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[Trotsky]

In the North the Soviets forces were being eroded by accurate German firepower.

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The lone Sherman reached the low hill. In desperation the German mortar team targeted it, despite low probability they manage to suppress it.

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Two of the Valentines un-bogged and continue forward.

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The German platoon that rushed to the north reaches some woods just in time!

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The final German ATG was discovered as it took out a squad with OW and then regular fire!

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The previous discovered ATG was rushed by the Soviets and they destroyed it in close combat.

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The Soviet forces in the North broke and ran.

[Trotsky]

On the lone hill the newly arrived Germans became engaged in a fire fight with the Soviets.

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The Sherman recovered from suppression and began to strafe the mortar teams; infantry rushed to support the attack.

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As the Soviet forces in the north break, another platoon of Soviets took up position in a nearby wood to discourage the German’s reinforcing the battle in the South.

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The Sherman and Infantry closed with the mortar teams.

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The Valentines supported the attack on the newly arrived Germans in the wood and broke them.

[Trotsky]

Overview at the end of the battle – The Germans were all but spent. The Soviets had taken huge casualties but carried the day.

[gregoryk]

Trotsky,Another great AAR! I am astonished at the number of casualties those Germans can take and still stick around. If they were mine, they would have broken and run long ago!I know how much effort it is to put together one of these. Couple of requests, only if you can manage the time:[ol][li]Your suspected/dummy markers — do you have those in a file?[/li][li]Do you have the scenario written up, or was this a pick-up game?[/li][/ol]Thanks again for the photos!Cheers,Gregory

[Sacha]

I agree! Great AAR...and...YOU FINISHED A GAME!Something we strive for at MMG. If you have the OOB and description for the battle that would be great to post as well.Cheers!Sacha

[Bob Benge]

As always, another great AAR Trotsky!

[Trotsky]

Ok here is the scenario. [file name=Defending_the_swamp.pdf size=158950]https://www.odgw.com/components/com_simpleboard/uploaded/files/Defending_the_swamp.pdf[/file]

[Trotsky]

Here are the suspected enemy position counters.

[Trotsky]

The morale checks in this game were phenomenal, even with the 50% lost modifier squads were shaken but rarely broke. [file name=suspected_enemy_counters.pdf size=155217]https://www.odgw.com/components/com_simpleboard/uploaded/files/suspected_enemy_counters.pdf[/file]

[gregoryk]

Trotsky,Further on the morale — when you say "phenomenal," are you saying the rolls were lucky? Given Veteran Germans with Morale=15, Recovery=14, a 50% mod would be a 16-20, or p=.25 chance of a Break.Yeah, that has happened in our games. Nobody runs, then everybody does.Cheers,GregoryP.S. Thanks for the counters and scenario!