10
PzGren
Bde
30
MRD
General
SituaPon
D+1/2
18
Gds
MRD
Amberg
VII
US
Corps
II Ge Corps
Neumarket
Weissenberg
10
PzGren
Bde
56
HS
Bde
12 Pz Bde
18
Gds
MRD
4
CSLA
CAA
Military
SituaPon
12
Pz
Bde
D+2
15:15
• Having
provided
122
and
124
Pz
bns
to
reinforce
4
Recce
ba1alion
as
part
of
the
divisional
covering
force
ba1le
12
Pz
Bde
had
withdrawn
following
a
sharp
engagement
at
Argsberg
where
they
inflicted
heavy
casualPes
on
65
MRB/280MRR
part
of
the
forward
detachments
for
18
MRD
.
The
2
ba1alions
had
reached
the
concentraPon
area
at
10:00
hours
and
were
in
the
middle
of
replenishing
when
the
warning
order
for
the
counter
a1ack
arrived
• Brigade
General
Whi1engen
aaer
a
quick
consultaPon
with
his
chief
of
staff
decided
to
dispatch
121
Pz
Bn,
122
PzGren
Bn
and
the
arPllery
regt
to
clear
the
route
and
secure
the
start
line.
• His arPllery staff began requesPng support from key Divisional, air aviaPon and arPllery assets.
• In
addiPon
the
brigade
requested
and
received
support
from
46
Jäger
Ba1alion
and
4
Auslarung
Bn
to
assist
with
the
clearance
and
security
of
some
key
defiles
on
route.
The
Jäger
Bn
would
insert
by
Helicopter.
• At
14:30,
The
IniPal
phase
of
the
operaPon
commenced
with
the
departure
of
the
leading
elements
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12
Pz
Bde
280
MRB
Group
MISSIONS
12
Pz
Bde
Missions
12
Pz
Bde
D+2
15:15
• The
Mission
Given
by
Major
General
Kurt
Barthel
Commander
4
PzGren
Div
to
12
Pz
Bde
“Counter
A1ack
North
into
the
Flank
of
18
Gds
MRD
in
order
to
destroy
18
Gds
MRD”
• The
Mission
Given
by
Brigadier
General
Witgten
to
the
Lead
elements
of
12
Pz
Bde
“Clear
and
secure
a
Start
Line
for
12
Pz
Bde
along
the
line
Aleshiem
–
Ha1enhof,
facing
North
by
18:30
19
Aug
2012
in
order
to
allow
12
Pz
Bde
to
conter
a1ack
into
the
flank
of
18
Gds
MRD
and
destroy
them”
280
MRR
Group
-‐
Mission
Colonel
Ivan
Rokovski
• Mission
Given
to
Colonel
Ivan
Rokovski
Commander
of
280
MRR
Leading
the
Divisional
Reserve
Group
at
Weissenberg
by
Major
General
Petre
Khrenov
“
establish
a
blocking
posiPon
on
the
route
of
12
PzBde
in
order
to
delay
there
a1ack
by
3
Hours
enabling
18
MRD
to
pass
through
the
Weissenberg
Gap”
• Mission
given
to
Major
Bezarin,
commander
91
Independent
Tank
Ba1alion
by
Major
General
Petre
Khrenov.
“
be
prepared
to
counter
a1ack
and
destroy
12
PzBde
once
fixed
by
280
MRR
in
order
to
allow
18
MRD
to
pass
through
the
Weissenberg
Gap”
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12
Pz
Bde
280
MRB
Group
ORBATS
18
Gds
MRD
Reserve,
280
MRR
Colonel
Ivan
Rokovski
Lead
Elements
• PzPi
Coy
120
– 1
Fucjs
,
5
MG3,
4
Rifle
– 1
M548
Scorpion
• Panzerba1alion
121
– 1
AVLB
(M48),
1
AEV,1M48
+
Mine
Rollers
– BHQ
1
Leopard
2A1
• Recce
Troop
– Recce/Liason
Pl
1
IliPs
Jeep,
2
MC
– 3
Luchs
– 2
Pz
Coy,
4
Leopard
2A1
• AT
Coy
– 1
PzGren
Coy,
2
Marder
1A2,
1MG3,
1
MAW,
– 4
Jaguar
HOT
2
1
Milan,
1
Rifle
• Panzergrenadierba1allion
122
– BHQ
1
M577
Main
Body
– 2
Pz
Gren
Coy
2
Marder
1A2,
1MG3,
1
MAW,
• Stabskompanie
2
Milan,
5
Rifle
(-‐1
Coy
to
123)
• Panzerbataillon
123
– 1
Mortar
Coy
2
M125,
120mm
Morta,
1
M113
– BHQ
1Leopard
2A1
or
Kanone
AOP
– Recce/Liason
Pl
1
IliPs
Jeep,
2
MC
– 1
Pz
Coy
4
Leo
2
A1
(+
From
123
Pz
Bn)
– 2
Pz
Coy
4
Leopard
2A1
(-‐
1
Coy
to
122)
• PzArty
Bn
125
– 1
Pz
Gren
Coy,
2
Marder
1
A2,
1
MG3,
1
MAW
2
– 1
kanone
AOP
Milan,
5
Rifle
(+
from
122)
– 3
Bty
2
M109G
• Panzerbataillon
124
– BHQ
1Leopard
2A1
– Recce/Liason
Pl
1
IliPs
Jeep,
2
MC
– 3
Pz
Coy
4
Leopard
2A1
12
Pz
Bde,
ORBAT
1988
BrigGen
A
Wi1enburg
• A1achments
from
4
PzGren
Div
(Deployed
at
commanders
DiscrePon)
• 4
Flak
Regiment
– 2
Bty
2
Gepard,
1
Unimog
2
Redeye
• 4
Recce
Regiment
(-‐)
– 2nd
Recce
Coy
4
Leopard
1,
1
Fuchs
+
GSR
– 4th
Recce
Coy
2
Leopard
1A5,
2
Luchs
• 4
ArPllery
Regiment
– 1
Bty
2
M110
A2,
1
AOP
M113
• 46
Jager
Ba1alion
(Heliborn)
– BHQ
1
Jeep,
4
Figs
– 3
Coy,
3
Milan,
1
MG3,
1
MAW,
4
Rifle
• A1ack
Helicopters
Regiment
–
2
Bo-‐105
HOT
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GROUND
12
Pz
Bde,
Maneuver
OpPons
BrigGen
A
Wi1enburg
BrigGen
Wi1enberg
having
reviewed
the
ground
has
decided
that
there
are
two
potenPal
routes
to
the
start
line
the
direct
route
lies
due
North
from
their
current
posiPon,
The
other
swings
round
to
the
East
both
offer
advantages
and
disadvantages.
The
German
Player
should
review
the
ground
and
ba1lefield
opPons
and
decide
which
route
he
will
take
to
the
Startline
18
Gds
MRD
Reserve,
280
MRR,
Deployment
OpPons
Colonel
Ivan
Rokovski
– Colonel
Rokovski
is
informed
by
Division
that
elements
of
15
Independent
Reconnaissance
and
Radio
EW
Ba1alion
who
have
eyes
on
the
leading
elements
of
12
Pz
Bde
can
confirm
they
are
moving
up
the
………………
Route
C
D
B
A
Weissenberg
Blocking
PosiPon
Entry
at:
Point
A,
B
and
C
can
be
made
on
turn
1
Point
D
on
Turn
3
Force
must
include
2
Infantry
Terrain
&
Entry
Points
Companies
Point
F
+
1
Turn
on
91
ITB
arrival
Point
G
+2
Turns
on
91
ITB
arrival
F
E
G
D
A
B
C
Entry
at:
Pollenfield
Blocking
PosiPon
Point
A
can
be
made
on
turn
3
Force
must
include
Recce
and
1
Company
of
Infantry
G
F
E
A
D
B
C
Entry
at:
TiPngen
Blocking
PosiPon
Point
A
and
B
can
be
made
on
turn
1,
if
Point
B
used
1
company
of
infantry
delayed
to
Turn
3
D
C
E
B
A
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WEISSENBERG
COUNTER
ATTACK
PLAYER
BRIEFS
12
Pz
Bde
Player
Brief
• Aim
is
to
exit
as
many
Leopard
2s
from
123
and
124
• If
a
Flank
OpPon
is
available
and
used,
arrival
is
as
Panzer
Ba1alions
from
the
Northern
Board
edge.
In
follows:
the
Mini
Scenario
this
is
of
the
Northern
Board
– 1-‐4
all
elements
arrive
on
turn
specified
• Enter
from
designated
entry
points
with
a
defined
– 5
50%
of
force
delayed
1
Turn
force
on
the
turn
specified.
Players
to
List
forces
– 6
all
force
less
recce
elements
delayed
1
Turn
against
entry
points.
Modifiers
(-‐1
if
force
contains
Recce,
Infantry
Air
Defense
and
Engineers,
task
organized
forces
are
be1er
able
to
deal
This
reflects
the
approach
routes
used
and
with
columns
of
with
the
unexpected)
armored
forces
can
be
difficult
to
change
dramaPcally
at
the
last
minute
without
creaPng
a
tempPng
target
• Follow
on
elements
123
and
124
panzer
ba1alions
• Heliborne
Jagers
can
deploy
on
board,
posiPon
to
are
deployable
between
Turns
6
–
9.
dice
for
arrival
be
chosen
from
the
map.
If
Deployed
close
to
each
turn
on
D6.
soviets
dice
to
see
who
arrived
first,
then
resolve
– Turn
7,
1
or
2
acPon
.
In
mini
Campaign
they
deploy
to
the
– Turn
8,
1-‐
4
Southern
Board
to
secure
the
narrow
defile
at
– Turn
9,
1-‐6
Treuchetlingen
or
one
of
the
Villages
at
Pollenfield.
Modifiers
(-‐1
if
force
contains
Recce,
Infantry
Air
Defense
and
Engineers,
task
organized
forces
are
be1er
able
to
deal
• Avn
and
Air
Sp
available
for
8
turns
in
total
in
two
with
the
unexpected)
groups
of
at
least
2
turns
separated
by
a
4
turn
gap.
208
MRR
Player
Brief
Aim
is
to
impose
required
amount
of
delay
or
significantly
reduce
Air
and
AviaEon
Support.
Air
and
AviaPon
assets
are
available
and
a1acking
force
such
that
it
has
minimal
impact
on
18
MRD
can
be
requested
each
turn
dice
once
for
air
and
once
for
aviaPon
– 1-‐4
Air/Avn
assets
arrive
next
go
Reinforcement.
RequesPng
before
turn
8
effects
victory
condiPons
– 5-‐6
Air/Avn
assets
not
available
• You
may
request
reinforcement
from
91
Independent
Tank
Modifier
123
and
124
Pz
Bn
not
on
table
+3
to
dice
roll
Ba1alion
from
Turn
3.
Dice
to
determine
if
the
force
is
delayed
• Air
assets,
2
SU25
are
available
for
D6
Passes
from
turn
of
– 1-‐2,
arrive
on
turn
requested,
request
– 3-‐4,
a
turn
later
• Avn
Assets
are
available
for
up
to
8
Passes
in
two
blocks
6
– 5-‐6,
2
Turns
later
,
turns
apart
2
Mi
24
1
Turn
is
added
if
it
chooses
a
flank
arrival
opPon
or
if
the
Reinforcing
ArEllery
Fire
is
allocated
by
Division
as
follows:
force
is
split
the
second
component
turns
up
a
turn
later
You
can
designate
two
Fire
Pockets,
The
Northern
Edge
of
which
Engineering
must
be
covered
by
Obstacles
or
defended
by
dug
in
Infantry
or
terrain
which
will
slow
the
enemy.
• Enemy
Fixed
in
designated
fire
Pocket.
Upto
4
Companies/ba1eries
can
be
dug
in
– 1-‐2
2
Bn
152
– 1-‐4
2
Bn
152
1
Bn
203
Each
MOD
can
lay
6
Inches
of
Mixed
AT/AP
Minefield
per
turn,
– 5-‐6
3
Bn
152
2
Bn
203
1
Bn
BM27
• You
may
request
up
to
1
chemical
weapons
strike
2
BM27
Strikes
are
available.
A
BM27
Strike
creates
a
12
x
24
– Persistent
remains
in
effect
to
end
of
game
there
is
no
minefield
centered
on
the
point
of
aim,
vapour
hazard
• use
direcPon
dice
to
determine
direcPon
of
error,
d6
inches
– If
unmarked,
vehicles
entering
suffer
50%
CasualPes
in
to
determine
distance.
the
first
turn
thereaaer
no
effect
• Minefield
effects
dice
D6
for
each
vehicle
entering,
1-‐2
the
– Covers
area
of
36
inches
by
24
Inches
vehicle
takes
a
hit,
resolve
damage
as
per
rules.
• Use
of
ploughs
or
rollers
will
remove
effect,
MG
Fire
will
give
damaged
vehicles
a
saving
throw
which
is
successful
on
a
6
Deployment.
Air
Assault
units
can
deploy
anywhere
on
the
board
using
upto
6
blinds.
All
other
units
to
deploy
at
least
18
inches
in
from
the
Southern
Board
edge
Victory
CondiPons
• Exit
75%
of
123
and
124
Pz
Bn
before
turn
18
from
North
side-‐
German
Win
• Exit
50%
of
123
and
124
Pz
Bn
before
turn
18
from
North
side
-‐
Draw
• Exit
25%
of
123
and
124
Pz
Bn
before
turn
18
from
North
side
–
Soviet
Win
If
Germans
Meet
any
of
the
exit
criteria
by
turn
10,
Increase
by
Category
in
their
favor.
If
Soviets
Request
91
Independent
Tank
Ba1alion
aaer
turn
8,
increase
by
a
Category
in
there
favor