Ken Talley Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 I have just completed Dark Storm which depicts an Operation Bagration battle in July 44 near Minsk. Tigers of the 505th and armor of the 5th Panzer Division battled a Russian Armored Corps for the prize of Minsk. The scenario focuses on control of one flank of the main action. The scenario is ballpark balanced. I am starting a PBEM this weekend to complete balance testing. If any are interested in testing and providing feedback on this scenario within your own PBEM game, contact me at klltalley@msn.com. The opening description is below: Title: Dark Storm, Minsk, 44 Type: Axis Attack Date: Midday, July 1944 Location: Near Minsk Region: Central Weather: Very Dry and warm Terrain: hills, villages, fields, forests Wind: Windy from SouthWest Turns: 35 Fixed Auther: "Jagger" Background: During the spring and summer of 1944, the German Central armies were crumbling and falling back in disarray as the Russians launched a series of devastating attacks as part of Operation Bagration. Near Minsk, the 5th Panzer Division and the 505th Tiger Battalion prepared to defeat the advancing Russian hordes. In the hills and fields and forests near Minsk, the German armor launched itself in desperate battle with an advancing Russian Armored Corps for the prize of Minsk. Semi-historical: Russians 4670 pts Germans 4587 pts This scenario is specifically built for a two player game. The terrain and setup zones are designed to give two humans a maximum of interesting tactical choices for, hopefully, a very challenging and interesting game. The more experienced player should take the Russian side. However I believe the scenario is very closely matched. This scenario doesn't work well against the AI due to the flag locations and type of battle. [ February 20, 2003, 08:10 PM: Message edited by: Ken Talley ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 I would like to play test the scenario. Please send it me or tell where to download. thanks nccolburn@cox.net 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Talley Posted February 25, 2003 Author Share Posted February 25, 2003 Col. Burn, the scenario is on its way. Hope you enjoy! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkiviadis Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 Ken Please send me a copy as well 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Steiner Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 Hi Ken I would appreciate a copy of this scn Cheers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Talley Posted February 26, 2003 Author Share Posted February 26, 2003 Scenarios are on their way! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billykay Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 Could I give it try too. Thanks . billykay1@hotmail.com 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted February 26, 2003 Share Posted February 26, 2003 If you would like to do the Russians the honour to refer to them by their unit designations, instead of the good old Carellian 'Hordes', drop me an email. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Talley Posted February 28, 2003 Author Share Posted February 28, 2003 BillyKay, the scenario is on its way! Andreas, I would be interested. I got the idea for the scenario from Ospreys, "Bagration Operation" book. But I didn't buy the book because it was $21 for a thin little book. When I went back, it was gone. I remember the 15th Gds Mech Corp as one of the two Russian Corps. But I can't remember the name of the Gds Armored Corps. If you have it, I would appreciate it. [ February 27, 2003, 06:22 PM: Message edited by: Ken Talley ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flammenwerfer Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 I'm interested in helping out... Anyone want to pbem? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted February 28, 2003 Share Posted February 28, 2003 I assume the battles you want to portray are the ones on 1st July, to the north of Minsk. In that case Zaloga gives the Soviet units involved as 5th Guards Tank Army's 29th Tank Corps and 3rd Guards Mechanised Corps. All very chaotic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Talley Posted March 1, 2003 Author Share Posted March 1, 2003 Flammenwerfer, the scenario is on its way. I also downloaded your new scenario, "Dead Ground and Rye". I really liked the map and the German force. I am going to see if I can get a PBEM set up for the game. It looks good! Although I am wondering if 28 turns is enough time. I guess I will find out. Thanks Andreas. Although the date doesn't sound right. I think it was the 25th. I checked around today and found a bookstore with the book. I am going to try to get over tomorrow and confirm the Russian units. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 Ken, unlikely it was the 25th, since that was the day when 5th Panzer arrived quite far behind the frontline, and fighting was still 50-70km east of Borrisov, nowhere near Minsk. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Talley Posted March 1, 2003 Author Share Posted March 1, 2003 Andreas, you are right. The big battle was 1 and 2 July (Edited-fighting was 1-2July). And those are the correct units. The town in the battle area was Pleshchenitsky. What is interesting is the 505th Schwere lost all of its Tiger I's in this battle. Later that month, it was rebuilt with the Tiger II. I may do a hypothetical variation on the scenario assuming the 505th had been reorganized prior to the battle with the Tiger II's. Might be interesting. [ March 01, 2003, 02:08 PM: Message edited by: Ken Talley ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge Posted April 6, 2003 Share Posted April 6, 2003 Hi Ken your email not working? It bonced back. Wanted to give you some feed back on the great scenario 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_the_wino Posted April 11, 2003 Share Posted April 11, 2003 Been looking to try this scenario but no reply. anyone got an updated version they could shoot me? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 I have the original scenario but looking for Version 2 or better...Please email me with update or send a link 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombinedArms Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Originally posted by Flammenwerfer: I'm interested in helping out... Anyone want to pbem? I'm up for a PBEM. I'll send you an email-- you can also reply to mine in the profile. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombinedArms Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Originally posted by Flammenwerfer: I'm interested in helping out... Anyone want to pbem? I'm up for a PBEM. I'll send you an email-- you can also reply to mine in the profile. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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