1st November 1943. Kampfgruppe Langkeit counter attacks advancing Soviet forces north of Krivoi Rog, Southern Ukraine.
semi-historical
Operation Length: 5 Battles each battle lasts 20 turns; Opening Battle Slot: Dawn Ground Conditions: Dry Temperature: Cold Defender: Dug in Weather Pattern: Good Operation Type: Static Attacker: German from the South Number of Flags: 20 Attackers Casualty Point Factor: 100% Size Of No Mans Land: 800m
Playing the Operation
Given the make-up of the German forces this version is only for playing Germans Vs the AI. If you would like to play Soviets then please download ęKampfgruppe Langkeit H2H'.
For the opening action please ensure you have good visibility. Poor vis will affect the playability of the opening battle slot. You may need to recycle the game to open with good weather.
This operation is based on a combat report by Hauptmann Hans Jochaim Schwanner and is taken from ęPanzertruppen Vol2' by Tom Jentz.
Topography is based on the map sketched out in the book and also from Soviet maps and photos of the area. I have classed the scenario as semi-historical in that I have taken a best guess at the actual Soviet force make up.