CG I - Red October X-Tag (AAR 2024)

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CG I RED OCTOBER X-TAG, 23-29 Oct, 1942

LEAFLET HOUSE RULES (see link)

https://forum.aslsweden.com/index.php?/topic/4126-lhr-red-barricades-red-october/

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23rd October, Friday Morning—German Assault (1st phase), Clear, Moderate, no wind at start.

German at start OB: ELR: 4, SAN: 4

OBA 100+mm with two Pre-Reg Hex & Offb'd Observer

Two Assault Engineers Coy (one Coy purchased 14 CPP), Two Rifle Coy, Two Sturm Coy,

StuG IIIB pltn, StuG IIIG pltn, STUKA (2 CPP), SAN increase (1 CPP), Saved one CPP.

Total German OB: 16 Leaders, 6 AFVs (3 StuG IIIB, 3 StuG IIIG),

64 Sq-eq (16x 838 AE, 24x 548 E, 24x 467 1st Line),

36 SWs (4 MMG, 12 LMG, 2 ATR, 2 Lt MTR, 6 FT, 10 DC).

 

Russian at start OB: ELR: 3, SAN: 4

Five WIRE, Four 6 A-P Minefields, 60 FPP: 1S Foxhole, HIP 5 sq, 2 crews, 3 Ldr, 39x ?,

Two Gds Rifle Coy, Gds SMG Coy, Two Rifle Coy (Reserve 8 CPP), Hvy Weapon Pltn, Militia Coy (start broken in factories), T-70 pltn - Dug-In & HIP (2 CPP).

Total Russian OB: 10 Leaders,

6 Guns (2 INF 76mm, 2 AT 45mm, 2 MTR 82mm), 3 AFVs (3x T-70 Dug-In),

77 Sq-eq (10x Crews, 24x 458 E, 9x 628 E, 24x 447 1st Line, 15x 426 C),

31 SWs (2 HMG, 6 MMG, 10 LMG, 6 ATR, 6 Lt MTR, 1 DC).

AFTERMATH (7 Game Turns): A large German formation launched an assault into the Red October Steel Works.

German Casualties: 5 Ldr, 18.5 Sq-eq, 5 SWs, 1 AFV.

Russian Casualties: 3 Ldr, 36 Sq-eq, 15 SWs, 5 Guns, 3 AFVs.

German OB, after Friday Morning Assault, 23rd Oct AM - (SAN: 3) 11 Ldr, 5 AFVs (2 StuG IIIB, 3 StuG IIIG),

45.5 Sq-Eq (11.5 AE, 21.5 Elite, 12.5 1st/2nd Line),

31 SWs (3 MMG, 11 LMG, 1 ATR, 2 Lt MTR, 5 FT, 9 DC).

Russian OB, after Friday Morning Assault, 23rd Oct AM - (SAN: 3) 7 Ldr, 1 Gun (INF 76mm),

41 Sq-Eq (6 Crews, 15 Elite, 9.5 1st Line, 13.5 Conscripts),

16 SWs (HMG, MMG, 6 LMG, 2 ATR, 5 Lt MTR, 1 DC).

Edited January 23 by CTABKA

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23rd October, Friday Afternoon—German Assault (2nd phase), Clear & Gusty, Moderate, no wind at start.

German Reinforcements: Sturm Coy (9 CPP), SAN increase (1 CPP), OBA-Rockets: Two Nebelwerfer 150+mm, each with one Pre-Reg Hex (6 CPP).

Total German OB, ELR: 4, SAN: 4

15 Leaders, 5 AFVs (2 StuG IIIB, 3 StuG IIIG),

57.5 Sq-Eq (11.5 AE, 33.5 Elite, 12.5 1st/2nd Line),

36 SWs (4 MMG, 13 LMG, 1 ATR, 2 Lt MTR, 5 FT, 11 DC).

Russian Reinforcements: Rifle Coy (Reserve 4 CPP), Militia Coy (4 CPP), OBA: Btln MTR 80+mm (1 CPP), ART Battery (5 CPP). 80 FPP: Two WIRE, SET DC, HIP 6 squads, 3 Ldr, 14x ?.

Total Russian OB, ELR: 3, SAN: 3

11 Leaders, 5 Guns (INF 76mm, 4 ART 76mm),

70 Sq-Eq (10 Crews, 15 Elite, 21.5 1st Line, 28.5 Conscripts),

21 SWs (HMG, 2 MMG, 8 LMG, 3 ATR, 6 Lt MTR, 1 DC).

AFTERMATH (5 Game Turns): A large German formation continue the assault in the afternoon - into the Red October Steel Works.

German Casualties: 2 Ldr, 9 Sq-eq, 5 SWs.

Russian Casualties: 1 Ldr, 20 Sq-eq, 4 SWs, 2 Guns.

German OB, after Friday Afternoon Assault, 23rd Oct PM - (SAN: 4) 13 Ldr, 5 AFVs (2 StuG IIIB, 3 StuG IIIG),

48.5 Sq-Eq (9.5 AE, 30.5 Elite, 8.5 1st/2nd Line),

31 SWs (4 MMG, 11 LMG, 2 Lt MTR, 4 FT, 10 DC).

Russian OB, after Friday Afternoon Assault, 23rd Oct PM - (SAN: 3) 10 Ldr, 3 Guns (INF 76mm, 2 ART 76mm),

50 Sq-Eq (10 Crews, 13 Elite, 16 1st Line, 16 Conscripts),

17 SWs (HMG, 2 MMG, 8 LMG, 2 ATR, 4 Lt MTR).

Edited March 10 by CTABKA

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24th Oct, Saturday—German Assault, Clear, Moist, no wind at start.

German Reinforcements: Assault Engineers Coy (14 CPP).

Total German OB, ELR: 4, SAN: 4

17 Leaders, 5 AFVs (2 StuG IIIB, 3 StuG IIIG),

56.5 Sq-Eq (17.5 Assault Engineers, 30.5 Elite, 8.5 1st/2nd Line),

39 SWs (4 MMG, 13 LMG, 2 Lt MTR, 7 FT, 13 DC).

Russian Reinforcements: SMG Coy (Reserve 3 CPP), Militia Coy (4 CPP), OBA: Btln MTR 80+mm with a Pre-Reg Hex (2 CPP), OBA: Lt Arty 70+mm (1 CPP), AT Battery (4 CPP). 40 FPP: WIRE, HIP units and ?.

Total Russian OB, ELR: 3, SAN: 3

13 Leaders, 7 Guns (4x AT 45mm, INF 76mm, 2x ART 76mm),

76 Sq-Eq (14 Crews, 13 Elite, 25 1st Line, 31 Conscripts),

17 SWs (HMG, 2 MMG, 8 LMG, 2 ATR, 4 Lt MTR).

AFTERMATH (7 Game Turns): The German Assault manages to capture and clear out 6 factories during the battle, another 6 factories remains to be captured, including Martinovski that is the backbone of the Russian resistance in the Red October Steel Works.

German Casualties: 5 Ldr, 17.5 Sq-eq, 10 SWs.

Russian Casualties: 1 Ldr, 41 Sq-eq, 9 SWs, 4 Guns.

German OB, after German Assault 24th Oct (SAN: 3)

12 Ldr, 5 AFVs (2 StuG IIIB, 3 StuG IIIG),

39 Sq-Eq (12 AE, 23.5 Elite, 3.5 1st/2nd Line),

29 SWs (2 MMG, 9 LMG, 2 Lt MTR, 4 FT, 12 DC).

Russian OB, after German Assault, 24th Oct (SAN: 3)

12 Leaders, 3 Guns (2x AT 45mm, ART 76mm),

35 Sq-Eq (9 Crews, 8 Elite, 14 1st Line, 8.5 Conscripts),

8 SWs (HMG, MMG, 2 LMG, ATR, 3 Lt MTR).

Edited March 10 by CTABKA

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25th Oct, Sunday—German Assault, Clear, Wet, no wind at start.

German Reinforcements: Croatian Coy (5 CPP), OBA-Rocket: Nebelwerfer 150+mm, Pre-Reg Hex (3 CPP), OBA: Hvy Arty 150+mm, with a Spotter Plane (7 CPP), STUKA (1 CPP).

Total German OB, ELR: 4, SAN: 3

16 Ldr, 5 AFVs (2 StuG IIIB, 3 StuG IIIG),

51 Sq-Eq (12 AE, 23.5 Elite, 15.5 1st/2nd Line),

33 SWs (2 MMG, 11 LMG, 1 ATR, 3 Lt MTR, 4 FT, 12 DC).

Russian Reinforcements: Rifle Coy (Reserve 4 CPP), Militia Coy (4 CPP), Heavy Weapon Pltn (6 CPP), OBA: Two Btln MTR 80+mm with Offb´d Observers, 40 FPP: HIP units and ?.

Total Russian OB, ELR: 3, SAN: 3

16 Leaders, 5 Guns (2x AT 45mm, ART 76mm, 2x MTR 82mm),

65 Sq-Eq (15 Crews, 8 Elite, 26 1st Line, 23.5 Conscripts),

17 SWs (3 HMG, 4 MMG, 4 LMG, 2 ATR, 4 Lt MTR).

AFTERMATH (7 Game Turns): A Nebelwerfer struck the central factory complex, backed up by a spotter plane directing heavy artillery upon the Russians. The Germans made great gains into the central factory halls, the defenders seem no longer willing to back down and rather perish in the frontline while inflicting as many casualties as possible.

German Casualties: 5 Ldr, 24.5 Sq-eq, 8 SWs, 2 AFVs.

Russian Casualties: 6 Ldr, 35.5 Sq-eq, 4 SWs, 2 Guns.

German OB, after German Assault 25th Oct (SAN: 2)

11 Ldr, 3 AFVs (2 StuG IIIB, 1 StuG IIIG),

26.5 Sq-Eq (6 AE, 13 Elite, 7.5 1st/2nd Line),

25 SWs (10 LMG, 1 ATR, 3 Lt MTR, 3 FT, 8 DC).

Russian OB, after German Assault, 24th Oct (SAN: 3)

10 Leaders, 3 Guns (2x AT 45mm, MTR 82mm),

29.5 Sq-Eq (13 Crews, 5 Elite, 14 1st Line, 4 Conscripts),

13 SWs (HMG, 3 MMG, 4 LMG, 2 ATR, 3 Lt MTR).

Edited April 18 by CTABKA

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26th October, IDLE DAY, Clear, Moist.

27th Oct, Sunday—German Assault, Clear, Dry, no wind at start.

Germ Reinforcements idle day: Sturm Coy (R), Croatian Coy (R), Pz IIIH Pltn.

German Reinforcements: Sturm Coy (enter), HW Pltn (on-map), STUKA.

Total German OB, ELR: 4, SAN: 2

19 Ldr, 2 Guns (GrW34), 6 AFVs (3 Pz IIIH, 2 StuG IIIB, 1 StuG IIIG),

65.5 Sq-Eq (6 Crews, 6 AE, 37 Elite, 19.5 1st/2nd Line),

43 SWs (2 HMG, 4 MMG, 16 LMG, 2 ATR, 4 Lt MTR, 3 FT, 12 DC).

Russ Reinforcements idle day: Engineer Coy (R), Heavy Weapon Pltn (R).

Russian Reinforcements: SMG Coy, Militia Coy (both On-map), Dug-In T-70pltn, OBA: Btln MTR 80+mm, Pre-reg Hex, with Offb´d Observers, Med Arty 120+mm, Pre-Reg Hex, with Offb´d Observer. Fortifications 40 FPP.

Total Russian OB, ELR: 3, SAN: 3

17 Leaders, 5 Guns (2x AT 45mm, 3x MTR 82mm), 3 AFVs (3x Dug-In T-70).

65.5 Sq-Eq (19 Crews, 9 Assault Engineers, 5 Elite, 23 1st Line, 19 Conscripts),

25 SWs (3 HMG, 5 MMG, 6 LMG, 2 ATR, 3 Lt MTR, 2 FT, 4DC).

AFTERMATH (6 Game Turns):

German Casualties: 6 Ldr, 26 Sq-eq, 17 SWs, 4 AFVs.

Russian Casualties: 3 Ldr, 22 Sq-eq, 9 SWs, 1 Gun.

German OB, after German Assault 27th Oct (SAN: 2)

13 Ldr, 2 Guns (GrW34), 2 AFVs (Pz IIIH, StuG IIIB),

39.5 Sq-Eq (4 Crews, 2 AE, 25 Elite, 10.5 1st/2nd Line),

26 SWs (2 HMG, 4 MMG, 11 LMG, 1 ATR, 2 Lt MTR, 1 FT, 5 DC).

Russian OB, after German Assault, 27th Oct (SAN: 3)

14 Leaders, 4 Guns (2x AT 45mm, 2x MTR 82mm), 3 AFVs (3x Dug-In T-70).

43.5 Sq-Eq (13 Crews, 6.5 Assault Engineers, 7 Elite, 15.5 1st Line, 8 Conscripts),

16 SWs (2 HMG, 2 MMG, 3 LMG, 2 ATR, 2 Lt MTR, 1 FT, 4DC).

Edited June 9 by CTABKA

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28th Oct, Saturday—German Assault, Overcast, Moderate, no wind at start.

German Reinforcements: Sturm Coy (enter), OBA: Two Btln MTR 80+mm, each with a Pre-Reg Hex, Sniper Increase.

Total German OB, ELR: 4, SAN: 3

16 Ldr, 2 Guns (GrW34), 2 AFVs (Pz IIIH, StuG IIIB),

51.5 Sq-Eq (4 Crews, 2 AE, 37 Elite, 10.5 1st/2nd Line),

31 SWs (2 HMG, 5 MMG, 13 LMG, 1 ATR, 2 Lt MTR, 1 FT, 7 DC).

Russian Reinforcements: Two SMG Coy (one On-map, one Reserve), Fortifications 80 FPP. OBA: Btln MTR 80+mm, Pre-reg Hex, Lt Arty 70+mm, both with Offb´d Observers.

Total Russian OB, ELR: 3, SAN: 3

17 Leaders, 4 Guns (2x AT 45mm, 2x MTR 82mm), 3 AFVs (3x Dug-In T-70).

61.5 Sq-Eq (13 Crews, 6.5 Assault Engineers, 7 Elite, 33.5 1st Line, 8 Conscripts),

16 SWs (2 HMG, 2 MMG, 3 LMG, 2 ATR, 2 Lt MTR, 1 FT, 4DC).

AFTERMATH (7 Game Turns):

German Casualties: 8 Ldr, 23 Sq-eq, 10 SWs, 1 Gun, 2 AFVs.

Russian Casualties: 7 Ldr, 40 Sq-eq, 7 SWs, 2 Guns.

German OB, after German Assault 28th Oct (SAN: 2)

8 Ldr, 1 Gun (GrW34)

28.5 Sq-Eq (1 Crew, 22 Elite, 6.5 1st/2nd Line),

21 SWs (2 HMG, 4 MMG, 9 LMG, 1 ATR, 2 Lt MTR, 3 DC).

Russian OB, after German Assault, 28th Oct (SAN: 3)

10 Leaders, 2 Guns (AT 45mm, MTR 82mm), 3 AFVs (3x Dug-In T-70).

21.5 Sq-Eq (7 Crews, 5 Assault Engineers, 3 Elite, 7 1st Line, 3 Conscripts),

9 SWs (2 HMG, 1 MMG, 1 ATR, 1 FT, 4DC).

 

Edited June 14 by CTABKA

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29th Oct, Sunday—German Assault, Overcast, Wet, no wind at start.

German Reinforcements: Pz IIIL pltn (On-Map), OBA: Two Btln MTR 80+mm, one with two Pre-Reg Hexes and the other with one Pre-Reg Hex, Sniper Increase.

Total German OB, ELR: 4, SAN: 3

8 Ldr, 1 Gun (GrW34), AFVs: 3 Pz IIIL.

28.5 Sq-Eq (1 Crew, 22 Elite, 6.5 1st/2nd Line),

21 SWs (2 HMG, 4 MMG, 9 LMG, 1 ATR, 2 Lt MTR, 3 DC).

Russian Reinforcements: T-34 M41 Pltn (Dug-In), INF Gun Battery, Fortifications 40 FPP. OBA: Two 120+mm, each with a Pre-reg Hex, and both with Offb´d Observers.

Total Russian OB, ELR: 3, SAN: 3

10 Leaders, 5 Guns (AT 45mm, MTR 82mm, 3x INF 76mm), 6 AFVs (3x Dug-In T-70, 3x Dug-In T-34 M41).

23 Sq-Eq (10 Crews, 5 Assault Engineers, 3 Elite, 7 1st Line, 3 Conscripts),

9 SWs (2 HMG, 1 MMG, 1 ATR, 1 FT, 4 DC).

AFTERMATH (-- Game Turns): The CG is over, the last day of the CG the Germans feel pressured to order a frontal assault without regards to losses, it is doomed to fail, only bloody luck can help, but it will not reveal itself, the Germans call for a ceasefire and retreat from the front line.

Edited June 15 by CTABKA