Fought At Hanover
2244 days 15 hours ago
Hannover defended sucessfully
View Linked Report - CLICK HERE 100 POINTSIn keeping with the theme the BAOR is still holding out in Hannover with the Staffordshire supported by 2nd RTR. We used the Frankfort counterattack mission (determined randomly). Note time of day not addressed but we figured attacker would have that choice.
My list was close to my usual except no AAA assets. Pact seems air shy so this was a small risk.
I deployed my recon, mech inf (4th platoon), artillery, Harriers and held the Milan platoon in ambush. I used the Recce to create a deployment zone near the north objective thinking that was the main attack. The Pact deployment which followed was clearly meaning to attack the south (bottom) objective with 3 T64 and two BMP Mech coy.
Turn 1
No air. Brought on a mech platoon (5th) which headed for the south objective. It was clear the main attack would be on that objective. Revealed the Milan platoon ambush. Killed 2 BMP and pinned one inf unit with arty. Scorpions advanced hull down to flank. Arty was able to kill BMPs and pin inf, Pact pushed T64 and mech forward to south obj. 2nd BMP platoon diverted to meet scorpion threat – pulled PACT force from main effort). Pact arty killed 1 milan.
Turn 2
Spartan MCT arrived and joined scorpions on flank. Harriers came in and hit inf and BMPs in south. 5th Platoon Milan’s bailed 2 T64 but they passed morale. Milan platoon killed more BMP.
Pact brought on 2 reserves (BMP/inf) and pushed south edge along with BRDMs. Killed 2nd Milan and one of 4th platoon inf. Milans of 5th platoon caused T64 to halt and turn to face the threat.
Turn 3
No air. 6th mech platoon arrives. MCT and Scorpions set up gun line for next turn. Milans kill a BRDM on the bridge, blocking it. 4th platoon moves to south objective. T64 assault Milan platoon and drives them back. Pact push along map edge. Foo hold out. The diversion of a PACT mech platoon to deal with the flank may prove the key.
Turn 4
Chieftain sqn comes on and kills 2 T64. Scorps and MCT blitz and kill 4 of 6 BMP, other two run (2 BMP units).
Harriers are decimated (lose 3) by Pact AAA (lots of 6’s) but pass morale. FOO is assaulted by 2 AK stands and kills both. PACT brings on more BMPs but terrain on south is less than helpful.
Turn 5
2nd Chieftain sqn arrives. MCT reposition south. 4th platoon and scorpions advance from town east toward isolated Pact Inf.
At this point it was clear that PACT forces would not even be able to contest (8”) south obj on turn 6. T64 was bogged and likely succumb while woods had 2 almost full strength mech platoon. 2nd RTR had 6 Chieftains opposing 3 T64.
Pact attempts to salvage a VP by finishing Milan’s off with arty and T64 but fail.
Losses: 2 inf stands, 2 Milan stands, 3 Harriers.
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Kayjay,
Need your support back in the ruhr
its a RED rush, well done on stopping them
Those russian tanks pushed so fast I don’t think those Milans stood a chance. Good report.
Congrats on yet another victory in Hanover! When will the Russians learn? We West Germans appreciate the valiant sacrifice you Tommies are putting up in Hanover!
Nice Terrain, the schematics could have done with a slightly bigger or bolder letter type
Great AAR and Congrats with holding on to Hannover
way to go!
Fantastic…… Fantastic result, fantastic Report and fantastic tactics.
Commendation given.
Nice job Kayjay, nice job!
Nice report. The back and forth in Hanover continues…
Keep up the good results, kayjay. Also be sure to check into the British Briefing Room to join the discussion.
Good report… unfortunately bad result for us
good report, nice table