Rollbahnen January-February, 1942

CD Scenario: German Forces

by Greg Novak

The German forces in the area were a mixture of garrison, support and escort troops. The units that were present, starting points and special notes are as follows:

In Uvarova

Elements, Pioneer Battalion Troop Quality: Veteran, Morale: 9

    1 command engineer stand
    1 engineer stand
    1 support stand
    2 medium trucks with snowplows
    1 general supply medium truck with field kitchen

This unit is tasked with keeping the Rollbahnen free from snow and open to traffic. One stand and plow works east of the Uvarova, and the remaining plow and stand works west of Uvarova.

In Kurdyumovo

Kampgruppe Hauser, 11th Panzer Division Troop Quality: Veteran, Morale: 9

    Headquarters, with:
      1 command stand
      1 car
      1 support stand
      1 2cm SP AA gun
      1 medium baggage truck with field kitchen
      1 workshop van

    Armored Company, with:

      1 command PzKw IIIE
      1 PzKw IIF
      1 recon SdKfz 222

    Infantry Company, with:

      1 command Panzergrenadier stand
      1 recon motorcycle infantry stand
      1 Panzergrenadier stand
      1 MMG stand
      1 medium truck
      1 light truck

    Heavy Company, with:

      1 command infantry stand
      1 engineer stand
      2 gun crew stands
      1 37L45 AT gun
      1 75L12 infantry (battalion) gun
      4 light trucks

This Kampgruppe Hauser is tasked with keeping the Rollbahnen free of Soviet troops and will carry out that task. Each day two smaller kampgruppes should be created, one to patrol the road to the west and one to patrol to the east. Either or both kampgruppes can be called back to Kurdyumovo if needed.

Kampgruppe Hauser is not the local equivalent of the cavalry. They will not be able to operate in defense of the villages south of the Rollbahnen unless they are captured by Soviet units and allow the Soviets to fire on the Rollbahnen.

In Vystotskoye

Workshops, 11th Panzer Division Troop Quality: Experienced, Morale: 8

    1 command stand
    1 car
    1 workshop van
    2 support stands
    1 medium baggage truck with field kitchen
    1 medium truck
    1 heavy recovery tractor
    1 PzKw IIIE*
    1 PzKw IVE*
    1 SdKfz 222*

This unit is a repair unit tasked with returning damaged vehicles to the 11th Panzer Division. Each vehicle is considered to have suffered three hits.

For each vehicle under repair, roll 1D10 at the end of the day. On a die roll of a 1 or a 2. one hit is removed from the vehicle. When the vehicle is fully repaired, the PzKw IIIs are upgraded to the Model F, while the PzKw IVs are upgraded to F1. While under repair, these vehicles may be used for self defense. Any repaired vehicle will be replaced by a new damaged vehicle. (The SdKfz 222 will be replaced by a SdKfz 251/1.)

In Yes'kovo

Elements, Railroad Engineer Battalion Troop Quality: Experienced, Morale: 8

    1 command engineer stand
    1 engineer stand
    1 workshop van
    1 support stand
    1 field kitchen
    1 armored rail trolley

The Railroad Engineer B attalion is tasked with keeping the rail line open in this sector. The armored rail trolley has an armor value of 0/0 and is armed with a T:MG. It can carry one stand in the same manner as a tank rider and has a maximum rail speed of 30".

Any engineer stand which spends one turn on the tracks under a move full order is considered to have damaged the tracks. A marker is placed at the point of damage. Additional damage can be done every 2" along the rail line.

It will take an engineer stand one turn under a move full order to repair and remove the damaged marker so that the rail line can be used.

In Yakovlevo (HQ) and Any Other Village on the Board

II Battalion, 309th Infantry Regiment Troop Quality: Veteran, Morale: 9

    Headquarters, with:
      1 command stand
      1 recon infantry stand
      1 baggage wagon
      1 supply wagon
      1 field kitchen stand
      1 support stand

    3 Infantry Companies, each with:

      1 command infantry stand
      1 infantry stand

    Machinegun Company, with:

      3 MMG stands
      1 8cm mortar stand

This unit is the local defense force in the area and has the mission of keeping the Soviet troops out of the area. The battalion headquarters is at Yakovlevo, but elements of the battalion can be placed in any village on the map.

Any Village

The following German units may be placed in any village on the board, but with only one such unit per village. (These may be in addition to any other troops stationed in that village.)

Supply Company, 208th Infantry Division Troop Quality: Experienced, Morale: 8

    1 command stand
    2 support stands

Admin Company, 4th Panzer Army Troop Quality: Experienced, Morale: 8

    1 command stand
    2 support stands
    2 baggage wagons

Field Bakery, 4th Panzer Army Troop Quality: Experienced, Morale: 8

    1 command stand
    2 support stands
    1 medium baggage truck with field kitchen
    1 medium truck

Signal Company, 4th Panzer Army Troop Quality: Experienced, Morale: 8

    1 command stand
    2 support stands
    1 medium repair truck with trailer
    1 radio relay truck with trailer

Last, the German forces in the area have some off-board artillery on call. The senior command stand in any village can designate six geographic points for calling off-board artillery. These points must be designated prior to the start of the game. If a command stand needs artillery fire during the course of a day on one of the designated points, roll 1D10 and consult the table below. Subtract 3 from the die if the stand calling for fire is located on the Rollbahnen proper. Add 3 to the dice if there is another fire mission being carried out at the same time.

    Die Roll Artillery on Call
    1 3 batteries of 150 howitzers
    2 1 battery of 150 howitzers and 2 batteries of 105 howitzers
    3 2 batteries of 105 howitzers
    4 2 batteries of 105 howitzers
    5-6 1 battery of 105 howitzers
    7-10 No fire support available

If field artillery support is needed for a combat operation, a single-figure command stand can act as spotter for the artillery in question.

German Reinforcements

Ace of Clubs

Enters from the west board edge next to the Rollbahnen.

III Battalion, 309th Infantry Regiment Troop Quality: Veteran, Morale: 9

    Headquarters, with:
      1 command stand
      1 recon infantry stand
      1 baggage wagon
      1 supply wagon
      1 field kitchen stand
      1 support stand

    3 Infantry Companies, each with:

      1 command infantry stand
      1 infantry stand

    Machinegun Company, with:

      2 MMG stands
      1 8cm mortar stand

King of Clubs

Enters from the west board edge next to the Rollbahnen.

Security Battalion Troop Quality: Regular, Morale: 8

    Headquarters, with:
      1 command stand
      1 baggage wagon
      1 supply wagon
      1 horse drawn field kitchen
      1 support stand

    3 Infantry Companies, each with:

      2 infantry stands

    Machinegun Company, with:

      2 MMG stands
      1 8cm mortar stand

Queen of Clubs

Enters from the west board edge next to the Rollbahnen.

Light Artillery Battalion Troop Quality: Experienced, Morale: 9

    Headquarters, with:
      1 mounted command stand
      1 mounted spotter stand

    Headquarters Battery, with:

      1 staff telephone wagon
      1 horse drawn field kitchen
      1 baggage wagon
      1 general supply wagon
      1 support stand

    3 Artillery Batteries, each with:

      1 mounted command stand
      1 gun crew (ds)
      1 105 L28 howitzer
      1 limber
      1 ammo wagon
      1 support stand

Jack of Clubs

Enters from the west board edge on the railroad.

Armored Train Troop Quality: Experienced, Morale: 9. Armor Value 1/1, Speed 40".
This consists of two vehicles which operate together.

    Lead Vehicle, with:
      T: 75L12 infantry (battalion) gun
      T:MG
      1 command stand
      1 gun crew stand
      1 recon infantry stand

    Rear Vehicle, with:

      T:20L113 AA gun
      T:MG
      1 gun crew stand
      1 engineer stand

Only one MG may fire either ahead/behind of the armored train. All other weapons may only fire to either side.

Ace of Spades

Enters from the east board edge.

Kampfgruppe, 5th Panzer Division Troop Quality: Veteran, Morale: 9

    Headquarters, with:
      1 command PzKw niG
      1 staff radio truck
      1 support stand
      1 2cm SP AA gun
      1 medium baggage truck with field kitchen

    Armored Company, with:

      1 command PzKw BIG
      1 PzKw mG
      1 PzKw IVF1

    Infantry Company, with:

      1 command Panzergrenadier stand
      2 Panzergrenadier stands
      1 MMG stand
      2 medium trucks

    Heavy Company, with:

      1 engineer stand
      2 gun crew stands
      1 37L45 AT gun
      1 75L12 infantry (battalion) gun
      3 light trucks

King of Spades

Enters from the east board edge.

Pioneer Battalion Troop Quality: Veteran, Morale: 9

    Headquarters, with:
      1 command stand
      1 car
      1 medium baggage truck with field kitchen
      1 support stand

    2 Engineer Companies, each with:

      1 command engineer stand
      1 engineer stand
      1 medium truck with trailer

Queen of Spades

Enters from the east board edge.

Jager Ski Battalion Troop Quality: Veteran, Morale: 9

    Headquarters, with:
      1 command stand
      1 baggage wagon
      1 supply wagon
      1 field kitchen stand
      1 support stand

    3 Infantry Companies, each with:

      1 command ski infantry stand
      1 ski infantry stand

    Weapons Company, with:

      1 8cm mortar stand
      1 wagon

Jack of Spades

Enters from the west board edge.

Motorized Flak Battalion Troop Quality: Veteran, Morale: 9

    Headquarters, with:
      1 command stand
      1 car
      1 support stand
      1 general supply medium truck
      1 medium baggage truck with field kitchen

    2 Flak Companies, each with:

      1 command stand
      2 gun crew stands
      2 20L113 AA guns
      2 light trucks

    SP Flak Company, with: 2 SP 2cm AA guns

Rollbahnen: January-February, 1942 CD Scenario

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