Breakthrough in the Arctic ETO (id:#66365)
Kirkenes, Norway
1944-10-25 (4 others)
SL 219: Scheldt Fortress South (ASL Digest # 6.03)
Shellshock #2: Out of the Fold (ASLOK 2007)
J141: Riding with the King (ASL Journal # 9)
U37: Scheldt Fortress South (Rivers to the Reich)
Shellshock #2: Out of the Fold (ASLOK 2007)
J141: Riding with the King (ASL Journal # 9)
U37: Scheldt Fortress South (Rivers to the Reich)
Designer: Ken Dunn
Starter kit scenario?: Deluxe scenario?:
Balance:
RussianGerman
Overview:
Strategically, it was important to protect the iron ore and nickel mines on the northern tundra area where German and Finnish forces had advanced on the Soviet port of Murmansk in 1941 but stopped 50 miles short at the Litsa River and since then the position has remained relatively static. The Germans began to withdraw on two axes after a massive Soviet offensive opened on 7 October. One of these axes moved northwest towards the small Norwegian port town of Kirkenes, along the Finnish-Norwegian border. After some pursuit involving German delaying actions in the harsh terrain devoid of cover, the Soviets had finally pushed the Germans back to the town.Attacker: Russian (10th Guards Rifle Division and 378th Guards Heavy Self Propelled Artillery Regiment)
Defender: German (Gebirgs-Division 6)
6.5 turns
Players: 2 OBA: None Night: No| Unit Counts: |
| Squads: A:14.0 D:11.0 |
| AFVs: A:2 KV-1S x 2 |
| AFVs: D:0 |
| Guns: A:0 D:0 |
| Misc Rules: | Woods: Brush |
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| Overlays: | NONE |
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| Date | Reporter | Opponent | Bal. | Result | Time | Comments | |
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| 2025-11-28 | (A) Tripp Killin | vs | Rich Domovic | Russian win | 3.25 hrs | I sent my 4-5-8s through the brush on board 6b towards FF12 and west side of 3a village. 6-2-8s and 9-2 came up K and N hexrows, with tanks at E and L to suppress the Steeple. Luck was very swingy for both sides, with the Russians breaking every MG in the OB, and losing a KV to Malf Recall. But the Germans had a Fanatic 4-6-8 go Berserk in DFPh of German Turn 5, and thus was unable to advance into M8 and prevent the Russian "at the end of any Game Turn" sudden death win. Seems a tiny bit slightly pro-Russian as the Reds have time, morale and FP. But lots of fun, and Rich was both excellent and friendly. | |
| 2025-11-28 | (A) Douglas Leslie | vs | John McLoughlin | Russian win | Played in Friday Fight Night for my debut appearance. Lost both tanks in turn one (one to a panzerschrek and the other to recall after breaking its MA but managed to grab the necessary buildings with the surviving infantry to get the win for the Russians. One the 628s get into the buildings, they are tough to stop. Thanks to John for an enjoyable game played in a relaxed atmosphere. | ||
| 2025-11-28 | (D) Paul Legg | vs | Laurent Jassaud | German win (VASL Log) | Friday Night Fight Laurent elected to split his force slightly favouring board 3a each supported by a KV. The western attack was stalled by my 468, mmg and 8-1 in 6bX15 and a squad in 6bEE13. Meanwhile the eastern attack made cautious progress against what was my weaker flank but suffering just enough breaks and pins to allow my forces to hang on. Because his forces were widely dispersed Laurent conceded during my defensive fire in the Russian turn 5 DFPh feeling he did not have the necessary forces to take the three victory buildings. | ||
| 2025-09-22 | (D) Jim Thompson | vs | Jay Dragonetti | German win | |||
| 2025-03-28 | (A) Mark Thompson | vs | Doug Bush (German) | Russian win | Nor'ester 2025 Round Two - Russian two flank amoeba attack amply aided by DRs brought early victory despite loss of one KV mid-game. |
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| Action | Date |
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| Paul Legg Added a playing | 2025-11-29 00:34:06 |
| Dougban Added a playing | 2025-11-28 22:44:40 |
| ubertripp Added a playing | 2025-11-28 22:31:43 |
| JimT1277 Added a playing | 2025-09-26 13:42:37 |
| Thompsonmg(MGT) Added a playing | 2025-04-03 15:17:07 |
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| Avg Rating: 6.87 | Votes: 30 | Views: | 0 |
| To-Play list count: | 1 | |
| Estimated Play time: | 4.3 hours | |
| Recorded Games: | 26 | |
| Archive recorded plays: | ||
| Russian | 14 | |
| German | 11 | |
| Drawn: | 1 | |
| ROAR Data: (as of today) Breakthrough in the Artic [Confirmed] |
| [A] Russian | 27 |
| [D] German | 27 |