Obstacles: The Don River cannot be crossed by ground units. The ratio of enemy to friendly forces is as follows (Allies vs Axis): However, they have four single-hex bridgeheads South of the Don in the Italian 2.ID sector. This offensive would gain the Soviets a vital bridgehead that would play a decisive role during Operation Uranus.Īxis Mission: Defend to retain the Don River defensive line.Įnemy Forces: We are facing two Soviet armies currently deployed North of the Don River. Historical Background: As the Soviet 62nd Army and 4th Tank Army attempted to stop German Sixth Army’s advance on Stalingrad, General Kuznetsov’s 63rd and General Danilov’s 21st Armies launched a counter-offensive against the Italian and German forces defending along the southern bank of the Don River west of Serafimovich. Saint Ruth will play the Allies (Soviets) and I will play the Axis. To help illustrate some of the game play in WEGO WW2: Stalingrad, Saint Ruth and I have squared off to play the Fatal Bridgehead scenario. WEGO World War II: Stalingrad - Scenario AAR
