C3C: Barbarossa Ver 1.2 by Sarevok and Rocoteh
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Message from General Von Bock at Smolensk: We have smashed a large infantry force supported by artillery moving on Smolensk! At least 26 infantry divisions and 3 mobile AA units destroyed, plus the capture of 7 artillery regiments.
Riga and Gomel are assumed lost. Supply lines are broken and reinforcements cannot make it in time to stem the Soviet onslaught.
Riga and Gomel are assumed lost. Supply lines are broken and reinforcements cannot make it in time to stem the Soviet onslaught.
M60A3TTS
Ex-treadhead
Riga was easily taken, as the four infantry units put up little struggle. Gomel was more heavily defended, with 9 infantry destroyed in the area. The total of 13 hardly equaled that of the German victory, but the manpower can be made up easily enough.
Stavka now turns its attention to the town of Velikiye Luki. 3 Pe-2s were lost immediately by air defense fire, and the Soviet command has no desire to repeat the German mistake at Smolensk. Instead, our new Soviet Tank Corps will be committed in a direct assault.
Stavka now turns its attention to the town of Velikiye Luki. 3 Pe-2s were lost immediately by air defense fire, and the Soviet command has no desire to repeat the German mistake at Smolensk. Instead, our new Soviet Tank Corps will be committed in a direct assault.
M60A3TTS
Ex-treadhead
The Luftwaffe roll of aces increases dramatically as the Red Air Force launches suicidal attacks against Koenigsburgs road network. 8 bombers are lost against a single Me-110. Nevertheless, a few do get through to do some damage.
At Velikiye Luki, Red Army tank forces pulverize their way into the city. Troop formations march out Riga to continue the attack west.
In the south, Bryansk is about to enjoy a wave of tank attacks as well.
Losses @ Velikiye Luki:
German
2 Panzer Divisions
12 Infantry Divisions
ADA
Soviet
4 Tank Corps
1 Tank Division
2 Tank Brigades
1 Infantry
At Velikiye Luki, Red Army tank forces pulverize their way into the city. Troop formations march out Riga to continue the attack west.
In the south, Bryansk is about to enjoy a wave of tank attacks as well.
Losses @ Velikiye Luki:
German
2 Panzer Divisions
12 Infantry Divisions
ADA
Soviet
4 Tank Corps
1 Tank Division
2 Tank Brigades
1 Infantry
Army Group North attacked the Soviet Tank units in the Velikiye Luki area. Soviets lost 3 Tank Corps, 3 Tank Divisions, and 7 Tank Brigades.
Soviet forces outside of Bryansk witnessed the exodus of Axis forces leaving town as they will not able to hold it in the face of overwhelming firepower.
Soviet forces outside of Bryansk witnessed the exodus of Axis forces leaving town as they will not able to hold it in the face of overwhelming firepower.
M60A3TTS
Ex-treadhead
In the south, Bryansk was liberated with minimal resistance. 4 infantry defenders were able to destroy a tank corps and tank division, but were then eliminated.
North of Vilna, it was a completely different story. In a fantastic scene, Soviet aircraft rained bombs and cannon fire down upon the German armored columns who had neither air defense nor fighter protection. Goering had redeployed his aircraft out of range in order to protect Koenigsburg.
The ground action was a free-for-all. Tiger tanks ripped apart T-34s as if they were made of cardboard. But the Soviet forces pressed home their attack with ruthless determination. Cossacks with their gasoline bombs scampered onto the behemoths that were frantically trying to destroy as many T-34s as they could. Panzer commanders fought desperately to protect their tanks, even firing their sidearms at the horsemen of the Steppes. T-26 tanks with their 45mm guns dodged 88mm shells, then raced to the flanks and rears of the panzers, firing their shells which bounced off harmlessly. But as SS Tigers and panzers would swing their turrets around to engage the little tanks, more 76mm shells from the T-34s would slam into the rear of the turrets. Wehrmacht and SS troops waged a ferocious defense, but when it was all over it was the Red Army that held the field.
At Vilna:
German losses
5 SS Panzer Divisions
5 Panzer IV Divisions
1 Panzer III Division
German Armored Corps- Destroyed by 34th Cavalry Division. Re-designated 1st Guards Cavalry Division
Motorized Division
MGL Guderian
Soviet losses
10 Tank Brigades
2 Tank Divisions
3 Cavalry Divisions
North of Vilna, it was a completely different story. In a fantastic scene, Soviet aircraft rained bombs and cannon fire down upon the German armored columns who had neither air defense nor fighter protection. Goering had redeployed his aircraft out of range in order to protect Koenigsburg.
The ground action was a free-for-all. Tiger tanks ripped apart T-34s as if they were made of cardboard. But the Soviet forces pressed home their attack with ruthless determination. Cossacks with their gasoline bombs scampered onto the behemoths that were frantically trying to destroy as many T-34s as they could. Panzer commanders fought desperately to protect their tanks, even firing their sidearms at the horsemen of the Steppes. T-26 tanks with their 45mm guns dodged 88mm shells, then raced to the flanks and rears of the panzers, firing their shells which bounced off harmlessly. But as SS Tigers and panzers would swing their turrets around to engage the little tanks, more 76mm shells from the T-34s would slam into the rear of the turrets. Wehrmacht and SS troops waged a ferocious defense, but when it was all over it was the Red Army that held the field.
At Vilna:
German losses
5 SS Panzer Divisions
5 Panzer IV Divisions
1 Panzer III Division
German Armored Corps- Destroyed by 34th Cavalry Division. Re-designated 1st Guards Cavalry Division
Motorized Division
MGL Guderian
Soviet losses
10 Tank Brigades
2 Tank Divisions
3 Cavalry Divisions
M60A3TTS
Ex-treadhead
The Soviets make a last ditch attempt to take Vilna, but all the defenders backed by more SS Panzer Divisions are simply too much to overcome. The Luftwaffe has decimated the Soviet bomber fleets, so it is virtually impossible to isolate the town. The Red Army will now take some time to rebuild their depleted forces in the north.
At Vilna
German losses
2 SS Panzer Divisions
1 Pz IV Division
Motorized Division
3 Infantry Divisions
Soviet Losses
8 Tank Corps
1 Tank Brigade
5 Pe-2s.
At Vilna
German losses
2 SS Panzer Divisions
1 Pz IV Division
Motorized Division
3 Infantry Divisions
Soviet Losses
8 Tank Corps
1 Tank Brigade
5 Pe-2s.
The fields around Vilna are becoming littered with the shells of burned out tanks. German panzers supported by heavy bombers engaged the remaining Soviet armor outside of Vilna. 8 Tank Corps, and 2 Tank Brigades were destroyed without the loss of a single Panzer Division.
All other sectors were quiet.
All other sectors were quiet.
M60A3TTS
Ex-treadhead
The attempt to get to Koenigsburg will have to be postponed as the last set of losses has left Stavka shocked at the resiliency of the Germans in face of the raw numbers the Red Army threw at them. Several air battles were waged again, the Luftwaffe winning all of them. The Red Air Force is going to have to revamp its training program!
In his office, General Zhukov pondered the results of Operation Mercury. The Germans had been thrown back, but the initiative had been lost. He must find another solution to permanently drive the Fascists from the Rodina. Looking at his watch, he knew it was time for the staff meeting. Today he would hear from one of his front-line commanders on the results of the northern campaign. It was to be an interesting report.
In his office, General Zhukov pondered the results of Operation Mercury. The Germans had been thrown back, but the initiative had been lost. He must find another solution to permanently drive the Fascists from the Rodina. Looking at his watch, he knew it was time for the staff meeting. Today he would hear from one of his front-line commanders on the results of the northern campaign. It was to be an interesting report.
Once again, Neutral observers have sent a new map where is pointed out recent Soviet conquest's. There is some rumors that several observers have been captured and imprisoned by SS-officers, and some of the observers have died in wery mysterious events. However, this will not stop the repport's from frontline and even now when there is even greater danger of getting killed our brave reporters will send the true information to the world.
Corporal Weimer was sitting on the back deck of his PzKw-IV on the outskirts of Konigsberg enjoying a break in the action. The constant air attacks and tank battles over the past few weeks had really taken a toll on his division. They're anxiously awaiting the fresh replacements that have been promised. He sees his company commander in the distance making the rounds. When Captain Hashke gets to his tank, he brings news. Bad news.
The entire division is moving out in the next 24 hours. Rumor's circulate about where they might be heading to next. Once they're on the road, they get the official notice that their destination is in the Ukraine. Lvov is being threatened by large columns of T-34's.
The only combat action is a few bombing runs. One bomber lost to Russian fighters.
The entire division is moving out in the next 24 hours. Rumor's circulate about where they might be heading to next. Once they're on the road, they get the official notice that their destination is in the Ukraine. Lvov is being threatened by large columns of T-34's.
The only combat action is a few bombing runs. One bomber lost to Russian fighters.
M60A3TTS
Ex-treadhead
Another brutal defeat to dug-in German infantry, this time at Lvov. (Translation: The RNG was an absolute killer). Lost about 15 tank corps, divisions and brigades. Destroyed 5 German infantry with two surviving. Things appear to be reaching a stalemate, and the NKVD is drawing up lists of Red Army officers whose failures have cost the Soviet forces dearly.
M60A3TTS
Ex-treadhead
The staff meeting at the Kremlin was a tense one, as Marshal Stalin, senior Stavka officers, and members of the Politburo listened to the report of one of the Tank Corps commanders recently returned from the front at Vilna. The Great Stalin began the questioning.
So, Comrade General, you failed to accomplish your objective. We would like to know why.
Comrade Stalin, our forces gained significant ground against the Germans, but it was only a matter of time before they brought up sufficient troops to block any further advance.
And was the air support provided to you not sufficient?
When the German pilots were in other areas, we were able to slow their troop reinforcements by destroying their roads. However, when they chose to fight, they were successful in destroying our aircraft at will. After that they could repair their road network and bring in fresh defenders. Our own fighters proved no more successful in air combat.
And were the tanks provided to you not sufficient?
My tanks were sufficient in number, but were without artillery support. The artillery and infantry had been sent to Riga. I was under orders to capture Vilna and then link up east of Koenigsburg with the infantry and artillery. But without artillery of my own, the defenders of Vilna were able to dig in and repulse our forces. Their heavy tanks are far superior to our own medium tanks. I do not use that as an excuse, but simply point out that this type of equipment in quantity creates a far more difficult situation.
So difficult a situation that you cannot achieve victory, Comrade General?
We WILL achieve victory. I would point out, Comrade Stalin, that although our intelligence tells us we are fighting divisional units, in fact I do not believe that to be the case. Their sheer numbers would lead me to conclude that the formations are of a smaller size. Consequently, we must plan to have adequate forces of appropriate size and organization to achieve victory against a larger than expected number of enemy units. Our own Shock Armies proved successful in early engagements because they had the appropriate organization. However, after the first several weeks of combat, their abilities to carry the offensive was hampered as air superiority gradually disappeared, our armor was used up, and the Fascists could bring additional forces into play. We must develop better formations to carry the day in the future.
And how confident are you of victory, especially with this latest disaster at Lvov, Comrade General?
I have every confidence, Comrade Stalin. The Germans are not the super-men they were thought to be. And with some of our own heavy weapons now being introduced, such as the Mechanized Corps, we will be better able to keep the enemy under pressure from the Baltic to the Black Sea.
Comrade Stalin appeared satisfied with the responses, although countless other officers had met a terrible fate at his whim.
Very well, Comrade General Rotmistrov. I will be discussing your future assignment with members of Stavka. That will be all. You are dismissed.
So, Comrade General, you failed to accomplish your objective. We would like to know why.
Comrade Stalin, our forces gained significant ground against the Germans, but it was only a matter of time before they brought up sufficient troops to block any further advance.
And was the air support provided to you not sufficient?
When the German pilots were in other areas, we were able to slow their troop reinforcements by destroying their roads. However, when they chose to fight, they were successful in destroying our aircraft at will. After that they could repair their road network and bring in fresh defenders. Our own fighters proved no more successful in air combat.
And were the tanks provided to you not sufficient?
My tanks were sufficient in number, but were without artillery support. The artillery and infantry had been sent to Riga. I was under orders to capture Vilna and then link up east of Koenigsburg with the infantry and artillery. But without artillery of my own, the defenders of Vilna were able to dig in and repulse our forces. Their heavy tanks are far superior to our own medium tanks. I do not use that as an excuse, but simply point out that this type of equipment in quantity creates a far more difficult situation.
So difficult a situation that you cannot achieve victory, Comrade General?
We WILL achieve victory. I would point out, Comrade Stalin, that although our intelligence tells us we are fighting divisional units, in fact I do not believe that to be the case. Their sheer numbers would lead me to conclude that the formations are of a smaller size. Consequently, we must plan to have adequate forces of appropriate size and organization to achieve victory against a larger than expected number of enemy units. Our own Shock Armies proved successful in early engagements because they had the appropriate organization. However, after the first several weeks of combat, their abilities to carry the offensive was hampered as air superiority gradually disappeared, our armor was used up, and the Fascists could bring additional forces into play. We must develop better formations to carry the day in the future.
And how confident are you of victory, especially with this latest disaster at Lvov, Comrade General?
I have every confidence, Comrade Stalin. The Germans are not the super-men they were thought to be. And with some of our own heavy weapons now being introduced, such as the Mechanized Corps, we will be better able to keep the enemy under pressure from the Baltic to the Black Sea.
Comrade Stalin appeared satisfied with the responses, although countless other officers had met a terrible fate at his whim.
Very well, Comrade General Rotmistrov. I will be discussing your future assignment with members of Stavka. That will be all. You are dismissed.
El_Tigre
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German High Command is in an uproar over the events at Lvov. Battlefield intelligence reported an overwhelming armored force outside of the city. News of that had made it up the channels, and the Luftwaffe was ordered to evacuate. The evacuation of the planes allowed Soviet bombers to cut off the roads going to Lvov. This would have been acceptable had Lvov fallen. However, the infantry division fought gallantly and defeated the initial onslaught (previous week). Now, Lvov is still in Axis hands, but the roads are cutoff.
Surely this is strange twist of fate... had the Luftwaffe stayed, the roads would be open and Lvov could have been reinforced. Soviet armor and mech infantry outside the city would have obliterated. But, would the infantry still have won their battles or would the planes have been lost? No one knows.
Axis bombers kept up their attack of the Soviet road network, and lobbed a few bombs on the Corps of Motorized Rifle Divisions outside of Lvov.
The only question remaining is... what fate awaits the heroic defenders of Lvov.
Surely this is strange twist of fate... had the Luftwaffe stayed, the roads would be open and Lvov could have been reinforced. Soviet armor and mech infantry outside the city would have obliterated. But, would the infantry still have won their battles or would the planes have been lost? No one knows.
Axis bombers kept up their attack of the Soviet road network, and lobbed a few bombs on the Corps of Motorized Rifle Divisions outside of Lvov.
The only question remaining is... what fate awaits the heroic defenders of Lvov.
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