Aragorn2002 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 The Lions are Hunting After the collapse of Hrs. Gr. Mitte in White Russia in the past summer of 1944 the situation of Hrs. Gr. Nord in the Baltics also has become critical. Between the two army groups an ever increasing empty space is developing, the so-called ‘Baltisches Loch’, the Baltic hole, in which the Red Army quickly attacks and during the month of July fights it’s way to the Baltic Coast. The connection between Hrs. Gr. Nord and the rest of the German frontline is now severed. The Germans rapidly launch Operation Doppelkopf, in an attempt to reconnect with the endangered army group. Spearhead of this operation is Panzergrenadier-Division Grossdeutschland (as part of the XXXX. Panzerkorps, 3. Panzerarmee), which tries to re-conquer the highway and railway between Mitau and Schaulen, in order to keep the supplies to the North flowing. During August 1944 Grossdeutschland claws it’s way forward through the beautiful Baltic landscape, dealing out heavy blows to the Soviet 51st Army, but at the same time taking very heavy losses itself due to the tough resistance on the ground and the ever present swarms of Russian ‘Fleischer’, the IL-2 Shturmowik ground attack aircraft. In the following month of September Hrs. Gr. Nord has to fall back on Riga because of the irresistible Russian pressure and in order to help their comrades in the North. 3. Pz. Armee launches operation Cäsar, the renewed attack in the direction of Schaulen. Again the (resupplied) GD is in the thick of the fighting. Reaching Riga seems possible for a moment, but then at the beginning of October the Russian High Command begins yet another fierce offensive, this time aimed at Memel, which threatens to cut off not only Hrs.Gr. Nord, but also the 3. Pz. Armee trying to relief it. Even worse is that Eastern Prussia, already heavily fought over in August, is again in danger of being invaded by the Red Army. While Hrs. Gr. Nord is withdrawing to its doom in Courland, the GD is racing back to the south to prevent the approaching disaster at the German borders. 07:00 A.M. 9th October 1944 On the 9th October Kampfgruppe von Brese via Plateliai and Salantai reaches the area of Krottingen, 20 km to the Northeast of Memel. The Russian 3rd Guards Tank Corps has yesterday crossed the Minge river, east of Jokubavas, and taken the village, despite the resistance of some weak elements of the GD reconnaissance battalion (AA). The evacuation route of the entire GD division towards Memel is now under threat of being cut off. And Memel, with its seaport is the only possibility of evacuation to and continuation of the fighting in the defence of Eastern Prussia. Our Kampfgruppe, named after Oberst von Brese, the experienced commander of Panzer Füsilier Regiment GD, contains mentioned regiment, reinforced with I. Pz. Rgt. 26 and III.Abt. Pz. Art. Rgt. GD, a formidable force with huge firepower. For the attack on Jokubavas we have the following elements of our Kampfgruppe: 1. I.SWP/Pz.Füs.Rgt. GD (Hptm. von Basse), nicknamed ‘Löwenbataillon”, Lion Battalion, including 13.IG Company (self propelled Grille) 2. 4.Komp. of I./Pz.Rgt.26 3. Two batteries 105 mm guns of III/Pz.Art.Rgt.GD The rest of our Kampfgruppe attacks at his very moment in the direction of Raguviskiai. From our comrades of the AA GD we know that we’re up against veterans of the 2nd Guards Motor Rifle Brigade, supported by elements of 18th Guards Tank Brigade and the 1496th Self propelled Regiment, so mainly T-34/85s and Su-76s. They haven’t had much time to dig in, but we all know Iwan doesn’t need much time to go underground anyway. Our mission is to buy time for the rest of the division to escape to the bridgehead around Memel. There we will make our last stand, before being evacuated to Eastern Prussia. So, buying time means that we will have objectives, but not at all costs. And this is only a delaying action, we will move out to Memel ourselves tomorrow. Try to remember that, gentlemen, because many more battles are waiting for us and the division has suffered badly in the past months. Anyone interested? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Sounds interesting Think it will be suited for H2H? In that case, in time, I think I can get someone to test it with me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn2002 Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, rocketman said: Sounds interesting Think it will be suited for H2H? In that case, in time, I think I can get someone to test it with me. It will be H2H indeed. I have too little experience with the AI to make some AI plans for such a large battle. That will have to wait for my next and smaller scenario. Thanks for the offer to playtest. It is noted. Edited November 11, 2017 by Aragorn2002 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Sounds like it would make a great campaign. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn2002 Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 8 hours ago, Erwin said: Sounds like it would make a great campaign. It would, but for the moment a campaign is beyond my skills. I'm thinking about a series of scenarios around the GD division in this period though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 All new scenarios by new designers are welcome. The best thing is to experiment with new ideas that stretch the potential of CM2. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn2002 Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 (edited) Edited November 12, 2017 by Aragorn2002 Not very good at screenshots, another goal to achieve. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Aragorn2002 Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 (edited) Actually, MJKerner, I didn't keep anything to myself. I'm going to finish this scenario after the release of Fire and Rubble. I will also make a winter version. For the autumn version I've used a autumn mod I've got from Kohlenklau. His help with this scenario was vitally important. @Rocketman, does your offer to playtest still stand? Edited February 27, 2021 by Aragorn2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn2002 Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 (edited) Problems posting screenshots. Will be back later. Edited February 27, 2021 by Aragorn2002 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckdyke Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I want to play Blunting the Spear with Engine 4 but they have been swinging Fire and Rubble for some time now. I am not in a hurry for CW as it is incomplete. With a little nostalgia go back to my Dutch roots at least they have it in Battle for Normandy 2 in FB and in SF2. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn2002 Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 12 minutes ago, chuckdyke said: I want to play Blunting the Spear with Engine 4 but they have been swinging Fire and Rubble for some time now. I am not in a hurry for CW as it is incomplete. With a little nostalgia go back to my Dutch roots at least they have it in Battle for Normandy 2 in FB and in SF2. You can play the winter versions of all the scenarios for CMRT soon. Imagine that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM Stuff Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Sound interresting @Aragorn2002 old bears never sleep completely! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn2002 Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 1 minute ago, 3j2m7 said: Sound interresting @Aragorn2002 old bears never sleep completely! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM Stuff Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 24 minutes ago, Aragorn2002 said: Was not from me but from the Gen or Mar Kutosov by the retreat of Napoleon troops in Berezina, by the way your scen camp look like really interresting... Vorwärtz... ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkerner Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Hey Aragorn...Nice! I’ll give it play test go if you need another tester. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn2002 Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 17 minutes ago, mjkerner said: Hey Aragorn...Nice! I’ll give it play test go if you need another tester. I'll keep that in mind, MJ, thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn2002 Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 (edited) Okay... Edited February 27, 2021 by Aragorn2002 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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