July 23rd, 1942

A battle group consisting of mobile formations will give flank cover in the east and capture the Grozny area and dispatch a force to block the Ossetian and Georgian army road in the mountain passes. Thereafter the Baku area will be occupied by a thrust along the Caspian coast... The army group can count upon the later commitment of the Italian Alpine Corps.

Fuhrer directive Nr.45 "Continuation of operation Braunschweig".

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Edge of the world

 

This scenario simulates the german Armygroup A drive for Grozny in the autumn of 1942.

This scenario uses the Case Blue masterfile & map. Its an introductury scenario that only uses a small part of the map and with less counter density. If playing against AI then an setting of AI++  would be advised.

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Details

• Time Scale: 5 days per game turn. Scenario lasts 25 rounds.
  
• Map Scale: ca 5 km meters per hex
  
• Unit Size: Generally Battalion to division with Corps and Army HQs.
  
• Number of Players: 1-2
  
• Complexity: low with little events.
• Production. Some production available. Players get reinforcements according to scheduled reinforcement tables.
  
• Solitaire Suitability: AI capable Soviet union. But not very bright.