[Ts4EVER]

I am finally done with this project. The file attached to this post contains ALL scenarios from the previous releases, as well as 2 new scenarios to end the series. Hope you got some enjoyment out of these. I don`t know what my next project will be, but am open to suggestions.

Americans in the East

Date: 22nd of May, 1942
1630 Hours
Location: South-East of Kharkov

Briefing: Having defeated the 23rd Tank Corps at Marevka, the Germans refueled and reoriented their Panzers for the next day. The 21st Tank Corps was unable to hold of the assault and the Panzers linked up with an assault group from the 44. Infanterie Division, thereby trapping all of the Red Army units in the southern sector in the Barvenkovo salient, now a Kessel. Experience has shown that the creation of such an encirclement is relatively easy, keeping it closed however is the real challenge. You are in command of a Kampfgruppe from the 14. Panzer Division, protecting the eastern flank of our Panzer spearhead. Luftwaffe recon has detected a sizeable Soviet tank force advancing on your position in the direction of Chepil. You are tasked with locating the point of their attack using your recon units and then destroying the attacking Soviet forces. In addition to your armored cars, you are in command of a company of motorized infantry with some attached Paks and Panzers. The weather has cleared up and the Stukas are back in the air as well.

We believe that the attacking force is the 114th Tank Brigade, consisting of models provided to the Russians from America.

Historical Scenario, designed to be played as the Germans.

POSSIBLE SPOILERS

The hastily thrown in tank brigade could do little to disturb the German advance and was stopped near Chepil.

Der Ring ist geschlossen

Date: 25th of May, 1942
1030 Hours
Location: South-East of Kharkov

Briefing: Ever since the Germans closed the Barvenkovo pocket 3 days ago, the Russians have attempted to break out in various uncoordinated attacks. Due to units streaming towards the east, the Germans have been able to shrink the Kessel using relatively small forces, including Hungarian, Romanian and Italian units, while feeding more and more infantry units into the corridor to seal off the escape routes. While thing is going on, the Luftwaffe mercilessly bombs the Russian columns. You are in charge of a depleted battalion of the 60. (mot.) Infanterie Division holding positions west of Lozovenka. A significant Russian escape effort consisting of remnants of various divisions is heading your way. Your task is to hold them inside the pocket. You are supported by various Paks and the Luftwaffe. A tank destroyer is kept in reserve and will join your blocking position soon.

Listening posts report a mixed Russian unit in battalion strength, supported by various models of tanks and artillery. They are a scratch force, but will attack with the strength of desperation.

Historical Scenario, designed to be played as the Germans.

POSSIBLE SPOILERS

After some initial success, the Russian column was stopped outside of Lozovenka, marking the last major attempt to escape from the Barvenkovo pocket. The Soviets had suffered a catastrophic defeat in the 2nd Battle of Kharkov, with 16 rifle and 6 cavalry divisions destroyed, alongside 4 tank brigades. Another dozen or so division were so heavily damaged that they had to be pulled out of the line for refitting. Out of the 1200 tanks committed to the offensive, 775 were lost. Losses in artillery and aircraft were significant as well. German losses were lower, but still heavy. However, at this point of the war they could still be replaced, at least in terms of materials. Both sides drew their own conclusions from the outcome of the battle: The Germans realized that dug-in infantry, supported by Paks and Flaks, was able to stem Soviet tank offensives until help could arrive. They also were under the impression that their Hungarian and Romanian allies could be depended upon to hold large stretches of the line: they would pay dearly for this assessment at the end of the year. The Russians realized that German responses had to be accounted for when planning offensives: A lesson they would put into effect at Stalingrad.