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Another PBEM with the same setup.
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June 22, pre-start

Friends and foes
Gen. Jodl(-6, -2 bias)

F.M Keitel(-12, -1 bias)

R.M Göring(-10, -2 bias)

F.M von Leeb, AGN(+19, +2 bias)

F.M von Rundstedt, AGS(+17, +2 bias)

Decisions
Meeting the Führer in Berlin:
Despite of the Führer trying to push political agendas into strategy, we demanded military independence in strategic matters. Führer(-9), von Brauchitsch(+8).

Logistics
AGN rail route will be Kaunas - Dunaburg - Luga.

AGC rail route will be Brest - Minsk - Smolensk. Gercke(+2).

Eisenbahntruppe was fully motorised. Gercke(+4), Wagner(-8).
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June 22

Command

Hitler Directive no.21, strategic priorities
1.Rostov
2.Destroy Army HQ's
3.Leningrad
4.Moscow

Decisions
Synthetic oil production: Petitioned for an accelerated timeline in production increase. AG Farben assures results within 60 days.

Security divisions AGC: Security divisions in AGC area will begin security operations in a month. von Bock(+13).

D+2 Air offensive: Air offensive against soviet command structure and air force will continue for 8 more days. Göring(+7), von Brauchitsch(-4).

Theatre fuel allocations: No changes to the original plan.

Artillery and command focus
AGN: Theatre artillery assets attached to 16th Army, command focus on PZG4.
AGC: Theatre artillery assets attached to 9th Army, command focus on PZG2.
AGS: Theatre artillery assets attached to 17th Army, command focus on PZG1.

AGN

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Solid advance resulting in soviet 8th Army command elements being destroyed.
Soviet 11th Army command confirmed at Kaunas, BMD army positioned at major rail junction between Kaunas and Riga.

18th Army is to proceed north, 16th Army keeps pushing along Kaunas-Daugavpils line. PZG4 ready to react to soviet BMD Army movements. Options open for a push towards Riga, or a sweep east to prevent retreat of 11th soviet Army.

Finnish forces secure Vyborg after heavy fighting. Soviet formations appear to be deployed well east of the border, which results in no decisive engagements.

AGC

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Both PZG's break through soviet lines, encircling Brest as well as securing Grodno.
Soviet Western Army has been deployed very far southwest of Minsk, which provides a challenge, as well as an opportunity.

PZG3 expected to have a great opportunity to destroy remnants of 3rd soviet Army and to flank behind Western Army. PZG2 will seal the Bialystok encirclement, to be cleared by the following 4th and 9th Armies.

AGS

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PZG1 pushes towards Lvov, culminating into a hasty attack that fails to take the city.
6th Army drives east, pushing aside soviet 5th Army elements.
17th Army secures Przemysl and continues towards Lvov.

Good opportunity for PZG1 to push through or around Lvov, and encircle and destroy most of soviet 6th and 26th Armies.
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June 26

Command

Intel
Abwehr intercepts radio transmissions indicating major garrison presence at Riga.

Decisions
Expand Romanian oilfields: Asked for Romanians to investigate expansion possibilities. Expansion will not happen anytime soon.

Exploit Austrian oilfields: Supported the idea. Führer(+1).

Security divisions AGN: Security duties to begin in a month. Von Leeb(+16).

Einsatzgruppen: We lack the political power to oppose these operations, so we turn a blind eye. Himmler(+2), von Brauchitsch(-3).

Rail infrastructure AGN/AGC: Ignore infrastructure to convert rail at maximum speed. Gercke(-23), von Brauchitsch(+20).

PZG Strength runners/transports
AGN:91%/99%
AGC:85%/97%
AGS:82%/99%

Losses
Axis:22,3K
Soviet:247,5K

AGN

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Soviet 11th Army encircled east of Kaunas. Soviet BMD Army in retreat towards Riga. Soviet divisions guarding the eastern bank of Dvina river.

Finnish forces keep pushing towards 1939 border.

AGC

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PZG3 drives towards Minsk and reaches it with advance elements of 12th PZD. Brest-Litowsk and Bialystok conquered. PZG2 pushes against soviet Western Army forces. Some elements of PZG2 very exposed to counterattack, but will likely prevent Western Army retreat.

AGS

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PZG1 drives through Lvov, encircles and destroys soviet 5th Army HQ in cooperation with German 6th Army.
Soviet 6th Army to be encircled south of Lvov. Tarnopol reached by 16th MotD.
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June 30

Command

Intel
Intelligence estimates current soviet army strength at 71 divisions + 39 formations of unknown strength.
48 soviet divisions have been destroyed thus far.

Decisions
Civilian oil allocation: Request that a quarter of civilian oil be directed to use on the eastern front. Goebbels(-4), Führer(-9).

Luftwaffe oil allocation: Requested high-octane fuel from Luftwaffe for PZG use. Enough oil received for 2 PZG's. Göring(-14).

Hitler oath: Took oath and joined the Party. Führer(+16), von Brauchitsch(-12).

Propaganda film: Agreed to be filmed for propaganda purposes. Goebbels(+8).

Unexpected fuel use: Ordered fast divisions to adopt a more fuel efficient doctrine. Wagner(+3).

Division commendation: 6th PZD of PZG4 receives a commendation for combat performance.

Security divisions AGS: Security divisions will begin their operations within 32 days. von Rundstedt(+13).

Fuel profiteering: Ordered investigation on Chief of Staff regarding the issue. No conclusive results. Wagner(+2).

Scheduling AGN: Called a meeting with Gercke and Wagner regarding the issue. Scheduling issue not resolved. Gercke(+2), Wagner(+8).

Signaling AGS: Assured Gercke that there will be enough signaling equipment for AGS railways. Gercke(+6), Keitel(-5).

Logistics
AGC: FSB moving to Minsk, operational in 12 days.
AGS: FSB and main Luftwaffe base moving to Lvov. FSB operational in 8 days, LW base in 4 days.

PZG Strength runners/transports
AGN: 82%/95%
AGC: 81%/95%
AGS: 77%/97%

Losses
Axis: 41,1K
Soviet: 525,0K

AGN

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Soviet 11th Army destroyed in encirclement.
PZG4 drives northeast and successfully takes Daugavpils, crossing the Dvina river.
18th Army closing in on Riga, 16th Army takes Kaunas and proceeds to support PZG4.

Soviet 27th Army stationed around Jakobstadt, Zhukov is present at 27th Army HQ according to radio intercepts.

Finnish forces reach old border and will halt offensive operations.

AGC

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Operations performed in a stellar manner see the destruction of the entirety of soviet Western Army, as well as the remnants of soviet 4th Army. 19th PZD reaches Mogilev. Fast divisions will limit movement in following days due to logistics issues from FSB movement.

AGS

AGS documents have been mishandled by the HQ staff. Those responsible have been reprimanded. (AGS turn start picture is lost in cyberspace.) Reader(-10).

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PZG1 drives east of Lvov, destroying soviet 26th Army command elements. Soviet 6th Army trapped south of Lvov.

On Romanian front, German 11th Army takes positions along the western bank of Dniestr river in preparation for a crossing. Soviet Southern Army in position defending the eastern bank.
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July 4

Command

Intel
Abwehr estimates that enemy has 43 divisions and 20 unknown formations operational.
90 divisions confirmed destroyed.

Aerial reconnaissance shows no enemy activity around Smolensk.

Decisions
Convert German locomotives: Opposed the suggestion to convert trains to use coal. Wagner(-4).

Signaling AGN/AGC: Deemed that signaling equipment is essential, and sufficient resources should be provided for the Eisenbahntruppe. Gercke(+14), Keitel(-19).

Tire shortage: Ordered available tires to be directed to AGC. Von Bock(+5).

Logistics
AGN: FSB moving to Daugavpils, operational in 12 days.
AGC: Luftwaffe operating base moving to Minsk, 4 day delay in operations.

PZG Strength runners/transports
AGN: 70%/89%
AGC: 78%/95%
AGS: 74%/96%

Losses
Axis: 48,2K
Soviet: 759,6K

AGN

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Soviet 27th Army withdraws north. BMD Army assets holding Riga with the major garrison.

18th Army moves to the outskirts of Riga, 16th Army moves towards Jakobstadt, with most forces crossing the river at Daugavpils. PZG4 makes a hasty attack towards Ostrov but is repelled by garrisoned forces.

AGC

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No enemy contact. Infantry keeps marching east as fast as possible. PZG's mostly staying in place because of FSB movement.

AGS

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PZG1 undertakes very little movement due to FSB relocation.

17th Army destroys remnants of soviet 6th Army, unfortunately the soviet 99th Infantry Division is able to retreat to the hills.

German 6th Army moves towards Zhitomyr. Soviet Southwestern Army is discovered in positions along Zhitomyr-Vinnitsa-Proskurow line.

11th Army crosses the Dniestr in force.
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July 8

Command

Intel
Marshal Shaposhnikov has been identified as the commander of soviet Central Front.

Decisions
Atrocities suffered: Acknowledged an incident that happened in the 16th Mot. Inf. Division.

Rail infrastructure AGS: Ignore infrastructure and convert rail at maximum speed. Gercke(-8), von Brauchitsch(+8).

Trucks AGC: Ordered half of the captured trucks to be handed over to General Wagner. Wagner(-9), von Bock(+2).

Breakdown: Chief of Staff had a mental breakdown, but was able to overcome it when threatened with a transfer to a combat posting.

PZG Strength runners/transports
AGN: 69%/87%
AGC: 78%/94%
AGS: 74%/94%

Losses
Axis: 61,8K
Soviet: 811,0K

Misc.
Suffered a 5PP penalty for Finnish forces allegedly attacking across the old border. (Don't know why this happened, as there were no such attacks conducted, nor was the border crossed.)

AGN

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18th Army surrounds Riga in preparation for an assault. 16th Army secures Jakobstadt. PZG4 prepares for an attack on Ostrov while the FSB moves.

Soviet armies retreat north towards Tallinn.

AGC

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Still no sign of soviet forces. Advance elements of 263. Infantry Division reach Orsha.

Four divisions of 4th Army keep marching through the Pripet marshes unopposed.

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Counterattacks by soviet SW Army against the 6th Army.

PZG1 breaks through soviet lines between Zhitomyr and Vinnitsa. High octane fuel allocated for further exploitation of breakthrough. Soviet SW Army position now rather exposed.

Romanian front closes in on Odessa.
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July 12

Command

Intel
Estimated enemy strength at 33 divisions and 33 unknown formations.
105 divisions destroyed thus far.

Decisions
Liepaja convoys: Supply convoys to start running from Koningsberg to Liepaja.

Captured trucks AGN/AGS: Ordered all captured trucks to be handed over to General Wagner. Wagner(+18), von Leeb(-4), von Rundstedt(-9).

Eisenbahntruppe AGN: Ignored concerns of AGN Eisenbahntruppe operating dangerously close to the front. So far no problems. Gercke(-3).

Propaganda film: Approved a film crew to be attached to 44th Inf. Div. of 6th Army. Goebbels(+1), von Rundstedt(-5).

PZG Strength runners/transports
AGN: 69%/87%
AGC: 78%/94%
AGS: 63%/95%

Losses
Axis: 67,9K
Soviet: 896,0K

AGN

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Riga falls to assault by 18th Army. Ostrov is taken and advance continues towards Pskov. FSB movement still underway.

AGC

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FSB movement finally concludes. Polotsk, Vitebsk, Smolensk taken without resistance. Soviet defensive line discovered at Vyazma with field fortifications in place.

Options open for PZG's to either force a crossing at Vyazma, or head towards Bryansk. Possibly both options depending on soviet deployments.

AGS

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High octane fuel allocation to PZG1 bears fruit. Enhanced mobility results in destruction of soviet 12th and SW Army command elements. Resulting chaos in soviet command should lead to multiple soviet divisions being destroyed in the coming week.

Large garrison force confirmed at Kiev.

Troops in the southern part of the front make a hasty attack on Odessa, failing to take the city. Elements of 11th Army cross the Bug river and take Pervomaisk.

Overall situation assessment
AGN: Some soviet forces were able to disengage successfully and retreat towards Tallinn. These will have to be faced later on. Overall speed of advance satisfactory.

AGC: Ground gained at excellent speed. Quick advance will likely cause some logistic issues soon. Importance on not letting the advance completely halt at Vyazma.

AGS: Destruction of Soviet command elements leaves AGS in a good position. Kiev likely to fall quickly with little help in sight for the city.

Conclusion: Campaign progress satisfactory, very decent or better chances of further success across the entire front.
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July 16

Command
2nd Army HQ(AGC) deployed to Smolensk, divisions to begin arriving in 4 days.

Intel
Intelligence estimates enemy strength at 41 divisions and 25 formations of unknown size.

Decisions
Division commendation: Commendation awarded to 19th PZ.Division of PZG3.

Commission study on Russian winter: Ordered a thorough study into the effects of Russian winter.

Windau convoys: Authorized supply convoys to begin shipping from Koningsberg to Windau.

Logistics
AGC main Luftwaffe operating center redeploying to Orsha.

PZG Strength runners/transports
AGN: 69%/87%
AGC: 74%/94%
AGS: 48%/92%

Losses
Axis: 75,6K
Soviet: 954,7K

Overall relationships at turn end
Führer: Neutral
v.Brauchisch: Good
Göring: Poor
v.Leeb: Strong
v.Bock: Good
v.Rundstedt: Good
Gercke: Poor
Wagner: Good

AGN

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No fighting on AGN sector, all divisions keep driving north. Pskov is taken without issues. Soviet defense line discovered in the forests ~100km south of Luga.

AGC

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Gomel taken without resistance. PZG2 conducts attacks along the Smolensk-Bryansk rail line. Some fast divisions still moving up from the rear. A large concentration of soviet forces around Vyazma, soviet command seems determined to make a stand here.

2nd Army begins deployment at Smolensk.

AGS

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PZG1 pressures soviet 9th Army, with heavy fighting occurring. Motorised division Wiking cuts off Kiev from the East. Odessa falls to a cooperative attack of German-Romanian forces.

Romanian 1st Armored division still idle at Jassy due to fuel shortages.
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July 20

Command

Intel
Enemy strength estimated at 61 divisions, 29 unknown formations.
116 divisions, 11 army HQ's destroyed thus far.

Decisions
Riga/Grodno incidents: Formed verbal complaints on both incidents caused by the Einsatzgruppen. Himmler(-4), von Leeb(+3). (Partisan levels rise in AGN and AGC).

Heroic deed: Commemorated the combat efforts of SS Mot. Div. Totenkopf.

Lost paperwork: Tried to solve HQ paperwork issues by a personal visit to the mail room, to no effect.

Logistics
AGN main airfield relocating to Pskov. Operational in 4 days.

AGS truck refit: Ordered a full refit of transports in AGS. von Rundstedt(+15).

AGS rail route: Rail conversion to continue towards Kiev from Proskurow.

PZG Strength runners/transports
AGN: 69%/87%
AGC: 70%/93%
AGS: 44%/89%

Losses
Axis: 85,8K
Soviet: 1012,6K

Est. total troops in action
Axis: 1370,6K
Soviet: 841,8K

Fatigue
Growing wear and tear on troops and equipment necessitates starting a rolling R&R across the front in the near future.

AGN

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18th Army moves north toward Tallinn, previously disengaged soviet forces now holding a line south of Tallinn and Narva. 18th Army will attack the position after a brief pause.

PZG4 assaults the eastern flank of the soviet line and captures Novgorod. Large soviet deployment detected at Luga.

AGC

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First divisions from 2nd Army arrive at Smolensk.

PZG2 pushes back the soviet 20th Army defending Bryansk, and surrounds the city. Aiming to also take Orel before it's properly fortified.

Expecting a limited soviet counterattack soon, either on the northern flank against 9th Army, or against the panzer push from the direction of Kaluga.

AGS

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Soviet 47th Army HQ tries to escape from Kiev pocket, but is destroyed by Mot. Div. Wiking.

Soviet 9th Army makes minor counterattacks towards PZG1 and pulls back towards Cherkassy. PZG1 operations aimed at destroying as many soviet divisions as possible before they withdraw to the eastern bank of Dnepr.

In the very south, German-Romanian forces pursue the weakened soviet Southern Army, which is retreating east.
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July 24

Command
First wave of replacements has been sent to units.

Intel
Abwehr estimates enemy strength at 68 divisions and 43 unknown formations.
134 divisions confirmed as destroyed.

Decisions
Atrocities suffered: Officially recognized an incident on 95th Inf.Div.

Extra artillery AGN/AGC: No extra artillery ammo will be provided. Von Leeb(-5), von Bock(-6), Gercke(+16)

Riga convoys: Naval convoys will begin shipping from Koningsberg to Riga.

Scheduling AGC: Called a meeting with Gercke and Wagner to solve scheduling problems. No solutions found. Gercke(+7), Wagner(+7).

PZG Strength runners/transports
AGN: 52%/80%
AGC: 65%/91%
AGS: 42%/87%

Losses
Axis: 94,9K
Soviet: 1168,5K

AGN

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PZG4 fights off several counterattacks, and responds with an assault, which culminates in the taking of Luga.
Expecting the soviet forces south of Luga to scramble to move north, as well as counterattacking towards Novgorod.
The fall of Luga may also force the soviet forces between Tallinn and Narva to fall back.

AGC

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Soviet forces moving southeast from Vyazma region in response to the panzer drive.

Bryansk is encircled an taken. PZG2 encircles a large soviet force at Orel. Reasonable chance of destroying most of soviet 29th Army.

9th Army halts operations in preparation for R&R.

AGS

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Success in cutting off the remnants of soviet 9th Army before they could retreat to the eastern bank of Dnepr.
6th Army prepares for an assault on Kiev.

Soviet 44th Army deploying in Krivoy Rog.
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July 28

Command

Intel
Intelligence confirms Marshal Zhukov has been ordered to soviet Central Front.
Soviet fortifications being built southwest of Kaluga in AGC sector.

Estimated enemy strength at 72 divisions, 49 unknown formations.
Confirmed enemy losses 147 divisions.

Decisions
Birthday present: Ordered Chief of Staff to find a present for von Brauchitsch(+6).

Göring lobbies Hitler: Göring wants more fuel to be allocated to Luftwaffe. Didn't oppose the matter. Göring(+3)
current Luftwaffe oil level 81).

Inefficient loading: Ordered single load trains. Gercke(+1), Wagner(-1). (Train capacity down 700 -> 650)

Jakobstadt incident: Complained to OKH about Einsatzgruppen activities around Jakobstadt. Himmler(-9), von Leeb(+11).

Propaganda: Approved a film crew to be attached to 296th Inf.Div. of 17th Army. Goebbels(+2).

Logistics
AGN: FSB moving to Pskov, operational in 8 days. Truck refit ordered. von Leeb(+9). Reserve fuel delivered to PZG4 by Luftwaffe.
AGC: FSB moving to Smolensk, operational in 8 days. Truck refit ordered. von Bock(+3).
AGS: FSB moving to Proskurow, operational in 8 days. PZG1 prepares for rest and refit.

PZG Strength runners/transports
AGN: 49%/77%
AGC: 69%/92%
AGS: 48%/88%

Losses
Axis: 109,1K
Soviet: 1268,6K

AGN

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PZG4 assaults the soviet forest positions south of Luga. Most soviet forces in the area in critical situation.
18th Army closes in on Tallinn and Narva, which are both still defended. 16th Army supporting PZG4 efforts.

AGC

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Soviet forces forming a line around Kaluga, abandoning the 29th soviet Army to it's fate at Orel.
9th Army undergoing R&R, elements of 2nd Army still deploying. 4th Army reaches the outskirts of Kursk.

AGS

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PZG1 has issues receiving fuel and prepares for R&R.

6th Army still preparing for the assault on Kiev due to fatigue slowing down preparations.
11th Army reaches Krivoy Rog as the soviet divisions withdraw toward Dnepropetrovsk. 1st Romanian Armored division transported to the front.

Soviet pockets remaining on west side of Dnepr to be cleared out soon.
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August 1

Command

Intel
Marshal Rokossovsky confirmed to be in charge of soviet Southern Front.
Conscript garrison deployment at Zaporozhye.

Estimated enemy strength at 74 divisions and 41 unknown formations.
155 divisions destroyed thus far.

Decisions
Artillery AGS: No extra artillery munition will be provided. von Rundstedt(-5), Gercke(+2)

Minsk Incident: Complained verbally about Einsatzgruppen operations around Minsk. Himmler(-1), von Bock(+7).

Field Visit: No field visit will be arranged at this time.

Division Commendation: Awarded a commendation 111th Inf. Div. of PZG1.

PZG Strength runners/transports
AGN: 44%/78%
AGC: 68%/92%
AGS: 48%/89%

Losses
Axis: 117,9K
Soviet: 1324,6K

AGN

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16th Army and PZG4 clear the soviet pocket south of Luga. Other elements of PZG4 push north toward Leningrad, 3rd Mot Div and 8th PZD now 60km south of Leningrad.

18th Army surrounds Tallinn in preparation for assault.

AGC

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Large soviet pocket at Orel cleared. Guderian's PZG2 pushes north and captures Tula with it's advance elements. 4th Army reaches Kursk in the southern part.

Soviets holding the river line at Kaluga.

AGS

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6th Army assaults Kiev, taking the city. Cherkassy pocket cleared. 44th Soviet Army holding the Dnepr at Dnepropetrovsk.
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August 5

Soviet surrender

Soviet command has decided to surrender because of the very grim situation, especially in AGN and AGS sectors.

Campaign Final Evaluation

Leadership Analysis
--- Final Evaluation
5 Stars (80%)
Displays high order people skills. Recommend that he be used as an example for others.

--- Awards
Platinum Star Leadership Award
Outstanding Leadership Improvement Award

--- Evaluation Analysis
Campaign Start evaluation: 50%
Campaign End evaluation: 80%
Campaign Highest evaluation: 80%
Campaign Lowest evaluation: 50%

--- Specific Analysis
Superiors (change, start/end)
• The Führer -1 (0/-1)
• General Jodl 0 (-6/-6)
• F.M Keitel -24 (-12/-36)
• F.M von Brauchitsch +23 (0/23)
• Hermann Göring -4 (-10/-14)
• Joseph Goebbels +7 (0/7)
• Heinrich Himmler -12 (0/-12)
Unclear (change, start/end)
• Gen. Gercke +13 (0/13)
• Gen. Wagner +16 (0/16)
Subordinates (change, start/end)
• F.M von Leeb +30 (19/49)
• F.M von Bock +24 (1/25)
• F.M von Rundstedt +9 (17/26)


Strategic Analysis
--- Final Evaluation
5 Stars (100%)
Excellent Strategic knowledge. Able to employ full suite of Strategic tools.

--- Awards
Platinum Star Strategic Award
Outstanding Strategic Improvement Award

--- Evaluation Analysis
Campaign Start evaluation: 50%
Campaign End evaluation: 100%
Campaign Highest evaluation: 100%
Campaign Lowest evaluation: 50%

--- Specific Analysis
Friendly Units (Div's & HQ's) Lost
• Total: 0
• German units: 0
• SS Units: 0
• Axis Ally units: 0
Soviet Units (Div's & HQ's) Killed
• Total: 210
• Soviet units killed by AGN: 51
• Soviet units killed by AGC: 76
• Soviet units killed by AGS: 83
German to Soviet Unit Loss Ratio: 0 to 210
VP's gained during campaign: 66
VP's gained per Friendly unit lost: 66


Tactical Analysis
--- Final Evaluation
5 Stars (100%)
Possesses superlative Tactical judgement and abilities.

--- Awards
Platinum Star Tactical Award
Outstanding Tactical Improvement Award

--- Evaluation Analysis
Campaign Start evaluation: 50%
Campaign End evaluation: 100%
Campaign Highest evaluation: 100%
Campaign Lowest evaluation: 50%

--- Specific Analysis
German Initiated Battles
• Total Battles: 269
• Total Won: 251
• Total Drawn: 0
• Total Lost: 18
German Initiated Battle Performance
• Win rate: 93%
• Draw rate: 0%
• Loss rate: 7%
Total Mileage covered by Panzergruppen
• 4th Panzergruppe (AGN): 13080 km
• 2nd & 3rd Panzergruppen (AGC): 38400 km
• 1st Panzergruppe (AGS): 24780 km


Logistical Analysis
--- Final Evaluation
5 Stars (81%)
Outstanding ability to keep the Logistical pipelines flowing, regardless.

--- Awards
Platinum Star Logistical Award
Outstanding Logistical Improvement Award

--- Evaluation Analysis
Campaign Start evaluation: 50%
Campaign End evaluation: 81%
Campaign Highest evaluation: 100%
Campaign Lowest evaluation: 50%

--- Specific Analysis
Total Trains lost, per day, by theatre (AGN / AGC / AGS)
• Scheduling problems: 15 / 0 / 27
• Partisan activity: 0 / 12 / 15
• Flooding & Mudslides: 0 / 0 / 0
• Cold Weather: 0 / 0 / 0
• Lack of Infrastructure: 4 / 8 / 3
• Inefficient Loading: 0 / 0 / 0
• Transfer Chokepoints: 4 / 7 / 0
• Interservice Hijaacking: 0 / 0 / 0
• Signaling Equipment shortage: 0 / 0 / 0
Average number of Truck Columns down for Maintenance
• AGN: 60
• AGC: 65
• AGS: 64


Civil Affairs Analysis
--- Final Evaluation
1 Star (0%)
Completely void of ability to handle civil affairs in any manner other than disastrous.

--- Awards
Tin Duck Civil Affairs Award
Failed State Civil Affairs Improvement Award

--- Evaluation Analysis
Campaign Start evaluation: 50%
Campaign End evaluation: 0%
Campaign Highest evaluation: 50%
Campaign Lowest evaluation: 0%

--- Specific Analysis
Captured Cities effect on Partisan levels
• AGN: 8
• AGC: 28
• AGS: 34
Incidents effect on Partisan levels
• AGN: 10
• AGC: 11
• AGS: 0
Governor effect on Partisan levels
• AGN: 0
• AGC: 0
• AGS: 0
Disbanded Soviet Units effect on Partisan levels
• AGN: 0
• AGC: 2
• AGS: 10


Ethics Analysis
--- Final Evaluation
4 Stars (66%)
Possesses a strong moral compass. Reliable.

--- Awards
Gold Medal Ethics Award
Fast Learner Ethics Improvement Award

--- Evaluation Analysis
Campaign Start evaluation: 50%
Campaign End evaluation: 66%
Campaign Highest evaluation: 66%
Campaign Lowest evaluation: 47%

--- Specific Analysis
War Crimes Tribunal Decision
• Lowest Ethical Evaluation achieved: 47%
Initial Determination
• Is this Less than 50% ?: YES (War Crimes Tribunal determines that you have charges to
answer)
Tribunal Verdict
• Is a Random Roll > Lowest Value?: YES (roll 48%), the Tribunal declares you GUILTY !
Tribunal Sentence
• The Tribunal has sentenced you to: Short Term Incarceration ( < 10 Overshoot with the
Roll)
As Germany has won the campaign the chances of the sentence ever having to be served
are minimal. Winners write both history and the rules.


Overall Analysis
--- Final Evaluation
4 Stars (71%)
Promotion prospects. Ready for a bigger challenge.

--- Awards
Gold Medal Overall Award
Fast Learner Overall Improvement Award

--- Evaluation Analysis
Campaign Start evaluation: 50%
Campaign End evaluation: 71%
Campaign Highest evaluation: 71%
Campaign Lowest evaluation: 50%

--- Specific Analysis
Decisions
• Total Decisions: 81
• Player initiated: 81 (100% of total)
• Delegated: 0 (0% of total)
Political Points Gained
• High Command Allocation: 188
• Captured Cities: 122
• Destroyed Soviet Units: 120
Political Points Lost
• Delegated Decisions: 0
• Violation Penalties: -1
• Finnish Frontier Incursions: -45 (Don't know where these came from)
• Führer Displeasure (PG's): 0


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RE: Erzac vs mssm45 - Second Wind

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Thanks for this gem of an AAR :)
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