RSColonel_131st Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Anyone ever played "Der Manstein kommt" operation? I'm in Battle 5 now. I have the bridge flag, and currently fight for the church and the one in the open field. In Battle four, I managed to kill 9 russian tanks (amongst them a few KVs) for the exchange of only two PzIIIJ and one 88. Next battle starts with about 8 or 9 more russian tanks (mostly T-34) against my remaining 5 PzIIIJ, and all in firing range. This is insane, I wonder how the scenario designer thought this could actually be "won". To solve this I'd need to keep up a quota of about three russian tanks for one of mine, and given that the PzIIIJ is not at all superior to the T-34, it's gonna be almost impossible. I know I'm not giving much specific info here - I can try to post a screenshot later - but meanwhile, how would you solve this? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon988 Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 There's not a lot you can do except give the Russians as much hell as you possibly can with what limited AT capabilities you have. Historically the Russians won that battle. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Chapuis Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Originally posted by RSColonel_131st: This is insane, I wonder how the scenario designer thought this could actually be "won". To solve this I'd need to keep up a quota of about three russian tanks for one of mine, and given that the PzIIIJ is not at all superior to the T-34, it's gonna be almost impossible. Doesn't the PzIIIJ have the 50+20 frontal armor (I'm not at my computer otherwise I would look)? If so, those are superior to the regular T-34. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simovitch Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Originally posted by RSColonel_131st: Next battle starts with about 8 or 9 more russian tanks (mostly T-34) against my remaining 5 PzIIIJ, and all in firing range. This exact thing happened to me in this operation. I was doing great, patting myself on the back for crossing the river in strength and establishing what I thought was a firm foothold. Then BAM! at least 7-8 russian tanks in firing range at the start of the battle. They tore me to pieces. The question is, will you have the stomach to play the follow-up "failure on the Aksai?" I didn't. yet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tagwyn Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 RUN for YOUR LIVES!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simovitch Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Originally posted by Tagwyn: RUN for YOUR LIVES!!! That's probably should be done, but not so drastic. Hold fast on the defensive until you can regain the initative. Let them come to you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anteportas Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 he where can I download this scenario? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simovitch Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Both Operations by Franko, "Der Manstein Kommt!" and the follow up "Failure on the Aksai" can be found at the Boots and Tracks website. Part of the "Stalingrad Pack" look here 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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