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Scenario 3 WAW ‘85 Turn 1

Scant resources were available to the US forces tasked with slowing the inexorable Soviet advance. A handful of Bradelys, so brand new M1’sATGMs and a flight of helos screening the far left flank. Reinforcements were promised… Right. Facing off against an overstrength battalion, a supporting company of mechanized infantry and T-62s and sundry assets. Worst of all a squadron of Hinds. US…

WAW85 Fire on the Kinzigsee

One of the neat things about WAW85 is the manner in which they allocate resources with these color coded formations and cards. This provides the scenario designer and the system massive flexibility. Grey units are ‘independent’ and can be attached to create reinforced companies or Battalions. So no need to have counters for every single formation. I just wrapped up a fast but deadly run through…

The Long Road Scenario #2 – VC UPDATE!!

A quick game play update prior to me starting Scenario #2 Screening Force. Was chatting with Mark via comments section and it was not clear to me that the Soviet bridges that can be laid also count for VPs. This changes the planning dynamic a bit. Now 32 VPS are at stake not 16. This forces both sides to consider options a little differently. Each side now has 16 VP in hand, except that the…

My initial thoughts on the game plan and approaches for this scenario. Which is a popular one for those who are just starting out and want to explore the Warsaw Pact units.

The Czech have to close quickly despite a 12 turn operation, and they have 3 routes of advance down roads. 2 are covered , one the central one is wide open.

They must capture the township and EXIT 7 units from EITHER of the two formations excluding the troop transports. [Note in the video I  state its just the Infantry formation and vehicles incorrectly.]

  The West Germans have two Improved Positions, a scattering of thin skinned ATGM units and 3 Leo 1’s. A tough call against 9 T55’s with reactive armour and a 2 Companies of Infantry.

I’ll be posting an AAR on the game play and starting a second play shortly! It got ugly quickly!