Yaba Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Hi folks, Here is an operation that is made to play as Axis vs. the AI. If you like it please review it at the scenario depot (or for that matter - even if you didn't like it so I can learn how to make one better). http://www3.telus.net/j_camp/index.html/CMBB/3rd%20Battle%20of%20Kharkov.cmf Here is a synopsis: Background: Near Stalingrad between November 1942 and February 1943 the sixth army was surrounded and capitulated with the loss of nearly 300 000 men, all their guns, vehicles and equipment. This catastrophe for Germany marked the turning point on the Eastern Front, for it left the Russians poised for what could prove to be the annihilation of the entire south wing of the German army. In an attempt to eliminate this threat Hitler turned to his most gifted commander, Field Marshal von Manstein. Von Manstein's counter-attack opened on 22 February with about 350 tanks. Five panzer divisions, in a coordinated movement and enjoying massive air support, struck northward at the advancing Russians' left flank. Manstein worked well with his Luftwaffe commander, Colonel-General Baron von Richthofen, who had provided close air support to blitzkrieg advances from the beginning of the war. While 48th Panzer Corps struck toward Barvenovka, 17the Panzer Division took Izyum and Protoponovka on the River Donets, and the SS Panzer Corps, thrusting through Losovaya, established contact to the north with Army Detachemnt Kempf. The euphoric Russians were taken wholly by surprise. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grisha Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 So, that's the 3rd battle of Kharkov. What were No.1 and No.2? I can never remember these designations. [ October 16, 2003, 05:42 PM: Message edited by: Grisha ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Brock Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 Question Yaba......you mention Baron Von Richtofen ...... was this a relative of the famous Red Baron?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joachim Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 Originally posted by General Brock: Question Yaba......you mention Baron Von Richtofen ...... was this a relative of the famous Red Baron?? Yes, a younger cousin. link in german brief link in English Usually any "von XYZ" is a relative to another "von XYZ". The first one given that title (it denotes nobility, like "Sir" in the UK) is usually the common ancestor. Titles like "Baron von XYZ" are unique. Usually only one person holds it, and it is inherited. As the Red Baron had no children, the title went to his younger brother (who died in 1922). Title then transferred to cousin. Gruß Joachim 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaba Posted October 18, 2003 Author Share Posted October 18, 2003 Hi Grisha, I guess it depends on how you look at it. The Germans took the city twice. In effect there were 3 battles but it could be called the 2nd battle for Kharkov just as easily (from a German point of view). Cheers, 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KG_Jag Posted October 18, 2003 Share Posted October 18, 2003 Yaba,is this the same operation that was posted at the Depot about 9/26/03? That one was 4 battles with 15 turns each, best palyed Axis vs. AI, and authored by Jason Camp. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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