August, 1942*
Kosteryovo, Soviet Union*
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You are in command of 19th Tank Brigade, consisting of 2 tank battalions and a motorized rifle battalion, as well as support units, namely a scout car platoon, a tank destroyer batttery and an anti aircraft battery.*
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Your force is part of the 26th Tank Corps, alongside 157th and 216th Tank Brigade, as well as 14th Motorized Rifle Brigade and support troops. The Tank Corps was formed in Kosteryovo between June and August 1942 and earmarked for a new offensive. 
This also means that you are well equipped with the latest equipment (T-34 and T-70), but your units are not very experienced.
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This is a setup scenario to familiarize yourself with your core force.
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Objectives: Review your force. There will be no opposition.*
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CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVES: You will take part in Operation Uranus, starting on the 19th November 1942. The goal of this strike is the encirclement of 6th Army, presently fighting to take Stalingrad. 26th Tank Corps is tasked with the seizure of Kalach in the German rear, where you will link up with 4th Mechanized Corps, forming the tip of the southern pincer, thus completing the pocket.
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The rifle divisions will attack the weakly defended Romanian lines on the 19th. Once they have achieved a breakthrough, 26th Corps will be fed into the penetration to start the exploitation towards Kalach. Speed is of the essence! Losses are of secondary concern, but make sure your striking power stays reasonably intact, especially your tanks.
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