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<\/a><\/p>\nBoth panzers and their supply units continued eastward during Turn 2, with forward elements coming into contact with the Soviets. \u00a0 A probing attack pushed back Soviet units defending “V”. \u00a0The supply units were able to maintain their “chain” of six hexes (roads count 1\/2 hex). \u00a0Loss of supply halves movement and combat strength.<\/p>\n
The Soviets continued to feed troops into the threatened area running from “V” to Rostov. \u00a0Attempts to withdraw from their \u00a0exposed salient west of Kharkov failed, though without loss.<\/p>\n During Turn 3, the full strength panzers maneuvered to envelope Soviet units, but the attacks failed to inflict any real damage. This was despite a doubling of attack strength for armor and mechanized units due to divisional integrity. Meanwhile, strong infantry units entered from the western map edge.<\/p>\n The Soviets continued to buildup their defenses, now extending their defensive line southeast to Rostov, itself.<\/p>\n The German infantry opened Turn 4 by penetrating the southern flank of the Soviets defending Kharkov. \u00a0However, the eastern advanced ground to a halt waiting for reinforcements.<\/p>\n A challenging game. \u00a0With the proper CRT and game unique charts covering disengagement of Soviet forces and weather, it should be even better. \u00a0Either way, the Axis has its work cut out!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Played four turns of Rostov. \u00a0Won’t discuss the rules problems….well it was really a chart problem…..enough. Here’s an abbreviated account. \u00a0Will do my customary re-set after butchering a first playing. The Germans opened by blasting through the Soviet Center , racing eastward. \u00a0 The Soviets responded by holding the shoulders of the salient, and rushing … Continue reading Start-Up<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n