STAVKA ARCHIVES scenarios

Will be released 2028, 20 years after its first release of the 6 large scenarios (sent first to MMP, but was ignored, although did get an apolgy from MMP, for not responding).

This new edition includes a lot more scenarios in addition to slightly updated versions of the original six. It also features a fresh layout that makes much better use of A4 space, allowing for a larger and more comfortable font size.

Edited July 16Jul 16 by CTABKA

SA1A Blazing Borders

Kuhmo, Finland, November 1939

Updated (but no real changes): Two SSRs have been deleted, since the relevant rules/counters were introduced in the Finnish module seven years later.

The original scenario A10 Borders are Burning (a much smaller version of the battle) was later re-released as Scenario 123, without any changes. The old design is very pro-Finnish and suffers from four historical errors. German MGs NA. The two 20mm ATRs NA. Pipe Grenades-ATMM NA. There should only be one road available (the Finnish defense is built upon that fact).

See the link below for an AAR:

https://forum.aslsweden.com/index.php?/topic/3392-sa1a-blazing-borders/

Edited August 5Aug 5 by CTABKA

SA2Б Spoils of War

Near Barvenkovo, Ukraine, May 1942

Two Updates:

• The German OBA SSR has been revised to use LHR draw mechanics. This change reduce excessive randomness (both bad luck and overly fortunate draws).

• The SSR governing Immobilization Task Checks for Russian AFVs has also been updated. It now applies the current Turn number as a DRM instead of mandating automatic abandonment.

See the link below for an AAR:

https://forum.aslsweden.com/index.php?/topic/11875-sa2b-spoils-of-war/

Note: Counter errata — the two German AT 40LL guns have always been able to fire HE ammunition per the standard rules, see link: https://forum.aslsweden.com/index.php?/topic/7565-counter-errata-german-lepak-41-at-gun-40ll/

Edited August 5Aug 5 by CTABKA

SA3B Storm From The North

Rostov, Russia, July 1942

Three updates:

• The old Hand-to-Hand Close CC rule from the Deluxe Chapter J, has been replaced with the Stalingrad Red Factories Hand-to-Hand CC rule.

• Still HIP squads & Leaders lose their HIP status at the start of Turn 8.

• The German ELR has been increased by one to 5.

Conversion of the DASL3 scenario (Deluxe) "Storming the Factory" (that saw heavy play when released, when published scenarios were still relatively scarce). It has been adapted to standard boards, resulting in a significantly larger playing area. The conversion features new Victory Conditions, updated SSRs, and a revised title — Storm from the North — highlighting the involvement of Scandinavian volunteers from Division Nordland that attacked from the north. The Order of Battle and number of turns remain unchanged from the original.

See the link below for an AAR:

https://forum.aslsweden.com/index.php?/topic/11890-sa3b-storm-from-the-north/

Edited August 5Aug 5 by CTABKA

SA4Г With Burning Liquid

Cherkasskoye, Russia, July 1943

• Not updated

Conversion of the DASL4 (Deluxe) scenario "With Flame and Shell"

The scenario has been adapted from the original Deluxe boards to standard ASL boards. This provides a significantly larger playing area better suited for maneuver, replacing the more cramped Slugfest-Deluxe setup, and changes the character of the scenario: it no longer begins as a city fight; the Germans must now fight their way into the town itself. A half-board overlay with coordinates is included, making it much easier to write down the HIP of the 6 Guns with CA and two squads (Ldr&SW).

The conversion features new Victory Conditions, updated SSRs, and now a reinforcement entry. The Order of Battle and number of turns remain unchanged from the original.

Edited August 6Aug 6 by CTABKA

SA5Д Cherkassy Pocket

Novaya Buda, Ukraine, February 1944

Two updates:

• In the Victory Conditions, “two unbroken squads (not equivalents)” has been replaced with “two unbroken squad-equivalents,” and “one German squad” has been changed to “one German squad-equivalents.”

• In SSR 4, the phrase “with plentiful Ammo” has been deleted. The Russian OBA has been revised to use LHR draw mechanics. This change delete the chance of drawing two red chits or only one black chit and two red chits.

Conversion note

The DASL5 scenario (Deluxe) “Little Stalingrad”—a complete dog of a scenario that heavily favored the Russians—has been adapted to standard boards, resulting in a significantly larger playing area, and changes the character of the scenario: it no longer begins as a city fight; the Soviets must now fight their way into the rubbled town itself. The conversion features new Victory Conditions, updated SSRs, and a revised title. The Order of Battle and number of turns remain unchanged from the original.

Edited August 6Aug 6 by CTABKA

SA6E On The Bound

Ostroviec, Poland, August 1944

Three updates:

• In the Victory Conditions, the requirement to exit three German Panthers. each with a functioning MA, no longer applies. You can now exit a Panther with a malfunction MA and it still counts.

• A new SSR has been added: any AFV with a malfunctioned gun must always attempt to repair it.

• The German OBA has been revised to use LHR draw mechanics. This change eliminates the risk of drawing too many red chits (and too few black chits) that could end the OBA prematurely, while also reducing the chance of drawing an excessive number of black chits. The SSR for the German observer has also been slightly reworded.

Conversion note

The DASL6 scenario (Deluxe) “Preparing The Way” has been adapted to standard boards. This results in a significantly larger playing area and changes the character of the scenario: it no longer begins as a city fight; the Germans must now fight their way into the town itself. The conversion includes new Victory Conditions, updated SSRs, and a revised title. The Order of Battle and number of turns remain unchanged from the original.

See link for AAR: https://forum.aslsweden.com/index.php?/topic/11881-sa6e-on-the-bound/

Edited August 7Aug 7 by CTABKA

Vad är det som är uppdaterat?

Hehe kolla in SSR4 .."the 7-0 ldr can never be affected by anything...

Jag ser framför ig hur han springer omkring och svinar medan Ryssen inte kan göra något. FTR någon?, oändliga CC där han aldrig kan dödas etc :-)

Antar att avsikten var att han nte kan råka ila ut så länge han är HIP alternativt på lvl 2.

Errata: In SSR 4 after "anything" add "when HIP."