1941 Eastern Front Campaign - Battle 5 - Eastern Gordinische
The Battle for Eastern Gordinische. The eastern side of the town had been pounded to rubble by the Luftwaffe and German artillery, but the Germans had to get through it to win the prize - western Gordinische and the vital road and rail facilities. The battlefield. Four and a half residential blocks, a factory and an administration building from 40K! I ordered a "slate grey" sheet for the base. Not my idea of slate. The Soviets had two weak platoons and set up 12" in. The platoons were weak becuase the railway lines had been cut, so no replacements or reinforcements had arrived. The Germans had two stronger platoons and advanced over the rubble. Troops on both sides advance. German troops pick their way through the rubble. The Soviets took pot shots as the Germans advanced. The Administration building was defended by two squads plus the flame-thrower, HQ, medic etc. The German sniper found that a) he was within 12" of most enemies and b) he lost hi...