Khalkin Gol 1939

Soviets vs. Japanese

Japanese Briefing

by Tom Harris

Japanese Briefing and Troop List

Background: In the summer of 1939, the Japanese Manchurian Army attempted to "adjust" its border with Mongolia in a disputed area between the town of Nomohan and the Khalkin Gol River. As part of this operation, your command has been sent forward to occupy this area, and so you have taken up a position on the eastern bank of that currently dry river.

Your troops are holding one of the most desolate spots in the world, and you are having trouble just bringing your troops up to the front, and keeping them supplied with food and water. Attempts to entrench have failed due to the fact that the soil is so dry and timber so scarce, that the entrenchments fill in as soon as they are built. For game purposes, your stands will count as emplaced, and in cover only for purposes for spotting and small arms fire.

Your command has been reinforced with an armored regiment as it is reported that the Soviets are about to launch a major counteroffensive to push you back. Your task is hold the front. Air cover may be available, but it will be limited as losses for this campaign have already been higher than excepted. The Soviets have the same problems that we do in terms of keeping their men supplied at the front, so any counterattack is expected to muster at best one to two tank battalions, two to four infantry battalions, and supporting artillery. Headquarters feels that your current force should be able to deal with its attack, and force it back with heavy Soviet losses.

15th INFANTRY REGIMENT
Experienced; Morale: 10

Regimental Headquarters, with 1 command stand 1 flag infantry stand
Antitank Company, with:

    1 371A5 AT gun
    1 light truck
    1 gun crew stand

Infantry Gun Company, with:

    1 75mm infantry gun
    1 gun crew stand (ds)
    1 limber

1st Battalion, 15th Infantry, with:

    Battalion Headquarters, with:
      1 command stand
      1 recon infantry stand

    4 Infantry Companies, each with:

      1 command infantry stand
      2 infantry stands
      1 weapons stand

    1 Machinegun Company: 3 MMG stands

2nd Battalion, 15th Infantry, with:

    Battalion Headquarters, with:
      1 command stand
      1 recon infantry stand

    4 Infantry Companies, each with:

      1 command infantry stand
      2 infantry stands
      1 weapons stand

    1 Machinegun Company, with:

      2 MMG stands
      1 70mm infantry gun
      1 gun crew stand
      1 limber

7th Armored Regiment
Trained; Morale: 10

    Regimental Headquarters, with
      1 command Type 97 tank
      1 recon Type 95 light tank

    Light Tank Company, with:

      1 command Type 95 light tank
      1 Type 95 light tank

    4 Medium Tank Companies, each with 2 Type 97 tanks

3rd Battalion, 22nd Artillery Regiment
Regular; Morale: 9

    1 command stand
    1 spotter stand
    2 cars
    3 Type 94 mountain guns
    3 gun crew stands (ds)
    3 limbers
    1 supply wagon

29th Engineer Battalion
Experienced; Morale: 10

    1 command engineer stand
    1 engineer flamethrower stand
    2 engineer stands

57th Recon Company
Veteran; Morale 10

    1 command stand
    4 recon infantry stands
    1 gun crew stand
    1 37LA5 AT gun
    5 light trucks
    0 VPs Decisive Japanese Victory
    1-6 VPs Marginal Japanese Victory
    7-12 VPs Draw
    13-18 VPs Marginal Soviet Victory
    19 or more VPs Decisive Soviet Victory

Khalkin Gol 1939 Soviets vs. Japanese

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