The Americans return to fight my Soviet tank lists. We upped the points to 64 so the Americans could get larger M-1 tank platoons on the table. They had the CO along with two 3 tank platoons, along with a small infantry platoon and ITOWs. Against this was 9 T-64s, Spandrel BRDMs, and a motor rifle company. The larger M-1 platoons are less brittle than before, and they withstood the usual Soviet charge much better. We played the No Retreat mission with the Soviets on the attack. With half the defense off table in reserve and only one US armor platoon allowed at the start, it was perfect for my standard rapid attack opening.
I finally have to report a loss. Super Quench played it well, with mines to channel my rapid assault into the kill zones, shooting and scooting the M-1s and remaining ITOW to keep the return fire to a minimum, and then bribing my dice so they couldn't pass a firepower check when I hit the M-1s with return fire. My guys couldn't perform, and he didn't make any mistakes that would let me claw my way back into game.
Tough loss comrade. Good report. Thanks for posting.
tough loss. but great report
Good, animated report! A pity about the outcome, though. See you in Re-education!
We all have off-days. Kudos for posting the loss with some honest thinking too.