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Kharkov region, USSR*
February 3, 1943*
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For several days progress has been good for the 3rd Tank Army but stiffening German resistance has slowed the advance considerably, except in the south. The Army Commander has decided to reinforce success and designated the southern army sector the focal point of the army.*
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The 15th Mechanisized Corps of the 3rd Tank Army is concentrated behind the 62nd Guards Rifle Division during the night of 2-3 February. The following day the Corps  is unleashed, the objective being the town of PETSCHENEGI on the Donets river. You are spearheading the advance. At the village of ARTEMOVKA seven kilometres from PETSCHENEGI, you make the first contact with the enemy.*
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MISSION: defeat the enemy near ARTEMOVKA and capture the village.*
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CORE FORCE: You have been allocated build points roughly equal to a T-34 tank battalion. If you wish to have specialist units, such as forward observers, scouts,engineers etc you are free to buy such at the price of fewer tanks.*
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NOTES: Battle points have been allocated to buy support units for this mission.*