Into The Factory of Fire

[CTABKA]

RED BARRICADES - Into The Factory, CG I 

German (S. Sandblom) vs Russ (M. Falk)

LEAFLET HOUSE RULES (see link)

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

[CTABKA]

Day one - 17 Oct, German Assault, Clear, Moderate, no wind (Balance R5 in play).

German at start OB (ELR:4, SAN:3) Rifle 1st & 2nd Coy, Sturm 1st Coy, Pz IIIL pltn, StuG IIIB pltn. OBA: Btln MTR 80+mm, two Pre-Registered Hexes & Offb´d Observer. Medium Arty 100+mm with Offb'd Observer.

Germ OB: 10 Leaders, AFVs 3 Pz IIIL, 3 StuG IIIB, 36 squad-eq (12x 5-4-8 Elite, 24x 4-6-7 First Line), 16 SWs (1 HMG, 3 MMG, 6 LMG, 2 ATR, 2 Lt MTR, 2 DC).

Russian at start OB (ELR:3, SAN:3) Rifle 1st & 2nd Coy, SMG 1st & 2nd (R) Coy, Militia 1st Coy. OBA: Btln MTR 80+mm. 100 FPP: HIP 5 squads (15 FPP), 7 Dummies (7 FPP) one 6 A-P mine-field (18 FPP), 6 Fortified Locations (60 FPP).

Russ OB 7 Leaders, Guns 2x AT 45LL, 58 Squad-eq (2x 228 Crews, 24x 4-4-7 1st-Line, 18x 5-2-7 1st-Line, 15x 4-2-6 Conscripts), 10 SWs (2 MMG, 4 LMG, 2 ATR, 2 Lt MTR).

AFTERMATH 17 Oct (7 Turns): As the battle for Stalingrad reaches its Apex, and assault into the Red Barricades district for the first time, Col. Sandblom is tasked with crushing the Soviet resistance in the area. Using armor and artillery support, the Germans pushed hard towards the factory area. Besides the regular Soviet army soldiers, they also encountered armed Militia. The Soviets, led by Comrade Falk, were ready for them, with their own artillery and AT-guns. Using their overwhelming firepower, the Germans pushed hard in the center, inflicting heavy casualties to the Russian infantry, who narrowly avoided a collapse as one of the German modules are forced to divert its attention to support the German troops at the Volga front, where the Soviets quickly stalled and trapped the Germans in a local counter-attack, that disintegrated by the German artillery blasts. The two StuG IIIB the Germans had relied on, for support in the Volga sector, failed, as one were knocked out by an AT-Gun from the Chemist Shop fortified upper level, while the other StuG IIIB jammed its gun firing its first shot and disabled it and was Recalled. A bloody  day, especially for the Russians. 

Germ Casualties: 2 Leaders, 8.5 Squad-equivalents,  6 SWs, 2 AFVs (one Recalled). 

Russ Casualties: 1 Leader, 27 Squad-equivalents,  8 SWs.

German OB, end of 17 Oct (SAN:3) 8 Leaders, AFVs 3 Pz IIIL, 1 StuG IIIB, 27.5 squad-equivalents (10 Elite, 17.5 1st/2nd Line), 10 SWs (1 HMG, 3 MMG, 4 LMG, 2 Lt MTR).

Russian OB, end of 17 Oct (SAN:3) 6 Leaders, Guns 2x AT 45LL, 31 Squad-equivalents (2 Crew, 19 1st Line, 11 Conscripts), 2 SWs (MMG, Lt MTR).

Edited June 21 by CTABKA

[carlsson]

Kom igen Svante, visa nu hur man gör! 😜

[Fiedler]

Du äger det, Svante! Jag har hört att Melvin knappt spelat i Stalingrad.

[CTABKA]

Day two - 18 Oct, German Assault, Clear, Moderate, No Wind.

Germ Reinforcements: Sturm 2nd Coy, Heavy Weapon 1st Pltn.

Germ OB (ELR:4, SAN:3): 11 Leaders, Guns 2x GrW 34, AFVs 3 Pz IIIL, 1 StuG IIIB, 42.5 squad-equivalents (6 Crews, 22 Elite, 17.5 1st/2nd Line), 19 SWs (3 HMG, 6 MMG, 6 LMG, 2 Lt MTR, 2 DC).

Russ Reinforcements: Militia 2nd Coy, 3rd (R) & 4th (R) Rifle Coy, T-70 Pltn Dug-In, OBA: Lt Arty 70+mm.

Russ OB (ELR:3, SAN:3) 12 Leaders, Guns 2x AT 45LL, AFVs 3x T-70 (Dug-In & HIP), 70 Squad-eq (2 Crew, 43 1st Line, 26 Conscripts), 12 SWs (3 MMG, 4 LMG, 2 ATR, 3 Lt MTR).

AFTERMATH 18 Oct (6 Turns): The Germans bring forth heavy weapons during the night, and they bring value immedately. Within minutes of opening fire upon the Russians in the factories, half a company of Russians are dead. This quickly turns into a rout in hall 5, and the Germans seize it. Although the Russians do leave some presents behind, and the Germans lose 20 men to booby traps. By the Volga the Germans make some initial gains, but are stopped when the Russian artillery officer finally wakes up with an empty Vodka bottle in his hand and the Soviet artillery gets going. In the end, the Germans are pushed back, almost to their starting positions. Despite this, the Soviets pay in blood, losing horrendous amounts of men. STAVKA headquarters promises to send more reinforcements, and that these losses are insignificant. In the afternoon, the Germans lose steam, allowing the day to come to a somewhat peaceful end. 

Germ Casualties: 4 Ldr, 8 Squad-eq,  2 SWs, 1 Gun.

Russ Casualties: 2 Ldr, 28 Squad-eq,  3 SWs, 1 Gun, 1 AFV.

German OB, end of 18 Oct (SAN:3) 7 Leaders, Guns GrW 34, AFVs 3 Pz IIIL, 1 StuG IIIB, 34.5 squad-eq (4 Crews, 19.5 Elite, 13 1st/2nd Line), 17 SWs (3 HMG, 5 MMG, 5 LMG, 2 Lt MTR, 2 DC).

Russian OB, end of 18 Oct (SAN:3) 10 Leaders, Guns AT 45LL, AFVs 2x T-70, 42 Squad-equivalents (1 Crew, 1 Elite, 32 1st Line, 8.5 Conscripts), 9 SWs (2 MMG, 4 LMG, 1 ATR, 2 Lt MTR). 

LOSSES 17-18 Oct (7+6= 13 Turns)
Total German Casualties: 6 Ldr, 16.5 Sq-Eq, 8 SWs, 1 Gun, 2 AFVs (one Recall).
Total Russian Casualties: 3 Ldr, 55 Sq-Eq, 11 SWs, 1 Gun, 1 AFV.

Edited June 22 by CTABKA

[Svantonius]

On 5/20/2025 at 6:17 PM, carlsson said:

Kom igen Svante, visa nu hur man gör! 😜

 

On 5/20/2025 at 11:05 PM, Fiedler said:

Du äger det, Svante! Jag har hört att Melvin knappt spelat i Stalingrad.

Nu jävlar. Har haft ett år att planera min revanch, och dessutom en del balanser. Nu ska han få smaka!

[carlsson]

16,5 : 55 Squads ratio i losses är ganska blodigt, ja…

[CTABKA]

Day three - 19 Oct, German Assault, Clear, Moderate, Mild Breeze.

Germ Reinforcements: Pioneer 1st Coy, OBA: Btln MTR 80+mm with Offb'd Observer.

Germ OB (ELR:4, SAN:3): 10 Ldr,  Guns GrW 34, AFVs 3 Pz IIIL, 1 StuG IIIB, 42.5 squad-eq (4 Crews, 8 Ass Eng, 19.5 Elite, 13 1st/2nd Line), 25 SWs (3 HMG, 5 MMG, 7 LMG, 2 Lt MTR, 3 FT, 5 DC).

Russ Reinforcements: Militia 3rd Coy, Rifle 5th Coy (R), Hvy Weapon 1st Pltn, OBA: Lt Arty 70+mm.

Russ OB (ELR:3, SAN:3) 13 Ldr, Guns AT 45mm, 2 MTR 82mm, AFVs T-70 Dug-In, 72 Sq-eq (7 Crews, 1 Elite, 44 1st Line, 23.5 Conscripts), 18 SWs (2 HMG, 5 MMG, 6 LMG, 2 ATR, 3 Lt MTR). 

AFTERMATH 19 Oct (6 Turns): In the morning, the Germans continued their assault in the factories, but the brave Soviet miltia-men threw themselves at the German formations, initially throwing them back. Although bravery is no match for napalm though, and as the Pioneers entered the factories, the slaugther began by the professionals, as they gunned down and torched scores of armed factory soldiers ablaze and the factories were also set on fire. In the Volga area, the Germans pushed forward, mopping up all buildings all the way close to the Chemists shop, packed with Russian defenders, that was hammered by German artillery - Btln MTR. At the railway embankments, a Soviet AT 45mm gun had been brought forward during the night, and targeted an Immobilized Stug IIIB, although the first crew, was gunned down, the second crew that manned the AT was also eliminated, when the third crew manned the AT it managed fire and wreck the Stug IIIB.

Germ Cas: 1 Ldr, 12 Squad-eq,  7 SWs, 2 AFVs (one Recalled).

Russ Cas: 3  Ldr, 29 Squad-eq,  2 SWs, 1 Gun, 1 AFV.

Germ OB, end of 19 Oct (SAN:3) 9 Ldr, Guns GrW 34, AFVs 2 Pz IIIL, 1 StuG, 30.5 Sq-eq (4 Crews, 7 AE, 13 Elite, 8.5 1st/2nd Line), 18 SWs (2 HMG, 4 MMG, 5 LMG, 2 Lt MTR, 2 FT, 3 DC).

Russ OB, end of 19 Oct (SAN:3) 10 Ldr, Guns AT 45mm, MTR 82mm, AFVs T-70 Dug-In, 43 Sq-eq (3 Crews, 1.5 Elite, 28.5 1st Line, 11.5 Conscripts), 16 SWs (2 HMG, 5 MMG, 5 LMG, 1 ATR, 3 Lt MTR). 

LOSSES 17-19 Oct (7+6+6= 19 Turns)
Total German Casualties: 7 Ldr, 28.5 Sq-Eq, 15 SWs, 1 Gun, 4 AFVs (two Recalled).
Total Russian Casualties: 6 Ldr, 84 Sq-Eq, 13 SWs, 2 Guns, 2 AFVs.

Edited June 21 by CTABKA

[CTABKA]

Day four - 20 Oct, Dual Attack, Overcast, Moist, Mild Breeze.

Germ Reinforcements: Rifle 3rd & 4th Coy.

Germ OB (ELR:4, SAN:3): 14 Ldr, Guns GrW 34, AFVs 2 Pz IIIL, 54.5 Sq-eq (4 Crews, 7 AE, 13 Elite, 32.5 1st/2nd Line), 28 SWs (2 HMG, 6 MMG, 9 LMG, 2 ATR, 4 Lt MTR, 2 FT, 3 DC).

Russ Reinforcements: Militia 4th Coy, Rifle 6th Coy (R), T-70 Pltn Dug-In, T-60 M42 Pltn Dug-In, AT Battery.

Russ OB (ELR:3, SAN:3) 13 Ldr, Guns 5x AT 45mm, MTR 82mm, AFVs 4x T-70 Dug-In, 3x T-60 M42 Dug-In, 72 Sq-eq (7 Crews, 1.5 Elite, 40.5 1st Line, 26.5 Conscripts), 21 SWs (2 HMG, 6 MMG, 7 LMG, 2 ATR, 4 Lt MTR). 

AFTERMATH 20 Oct (6 Turns): Factories on fire, with several fires remaining from the day before and smoke covering parts of the factories, the Germans start in a precarious position. They hold on in the factory area, while pushing hard in the western part of the battlefield at the railway embankments area. Supported by a Pz IIIL that is fired upon by two hidden AT 45L guns that Immobilized the Panzer and is hit by a dozen more shots that all bounce of its protective armor and to make matters worse its return fire, break up the defense and the building is stormed by German infantry that spike both guns. In the factory complex the two remaining flamethrowers does good work to eliminate and rout the Russian defenders. By the second half of the battle, the smoke screens in the factories disappears due to rain. the Russian forces were so depleted by now, that they could barely hold back the resurgent German attack, and ground was taken as the Germans advanced across the factory floor. No planned assault at the Chemists Shop today, so the Soviets sent a sortie on the afternoon, retaking some lost ground as the Germans retreated from their forward outposts.

Germ Cas: 4 Ldr, 12.5 Squad-eq,  6 SWs, 1 AFV.

Russ Cas: 1 Ldr, 34.5 Squad-eq,  6 SWs, 4 Guns, 2 AFVs.

Germ OB, end of 20 Oct (SAN:2) 10 Ldr, Guns GrW 34, AFVs Pz IIIL, 42 Sq-eq (2 Crews, 6 AE, 9 Elite, 26 1st/2nd Line), 22 SWs (2 HMG, 6 MMG, 8 LMG, 2 Lt MTR, 1 FT, 3 DC).

Russ OB, end of 19 Oct (SAN:3) 12 Ldr, Guns 2x AT 45mm, AFVs 3x T-70 Dug-In, 2x T-60 M42 Dug-In, 37.5 Sq-eq (3 Crews, 1 Elite, 23 1st Line, 12 Conscripts), 15 SWs (1 HMG, 3 MMG, 6 LMG, 1 ATR, 4 Lt MTR). 

LOSSES 17-20 Oct (7+6+6+6= 25 Turns)
Total German Casualties: 11 Ldr, 41 Sq-Eq, 21 SWs, 1 Gun, 5 AFVs (two Recalled).
Total Russian Casualties: 7 Ldr, 118.5 Sq-Eq, 19 SWs, 6 Guns, 4 AFVs.

Edited June 21 by CTABKA

[Svantonius]

Efter den 20:e var jag riktigt nöjd. Synd att den 21:a inte skulle gå lika bra..

[Peyre]

Fabrikerna är så jäkla tunga att tömma på 426:or. Känns som att de aldrig tar slut..

 

[Svantonius]

Jag har stått och stampat i tre dagar i fabrikerna. Det är som att trampa vatten...

[CTABKA]

Day five - 21 Oct, German Assault, Overcast, Wet, No Wind.

Germ Reinforcements: Sturm 3rd Coy, Pak 38 Battery, OBA: Med Arty 100+mm with Offb'd Observer. 

Germ OB (ELR:4, SAN:2): 13 Leaders, Guns GrW 34, 3x PaK 38, AFVs Pz IIIL, 55.5 Sq-eq (5 Crews, 6 AE, 21 Elite, 26 1st/2nd Line), 27 SWs (2 HMG, 7 MMG, 10 LMG, 2 Lt MTR, 1 FT, 5 DC).

Russ Reinforcements: Gds 1st Coy (on-map), SMG 3rd Coy (R), OBA: Two Btln MTR 80+mm, each with a Pre-Reg Hex. Fortifications: Set DC, HIP 5 Squads, 10x ?.

Russ OB (ELR:3, SAN:3) 16 Leaders, Guns 2x AT 45mm, AFVs 3x T-70 Dug-In, 2x T-60 M42 Dug-In, 55.5 Sq-eq (3 Crews, 10 Elite, 32 1st Line, 12 Conscripts), 16 SWs (1 HMG, 3 MMG, 6 LMG, 1 ATR, 4 Lt MTR, 1 DC). 

AFTERMATH 21 Oct (7 Turns): The Soviet high command has decided it's time to stop the retreat. They bring forth an elite SMG coy and two Btln artillery modules for a strong counterattack in the factories. The Germans fall right into the trap, and advance into the pre-registered fire zones. Once the German frontline is cracked by the artillery, the Soviet infantry exploits the success, eliminating several squads and capturing the last remaining German flamethrower. Along and across the railway embankments the Germans attack and crack the Soviet defense line, taking a lot of buildings. Two Russian AT guns open fire, at a German sturm squad approaching their positions, the amateuers spike both guns afraid they will fall into enemy hands. The Germans suffered heavy losses this day, but the Soviets paid a lot of resources to cause them. Both sides are exhausted and next day, becomes an idle day, fresh reinforcements are brought forward.

Germ Cas: 5 Ldr, 18 Sq-eq,  11 SWs, 1 Gun.

Russ Cas: 0 Ldr, 23 Sq-eq,  9 SWs, 2 Guns, 1 AFV.

Germ OB, end of 21 Oct (SAN:2) 8 Ldr, Guns 3x PaK 38, AFVs Pz IIIL, 37.5 Sq-eq (4 Crews, 3.5 AE, 16 Elite, 16 1st/2nd Line), 16 SWs (1 HMG, 6 MMG, 5 LMG, 1 Lt MTR, 3 DC).

Russ OB, end of 21 Oct (SAN:3) 16 Leaders, AFVs 2x T-70 Dug-In, 2x T-60 M42 Dug-In, 32.5 Sq-eq (2 Crews, 7.5 Elite, 13 1st Line, 11 Conscripts), 7 SWs (2 MMG, 2 LMG, 3 Lt MTR).

LOSSES 17-22 Oct (7+6+6+6+7+0= 32 Turns)
Total German Casualties: 16 Ldr, 59 Sq-Eq, 32 SWs, 2 Guns, 5 AFVs (two Recalled).
Total Russian Casualties: 7 Ldr, 141.5 Sq-Eq, 28 SWs, 8 Guns, 5 AFVs.

 

Edited June 22 by CTABKA

[CTABKA]

Day six - 22 Oct, Idle Day, Clear & Gusty, Wet, Mild Breeze

Germ Reinforcements during Idle Day: Rifle 5th Coy (R) & Rifle 6th Coy (R). 

Russ Reinforcements during Idle Day: Gds 2nd Coy (R), Gds Rifle 1st Coy (R). 

Day seven - 23 Oct, German Assault, Clear, Moist, No Wind

Germ Reinf: OBA: Hvy Arty 150+mm, Pre-Reg Hex, directed by a Spotter Plane, Early STUKA (4), Sturm 4th Coy.

Germ OB (ELR:4, SAN:2): 19 Ldr, Guns 3x PaK 38, AFVs Pz IIIL, 73.5 Sq-eq (4 Crews, 3.5 AE, 28 Elite, 40 1st/2nd Line), 31 SWs (1 HMG, 9 MMG, 11 LMG, 2 ATR, 3 Lt MTR, 5 DC).

Russ Reinf: Rifle 6th Coy (R), SMG 4th Coy (R) & SMG 5th Coy (R), T-60 M42 Pltn Dug-In, T-70 Pltn Dug-In, Fortifications 80 FPP: HIP 5 Squads, 2 HS, 3 Ldr, Two WIRE, 28x ?.

Russ OB (ELR:3, SAN:3) 25 Leaders, AFVs 5x T-70 Dug-In, 5x T-60 M42 Dug-In, 83.5 Sq-eq (2 Crews, 28.5 Elite, 43 1st Line, 11 Conscripts), 21 SWs (4 MMG, 7 LMG, 3 ATR, 6 Lt MTR, 1 DC).

AFTERMATH 23 Oct (6 Turns): The Germans rethink how to take the factories during the idle day and a new plan is hatched. They call in heavy artillery directed by a spotter plane for accuracy and a pre-reg hex. This yields great results, as the artillery's direct strikes of being granted four fire missions in a row (the fifth fire mission is re-located to the Chemist shop), that sweeps away the defenders in the center, either killed or in total panic rout. The Germans in hot pursuit, and mop up most remaining Russians. movements are hindered by the stukas and rally points raked with Stuka-machineguns, in the end of the battle large gaps in the Soviet defense line is open and exploited, and the Germans spearheads seize another factory and gain a strong foothold across the street/open ground 100m wide. On the flanks, a few skirmishes happen, but a perimeter is now established west of the Chemist Shop and can be attacked from both the west and south directions the next day. A German combat group enter towards the Bread Factory district and establish a new perimeter among the wooden buildings and rubble west of the railway embankments.

In the - Red October Factory - district south of the - Red Barricades Factory - district, a full scale assault of 6-7 German Coys and about a dozen Panzer with the support of artillery and Stukas have entered the area for the first time, and made great gains of terrain against the Russians (see CG I Red October, X-TAG 23-29 October).

Germ Cas: 0 Ldr, 11.5 Sq-eq, 7 SWs, 2 Guns.

Russ Cas: 8 Ldr, 34 Sq-eq, 10 SWs, 2 AFVs.

Germ OB, end of 23 Oct (SAN:2) 19 Ldr, Guns PaK 38, AFVs Pz IIIL, 62 Sq-eq (3 Crews, 2.5 AE, 25 Elite, 33 1st/2nd Line), 24 SWs (1 HMG, 7 MMG, 9 LMG, 3 Lt MTR, 4 DC).

Russ OB, end of 23 Oct (SAN:3) 17 Leaders, AFVs 5x T-70 Dug-In, 3x T-60 M42 Dug-In, 49.5 Sq-eq (10 Elite, 37 1st Line, 2.5 Conscripts), 11 SWs (2 MMG, 4 LMG, 2 ATR, 3 Lt MTR).

LOSSES 17-23 Oct (7+6+6+6+7+0+6= 38 Turns)
Total German Casualties: 16 Ldr, 70.5 Sq-Eq, 39 SWs, 4 Guns, 5 AFVs (two Recalled).
Total Russian Casualties: 15 Ldr, 175.5 Sq-Eq, 38 SWs, 8 Guns, 7 AFVs.

Edited 20 hours ago by CTABKA

[carlsson]

Jäklart ett sånt avancemang. Fick tysken plasmagevär med sina inköp? 😱

[Peyre]

Fin perimeter Svante. Men ryssen har lång linje att hålla den dagen..

[Svantonius]

On 7/8/2025 at 2:24 PM, carlsson said:

Jäklart ett sånt avancemang. Fick tysken plasmagevär med sina inköp? 😱

Nä, men tungt artilleri, spotter plane och pre-reg hex gör ont i guttade fabriker...

[CTABKA]

Day eight - 24 Oct, German Assault, Overcast, Moderate, Mild Breeze.

Germ Reinf: Pionier 2nd Coy, Sniper increase.

Germ OB (ELR:4, SAN:3): 21 Leaders, Guns PaK 38, AFVs Pz IIIL, 80 Sq-eq (3 Crews, 10.5 AE, 25 Elite, 33 1st/2nd Line), 32 SWs (1 HMG, 7 MMG, 11 LMG, 3 Lt MTR, 3 FT, 7 DC).

Russ Reinf: Rifle 8th Coy (R), SMG 6th Coy (R) & SMG 7th Coy (R), T-34 M41 Pltn Dug-In, OBA: Btln MTR 80+mm with a Pre-Reg Hex, OBA: Btln MTR 80+mm directed by an Offb´d Observer.

Russ OB (ELR:3, SAN:3) 23 Ldr, AFVs 3x T-34 M41 Dug-In, 5x T-70 Dug-In, 3x T-60 M42 Dug-In, 79.5 Sq-eq (10 Elite, 67 1st Line, 2.5 Conscripts), 19 SWs (3 MMG, 9 LMG, 3 ATR, 4 Lt MTR).

AFTERMATH 23 Oct (7 Turns): 

Germ Cas: 9 Ldr, 21.5 Sq-eq, 4 SWs.

Russ Cas: 7 Ldr, 21.5 Sq-eq, 5 SWs, 9 AFVs.

Germ OB, end of 24 Oct (SAN:2) 12 Leaders, Guns PaK 38, AFVs Pz IIIL, 48.5 Sq-eq (3 Crews, 8 AE, 19 Elite, 20 1st/2nd Line), 28 SWs (1 HMG, 6 MMG, 11 LMG, 2 Lt MTR, 1 FT, 7 DC).

Russ OB, end of 24 Oct (SAN:3) 16 Ldr, AFVs 2x T-60 M42 Dug-In, 58 Sq-eq (4.5 Elite, 49 1st Line, 4.5 Conscripts), 14 SWs (3 MMG, 8 LMG, 1 ATR, 2 Lt MTR).

LOSSES 17-24 Oct (7+6+6+6+7+0+6+7= 45 Turns)
Total German Casualties: 25 Ldr, 92 Sq-Eq, 43 SWs, 4 Guns, 5 AFVs (two Recalled).
Total Russian Casualties: 22 Ldr, 197 Sq-Eq, 43 SWs, 8 Guns, 16 AFVs.

Edited 21 hours ago by CTABKA