UOC II Axis forces analysis- Victory in the West Campaign (COMPLETE)

This guide sets out the units that you will be facing in each campaign, giving a run down of the changing forces which the AI can throw against you. The Guide will set out the strengths, weaknesses and composition of AI troops, going through the campaign and all of its scenarios. The specific focus of the guide is likely to change depending on feedback.

Introduction

Greetings General,
The Air Recon reports on Enemy Field Strength have returned, and we are now able to examine the quality of Axis Divisions. For better understanding of the information below, please read the following keys:

The Unit strength descriptions are as follows:
3(+0/1 spec)/ 4(+0 spec)= Understrength Unit
4(+1 spec)/ 5(+0)spec= Regular Unit
5(+1 spec)/ 6(+0 spec)= Fresh Unit
6(+1 spec)/ 7(+0/1 spec)= Reinforced Unit
Fresh experience Units of various sizes (0 spec) who guard an area (usually obj) = Garrison
Unit Nationalities: For any Non German unit, the following abbreviations will be displayed next to it.
(IT)=Italian
(HG)=Hungarian
(CR)=Croatian
(kr)=Croatian formed along German lines
Other miscellaneous:
(mot.)=Motorised unit
Strength Description/Garrison=Static German Infantry Unit
HG= Hermann Goring Division, a unique division named after the Reichsmarschall and head of the Luftwaffe, intially Fallschirmjagers but then became a tank unit.
FjD= Fallschirmjagers are German Soldiers trained in Paratroop operations, but due to Allied air superiority and increasing high command scepticism fight as elite infantry.
GEB= German Gebirgsjagers are German soldiers skilled at mountain warfare, meaning that they can move effectively through mountainous terrain.
JgD= Jager Units are Infantry units specialised for manouvre and attack, originally trained to fight in forests but generally adept on various terrains.
General, please also note that the intel reports date from the start of a campaign. German Generals have an unfortunate habit of beefing up small units such as local garrisons with any stragglers or reserves, resulting in our troops running into a nasty surprise.

African Campaign (Wadi Akarit, Tunis)

This campaign has the aim of destroying the Axis Forces in Tunisia, in order to prepare an invasion of Italy, the 'soft underbelly of Europe'

Wadi Akarit

The objective for this battle is the capture of the coastal towns of Sfax and Enfidaville. The Axis units are understrength as a result of the long retreat, and should pose little threat, although their armoured formations are still capable of disrupting supplies if a gap in the line is found.
Enemy Units are as follows:

DAK- Cramer
10 Panzer Division-Understrength 3(0)
21 Panzer Division- Understrength 4(0)
Pz-Gr Regiment 'Afrika'- Understrength 3(0)
KG 'Lang'- Understrength 4(0)
131 DC 'Centauro' (IT)- Understrength 4(0)
The DAK is badly weakened after the battle of Kasserine and is positioned against the US II Corps around El Guettar and Maknassey Pass. They are vulnerable to encirclement if the Italian 1st Army can be broken and you choose to exploit any gaps in their line. The majority of German Armour is concentrated in this formation so don't let them break through weak points in the line.

1st Army(IT)- Messe
1 DF 'Superga' (IT)- Fresh 6(1)
16 DM 'Pistoia' (IT)- Standard 5(0)
80 DF '(La)Spezia' (IT)- Standard 5(0)
101 DM 'Trieste' (IT)- Standard 5(0)
136 DC Giovani Fascisti' (IT)- Understrength 4(0)
50 Brigade 'Imperiale' (IT)- Understrength 4(0)
Rgpt. Sahariano (IT)- Understrength 3(0)
Abs Benigni (IT)- Understrength 3(0)
15 Panzer Division- Understrength 3(0)
90. L. Afr Division- Understrength 4(0)
164 L. Afr Division- Understrength 4(0)
The 1st Italian Army is mainly made up of Italian Infantry, with some German Armour and Mech units. It guards the southern flank of the DAK against the British 8th Army. It is unlikely to be able to hold off the British Army if sustained pressure is placed on it.

5th Panzer Army- Von Arnim
999th Afrika Division(mot.)- Understrength 3(1)
Sich. Abteilung 334-Understrength 3(1)
KG 'Wolf'- Understrength 3(1)
Gruppe 'Fullreide'- Understrength 3(0)
30 Corps (IT)- Understrength 3(1)
91. Regiment (IT)- Understrength 3(1)
Coastal Garrison Enfidaville-Garrison 1(0)
Coastal Garrison Sousse 1(0)
Coastal Garrison Sfax 1(0)
The 5th Panzer Army has been badly damaged as a result of Kasserine, and has been reduced to numerous understrength Kampfgruppes, the Italian XXX Corps has been similarly damaged, with its remaining forces being an infantry command, a reserve formation and the 91st Regiment. Although the 5th Panzer Army is weakened, the 1st British Army lacks the strength to directly overpower them, and caution must be taken to prevent the tanks from the 1st Italian running haywire.
Units which have been removed since the previous battle: None as this is the first mission

Tunis

The objective for this battle is the capture of the two major Tunisian cities still in Axis hands, these being Tunis and Bizerte. Since Wadi, the Axis have received reinforcements and several new units. These reinforcements have allowed the Axis to dig in on the mountainous terrain protecting the heartland of Tunisia.


1st Army (IT)-Messe
16 DF 'Pistoia' (IT)-Understrength 4 (0)
80 DF 'La Spezia' (IT)-Standard 4 (1)
101 DM 'Trieste' (IT)- Standard 5 (1)
131 DC 'Centauro' (IT)- Standard 5 (0) transferred from DAK
136 DC 'Giovani Fascisti' (IT)- Standard 4 (1)
15 Panzer Division- Understrength 4 (0)
90 L. Afr Division- Understrength 4 (0)
164 L. Afr Division-Understrength 4 (0)
The Italian 1st Army is dug in along the Djebel Bargou and Djebel Zaghouan mountains and holds the flank of the 5th Panzer Army along the south Bank of the Meliane River. It faces off against the British 8th Army, which has had most of its units transferred to the British 1st Army. It is recommended that attacks on this front be secondary to the assault further north.

5th Panzer Army-Von Arnim
999. Afrika Division (mot.)-Standard 5(0)
30 Corps (rem) (IT)- Fresh 6(0)
New Units
10 Panzer Division- Standard 4(1) transferred from DAK
21 Panzer Division- Standard 4(1) transferred from DAK
1 DF 'Superga' (IT)- Fresh 6(0) transferred from 1st Army (IT)
50 Brigade 'Imperiale' (IT)- Understrength 3(1) transferred from 1st Army (IT)
HG Division (FjD)-Standard 5(1) dispatched from OKW
334 ID- Fresh 6 (1) dispatched from OKW
Div von Manteuffel- Fresh 6(1) Division sized Kampfgruppe named after commander
Abs. 'Tunis'- Understrength 3(0) local Garrisons mustered together
Abs. 'Bizerte'- Understrength 3(0) local Garrisons mustered together
KV 'Bizerte- Understrength 2 (0) local Garrisons mustered together
The 5th Panzer Army has recieved 2 new Divisions, including the Hermann Goring Fallschirm Division from German High Command, and has also received the Panzer Divisions of the DAK as well as some Italian Infantry from the Italian 1st Army. Von Arnim has even mustered local garrisons as makeshift units. However, the fact remains that the 5th Panzer Army is still outnumbered by the British 1st Army and US 2nd Corps, and lacks good defensive terrain. The area to the South of Longstop Hill provides a good opportunity for a Tank Breakthrough, and German Armour is weak enough to be defeated by a concentrated assault force of several divisions.
Units which have been removed since the previous battle:
Pz-Gr Regiment Afrika has probably been reintegrated to a Panzer Division
Gruppe 'Fullreide' and Kampfgruppes 'Lang' and 'Wolf' have probably also been absorbed by Division level units.
Abs Benigni, Sich Abt. 334 and the Coastal Garrisons- These local units will have been destroyed or absorbed into larger formations during the previous battle.
91 Regiment (IT) reintegrated or destroyed-maybe part of 30 Corps (rem) for this battle

Sicilian and South Italian Campaign (Husky, Avalanche, Volturno Line)

Husky

The objectives for this Battle is the capture of the Main Italian Ports on Sicily, Syracuse and Messina. The capture of ports along the West Hand side of the Island is advised in order to supply Allied troops in this battle as well as those to come. The Axis have lost a substantial number of troops in North Africa, but have mustered several German Divisions in the area, with more slowly arriving.

6th Army (IT)- Guzzoni New Army
Direct Reserves-1 TD(IT), 1 SF(IT) (Turn 2),4 inf(IT),1 TD (Turn 3)
4 DF 'Livorno' (IT)- Standard 5(1)
26 DF 'Assieta' (IT)- Standard 5(1)
28 DF 'Aosta' (IT)- Standard 5(1)
54 DF 'Napoli' (IT)- Standard 5(0)
136 CR (IT) -Understrength 3(1)
202 DC (IT)- Understrength 4(0)
206 DC (IT) - Standard 5(0)
207 DC (IT)- Understrength 4(0)
208 DC (IT)- Standard 4(1)
213 DC (IT)- Standard 5(0)
18 Coastal Brigade (IT) -Understrength 4(0)
19 Coastal Brigade (IT)-Understrength 4(0)
Eastern Mobile Group (IT)-Understrength 3(0)
Western Mobile Group (IT)- Understrength 3(1)
Naval Base Augusta (IT)-Garrison 2(0)
Naval Base Messina (IT)- Garrison 4(0)
Naval Base Syracuse (IT)-Garrison 3(0)
Naval Base Trapani (IT)- Garrison 4(0)
Port Defense E (IT)-Garrison 4(0)
Port Defense N (IT)- Garrison 4(0)
Gruppe 'Neapel' (IT)-Understrength 3(0)
The Italian 6th Army is spread around the Sicilian Coast, with many of its units being either Naval and Port Garrisons, or Coastal Defense Divisions (designated as DC 200<) . Its strongest units are concentrated in the West of the Island, but several units in the East could be a nuisance, if they support the Germans.

XIV Corps-Hube New Army
Direct Reserves: 3inf, 4arm (Turn 2)
15 Pz-Gr- Standard 5(0)
Panzer Division 'Hermann Goring'- Standard 5(1)
KG 'Schmalz- Understrength 3(1)
KG 'Schulz' -Understrength 3(1)
Reinforcements
1 FjD- Standard 5(0) (Turn 2)
29 Pz-Gr- Standard 4(1) (Turn 3)
The XIV Corps is initially relatively insignificant, with the only strong unit capable of contesting the landings directly being the PzD 'HG' , however they are recieving reinforcements, and could dig in to the mountainous terrain in the North-East, potentially frustrating any attempt to capture Messina by land.

Axis Units which have been removed since the previous battle: Every Unit from the previous mission has been destroyed, as part of the mass surrender of Axis Forces in Tunisia, although many of the German Units will eventually be reformed and participate in later battles against the Allies.
~Conference Time~

Avalanche

Your Objectives for this battle are the capture of the cities of Foggia and Napoli(Naples), which would give our Armies a stable line to advance slowly up the Italian peninsula . The secural of a line between Ortona and the Northern side of the Garagliano River would assist our troops in any forthcoming operations.


10th Army- Von Vietinghoff New Army
Direct Reserves: 4inf,6arm, 1TD, 1 towed AT (Turn 3)
1 FjD-Understrength 3(0)
2 FjD- Reinforced 7(0)
16 Panzer Division- Fresh 6(0)
26 Panzer Division-Fresh 6(0)
Panzer Division 'HG'- Standard 4(1) transferred from XIV Corps
3rd Pz-Gr Division- Reinforced 7(0)
15 Pz-Gr Division- Standard 5(0) transferred from XIV Corps
29 Pz-Gr Division- Understrength 4(0)
15 Pz-Gr Regiment-Understrength 3(0)
Foggia Lfth-Understrength-2(0)
1 FjD KG1-Understrength 1(0)
1 FjD KG2-Understrength 2(0)
1 FjD KG3-Understrength 1(0)
Kdt. Napoli-Understrength 3(0)
Coastal Garrison GL- Standard 5(0)
The 10th Army has absorbed the XIV Corps and has also 7 additional divisions of its own, these including no less than 5 armoured or mechanised units. This makes the 10th Army a highly mobile opponent which could pose a serious threat to our landing at Salerno, if it becomes over extended. The weakest point in the 10th Army's defenses is easily the South East, where several Kampfgruppes of the 1 FjD are scattered among the important points of the area, making them easy pickings for the 1st British Airborne.

Axis Units which have been removed since the previous battle: All the Italian troops have disbanded after Italy's surrender, the 2 German Kampfgruppe will have been reabsorbed into their parent units.

Volturno Line

Your objectives for this battle are (assuming you captured neither Ortana nor the bridgehead along the Garigliano River) the capture of key positions which control the Garigliano, Rapido and Sangro Rivers, which form the centre of the German's Volturno defensive line. Additionally the capture of the town of Pescara and the breach of the Gustav Line (the main German Defensive line), would give our troops an advantage in future operations, and potentially open the way to an eased assault on Rome. These objectives must be achieved by the two pronged advance of the British 8th up the Adriatic Coast, and the US 5th up the Tyrrhenian Coast.

10th Army-Von Vietinghoff
Direct Reserves:None
1 FjD- Fresh 6(1)
2 FjD- Reinforced 7(0)
3 Pz-Gr Division- Standard 5(0)
15 Pz-Gr Division- Standard 5(1)
29 Pz-Gr Division- Standard 5(0)
16 Panzer Division- Standard 5(1)
26 Panzer Division- Standard 5(0)
PzD 'HG'- Standard 5(1)
15 Pz-Gr Regiment- Understrength 3(0)
New Units
65 ID- Fresh 6(0) provided by OKW
94 ID- Standard 5(0) provided by OKW
305 ID- Reinforced- 7(0) provided by OKW
Brigade R.F.SS- Understrength 3(1) provided by OKW
The 10th Army has received 3 Divisions from their high command, and have now stopped their gradual retreat from our forces. They occupy superb defensive ground, with 2 lines. The Volturno line seems to be made up off the Armoured Divisions acting as a rearguard, but the Infantry is heavily dug in along the Gustav line. Our objectives could be difficult to take due to potential German armoured counterattacks, as well as the logistical issues of transporting supplies over rivers where the Germans have destroyed key bridges. It is therefore recommended to isolate and destroy German Armoured Units as soon as possible. It is also notable that the 10th Army has a Brigade of the SS fighting in this battle. These units receive the highest quality equipment but are notorious for their savage behaviour on the battlefield, committing horrific war crimes against prisoners and civilians alike.
Axis Units which have been removed since the previous battle: The 1st FjD has been reunited with the Kampfgruppes that had been occupying south east Italy. The Local Garrisons and Luftwaffe troops have been reabsorbed by parent units.

Central Italian Campaign (Monte Cassino, 4th Cassino, Roads from Rome)

This campaign aims to break through the Gustav line, capture Rome, and advance into Northern Italy. This campaign structure assumes that you fail to capture Rome Early.

Monte Cassino

Your objectives for this battle (again assuming you captured neither the Breach in the Gustav Line nor Pescara) are the capture of the towns of Anzio and Cassino. Operation Shingle (The Anzio Naval Landings) aims to establish a beachhead around the towns of Anzio and Nettuno. From there it is hoped that the US 5th will be able to capture Rome, the capital of Italy. Another target for this offensive is the Monastery at Monte Cassino, held by German Mountaineers (Historically Fallschirmjagers). The British 8th must hold on to the town of Ortona and can make a second attack on Pescara if suitable.

10th Army-Von Vietinghoff
Direct Reserves: None
65 ID- Reinforced 7 (1) (Arrives Turn 3)
94 ID-Fresh 6 (1)
305 ID- Standard 5(0)
1 FjD- Standard 5(1)
3 Pz-Gr Division- Standard 5(0)
15 Pz-Gr Division- Standard 5(1)
29 Pz-Gr Division- Standard 5(0)
26 Panzer Division- Standard 5 (1)
Panzer Division 'HG'- Standard 5(0)
New Units
44 ID- Reinforced 7(1) provided by OKW
62 ID- Fresh 6 (0) provided by OKW
71 ID- Fresh 6 (0) provided by OKW (Arrives Turn 2)
334 ID- Standard 5 (1) provided by OKW
715 ID- Reinforced 7 (1) provided by OKW (Arrives Turn 4)
114 JgD- Fresh 6 (0) provided by OKW (arrives Turn 5)
4 FjD- Fresh 6 (0) provided by OKW (Arrives Turn 2)
5 Geb - Standard 5 (1) provided by OKW
90 Pz-Gr Division- Standard 5 (0) provided by OKW
Blocking Unit 'Bode'- Understrength 4 (0) formed from stragglers to prevent further retreat
The 10th Army has only been pushed back a few miles from its positions on the Volturno lines and continues to hold strong positions. It will be overstretched by the Anzio landings, but the constant reinforcements (up to 16 divisions) mean that the window for opportunity remains small. Cutting the rail links between Rome and the Frontline around Cassino would be effective but difficult, due to the continued presence of Armoured units in the area. However many of these armoured units have been recalled to the Eastern Front, so an advance would not be immediately wiped out.
Axis Units which have been removed since the previous battle: 16th Panzer Division, 2nd FjD have been sent to the Eastern Front. Brigade RFSS is being reformed into a new divisional command and preparing to occupy Hungary in Operation Magarethe.

~Conference Time~

4th Cassino

Your objectives are to capture the monastery strongpoint of Monte Cassino, which has been bombed to rubble and then occupied by German Troops, and also to capture Rome, liberating the Italian capital from Axis control. This will require the defeat of the 10th Army, who are entrenched heavily in our way. Furthermore the Germans have established a defensive line around the beachhead at Anzio, making the hoped for breakout impossible until our substantial reserves can push the enemy out of their entrenchments

10th Army- Von Vietinghoff
Direct Reserves:None
44 ID- Reinforced 6(1)
71 ID- Standard 5(0)
94 ID- Standard 5(0)
15 Pz-Gr Division- Standard 5(0)
114 Jager Division- Fresh 5(1)
5 Geb- Understrength 4(0)
1 FjD- Standard 4(1)
New Units
Ost Btl- Understrength 3(0) Soviet POWs or collaborators sent to garrison the area
The 10th Army has given up many of its units to the 14th Army, and so faces the British 8th and American 5th along the Barbara line. It is mainly comprised of infantry units, which would be unable to respond to an armoured breatkthrough effectively.

14th Army- Von Mackensen New Army
65 ID- Fresh 5 (1) Transferred from 10th Army
92 ID- Reinforced 7(0)
362 ID- Fresh 5(1)
715 ID- Standard 5(0) Transferred from 10th Army
26 Panzer Division- Fresh 5(1) Transferred from 10th Army
3 Pz-Gr Division- Fresh 5(1) Transferred from 10th Army
29 Pz-Gr Division- Reinforced 6(1) Transferred from 10th Army
90 Pz-Gr Division- Fresh 6 (0) Transferred from 10th Army
4 FjD- Standard 5(0) Transferred from 10th Army
The 14th Army is positioned around the Anzio beachhead attempting to stall the advance. It possesses the only armoured unit still in the Italian theatre, but has only a light line of defences against the advancing forces. If the 10th Army can be dislodged from the north bank of the Garigliano, then advancing US troops can outflank the 14th Army and link up with the beachhead, guaranteeing an Allied victory.
Axis Units which have been removed since the previous battle: Panzer Division 'HG' is refitting. 62 ID (305 ID as well?) was never in the Italian Campaign historically and is fighting on the Eastern Front. 334 ID is committing war crimes in Northern Italy.

Roads from Rome

Your objectives are the capture of the numerous towns and cities that dot the central Italian plains, to the Livorno-Ancona line. The Campaign hinges around the 3 Railroads that travel from Rome to the North, with their capture a priority for the campaign.Due to our inability to envelop the defenders of the Barbata line, the Germans have extracted most of them and have begun a step by step retreat, that must be disrupted in order for progress to be made.
10th Army- Von Vietinghoff
Direct Reserves: 3 inf, 2 arm (Turn 5), 6 Inf (Turn 6)
44 ID- Understrength 3(0)
71 ID- Understrength 4(0)
94 ID- Understrength 4(0)
114 Jager Division- Standard 5(0)
5 Geb Division- Standard 5(0)
1 FjD- Standard 4(1)
26 Panzer Division-Understrength 4(0) Transferred from 14th Army
New Units
278 ID- Fresh 6(0) provided by OKW
305 ID- Standard 5(0) returned from North Italian Garrison duty
334 ID- Understrength returned from North Italian Garrison duty
Panzer Division 'HG'- Understrength 3(0) returned from North Italian Garrison duty
The 10th Army faces the British along the Eastern and Central Italian Railroads. In the East, the 10th Army has a group of relatively high quality Infantry Divisions who are able to fall back to successive lines of natural defences. By contrast, the parts of the 10th Army that defend the Central Railroad are overextended and understrength, vulnerable to an armoured attack.

14th Army- Lemelsen
Direct Reserves: 5 inf, 2 arm, 1 TD(Turn 4), 5inf, 1 arm (Turn 6)
65 ID- Understrength 3(0)
92 ID- Fresh 6(0)
362 ID- Understrength 3(0)
715 ID- Understrength 4(0)
4 FjD- Understrength 4(0)
3 Pz-Gr Division- Understrength 4(0)
15 Pz-Gr Division- Understrength 4(0) Transferred from 10th Army
29 Pz-Gr DIvision- Understrength 4(0)
90 Pz-Gr Division- Understrength 4(0)
New Units
162 ID- Fresh 6(0)- [Division made up of POWs from the Eastern Steppes of the Soviet Union[/i]
356 ID- Reinforced 7(0) provided by OKW
16 SS PzGr Division- Fresh 5(1) returned from being formed into a division
19 Luftwaffe Sturm Division- Fresh 6(0) provided by OKW
20 Luftwaffe Field Division- Reinforced 7(1)
The 14th Army faces off against the American 5th with a large number of weak Panzergrenadier and Infantry Units. It has received fresh reserves, including the first full SS Division on the Western Fronts. Despite this, the 14th Army will struggle due to a lack of defensive terrain, meaning that its reinforced divisions can be isolated by an Armoured push.

Central Italian Campaign {Alt} (Rush for the Apennines, Roads from Rimini)

This Alt campaign occurs if you capture Rome during the Monte Cassino scenario, and units will be adjusted accordingly.
Rush for the Apennines

Congratulations General on your swift capture of Rome. Your objectives for this battle are the capture of the North Italian plains to the Apennines and the city of Rimini in the Romagna. This campaign revolves around the capture of several railroads which can effectively supply our troops as they advance. However the speed with which we captured Rome has alarmed the German High Command, which has redistributed several strong reserve units in order to hold Northern Italy.

10th Army- Von Vietinghoff
Direct Reserves: 1 AT
305 ID- Understrength 3(0) provided by OKW
334 ID- Understrength 3(0)
114 JgD- Standard 5(0)
The 10th Army has been reduced to a tiny portion of its former self, with a mere 3 Divisions, mostly of poor quality. The British 8th Army should be able to push it aside easily as it advances up the Adriatic coast although the numerous defensive positions may allow it to perform delaying actions.

14th Army- Von Mackensen New Army
Direct Reserves: 2 AT
44 ID- Understrength 3(0)
65 ID- Understrength 4(0)
92 ID- Understrength 4(0)
94 ID- Understrength 3(0)
356 ID- Fresh 6(0) (Turn 2)
715 ID-Understrength 4(0)
29 Pz-Gr Division- Understrength 3(0)
4 FjD- Standard 4(0)
5 Geb Division- Understrength 3(0)
The 14th Army is also mainly composed of weak Infantry Divisions which lightly hold the territory immediately to the north of Rome. Like the 10th Army, they will likely only be able to act in a delaying role, buying time for reinforcements from Northern Italy.

OBHG C- Kesselring New Army
Direct Reserves: 11inf, 18 arm, 1 TD, 1 TD(late) 1 Art.
162 ID (turk)- Standard 5(0) sent from garrisoning Northern Italy
278 ID- Reinforced 7(0) sent from garrisoning Northern Italy
362 ID-Reinforced 7(0) provided by OKW
373 ID (kr)- Fresh 6(0) (Turn 4) provided by OKW
392 ID (kr)- Fresh 6(0) (Turn 5) provided by OKW
3 Pz-Gr Division- Understrength 3(0) transferred from 10th Army
15 Pz-Gr Division- Understrength 3(0) transferred from 10th Army
90 Pz-Gr Division- Understrength 3(0) transferred from 10th Army
24 Panzer Division- Reinforced 7(1) provided by OKW
26 Panzer Division- Understrength 3(0) (Turn 5)
Panzer Division 'HG'- Understrength 3(0) transferred from 10th Army
1 FjD- Understrength 3(0) transferred from 10th Army
1 Geb Division- Reinforced 6(1) (Turn 3) provided by OKW
42 JgD- Fresh 6(0) (Turn 2) provided by OKW
1 SS Panzer Division- Fresh 5(1) (Turn 5) provided by OKW
7 SS Geb Division- Fresh 6(0) (Turn 3) provided by OKW
16 SS Pz-Gr Division-Fresh 5(1) returned from being formed into a division
The Oberkommando C has a large Mechanised Force in Reserve, with the ability to muster a substantial Defence. Its arrival on the front line may cripple the Allied offensive if its units can't be broken down individually.

Roads from Rimini

Your Objectives for this Battle are the capture of the Cities of Bologna and Verona in the Central Italian Plain, followed by Trento and Udine, which will open up a path into the Western Balkans for potential future operations.




10th Army- Von Vietinghoff
Direct Reserves: None
305 ID-Understrength 4(0)
114 JgD- Understrength 4(0)
29 Pz-Gr Division- Standard 4(1)
90 Pz-Gr Division- Fresh 5(1) transferred from OBHG-C
PzD 'HG'- Fresh 5(1) transferred from OBHG-C
1 FjD - Fresh 5(1) transferred from OBHG-C
7 SS Geb- Fresh 5(1) transferred from OBHG-C
16 SS Pz-Gr Division- Fresh 5(1) transferred from OBHG-C
New Units
118 JgD- Reinforced 7(1) provided by OKW
The 10th Army defends the City of Bologna and the riverline north of the Po. While some of its units are still weakened from the earlier Battles, it retains strong mechanised formations such as the 16th SS, which may make a river crossing difficult.

OBHG C- Kesselring
Direct Reserves: None
278 ID- Fresh 6(0)
373 ID (kr)- Standard 5(0)
392 ID (kr)- Standard 5(0)
New Units
188 Geb- Standard 5(0) provided by OKW
13 SS Geb- Standard 5(0) provided by OKW
3 Rgt Brandenburg- Understrength 3(0) provided by OKW
Rgpt Pola (IT)- Understrength 3(0) provided by OKW
The Oberkommando C defends the Istrian Peninsula,blocking your way into the Western Balkans. It has been reinforced by a number of Garrison units from Yugoslavia, including part of the Brandenburg Division.

Gruppe v Z- Von Zangen New Army
Direct Reserves: None
264 ID- Standard 5(0) provided by OKW
1 Geb- Standard 5(0) transferred from OBHG-C
5 Geb- Standard 5(0) transferred from 14th Army
42 JgD- Standard 5(0) transferred from OBHG-C
The Gruppe is composed of several Infantry and Mountaineer Divisions which are clustered around the Southern Alps, protecting the Passes into Austria.

Normandy Campaign (Overlord,Battle of the Bocage,Normandy Breakout)

This campaign is focused on the capture of Normandy in order to push into Central France and eventually Germany.
Overlord
Your objective is the capture of Caen and Bayeux near the landing zones, as well as Barneville on the west coast of the Cotentin peninsula, in order to isolate the city of Cherbourg. Additionally the capture of strategically valuable positions such as St Lo and Caen would improve your situation in future battles, while the port of Cherbourg would ease potential logistical problems.


7th Army- Hausser New Army
Direct Reserves- 8 inf(turn 3), 2 TD (turn 4)
77 ID- Fresh 6(0)
91 (LL) ID- Reinforced 7(0)
243 ID- Fresh/Garrison 6(0)
265 ID- Fresh/ Garrison 6(0)
275 ID- Fresh 6(0)
276 ID- Fresh 6(0) (turn 5)
346 ID- Reinforced/Garrison 7(1)
352 ID- Standard 5(0)
709 ID- Standard/Garrison 5(0)
711 ID- Reinforced/Garrison 7(1)
716 ID- Reinforced/Garrison 7(1)
3 FJD- Fresh 6(0)
2nd SS PzD- Reinforced 7(1)
17th SS PzGr- Reinforced 7(1)
KG Adam- Fresh/Garrison 6(0)
Gr Reg 726-Garrison 3(0)
Gr Reg 736- Garrison 3(0)
Gr Reg 752- Garrison 5(0)
Gr Reg 916- Garrison 3(1)
Gr Reg 919- Garrison 3(0)
Fj Reg 6- Understrength 4(0)
Festung Cherbourg 3(0)
Ost btl.441- Garrison 3(0)
Ost btl.561- Garrison 3(0)
Sch Br. 30- Fresh 5(1)
Pz Abt. 206- Understrength 3(0)
The 7th Army is vast, but it includes a large number of small makeshift units as well as static infantry which perform poorly compared to the more regular infantry previously seen. The biggest threat that the 7th Army can muster immediately is the 17th SS which can do substantial damage if left unchecked. Later reinforcements of Panzer Divisons may hinder attempts to capture Bonus objectives like St Lo.

Panzergruppe West-Von Schweppenburg New Army
Direct Reserves- 2inf,4 arm (turn 4)
16 LWFD- Reinforced 7(1) (turn 4)
2 PzD- Reinforced 7(1)
21 PzD- Reinforced 7(1)
PzD Lehr- Reinforced 7(1)
47 Panzer Korps- Regular 4(1)
1 SS PzD- Regular 5(0)
9 SS PzD-Reinforced 7(1) (turn 6)
10 SS PzD-Reinforced 6(1) (turn 6)
12 SS PzD- Reinforced 7(1)
The Panzergruppe is positioned to the rear, with only the 21st able to immediately react. It is a very powerful formation which is mostly comprised of armour. With 3 SS Divisions arriving between turns 6 and 7 it is advised to focus down and destroy these units one by one.
Battle of the Bocage

Your objectives for this campaign are the capture of Carpiquet Airfield, as well as several key Norman cities. If you have already captured them then you must maintain a hold against potential counterattacks from Armoured formations.




7th Army- Hausser
Direct Reserves- None
77 ID- Understrength 4(0)
91 (LL) ID- Understrength 4(0)
243 ID- Regular/Garrison 4(1)
265 ID- Understrength/Garrison 4(0)
275 ID-Understrength 4(0)
352 ID- Regular 4(1)
3 FJD- Regular 5(0)
2 SS PzD- Reinforced 6(1)
17 SS PzGr- Regular 5(0)
Tartar Btl 627- Garrison 2(0)
Ost Rgt 752- Garrison 3(0)
Sch Br. 30- Understrength 3(0)
74 Army Korps- Understrength 3(0)
84 Army Korps- Understrength 4(0)
87 Panzer Korps- Understrength 4(0)
New Units
266 ID- Understrength/Garrison 4(0) Cobbled together from Small Regiments from Overlord
353 ID- Fresh 5(1) Provided by OKW
2 FJD- Understrength 4(0) Provided by OKW
5 FJD- Understrength 4(0) Provided by OKW
II Fallschirm Korps- Understrength 3(0) Provided by OKW

The 7th Army has lost most of the small units which defended the initial landing zones, and all its units have lost strength as a result of the fighting. However the arrival of the 2nd Fallschirm Korps means that battle hardened Fallschirmjagers now slow the advance of the Americans down the Peninsula.

Panzergruppe West-Von Schweppenburg
Direct Reserves- None
271 ID- Reinforced 7(0) (Turn 3)
272 ID- Reinforced 7(0) (Turn 2)
326 ID-Reinforced/Garrison 7(0) (Turn 4)
16 LWFD- Reinforced 7(0)
2 PzD- Fresh 5(1)
21 PzD- Fresh 5(1)
PzD Lehr- Regular 5(0)
9 SS PzD- Regular 5(0)
1 SS PzD- Reinforced 6(1)
10 SS PzD- Fresh 5(1)
12 SS PzD- Regular 5(0)
1 SS Panzer Korps- Understrength 3(1)
2 SS Panzer Korps- Understrength 4(0)
86 Army Korps- Understrength 3(1)
New Units
276 ID- Fresh 6(0) transferred from 7th Army
277 ID- Fresh 6(0) Provided by OKW
346 ID- Reinforced/Garrison 6(1) transferred from 7th Army
711 ID- Reinforced/Garrison 7(1) transferred from 7th Army

The Panzer Gruppe has been assigned the Infantry from the 7th Army that was previously defending the Pas de Calais beach zone but it remains a mainly Tank Army. These Armoured formations have suffered casualties but remain potent, and should be dealt with individually if possible.

Normandy Breakout

This Campaign aims to finally break out of the Normandy Defenses, and capture all of Northern France, including Paris and the major cities on the Loire Plain. Additionally the Ports of Brittany should be considered a military target as they would allow an improvement in the supply situation.


5th Panzer Armee-Eberbach New Army
Direct Reserves- None
85 ID- Fresh 6(0)
89 ID- Fresh 6(0)
245 ID- Fresh/Garrison 6(0)
271 ID- Regular 4(1)
272 ID- Fresh 5(1)
331 ID- Fresh 6(0)
346 ID- Reinforced/Garrison 6(1)
348 ID- Fresh/Garrison 6(0)
711 ID- Fresh/Garrison 6(0)
16 LWFD- Regular 5(0)
17 LWFD- Fresh 6(0)
6 FJD- Regular 5(0)
1 SS PzD- Regular 4(1)
9 SS PzD- Regular 4(1)
10 SS PzD- Regular 4(1)
12 SS PzD- Regular 4(1)
The 5th Panzer Army is a combination of the 2nd SS Corps and Infantry Units from Panzer Group West, with the addition of the Units responsible for the defense of the Coast between Le Havre and Amiens. Once the elite SS Divisions have been neutralised, expect a long grind through Infantry,and a side show to the American Breakout in the West.

7th Army-Hausser
Direct Reserves- None
91 (LL) ID- Understrength 3(0)
243 ID- Understrength/Garrison 4(0)
275 ID- Understrength 4(0)
352 ID- Understrength 3(0)
353 ID- Understrength 4(0)
3 FJD- Regular 5(0)
5 FJD- Understrength 4(0)
2 SS PzD- Understrength 4(0)
17 SS PzGr- Understrength 4(0)
Mar.Alarm Einheiten- Garrison 3(0)
New Units
84 ID- Fresh 6(0) Provided by OKW
276 ID- Understrength 4(0) Moved from Pz Gruppe West
277 ID- Understrength 4(0) Moved from Pz Gruppe West
326 ID- Regular/Garrison 5(0) Moved from Pz Gruppe West
363 ID- Fresh 6(0) Provided by OKW
708 ID- Fresh/Garrison 6(0) Provided by OKW
21 LWFD- Understrength 4(0) Provided by OKW
2 PzD- Understrength 4(0) Moved from Pz Gruppe West
9 PzD- Fresh 6(0) Provided by OKW
21 PzD- Understrength 4(0) Moved from Pz Gruppe West
116 PzD- Understrength 4(0) Provided by OKW
PzD Lehr- Understrength 2(0) Moved from Pz Gruppe West

The 7th Army has recieved several Reinforcements, including a Fresh Panzer Division. However the majority of its units are in an appalling state, and should be unable to prevent a breakout towards Rennes.

25 Army Corps New Army
265 ID- Fresh/Garrison 6(0)
266 ID-Regular/Garrison 5(0)
343 ID- Fresh/Garrison 6(0)
2 FJD- Regular 5(0)
Festung St Malo- Understrength 4(0)
Festung St Nazaire- Garrison 6(0)
The 25th Army Corps is based in Brittany, with only one battle ready formation, the 2 Fallschirmjager. However, the other divisions are heavily entrenched, making it a challenge to secure the ports.

North Italian Campaign (Gothic Line)

This campaign focuses on the destruction of the Gothic Line, and a movement into the Po Valley
Gothic Line

Your objectives are the capture of the central pass across the Apennines, as well as the city of Rimini on the east coast. Additional objectives focus on the capture of secondary passes as well as the cities of Ravenna and La Spezia on either flank.




10th Army-Von Vietinghoff
Direct Reserves-None
44 ID- Fresh 5(1)
71 ID- Regular 5(0)
162 ID Moved from 14th Army
278 ID- Regular 5(0)
305 ID- Regular 5(0)
334 ID-Regular 5(0)
715 ID- Regular 5(0) Moved from 14th Army
114 JgD- Regular 5(0)
5 GEB- Fresh 5(1)
1 FJD- Reinforced 6(1)
26 PzD- Fresh 6(0)
New Units
94 ID- Regular 5(0) (Turn 8) Provided by OKW
98 ID- Regular 5(0) Provided by OKW
The 10th Army has retained most of its units, and many of them have regained strength as a result of the time on the line with these units being heavily dug in. A slow methodical advance along the coast, while attempting to break through a pass to cut supply is the recommended strategy.

14th Army-Lemelsen
Direct Reserves-None
65 ID- Regular 5(0)
356 ID- Regular 5(0)
362 ID- Regular 5(0)
20 LWFD- Reinforced 6(1)
4 FJD- Fresh 5(1)
29 PzGr- Fresh 6(0)
90 PzGr- Fresh 6(0)
16 SS PzGr- Fresh 5(1)
Gr.L.Brig- Understrength 3(1)
New Units
42 JgD- Regular 5(0) Provided by OKW
4 DA- Reinforced 7(1) Provided by OKW
The 14th Army is positioned on the West of the Apennines, in less entrenched positions than the 10th Army, so a breakthrough via Firenze may be the optimum solution.La Spezia will be difficult to take due to the presence of an Italian Fascist Division, equipped by the Germans.

North Italian Campaign {Alt} (Lombardy-Liguria,Ljubljana Gap)

In this campaign your objectives are to mop up the remaining Italians with the Americans, while pushing into the region of Slovenia with the British. This is due to disagreement in Allied High Command over the correct way to exploit the situation. Note that the Ljublana Gap requires you to have captured Trieste in Roads from Rimini but Lombardy-Liguria shows up if you only capture Rome Early.

Lombardy-Liguria

You objectives for this campaign are the capture of the last remaining Italian cities still in German hands. Additionally capturing Salo, the basis of the Italian Fascist Republic and other towns should be considered as secondary.




Army Ligurien- Graziani New Army
Direct Reserves- None
34 ID- Understrength 4(0)
65 ID- Regular 5(0)
20 LWFD- Reinforced 6(1)
42 JgD- Regular 5(0)
5 GEB- Understrength 4(0)
1 DF (IT)- Fresh 5(1)
2 DG (IT)- Fresh 6(0)
3 DF (IT)- Reinforced 7(1)
4 DA (IT)- Reinforced 6(1)
WGB der SS(IT)- Understrength 3(0)
LWF 'Italien'- Understrength 3(0)

The Army Corps consists of 4 divisions of Infantry from the 10th Army, another 4 of Italian Fascists mobilised by Mussolini, and some ad-hoc luftwaffe and SS units. They are not particularly strong and lack defensive terrain, but the limited forces at your disposal will make capturing and holding the cities more difficult.

Ljubljana Gap

Your objectives for this campaign is the capture of Ljubljana in Slovenia and the city of Graz in Southern Austria. Of secondary importance is the capture of Maribor and Zagreb, which would weaken the Hungarian and Croatian forces in the vicinity.



10th Army-Von Vietinghoff
Direct Reserves-None
264 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from Gruppe v Z
114 JgD- Understrength 4(0)
188 GEB- Regular 5(0)
90 Pz-Gr- Understrength 4(0)
7 SS GEB- Understrength 4(0)
13 SS GEB- Understrength 4(0) moved from OBHG-C
New Units
297 ID- Fresh 6(0)
369 ID- Fresh 6(0)
Jagerschule- Reinforced 7(1)

The 10th Army is positioned around Ljubljana but has not had time to entrench. It has received reinforcements, most notably a unit made up of Jagers in training which is large but inexperienced.

OBHG-C- Kesselring
Direct Reserves-None
16 SS PzGr- Regular 4(1) moved from 10th Army
New Units
4 FJD- Regular 5(0)
4 SS PzGr- Reinforced 6(1)
PzD HG- Regular 4(1)
6 ID (HG)- Regular 5(0)
7 ID (HG)- Regular 5(0)
10 ID (HG)- Regular 5(0)
13 ID (HG)- Regular 5(0)
1 AD (HG)- Regular 5(0)
2 AD (HG)- Regular 5(0)
Waffen-GEB 'Kama'- Understrength 4(0)
The Oberkommando protects the South of Austria, with a cluster of Armoured units around Klagenfurt and a substantial contingent from Hungary holding the town of Maribor. Be wary of an armoured attack onto your rail supply in case you overextend towards Maribor.

Bef. Kro New Army
Direct Reserves- None
373 ID (kr)- Regular 5(0)
392 ID (kr)- Regular 5(0)
1 LZ- Understength 4(0)
3 LZ- Understength 4(0)
4 LZ- Understength 4(0)
1 GZ- Understength 4(0)
4 GZ- Understength 4(0)
L.P- Reinforced 6(1)

The Croatian Command consists of 2 German trained divisions and several Croatian Divisions, most of which are near useless, except for the L.P which defends Zagreb. As Zagreb is a secondary objective don't waste valuable time on this area (Fiume-Zagreb) unless you feel confident in a quick victory.

The French Campaign (Dragoon, Advance to Antwerp, Race across France)

Dragoon
Your objectives for this mission are the capture of the cities of Grenoble and Avignon. Capturing Toulon and Marseille will improve your initial supply situation. Capturing Gap,Lyon and Nimes is also recommended. Additionally if you can destroy the 11th Panzer, which is the only mobile unit in the area, the situation would be greatly improved.



19th Army- Wiese New Army
148 Res-ID- Regular 5(0)
189 Res-ID- Regular 5(0)
198 ID- Regular 5(0)
242 ID- Fresh/Garrison 6(0)
244 ID- Fresh/Garrison 6(0)
338 ID- Fresh/Garrison 6(0)
716 ID- Regular/Garrison 5(0)
157 Res-GEB- Understrength 4(0)
11 PzD- Regular 5(0)

The 19th Army is composed almost entirely of Infantry guarding the south coast of France. As the landing develops, some units will converge on Avignon, to slow any forces. Troops heading to Lyon should move fast to avoid the destruction of bridges or they may miss the target for its capture.

Advance to Antwerp
Your objectives are the cities of Antwerp and Liege in Belgium, as well as the city of Luxembourg. If you need additional supply, the capture of a channel port would be helpful. Capturing the mouth of the Scheldt would supersede the need for an operation in the future while the capture of Aachen would mark the entry of the war into Germany itself.




5th Panzer Armee- Dietrich
85 ID- Understrength 3(0)
89 ID- Understrength 3(0)
272 ID- Understrength 3(1)
331 ID- Understrength 4(0)
346 ID- Understrength/Garrison 3(0)
711 ID- Understrength/Garrison 3(0)
17 LWFD- Understrength 3(0)
6 FJD- Understrength 3(0)
2 PzD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 7th Army
21 PzD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 7th Army
116 PzD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 7th Army
PzD Lehr- Understrength 2(0) moved from 7th Army
2 SS PzD- Understrength 3(0)
9 SS PzD- Understrength 3(0)
10 SS PzD- Understrength 3(0)
12 SS PzD- Understrength 3(0)
17 SS PzGr- Reinforced 7(0) moved from 7th Army
KG Wahl Kranke- Understrength 3(0)
New Units
49 ID- Understrength/Garrison 4(0) provided by OKW
344 ID- Understrength/Garrison 3(0) provided by OKW
18 LWFD- Regular 5(0) provided by OKW
The 5th Panzer Army is a shadow of its former self, with most units being badly understrength and out of position on the left bank of the Loire. The only strong unit in the 5th Panzer Army is the 17th SS. However, the long distance to your objectives means that they are still capable of slowing down your forces enough to frustrate High Commands ambition.

15th Army New Army
47 ID- Fresh/Garrison 6(0)
48 ID- Fresh/Garrison 6(0)
48 ID(? not sure about y but one must be wrong-maybe 59th ID instead.)- Fresh 5(0)
49 ID- Fresh/Garrison 6(0)
64 ID- Reinforced/Garrison 7(0)
70 ID- Fresh/Garrison 6(0)
84 ID- Reinforced 6(1)
192 ID- Fresh/Garrison 6(0)
226 ID- Fresh/Garrison 6(0)
245 ID- Regular/Garrison 5(0)
347 ID- Reinforced 7(0)
348 ID- Regular/Garrison 5(0)
353 ID- Regular 5(0)
712 ID- Fresh/Garrison 6(0)
136 z.b.V- Regular 5(0)
The 15th Army mainly consists of coastal defence units, entrenched in the Channel ports, as well as a handful of regular infantry positioned further inland. As before the main challenge is to not be slowed down, so if sufficient time is allowed they should not cause issues.

Race across France
The objective for this campaign is the capture of most of the key cities in East France. If possible you should aim to capture a bridge across the Moselle in order to facilitate further offensives.






19th Army- Wiese
Direct Reserves-None
189 Res-ID- Understrength 3(0)
198 ID- Understrength 3(0)
338 ID- Understrength/Garrison 4(0)
716 ID- Understrength/Garrison 4(0)
11 PzD- Regular 4(1)
New Units
16 ID- Understrength 3(0)
159 Res-ID- Understrength 3(0)
30 WGD der SS- Regular 5(0)

The 19th Army defends the area around Lyon against the 7th US army which is advancing north, but is too weak to do anything other than delay
1st Army-Knobelsdorff New Army
Direct Reserves-None
36 GrD- Reinforced 7(0) (Turn 4)
48 ID- Understrength 4(0) (Turn 3)
462 Res-ID- Regular 5(0) (Turn 3)
553 GrD- Reinforced 7(0)
559 GrD- Reinforced 7(0) (Turn 2)
3 PzGr- Regular 5(0) (Turn 3)
15 PzGr- Regular 5(0) (Turn 3)
21 PzD- Understrength 3(0)
17 SS PzGr- Reinforced 6(1) (Turn 3)
PzBr 106- Regular 5(0) (Turn 3)
PzBr 111- Regular 5(0) (Turn 5)
PzBr 112- Regular 5(0) (Turn 5)
PzBr 113- Regular 5(0) (Turn 5)
12th Army Korps- Understrength 3(0)
20th Army Korps- Understrength 3(0)
KG Ottenbacher- Understrength 3(0)

The 1st Army occupies the East of France. It has very few units at the start but is gradually reinforced by units from the reorganised Wehrmacht, including Panzer Brigades and Grenadier Divisions. They can counter-attack against any over extended forces.

Low Countries Campaign (Market Garden,Scheldt)

This campaign focuses on the secural of Antwerp by clearing the Scheldt river as well as attempting to establish a bridgehead into northern Germany through the Zuiderzee. Please note that if you complete the scheldt objective in Advance to Antwerp, then the Scheldt scenario doesn't appear
Market Garden
The primary objectives for this mission is the capture of Eindhoven and Nijmegen, sites of key bridges across the region. Arnhem is also a key objective, but it has been suggested that this may be too difficult to capture so is not necessary for success. The capture of the Zuiderzee will open a bridgehead into Northern Germany and allow an assault in that direction, rather than through the Siegfried Line.

1st Fallschirmarmee- Student New Army
Direct Reserves- 3 inf, 1 flak (turn 2), 3 inf (turn 3)
59 ID- Fresh 5(1)
84 ID- Understrength 3(0)
85 ID- Regular 5(0)
89 ID-Understrength 3(0)
Div nr.178- Regular 5(0)
Div nr.180- Regular 5(0)
Div nr.190- Regular 5(0)
245 ID- Regular 5(0)
Div nr.406- Regular 5(0)
712 ID- Fresh 6(0) (Turn 4)
719 ID- Fresh 6(0) (Turn 5)
Div 'Walther'- Reinforced 6(1)
FJD Erdmann- Fresh 5(1)
Pz Br 107- Regular 4(1) (Turn 2)
Fj Reg 6- Regular 4(1)
KG 'Jungwirth'- Understrength 3(1)
The 1st Parachute Army is occupying defensive positions in front of your divisions. It will continue to gain reinforcements from the flanks, making holding the bridgehead very difficult. However if limited objectives are pursued then this should not be an issue.

II SS PzK New Army
Direct Reserves- Tiger (Turn 1), 4 inf 6 arm (Turn 2), 1 Nbw 41 (Turn 4)
361 VGD- Fresh 6(0) (Turn 5)
Div nr.562- Regular 5(0) (Turn 4)
3 FJD- Fresh 6(0) (Turn 4)
6 FJD- Fresh 6(0) (Turn 4)
9 SS PzD- Understrength 3(1)
10 SS PzD- Understrength 3(1)
Pz Br 108- Regular 4(1) (Turn 5)
KG von Tettau- Reinforced 7(1)
KG Spindler- Understrength 3(1)
Alarm Einheiten- Garrison 3(0)
The 2nd SS Panzer Corps will make any landing on Arnhem or push to the Zuiderzee extremely difficult. However if substantial force is exerted then the SS divisions can be effectively neutralised. As with the 1 Fallschirm Armee reinforcements will continuously arrive from the flanks.

Scheldt
The objective for this battle is the capture of Woensdrecht and Welcheren, 2 positions controlling the Scheldt and its shipping. Additionally aim to capture South Beveland to close the Scheldt fully against the Germans, close the Breskens Pocket and lose as few troops as possible.




15th Army-Von Zangen
59 ID- Regular 5(0) moved from 1st Fallschirm Armee
64 ID- Regular/Garrison 5(0)
70 ID- Reinforced 6(1)
85 ID- Fresh 5(1) moved from 1st Fallschirm Armee
245 ID- Regular/Garrison 5(0) moved from 1st Fallschirm Armee
331 ID- Regular 5(0) moved from 5th Pz Armee
344 ID- Understrength/Garrison 4(0) moved from 5th Pz Armee
346 ID- Fresh/Garrison 5(1) moved from 5th Pz Armee
711 ID- Regular/Garrison 5(0) moved from 5th Pz Armee
719 ID- Regular/Garrison 5(0) moved from 1st Fallschirm Armee
FWS- Garrison 4(0)
Festung Beveland- Garrison 4(1)
Festung Walcheren- Garrison 7(1)
89th Army Korps- Understrength 4(0)
Befh.d. Waff. SS- Garrison 4(0)
New Units
256 VGD- Fresh 5(1) Provided by OKW
The 15th Army is composed of weak but well entrenched forces, a careful and systematic approach is recommended in order to break down the enemy without suffering heavy casualties.

Austrian Campaign {Alt} (Final Vienna Reward)

Final Vienna Reward
The objective for this campaign is the capture of Vienna as well as securing a road into Czechoslovakia. Additionally securing the Hungarian town of Szombathely as well as all of Vienna in a timely fashion should be considered as also important, though not crucial.




10th Army- Von Vietinghoff
264 ID- Fresh 6(0)
297 ID- Reinforced 7(0)
369 ID- Fresh 6(0)
114 JgD- Regular 5(0)
1 GEB- Reinforced 7(1) moved from Gruppe v Z
4 FJD- Reinforced 6(1) moved from OBHG-C
PzD HG- Reinforced 6(1) moved from OBHG-C
4 SS Pz-Gr- Reinforced 6(1) moved from OBHG-C
7 SS GEB- Reinforced 6(1)
16 SS PzGr- Reinforced 6(1) moved from OBHG-C
KG Schulz- Understrength 3(0)
Kdt. Wien- Garrison 6(0)
New Units
71 ID- Reinforced 6(1) provided by OKW
237 ID- Reinforced/Garrison 6(1) provided by OKW
11 LWFD- Fresh 6(0) provided by OKW
104 JgD- Reinforced 7(0)
117 JgD- Fresh 6(0) provided by OKW
118 JgD- Fresh 6(0) provided by OKW
26 PzD- Reinforced 7(1) provided by OKW
18 SS PzGr- Fresh 5(1) provided by OKW
The 10th Army has recieved substantial reinforcements, and has been given the German units of the Oberkommando C, Giving it a substantial armoured punch. It is therefore recommended to avoid over extension with individual units of Infantry and Armor, in case a counter attack wipes them out. As a result the main attack towards Vienna should not be through the railine, but a slow advance would be possible.

1st Hungarian Army New Army
5 ID (HG)- Regular 5(0)
6 ID (HG)- Reinforced 6(1)
7 ID (HG)- Regular 5(0)
10 ID (HG)- Regular 5(0)
13 ID (HG)- Regular 5(0)
1 AD (HG)- Reinforced 6(1)
2 AD (HG)- Reinforced 6(1)
The 1st Hungarian Army is made up of the Hungarian forces from OBHG-C with an additional division. It occupies the ground south of Wiener Neustadt. The Hungarian Infantry is of poor quality so attacking through here will be very effective, at least until German reinforcements arrive.

Siegfried Line Campaign (Hurtgen,Lorraine,Belfort Gap)

This campaign focuses on gradually breaking down the German positions on the Siegfried Line, before the inevitable push into Germany's heartland.
Hurtgen

The objective for this campaign is the capture of Hurtgen Forest and the German Positions in front of the Roer River. The defense of positions in the Ardennes is also crucial. As a sidenote, capturing the Roer dam would prevent the Germans from bursting them, speeding up operations. Also try to minimise casualties, as our reserves are running dry.

5th Panzer Armee- Von Manteuffel
Direct Reserves-None
9 PzD- Fresh 5(1) moved from 7th Army
116 PzD- Fresh 5(1)
New Units
12 VGD- Fresh 5(1)
47 VGD-Regular 4(1)
176 ID- Reinforced 6(1)
183 VGD- Reinforced 6(1)
246 VGD- Fresh 5(1)
272 VGD- Reinforced 6(1)
340 VGD- Reinforced 6(1)
15 Pz-Gr- Fresh 5(1)
The 5th Panzer Armee defends the Hurtgen Forest with a substantial reinforcement of new VolksGrenadier Divisions, these are the result of a collapse in German manpower, and lack the aggressive capacity of the mainline divisions. Due to the heavy entrenchment a slow approach is the only one viable.

7th Army- Brandenburger
Direct Reserves-None
89 ID- Fresh 6(0) Moved from 5th Panzer Armee
275 ID- Reinforced 6(1)
344 ID- Fresh 6(0) Moved from 5th Panzer Armee
353 ID- Fresh 6(0) Moved from 15th Army
2 PzD- Fresh 5(1) Moved from 5th Panzer Armee
New Units
18 VGD- Reinforced 6(1)
26 VGD- Fresh 6(0)
212 VGD- Fresh 6(0)
277 VGD- Regular 5(0)
The 7th Army is entrenched in the Ardennes, and has also received several Volksgrenadier divisions. It also has a single armoured division that can deliver devastating counter attacks, so a defensive posture in this sector is recommended.

Lorraine

Your Objectice in this battle is the capture of the key cities of Alsace Lorraine, Metz and Strasbourg, as well as the city of Saarlautern in Germany. Additionally, the capture of the Saverne Gap will improve future logistics in the region.




1st Army- Von Obstfelder
Direct Reserves- 2x Stug,4xinf 3x arm (turn 3), 1 jagd (turn 4)
36 VGD- Fresh 5(1) (turn 2)
48 ID- Regular 5(0)
347 ID- Reinforced 7(0) (turn 3)
462 VGD- Reinforced 6(1)
553 VGD- Fresh 5(1)
559 VGD- Regular 5(0)
21 PzD- Regular 5(0)
17 SS PzGr- Fresh 5(1)
PzBr. 106- Regular 4(1)
New Units
16 VGD- Regular 5(0) provided by OKW
19 VGD- Regular 5(0) provided by OKW
361 VGD- Fresh 5(1) provided by OKW
416 ID- Regular 5(0) provided by OKW
708 VGD- Fresh 6(0) provided by OKW
716 ID- Regular 5(0) provided by OKW
25 PzGr- Understrength 4(0) provided by OKW
11 PzD- Fresh 5(1) provided by OKW
Westwall 2- Regular/Garrison 4(1)
Westwall 3- Regular/Garrison 4(1)
Westwall Merzig- Regular/Garrison 4(1)
Westwall Saarlautern- Understrength/Garrison 4(0)
Westwall Saarbrucken- Reinforced/Garrison 7(1)

The 1st Army has been reinforced with yet more Volksgrenadier Divisions as well as some mechanised units. Additionally the Westwall divisions protect the border between France and Germany.

Belfort Gap
The objectives for this mission are the capture of the cities of Belfort and Mulhouse. Additionally pushing to the town of Colmar will demonstrate the effectiveness of French forces to our Allies, and strengthen these units for the future.





19th Army- Wiese
Direct Reserves- None
159 ID- Regular 5(0)
189 ID- Fresh 6(0)
198 ID- Fresh 5(1)
338 ID- Understrength 4(0)
30 WGD der SS- Regular 5(0)
Pz Br 106- Regular 4(1)
KG Gumbel- Understrength 3(0)
Festung Brigade Belfort- Understrength/Garrison 3(1)
New Units
269 ID- Reinforced 7(1) provided by OKW
The 19th Army has maintained most of its units in the retreat, and its reserve units have been upgraded to regular status. A systematic assault is recommended, so that your limited divisions are not destroyed.

Bridgehead Campaign {Alt} (Fortress Holland,Push to The Ruhr,Saar-Vosgues Offensive)

Congratulations on your success in Market Garden Sir, the Germans are now on the run. We must now cross the Rhine in several places to prepare for a final offensive into the heart of Germany.
(These scenarios are available if you capture the Zuiderzee in the Market Garden Scenario and choose the Exploit the Rhine Plan.)
Fortress Holland
Your objectives are the capture of the major Dutch cities still in German hands which should force a general surrender in the area. Additionally capturing Alkmaar, the centre of local German logistics would be advised.





15th Army- Von Zangen
Direct Reserves-None
59 ID- Fresh 5(1)
64 ID- Understrength 2(0)
70 ID- Regular 4(1)
85 ID- Understrength 3(0)
245 ID- Regular 5(0)
256 VGD- Reinforced 7(1)
331 ID- Reinforced 6(1)
344 ID- Understrength 3(1)
346 ID- Understrength 3(0)
711 ID- Regular 5(0)
712 ID- Understrength 3(1) moved from 1st Fallschirmarmee
719 ID- Regular 5(0)
9 SS PzD- Understrength 3(1) moved from II SS PzK
New Units
34 SS FGrD- Understrength 3(1) Formed from Dutch Nazis and conscripts
Grg Inf Bat 822- Understrength 3(0)
The 15th Army is made up of the Remains of the German Forces pushed West after our victory at Arnhem as well as the Units fighting on the Scheldt. They are few in number and weak, although the 9th SS Panzer is a battered but potent force equipped with King Tigers, the largest German Tank so far.

Push to the Ruhr
Your objectives are the capture of the major cities on the West Bank of the Ruhr as well as several cities on the German-Dutch border, which will give us a springboard into Central Germany. Additionally rapidly capturing the city of Aachen, which would be the first German city in our hands, as well as a bridge across the Rheine river should be considered as objectives of secondary importance.

7th Army-No Commander
Direct Reserves- 9inf 6arm (Turn 2)
36 GrD- Reinforced 6(1) moved from 1st Army
49 ID-Understrength 3(0) moved from 15th Army
89 ID- Fresh 5(1) moved from 1st Fallschirmarmee
275 ID- Fresh 6(0)
347 ID- Understrength 3(0) moved from 15th Army
353 ID- Understrength 3(0) moved from 15th Army
2 PzD- Understrength 3(1) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
PzD Lehr- Understrength 3(1) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
1 SS PzD- Understrength 3(1) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
2 SS PzD- Understrength 3(1) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
12 SS PzD- Understrength 3(1) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
New Units
12 VGD- Fresh 6(0)
Div. Nr. 172- Fresh 6(0) provided by OKW
183 VGD- Regular 5(0) provided by OKW
246 VGD- Reinforced 7(1) provided by OKW
Div. Nr. 526- Reinforced 7(1) provided by OKW
3 Pz-Gr- Fresh 5(1) provided by OKW
LW Al Ein- Fresh 6(0) provided by OKW
The 7th Army holds the front from Aachen down to Luxembourg, with the remains of the 5th Panzer Army, several infantry divisions from the 15th Army as well as several reserves from the OKW. A breakthrough on the plains around Aachen would be an easy way to turn their flank, as the hills to the South make an attack difficult.

1st Fallschirmarmee-No Commander
Direct Reserves- 12 inf 8 arm (turn 2)
84 ID- Understrength 4(0)
Div. Nr. 180- Regular 5(0)
Div. Nr. 190- Regular 5(0)
Div. Nr. 406- Understrength 4(0)
3 FjD- Regular 5(0) moved from II SS PzK
6 FjD- Reinforced 6(1) moved from II SS PzK
FjD Erdmann- Regular 5(0)
361 VGD- Reinforced 7(0) moved from II SS PzK
116 PzD- Fresh 5(1) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
10 SS PzD- Regular 4(1) moved from II SS PzK
Pz Br 107- Regular 4(1)
Pz Br 108- Understrength 4(0) moved from II SS PzK
New Units
Div. Nr. 176- Regular 5(0)
363 VGD- Reinforced 7(1) provided by OKW
9 PzD- Reinforced 6(1) provided by OKW
Pz Br 105- Understrength 4(0) Provided by OKW
KG Feldt- Understrength 4(0)
KG Baessler- Regular 5(0)
The 1st Parachute Army is positioned along Eastern Belgium and Holland, and is composed of the survivors of Market Garden with a handful of Panzer Units sent to assist. An over aggressive attack in the North will be punished by the Veteran Tank formations so a systematic yet rapid approach is preferred.

Saar-Vosgues Offensive
Your objectives are the capture of every substantial city on the Left Bank of the Rhine. Additionally quickly ending the siege of Metz, breaching the West Wall at Saarbrucken and crossing the Rhine to capture Freiburg are advised objectives that you may wish to pursue.




1st Army- Knobelsdorff
Direct Reserves-None
48 ID- Regular 5(0)
553 GrD- Fresh 6(0)
559 GrD- Fresh 6(0)
17 SS Pz-Gr- Regular 5(0)
Pz Br 111- Fresh 5(1)
New Units
19 VGD- Regular 5(0) provided by OKW
5 FJD- Understrength 3(0) provided by OKW
Westwall Saarbrucken- Regular 5(0) provided by OKW
Westwall Saarlautern- Regular 5(0) provided by OKW
The 1st Army holds the Siegfried Line south of Luxembourg as well as the North of the Westwall. Despite only having limited reserves it is heavily fortified, and a rushed attack in this sector will result in heavy casualties.

5th Panzer Army- Von Manteuffel
Direct Reserves- None
16 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 19th Army
Div.Nr. 462- Fresh 6(0) moved from 1st Army
15 Pz-Gr- Regular 5(0) moved from 19th Army
11 PzD- Fresh 5(0) moved from 19th Army
21 PzD- Understrength 4(0) moved from 1st Army
Pz Br 112- Fresh 5(1) moved from 1st Army
Pz Br 113- Fresh 5(1) moved from 1st Army
New Units
Westwall 2- Understrength 4(0)
Westwall 3- Understrength 4(0)
The 5th Panzer Army is a small but heavily armoured formation holding the South of the Westwall Line. Despite its formidable mechanisation, a thrust directly towards Strasbourg after tying up its reserves will likely catch them off balance.

19th Army- Wiese
Direct Reserves-None
159 Res-ID- Fresh 5(1)
189 Res-ID- Regular 4(1)
198 ID- Regular 5(0)
338 ID- Understrength 4(0)
716 ID- Regular 5(0)
188 GEB- Understrength 4(0) moved from 10th Army
30 WGD SS- Fresh 6(0)
New Units
KG Degener- Regular 4(1)
KG Hofmann- Understrength 4(0)
KG v.Oppen- Understrength 4(0)
The 19th Army has survived relatively intact from its previous engagements in western France and has recieved one division from the Balkans. It holds Alsace, and relies on hastily formed Kampfgruppes to hold strategic points.

The Battle of the Bulge

Sir, 2 full Panzer Armies have broken our front in the Ardennes, and have made a concerted push towards the channel coast. Fortunately a lack of fuel has slowed their advance and allows us to recover the situation. We believe that this represents the last gasp of German offensive forces on the Western Front, so victory here spells doom for the Germans in their defence of Germany proper.
In order to successfully absorb and defeat this attack, we need to hold the encircled city of Bastogne as well as the Crossings over the Meuse, to prevent a further advance. In addition, preventing German advance on either side of the 'Bulge' by holding Liege, Luxembourg and Strassbourg. If possible, holding the forward position at Hagenau on the bank of the Rhine will give a good place to launch off in future offensives. Capturing a large number of prisoners will weaken German ability to resist future operations in this area.

5th Panzer Armee- Von Manteuffel
Direct Reserves- 4 inf, 3arm (turn 2), 3 inf (turn 3)
18 VGD- Fresh 6(0) moved from 7th Army
26 VGD- Reinforced 6(1) moved from 7th Army
2 PzD- Regular 4(1) moved from 7th Army
9 PzD- Regular 5(0)
116 PzD- Fresh 5(1)
FBB- Regular 4(1)
New Units
62 VGD- Reinforced 6(1)
PzD Lehr- Fresh 5(1) provided by OKW
9 SS PzD- Fresh 5(1) provided by OKW
The 5th Panzer Armee forms the tip of the spearhead with 4 Panzer Divisions that have cut the Namur-Mezieres railway and threaten the Meuse Crossings. The remainder of the Army, including the formidable 9th SS are positioned around Bastogne.

7th Army- Brandenberger
Direct Reserves- 2 inf (turn 2)
212 VGD- Reinforced 6(1)
340 VGD- Fresh 6(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
15 Pz-Gr- Regular 4(1) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
FGB- Regular 4(1)
New Units
9 VGD- Fresh 6(0) provided by OKW
79 VGD- Regular 5(0) provided by OKW
276 VGD- Reinforced 6(1) provided by OKW
352 VGD- Fresh 6(0) provided by OKW
5th FjD- Reinforced 6(1) provided by OKW
The 7th Army holds the ground between the South of Bastogne to the bridgehead over the Moselle. It is composed of Volksgrenadier divisions with a couple of mechanised formations.

1st Army- Von Obstfelder
Direct Reserves- 3inf 3arm (turn 2), 3 inf (turn 3)
19 VGD- Fresh 5(1)
36 VGD- Reinforced 6(1)
Div. Nr. 172- Reinforced/Garrison 6(1)
347 ID- Fresh 6(0)
361 VGD- Reinforced 6(1)
Div. Nr. 405- Regular/Garrison 5(0)
416 ID- Fresh 6(0)
553 VGD- Regular 4(1)
559 VGD- Fresh 6(0)
719 ID- Fresh 6(0) moved from 15th Army
Div. z.b.V 905- Regular/Garrison 5(0)
Div 'Rassler'- Regular/Garrison 5(0)
25 PzGr- Reinforced 6(1)
11 PzD- Regular 5(0)
21 PzD- Fresh 5(1)
17 SS PzGr- Fresh 5(1)
New Units
47 VGD- Regular 5(0) provided by OKW
245 ID- Reinforced 6(1) provided by OKW
256 VGD- Reinforced 6(1) provided by OKW
257 VGD- Reinforced 6(1) provided by OKW
6 SS GEB- Reinforced 7(1) provided by OKW
10 SS PzD- Fresh 5(1) provided by OKW
The 1st Army holds the line between the Moselle and the Rhine with a mixture of Infantry and Volksgrenadiers, but has also built up an elite reserve of 6 divisions that could do heavy damage to the overstretched American troops around Hagenau.

6th Panzer Army- Dietrich New Army
Direct Reserves- 3inf, 3arm (turn 2), 3 inf (turn 3)
12 VGD- Fresh 6(0)
89 ID- Fresh 5(1)
167 VGD- Regular 5(0)
246 VGD- Fresh 6(0)
272 VGD- Fresh 6(0)
277 VGD- Fresh 6(0)
326 VGD- Fresh 6(0)
560 VGD- Fresh 6(0)
3 FjD- Reinforced 6(1)
3 Pz-Gr- Regular 5(0)
1 SS PzD- Fresh 5(1)
2 SS PzD- Fresh 5(1)
12 SS PzD- Fresh 5(1)
The 6th Panzer Army occupies the area of the Front from the North of Bastogne to the Hurtgen Forest, and contains 3 elite SS Panzer Divisions that will have to be methodically broken down before the bulge can be safely eliminated.

Herbstnebel {Alt}

This is the second part of the campaign that starts when you Exploit the Rhine Bridgehead. For more detail see Bridgehead Campaign.
Herbstnebel
The Germans have prepared a vast armoured attack against our Breakout in the North Rhine, which they have codenamed 'Autumn Wind'. To win this battle we must hold the entirety of the Plain, which includes capturing the City of Munster and holding the Rheine Bridge. Additionally once the Germans have spent their reserves capturing the German HQ at Hamm would provide valuable experience.

1st Fallschirmarmee-Student
Direct Reserves-None
84 ID- Fresh 5(1)
180 ID- Regular 5(0)
Div. Nr. 190- Regular 5(0)
6 FjD- Regular 5(0)
FjD Erdmann- Reinforced 6(1)
New Units
8 FjD- Fresh 6(0)
Mar. Alarm. Ein- Regular 5(0)
Kdt. Friesland- Regular 5(0)
Students Army is guarding the Northern Flank of the Salient, using their entrenchments and the superior equipment of the Fallschirmjagers to hold the area. They are likely to play a secondary role in this campaign.

6th Panzer Army-Dietrich
Direct Reserves-None
12 VGD- Reinforced 7(1) moved from 7th Army
47 VGD- Reinforced 7(1) moved from 15th Army
363 VGD- Reinforced 6(1) moved from 1st Fallschirmarmee
3 FJD- Reinforced 7(1) moved from 1st Fallschirmarmee
3 Pz-Gr- Reinforced 7(1) moved from 7th Army
1 SS PzD- Reinforced 6(1) moved from 7th Army
2 SS PzD- Reinforced 6(1) moved from 7th Army
9 SS PzD- Reinforced 6(1) moved from 15th Army
12 SS PzD- Reinforced 7(1) moved from 1st Fallschirmarmee
New Units
18 VGD- Reinforced 7(1)
62 VGD- Reinforced 7(1)
Div. z.b.V 606- Regular 5(1)
Div. 'Brand.'- Reinforced 7(1)
6 SS GEB- Reinforced 7(1)
The 6th Panzer Army represents the last gasp of German offensive capabilities on the Western Front, with no less than 4 SS Tank Divisions, as well as many other elite German formations scraped together from other fronts. They occupy the North-East of the Salient, with several Infantry Divisions to hold their flanks.

7th Army-Brandenberger
Direct Reserves-None
5 FjD- Reinforced 7(1) moved from 1st Army
15 Pz-Gr- Reinforced 7(1) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
2 PzD- Reinforced 6(1) moved from 7th Army
9 PzD- Reinforced 6(1) moved from 1st Fallschirmarmee
116 PzD- Reinforced 7(1) moved from 1st Fallschirmarmee
PzD Lehr- Reinforced 6(1) moved from 7th Army
New Units
9 VGD- Reinforced 7(1)
212 VGD- Reinforced 7(1)
276 VGD- Reinforced 7(1)
257 VGD- Reinforced 7(1)
326 VGD- Reinforced 7(1)
352 VGD- Reinforced 7(1)
The 7th Army holds the South East edge of the Salient, and is made up of the major armoured reserves of the Wehrmacht (4 Tank, 1 Mech) in order to make up the Southern Hammer of their offensive. The defensive line of the 7th Army is made up of reformed Divisions that were destroyed at Normandy and in the Falaise Pocket.

25th Army- Foertsch New Army
Direct Reserves- None
19 VGD- Regular 5(0)
59 ID- Regular 5(0)
89 ID- Reinforced 6(1)
183 VGD- Fresh 5(1)
272 VGD- Fresh 5(1)
275 ID- Reinforced 6(1)
277 VGD- Fresh 5(1)
416 ID- Fresh 6(0)
Alarm Ein-Understrength 4(0)
Kpf-Kdt 'Mitte'- Understrength 4(0)
The 25th Army holds the Southern Edge of the Salient with a number of low to medium quality units. They are well entrenched in defensible Urban terrain and are unlikely to attack due to the difficulties in crossing the river.

The Rhine Campaign (Veritable and Grenade, Lumberjack and Undertone,Colmar Pocket)

In these operations we will slowly advance further into Germany and prepare a breakout which will trap the German Army and leave the country open to us.
Veritable and Grenade
Your objectives for this campaign are to Capture Reichswald forest, as well as the towns of Goch and Monchengladbach. This should force the Germans to abandon their bridgehead and fall back behind the Rhine. Additionally capturing the town of Uerdingen and the Wesel Bridge will trap any German forces that have not already managed to escape.


15th Army- Von Zangen
Direct Reserves- None
59 ID- Regular 5(0)
176 ID- Regular 5(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
183 VGD- Fresh 6(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
269 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 19th Army (176?)
338 ID- Regular 5(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
11 PzD- Regular 4(1) moved from 1st Army
PzD Lehr- Regular 4(1) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
48 PzK- Understrength 4(0)
New Units
363 VGD- Understrength 4(0)
The 15th Army guards the Southern Flank of the Bridgehead towards Aachen and the Americans. Once a bridgehead across the Roer has been established they will be unable to resist and will be forced to withdraw to the towns along the Rhine.

1st Fallschirm Armee- Schlemm
Direct Reserves- None
84 ID- Fresh 5(1)
180 ID- Regular 5(0)
190 ID- Understrength 4(0)
6 FJD- Regular 4(1) moved from 2nd SS Panzer Korps
15 Pz-Gr- Regular 4(1) moved from 7th Army
116 PzD- Regular 4(1) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
406 z.b.V- Reinforced 6(1)
KG 'Wadehn'- Regular 5(0)
New Units
2 FJD- Regular 4(1)
7 FJD- Fresh 5(1)
8 FJD- Fresh 6(0)
The 1st Fallschirmarmee is made up of a handful of Infantry, a number of Fallschirmjager divisions, many freshly assembled and a couple of mechanised units. Once the Reichswald has been captured then a cautious advance South is advised as the strength of the Fallschirmjagers combined with Mechanised Units could result in dangerous counter attacks.

Lumberjack and Undertone

Your objectives for these operations are the capture of the main German cities on the West Bank of the Rhine. Additionally capturing a large number of prisoners would strengthen our commands in future operations. Furthermore there is a bridge at Remagen that has not yet been destroyed and lies out of the way of the potential German retreat, capturing this would give us an invaluable bridgehead across the Rhine.

5th Panzer Armee-Von Manteuffel
Direct Reserves- None
12 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 6th Panzer Armee
18 VGD- Understrength 4(0)
26 VGD- Understrength 4(0) moved from 6th Panzer Armee
59 ID- Regular 5(0) moved from 15th Army
62 VGD- Regular 5(0)
89 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 6th Panzer Armee
183 VGD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 15th Army
246 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 6th Panzer Armee
272 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 6th Panzer Armee
277 VGD- Fresh 5(1) moved from 6th Panzer Armee
353 ID- Regular 5(0) moved from 7th Army
363 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 15th Army
3 FjD- Fresh 5(1) moved from 6th Panzer Armee
3 Pz-Gr- Regular 5(0) moved from 6th Panzer Armee
9 PzD- Understrength 4(0)
11 PzD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 15th Army
PzBr 106- Understrength 3(0) moved from 19th Army
New Units
5 FjD- Fresh 5(1) provided by OKW- destroyed in Normandy
The 5th Panzer Army has absorbed the remains of the 6th Panzer Army and has dug in against the US 1st Army protecting Cologne (Koln) and Bonn. Due to difficult terrain it is advised to not direct the main offensive against these units as the natural obstacles will give the Germans a defensive advantage.

7th Army- Brandenberger
Direct Reserves- None
9 VGD- Understrength 3(0)
79 VGD- Fresh 5(1)
167 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 6th Panzer Armee
212 VGD- Regular 5(0)
256 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 1st Army
276 VGD- Understrength 3(0)
326 VGD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 6th Panzer Armee
340 VGD- Understrength 4(0)
352 VGD- Regular 5(0)
406 z.b.V- Understrength 4(0) moved from 1st Fallschirm Armee
416 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 1st Army
560 VGD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 6th Panzer Armee
2 PzD- Understrength 4(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
17 SS PzGr- Regular 5(0) moved from 1st Army
The 7th Army covers the centre of the front against Pattons 3rd Army. Most of its divisions are weak and understrength but are also shielded by difficult terrain, except in the area of the Luxembourg-Koblenz railroad which presents an opportunity for an attack.

1st Army- Von Obstfelder
Direct Reserves- None
16 VGD- Regular 5(0)
19 VGD- Regular 5(0)
36 VGD- Regular 5(0)
47 VGD- Regular 5(0)
159 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 19th Army
245 ID- Understrength 3(0)
257 VGD- Regular 5(0)
347 ID- Regular 5(0)
559 VGD- Regular 5(0)
719 ID- Regular 5(0)
Div nr. 905- Regular 5(0)
6 SS GEB- Regular 5(0)
New Units
2 GEB- Regular 5(0) Provided by OKW
Gr. Rassler- Understrength 4(0)
The First Army defends the southern Rhineland, facing the US 7th Army. Its units are mostly intact due to the limited fighting in this sector. However they lack mobile reserves and may crumble under substantial pressure, especially in the south as their strong units are positioned in the North.

Colmar Pocket
Your objective is the eradication of the Colmar Pocket, the last German-held French territory. Additionally the destruction of the German Armoured Reserve, quickly capturing the Bridgehead at Neuf Brisach and capturing a large number of German Prisoners should be considered targets as well.



19th Army- Rasp
Direct Reserves- None
16 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 1st Army
48 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 1st Army
159 ID- Regular 5(0)
189 ID- Regular 5(0)
198 ID- Regular 5(0)
338 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 15th Army
Div Nr. 405- Understrength 4(0) moved from 1st Army
708 VGD- Fresh 5(1) moved from 1st Army
716 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 1st Army
2 GEB- Fresh 5(1)
Pz Br 106- Regular 4(1) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
New Units
Div Nr.805- Understrength 4(0)
Brig 1005- Understrength 3(0)
KG Gumbel- Understrength 3(0)
Volkssturm Freiberg- Understrength 3(0)
The 19th Army is almost entirely Infantry with only some supporting elements of Armour, mainly the Panzer Brigade. On the other side of the Rhine the first Volkssturm units are forming for the final battles for Germany.

West German Campaign {Alt} (Ruhr Assault,Battle for Bavaria)

(This is the 3rd part of the missions that follow from the Exploit the Rhine Bridgehead decision (see Bridgehead Campaign for more details.) In this campaign we will take advantage of the failure of Autumn Wind in order to seize the Industrial Heartland of Germany as well as the South, in order to divide Germany in two.
Ruhr Assault
Your objectives are the capture of the major cities of the Ruhr, Additionally 1st US Army should also aim to seize a stronghold to the south of the Ruhr at Leverkusen and beat back the 5th Panzer Army around Siegen as quickly as possible.




7th Army-Brandenberger
84 ID- Fresh 5(1) moved from 1st Fallschirmarmee
180 ID- Regular 5(0) moved from 1st Fallschirmarmee
183 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 25th Army
190 ID- Fresh 5(1) moved from 1st Fallschirmarmee
9 PzD- Understrength 3(1)
116 PzD- Regular 4(1)
New Units
2 FJD- Understrength 4(0)
27 SS FGrD- Fresh 5(1)
28 SS FGrD- Fresh 5(1)
KG 'Wadehn'- Regular 5(0)
The 7th Army holds the Northern sector against the British 2nd Army. It has lost much of its armoured firepower, which has been replaced by the infantry of the 1st Parachute Army and some mechanised SS divisions. If a crossing can be made against these forces, then cutting the railroad into the Ruhr would greatly weaken German logistics.

25th Army- Foertsch
18 VGD- Understrength 4(0) moved from 6th Panzer Army
59 ID- Understrength 4(0)
85 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 15th Army
176 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 1st Fallschirmarmee
272 VGD- Understrength 4(0)
277 VGD- Understrength 4(0)
353 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 7th Army
363 VGD- Understrength 4(0) moved from 6th Panzer Armee
Div. z.b.V 606- Understrength moved from 6th Panzer Armee
New Units
Volkssturm Bochum- Understrength 4(0)
Volkssturm Dortmund- Fresh 6(0)
Volkssturm Duisburg- Reinforced 6(1)
Volkssturm Dusseldorf- Reinforced 6(1)
Volkssturm Essen- Reinforced 7(1)
Volkssturm Wupperthal- Reinforced 6(1)
LW Al. Ein- Fresh 5(1)
The 25th Army Garrisons the Ruhr area. Although it seems formidable many of its units are scratch formations and the rest are tired divisions worn out from prolonged fighting. The heavy fortifications are the only things keeping them in the fight.

5th Panzer Armee- Von Manteuffel
Direct Reserves- None
62 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 6th Panzer Armee
212 VGD- Understrength 4(0) moved from 7th Army
246 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 7th Army
276 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 7th Army
326 VGD- Understrength 4(0) moved from 7th Army
416 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 25th Army
3 Pz-Gr- Fresh 5(1) moved from 6th Panzer Armee
15 Pz-Gr- Regular 4(1) moved from 7th Army
New Units
79 VGD- Regular 5(0)
340 VGD- Understrength 4(0)
The 5th Panzer Armee is a Panzer Armee in name only, and consists of a large quantity of infantry with a handful of mechanised formations that hold the Rhine directly to the South of the Ruhr. A rapid overwhelming of the forces here would allow an encirclement of the 25th Army, making the capture of the Rhine a lot easier.

Battle for Bavaria
Your objectives are the capture of South Germany from Kassel in the North to Munich in the South. A prompt crossing of the Rhine will be vital for a successful operation and capturing the key cities of Frankfurt on Main and Mannheim quickly will ease the logistics of the assault.




1st Army-Von Obstfelder
Direct Reserves- None
19 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 25th Army
36 VGD- Reinforced 7(1) moved from 7th Army
47 VGD- Fresh 5(1) moved from 6th Panzer Armee
Div. nr. 172- Regular 5(0) moved from 7th Army
212 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
245 ID- Regular 5(0) moved from 15th Army
256 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 15th Army
347 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 7th Army
352 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
361 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
559 VGD- Understrength 4(0)
719 ID- Fresh 6(0) moved from 15th Army
5 FjD- Reinforced 7(1) moved from 7th Army
11 PzD- Fresh 5(1) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
17 SS Pz-Gr- Regular 4(1)
New Units
32 ID- Regular 5(0)
167 VGD- Understrength 3(1)
227 ID- Reinforced 6(1) (Turn 2)
2 GEB- Fresh 5(1)
25 Pz-Gr- Fresh 5(1)
Volkssturm Mainfranken- Reinforced 7(1)
Kpf-Kdt 'Sud'- Regular 5(1)
KG Schmidt- Understrength 3(0)
Lw Al. Ein.- Reinforced 6(1)
The 1st Army holds the Rhine from Koblenz to Mannheim with a large force of mainly Infantry. If the line is breached then the only other forces able to threaten our objectives are the Garrisons in the rear areas.

19th Army- Rasp
Direct Reserves-None
16 VGD- Understrength 4(0)
48 ID- Understrength 3(0)
159 ID- Understrength 3(1)
189 ID- Understrength 4(0)
198 ID- Understrength 4(0)
338 ID- Understrength 4(0)
553 VGD- Fresh 5(1) moved from 1st Army
716 ID- Understrength 3(1)
21 PzD- Fresh 5(1) moved from 5th Panzer Army
New Units
Div. Nr. 405- Understrength 4(0)
708 VGD- Understrength 4(0)
Div. z.b.V 905- Understrength 4(0)
Brig. 1005- Understrength 3(0)
PzBr 106- Regular 4(1)
Volkssturm Munchen- Reinforced 7(1)
Gr Rassler- Understrength 3(0)
The 19th Army is positioned on the Southern Area of the Rhine, and consists of weakened units which will be unable to resist a crossing in force.

Po Campaign (Po Valley)

In this campaign we will eliminate the last German resistance in Italy as well as destroying the Republic of Salo.
Po Valley
Your objectives are the Capture of the major cities still in Italian hands. Additionally capturing the town of Torino and the border town of Villach should be considered as important.






Army Ligurien- Graziani
Direct Reserves-None
34 ID- Regular 5(0)
5 GEB- Understrength 3(0)
1 DF- Fresh 6(0)
2 DG- Fresh 6(0)
3 DF- Fresh 6(0)
4 DA- Regular 5(0)
New Units
Festungs-Brig 135- Understrength 3(0)
zbV. Maddalena- Understrength 4(0)
The Ligurian Army under Italian Marshal Graziani holds Piedmont, mainly with the forces of the Salo Republic, as well as several German Garrisons on the Coast. The terrain makes an advance difficult and it is advised to wait until their supplies have been cut off before mopping up the stragglers.

14th Army- Lemelsen
Direct Reserves-None
65 ID- Understrength 4(0)
94 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 10th Army
148 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 19th Army
334 ID- Understrength 3(0) moved from 10th Army
114 JgD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 10th Army
29 Pz-Gr- Regular 4(1)
New Units
232 ID- Understrength 3(0)
Bfh. Alpenvorland- Understrength 3(0)
Ost. 595- Understrength 3(0)
The 14th Army holds the centre of the Front. Their units are ragged and depleted, and a systematic attack should destroy them, allowing you to cut the railway around Verona and collapse their logistics.

10th Army- Herr
Direct Reserves-None
98 ID- Understrength 4(0)
162 ID- Understrength 2(0)
278 ID- Understrength 4(0)
305 ID- Understrength 4(0)
362 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 14th Army
42 JgD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 14th Army
1 FjD- Understrength 3(0)
4 FjD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 14th Army
90 Pz-Gr- Understrength 4(0) moved from 14th Army
26 PzD- Understrength 4(0)
New units
237 ID- Fresh 6(0)
710 ID- Regular 5(0)
188 GEB- Regular 5(0)
Kusten. Abs. Venedig- Understrength 3(0)
Like the 14th Army, the 10th Army is at breaking point. Push through the remains of their defensive lines but watch out for the fresh formations guarding the Balkan area around Trieste.

Czech Campaign {Alt} (Liberation of Bohemia)

As Germany collapses, we have been ordered to liberate Czechoslovakia. However it appears that the German High Command has redeployed a large number of veteran formations from the Eastern Front to launch a counter attack in this area.
Your objectives are to hold Vienna at all costs, to recapture and hold the town of Znaim if you lose it and to capture the towns of Budweis, Olmutz and Pardubitz. Additionally capturing the city of Pilsen and the Czech Capital of Prague quickly, as well as taking Brunn, the centre of the German counter attacking forces, would free up resources that would otherwise be used elsewhere.

14th Army-Lemelsen
Direct Reserves-None
264 ID- Fresh 5(1) moved from 10th Army
114 JgD- Regular 5(0) moved from 10th Army
4 FjD- Reinforced 7(0) moved from 10th Army
26 PzD- Reinforced 6(1) moved from 10th Army
4 SS Pz-Gr- Fresh 5(1) moved from 10th Army
7 SS GEB- Fresh 5(1) moved from 10th Army
16 SS Pz-Gr- Fresh 5(1) moved from 10th Army
18 SS Pz-Gr- Fresh 5(1) moved from 10th Army
New Units
44 ID- Reinforced 7(1)
94 ID- Regular 5(0)
305 ID- Regular 5(0)
334 ID- Fresh 5(1)
715 ID-Regular 5(0)
1 FjD- Reinforced 7(1)
29 Pz-Gr- Understrength 4(0)
The 14th Army defends the towns and cities of Western Czechia with a mixture of units formerly from the 10th Army and some units which were destroyed or withdrawn for repair in the Italian campaign of 1944. The City of Prague is heavily defended so costly street fighting may be necessary to secure the area.

10th Army- Herr
Direct Reserves-None
New Units
253 ID- Reinforced 6(1)
278 ID- Regular 5(0)
359 ID- Understrength 4(0)
8 JgD- Reinforced 7(1)
3 GEB- Fresh 5(1)
1 PzD- Reinforced 6(1)
3 PzD- Fresh 5(1)
23 PzD- Fresh 5(1)
3 SS PzD- Reinforced 6(1)
5 SS PzD- Reinforced 6(1)
The 10th Army is made up of entirely new units, many of them elite formations on the Western front. These units prepare to counterattack from two completely separate directions. Their counterattack must be beaten off before any further advance in this Eastern sector.

Central German Collapse Campaign (Plunder,Rhin et Danube)

The German Army has utterly collapsed. We must advance rapidly in order to capture our designated occupation zones.
Plunder
Your objectives are to capture a crossing at Wesel while exploiting the bridgehead at Remagen before launching a simultaneous assault to encircle the German forces in the Ruhr. Additionally aiming to capture a large number of prisoners will reduce the number of forces available to German High Command.



1st Fallschirmarmee- Student
Direct Reserves- None
84 ID- Understrength 4(0)
180 ID- Regular 5(0)
190 ID- Fresh 6(0)
346 ID- Regular 5(0) moved from 15th Army
2 FjD- Fresh 5(1)
6 FjD- Regular 5(0)
7 FjD- Regular 5(0)
8 FjD- Regular 5(0)
15 Pz-Gr- Understrength 4(0)
116 PzD- Understrength 4(0)
New Units
Stab 'Hamburg'-Fresh 5(1)
KG Karst- Undestrength 3(0)
The 1st Fallschirmarmee holds the North of the Ruhr area with no less than 4 seperate Fallschirmjager divisions. If the crossing can be secured early then an armoured push can easily break down the enemy forces.

5th Panzer Armee- Von Manteuffel
Direct Reserves-None
12 VGD- Regular 5(0)
62 VGD- Regular 5(0)
59 ID- Regular 5(0)
176 ID- Regular 5(0) moved from 15th Army
183 VGD- Fresh 5(1)
338 ID- Fresh 5(1) moved from 19th Army
363 VGD- Reinforced 6(1)
3 FjD- Regular 5(0)
9 PzD- Understrength 3(1)
New Units
Volkssturm Dortmund- Regular 5(0)
Volkssturm Essen- Regular 5(0)
Volkssturm Wupperthal- Understrength 4(0)
The 5th Panzer Armee is well entrenched, but it can be bypassed with ease by attacking the exposed formations on either side of it.

15th Army-Von Zangen
Direct Reserves-None
18 VGD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
26 VGD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
89 ID- Understrength 3(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
159 ID- Regular 5(0) moved from 19th Army
198 ID- Understrength 3(0) moved from 19th Army
272 VGD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
276 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 7th Army
277 VGD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
326 VGD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 7th Army
340 VGD- Understrength 4(0) moved from 7th Army
353 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
553 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 1st Army
5 FjD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
3 Pz-Gr- Understrength 4(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
11 PzD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
PzD Lehr- Understrength 3(1)
PzBr 106- Understrength 3(0) moved from 19th Army
6 SS GEB- Regular 5(0) moved from 1st Army
New Units
Kpf-Kdt 'Mitte'- Understrength 3(0)
The 15th Army is weak and overstretched. It should be unable to resist a sustained attack allowing us to breakthrough and cut supply to the Ruhr from the South. An airborne landing in Frankfurt would also be very effective in cutting the supply of German troops from the south.

Rhin et Danube
Your objectives are the capture of the major cities of Bavaria as well as the allied occupation zone in Vienna with Linz. Additionally capturing the city of Stuttgart, as well as the Fern Pass into Austria and Hitler's HQ at the Eagle's nest would be powerful symbolic achievements and move the war towards its conclusion.



1st Armee-Foertsch
Direct Reserves-None
9 VGD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 7th Army
19 VGD- Understrength 3(0)
36 VGD- Understrength 3(0)
47 VGD- Understrength 4(0)
79 VGD- Understrength- 3(0) moved from 7th Army
159 ID- Regular 5(0) moved from 15th Army
198 ID- Understrength 3(0) moved from 15th Army
212 VGD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 7th Army
246 VGD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
257 VGD- Understrength 3(0)
352 VGD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 7th Army
416 ID- Understrength 3(0) moved from 7th Army
559 VGD- Understrength 3(0)
Div z.b.V. 905- Understrength 3(0)
2 GEB- Understrength 4(0)
11 PzD- Understrength 3(1) moved from 15th Army
6 SS GEB- Understrength 4(0) moved from 15th Army
17 SS Pz-Gr- Understrength 4(0) moved from 7th Army
New Units
36 GrD- Understrength 3(0)
Div z.b.V. 616- Understrength 3(0)
Kpf-Kdt Sud- Understrength 3(1)
Volkssturm Bayreuth- Understrength 4(0)

19th Army- Brandenberger
Direct Reserves-None
189 ID- Understrength 4(0)
Div Nr.405- Understrength 4(0)
553 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 15th Army
716 ID- Regular 5(0)
719 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 1st Army
Div. Nr 805- Understrength 4(0)
Brig 1005- Understrength 3(0)
New Units
106 ID- Understrength 3(0)
Brig 'Baur'- Understrength 3(0)
KG Ottenbacher- Understrength 3(0)
RV 1- Understrength 3(0)
RV 2- Understrength 3(0)
RV 3- Understrength 3(0)
The 19th Army is almost entirely made up of emergency units that hold the Southern end of the Rhine. They can however retreat behind the Danube and blow the bridges behind them so aggressive action is advised to prevent them from spoiling the advance into Bavaria

24th Army-No Commander New Army
Direct Reserves-None
Div. Nr. 465- Understrength 4(0)
XX AK (Rem)- Understrength 4(0)
KG Hoffmann- Understrength 4(0)
KG Jurkschatz- Understrength 4(0)
Volkssturm Munchen- Understrength 4(0)
Volkssturm Salzburg- Understrength 4(0)
Fritz Goring- Meme 1(0)
The 24th Army is a reserve formation consisting of small adhoc units controlling the south of Germany. I can find no record of any Goring defending the Eagle's Nest which historically fell without a fight, so I assume this is just the developers little joke, or an Easter egg if you prefer.

Central German Collapse Campaign {Alt} (Operation Stapler, Alpine Redoubt,Dash to Berlin)

Your objectives for this campaign is the capture of our occupation zones in Western and Central Germany. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES are we to push beyond these as to do so would be to invite an armed conflict with the Soviet Union, something we are entirely unprepared for. Be advised that the German Army is focusing on our forces due to our successes in the Winter Campaign.

Operation Stapler
Your objectives are the capture of the North German Ports and the cities of Hannover and Stendal. Additionally the Canadians are landing in Denmark and capturing a port at Esbjerg and the vital Aalborg Airport is advised to prevent high ranking officials from fleeing the country.




1st Fallschirmarmee-Von Hanneken
Direct Reserves-None
12 VGD- Fresh 5(1) moved from 6th Panzer Armee
84 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 7th Army
176 ID- Regular 5(0) moved from 25th Army
183 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 7th Army
245 ID- Regular 5(0) moved from 1st Army
338 ID- Regular 5(0) moved from 19th Army
346 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 15th Army
359 ID- Fresh 6(0) moved from 10th Army
361 VGD- Regular 5(0) moved from 1st Army
2 FjD- Regular 4(1) moved from 7th Army
3 FjD- Regular 5(0) moved from 6th Panzer Armee
6 FjD- Regular 5(0)
8 FjD- Reinforced 7(1)
15 Pz-Gr- Understrength 4(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
116 PzD- Understrength 4(0) moved from 7th Army
27 SS FGrd- Regular 4(1) moved from 7th Army
28 SS FGrd- Regular 4(1) moved from 7th Army
34 SS FGrd- Understrength 2(1) moved from 15th Army
New Units
7 FjD- Regular 5(0)
11 Mar- Regular 5(0)
Stab 'Hamburg'- Regular 5(0)
KG Gunther- Understrength 3(0)
Mar. Al. Ein- Fresh 6(0)
The 1st Fallschirmarmee holds the North of Germany with every available reserve from other fronts in an attempt to hold the North Sea ports open for the evacuation of the Nazi elite. A full frontal assault is necessary to break them down and capture these officials.

WMBH Danmark- Von Hanneken New Army
Direct Reserves-None
160 ID- Regular 5(0)
166 ID- Regular 5(0)
264 ID- Understrength 4(0)
325 ID- Regular 5(0)
328 ID- Regular 5(0)
2 Mar- Regular 5(0)
233 Res-PzD- Fresh 5(1)
The Danish Garrison forces consist of a number of inexperienced but well equipped forces, most notably a full strength Panzer Division. The Canadians should be able to tear right through them if handled correctly.

Alpine Redoubt
Your objectives are the capture of the city of Regensburg and the cities of Western Austria. Additionally capturing the Eagle's Nest a symbol of Nazi Germany may encourage the surrender of German forces in this area.





19th Army-Von Obstfelder
Direct Reserves-None
36 VGD- Understrength 4(0) moved from 1st Army
47 VGD- Understrength 4(0) moved from 1st Army
198 ID- Understrength 4(0)
352 VGD- Understrength 4(0) moved from 1st Army
416 ID- Regular 4(1) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
719 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 1st Army
New Units
Div z.b.V 616- Understrength 3(0)
35 SS/Pol Grd- Understrength 4(0)
38 SS Grd- Regular 4(1)
The 19th Army holds the South Bavarian Plain with a weak force of infantry strengthened with some mechanised SS formations. Systematically eliminating their forces one by one is key to breaking down their resistance.

24th Army- Brandenberger New Army
Direct Reserves-None
48 ID- Understrength 3(1)
189 ID- Understrength 3(0)
212 VGD- Understrength 3(0)
257 VGD- Understrength 3(0)
Div. zbV 805- Understrength 3(0)
2 GEB- Understrength 4(0)
6 SS GEB- Understrength 4(0)
30 WGD SS- Understrength 3(0)
The 24th Army holds the Austrian Alps with a large number of weak units. They must be slowly but systematically defeated as the rough terrain makes a rapid strike impossible.

Dash to Berlin
Your objectives for this mission are the capture of the cities of Magdeburg and Leipzig and if time allows we can consider an advance to cut off the 9th Army, currently- General? General! Sir, what do you mean you're going to drive to Berlin and shoot that **** ******* in the head. Are you mad?....
Alright folks listen up, in order to capture that veggie munching **** we have to beat 2 main forces The first is right in front of us, The 5th Panzer Armee.

5th Panzer Armee- Von Manteuffel
Direct Reserves-None
19 VGD-Understrength 3(1) moved from 1st Army
89 ID- Understrength 3(0) moved from 25th Army
272 VGD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 25th Army
277 VGD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 25th Army
353 ID- Understrength 3(0) moved from 25th Army
3 FjD- Understrength 3(1) moved from 1st Fallschirmarmee
5 FjD- Understrength 3(1) moved from 1st Army
3 Pz-Gr- Understrength 3(1)
New Units
26 VGD- Understrength 3(1)
The 5th Panzer is heavily weakened and can only delay our advance but we must overrun those SOB's before they are reinforced by the relatively fresh 12th Army.

12th Army-Wenck New Army
11 ID- Regular 5(0) (Turn 2)
24 ID- Regular 5(0) (Turn 3)
30 ID- Regular 5(0) (Turn 2)
87 ID- Regular 5(0) (Turn 2)
121 ID- Reinforced 6(1) (Turn 3)
132 ID- Regular 5(0) (Turn 2)
263 ID- Regular 5(0) (Turn 2)
ID 'FvS'- Understrength 4(0)
ID 'Scharnhorst'- Understrength 4(0)
ID 'UvH'-Understrength 4(0)
12 LWF- Fresh 5(1)
12 PzD- Fresh 5(1) (Turn 4)
14 PzD- Fresh 5(1) (Turn 4)
PzD 'GD'- Reinforced 7(1) (Turn 4)
FBB- Regular 5(0)
FGB- Regular 5(0)
3 Reg Brand- Understrength 3(1)
Kdt Berlin- Reinforced 7(1)
As you can see the greatest danger in the above forces is the 3 veteran Panzer Formations that arrive slightly late to the battle as these can pounce on any of our exposed units. Any questions? No, good. Lets go take Berlin.

Final Battle (End at the Elbe)

End at the Elbe
Your objectives are the occupation of the remainder of Western and Central Germany. Additionally capturing Cologne, the centre of the Ruhr pocket will give you more resources to complete the occupation. Beware your stretched logistics! Also note that although no German HQs have active reserves at the start of the battle they will be receiving stragglers constantly throughout the early stages.

Ruhr Group
5th Panzerarmee-Harpe
Direct Reserves-None
12 VGD- Understrength 4(0)
59 ID- Understrength 4(0)
62 VGD- Understrength 4(0)
176 ID- Understrength 4(0)
338 ID- Regular 5(0)
353 ID- Regular 5(0) moved from 15th Army
363 ID- Understrength 4(0)
2 FjD- Regular 5(0) moved from 1st Fallschirmarmee
3 Pz-Gr- Understrength 3(0) moved from 15th Army
9 PzD- Understrength 3(0)
PzD Lehr- Understrength 3(1) moved from 15th Army
Volkssturm Wupperthal- Understrength 3(0)
New units
Volkssturm Koln- Understrength 3(1)

15th Army-Von Zangen
Direct Reserves- None
180 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 1st Fallschirmarmee
183 VGD- Understrength 4(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
190 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 1st Fallschirmarmee
116 PzD- Understrength 3(1) moved from 1st Fallschirmarmee
Volkssturm Dortmund- Understrength 3(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
Volkssturm Essen- Understrength 4(0) moved from 5th Panzer Armee
New Units
Volkssturm Bochum- Understrength 2(0)
Volkssturm Duisburg- Understrength 3(0)
Volkssturm Dusseldorf- Understrength 4(0)
The 5th Panzer and the 15th Army are trapped inside the Ruhr Pocket and will slowly starve to death. However if you wish to capture Cologne early then a rapid advance is possible as their units are either entrenched or too weak to properly defend themselves.

25th Army-Kleffel New Army
Direct Reserves-None
346 ID- Regular 5(0)
361 VGD- Regular 5(0)
34 SS Div- Understrength 3(1)
The 25th Army holds the far left flank front on the Dutch Rhine with a handful of units as the rest of their forces are tied up to the west. They can be ignored as their forces are incapable of aggressive manoeuvres.

1st Fallschirmarmee-Student
Direct Reserves-None
84 ID- Understrength 4(0)
245 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 1st Army
406 z.b.V- Understrength 4(0) moved from 7th Army
6 FjD- Understrength 4(0)
7 FjD- Understrength 4(0)
8 FjD- Understrength 4(0)
15 Pz-Gr- Understrength 3(1)
New Units
166 ID- Understrength 4(0)
ID 'Scharnhorst'- Regular 5(0)
21 FjD- Regular 5(0)
Volkssturm Hamburg- Regular 5(0)
Volkssturm Hannover- Understrength 4(0)
Mar. Alarm Ein- Understrength 4(0)
The 1st Fallschirmarmee holds Northern Germany with several spread out groups of Infantry. They can be easily defeated as our real enemy in this battle is logistics.

7th Army- Von Obstfelder
Direct Reserves-None
9 VGD- Understrength 4(0) moved from 1st Army
79 VGD-Understrength 4(0) moved from 1st Army
276 VGD- Understrength 3(0) moved from 15th Army
344 ID- Understrength 4(0)
347 ID- Understrength 4(0) moved from 1st Army
11 PzD- Understrength 4(0) moved from 1st Army
21 PzD- Understrength 4(0) moved from 1st Army
New Units
342 ID- Understrength 4(0)
476 z.b.V- Understrength 4(0)
Fj-PzGr 2 HG- Regular 4(1)
Rst 7th Army- Understrength 4(0)
Alarm Ein- Understrength 4(0)
The majority of 7th Army has been destroyed or trapped in the Ruhr pocket leaving a few scattered formations in central Germany but some intact formations transferred from 1st Army are forming a defence in Saxony, which will require a substantial force to defeat.

12th Army- Wenck New Army
Direct Reserves-None
ID 'FvS'- Regular 5(0)
ID 'UvH'- Understrength 4(0)
Volkssturm Magdeburg-Understrength 4(0)
The 12th Army holds the gates to Berlin with a handful of freshly formed units. They will be able to assist the the 7th Army in defending Saxony but are unable to perform independent actions.

Unthinkable

Unthinkable
Your objectives are the annihilation of the Red Army and the capture of the major Polish cities on the West Bank of the Dnieper. Additionally the quick seizure of major bridges over the Oder will free up logistical resources to accelerate our push. This is it Sir, All or Nothing!




2nd Belorussian Front-Rokossovsky New Army
18 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
27 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
46 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
47 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
70 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
96 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
105 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
108 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
114 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
116 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
121 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
132 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
134 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
40 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
1 GCC- Reinforced 7(1)
29 TC- Reinforced 7(1)
Rokossovsky's First Belorussian Front occupies the Northern Area from the Baltic Sea to the Northern Edge of the Stettin Pocket. The Soviet Rifle Corps are only slightly larger than our standard infantry divisions and this formation lacks armour so a swift strike to capture Stettin and cut off supply should'nt be impossible. However caution in pushing across the Oder is advised as survivors of Rokossovsky's Front can link up with Armoured formations from the Reserve Front.

1st Belorussian Front- Zhukov New Army
7 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
9 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
16 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
25 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
32 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
35 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
38 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
40 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
41 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
61 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
62 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
77 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
79 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
80 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
89 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
91 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
125 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
129 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
9 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
12 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
26 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
2 GCC- Reinforced 7(1)
1 MC- Reinforced 7(1)
8 GMC- Reinforced 7(1)
9 TC- Reinforced 7(1)
11 TC- Reinforced 7(1)
9 GTC- Reinforced 7(1)
12 GTC- Reinforced 7(1)
Zhukovs 2nd Belorussian Front covers the East Bank of the Elbe and Oder rivers as well as a pocket over them at Grunburg. It is a vast formation but lacks a concentration of artillery and tanks to effectively counter attack any strong pushes we make. Additionally the Polish 1st Army formerly under Soviet Control has revolted and seized the bridge at Grunberg, which will temporarily reduce their capacity to reinforce Grunberg. But beware the tanks of the 1st Ukrainian Front which protect the 2nd Belorussians flanks.

1st Ukrainian Front- Konev New Army
20 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
21 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
24 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
48 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
73 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
76 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
78 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
102 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
120 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
128 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
4 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
7 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
28 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
29 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
32 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
33 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
34 GRC- Reinforced 7(0)
38 GRC- Reinforced 7(0)
9 MC- Reinforced 7(1)
5 GMC- Reinforced 7(1)
6 GMC- Reinforced 7(1)
7 GMC- Reinforced 7(1)
25 TC- Reinforced 7(1)
4 GTC- Reinforced 7(1)
6 GTC- Reinforced 7(1)
7 GTC- Reinforced 7(1)
The 1st Ukrainian is without doubt the most formidable of Stalin's fronts, containing most of the Elite Soviet Infantry and Armour. They occupy the east bank of the Elbe between Grunberg and Breslau, apart from 2 Armies who occupy the area around Berlin as well as the Western part of the city. This puts Konev in a slight quandary as he is unable to effectively command these elements without repositioning his personal command which would reduce the operational capacity of the units that remain around the river.

4th Ukrainian Front- Yeremenko New Army
1 GTC- Reinforced 7(1)
18 Army (1) - Reinforced 7(1)
18 Army (2) - Reinforced 7(1)
18 Army (3) - Reinforced 7(0)
38 Army (1) - Reinforced 7(0)
38 Army (2) - Reinforced 7(1)
38 Army (3) - Reinforced 7(1)
60 Army (1) - Reinforced 7(0)
60 Army (2) - Reinforced 7(0)
60 Army (3) - Reinforced 7(0)
1 Guards Army (1) - Reinforced 7(1)
1 Guards Army (2) - Reinforced 7(1)
1 Guards Army (3) - Reinforced 7(1)
The 4th Ukrainian Front is the weakest of the Fronts, and occupies an vulnerable position in Upper Silesia without cover from the Oder river. A small formation that lacks tanks it should be a prime target for assault from the US 5th and French 1st, but will be able to receive some support from the 1st and 2nd Ukrainian fronts to prevent a complete collapse.

2nd Ukrainian Front- Malinovsky New Army
33 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
37 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
64 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
104 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
133 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
135 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
6 GRC- Reinforced 7(0)
20 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
21 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
31 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
35 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
37 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
39 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
CMG - Reinforced 7(1)
5 GCC- Reinforced 7(1)
1 GMC- Reinforced 7(1)
9 GMC - Reinforced 7(1)
5 GTC - Reinforced 7(1)
27 Army (1) - Reinforced 7(1)
27 Army (2) - Reinforced 7(0)
27 Army (3) - Reinforced 7(1)
40 Army (1) - Reinforced 7(0)
40 Army (2) - Reinforced 7(1)
40 Army (3) - Reinforced 7(1)
53 Army (1) - Reinforced 7(0)
53 Army (2) - Reinforced 7(0)
53 Army (3) - Reinforced 7(0)
7 Guards Army (1) - Reinforced 7(1)
7 Guards Army (2) - Reinforced 7(1)
7 Guards Army (3) - Reinforced 7(1)
6 GTA (1)- Reinforced 7(1)
6 GTA (2)- Reinforced 7(1)
The 2nd Ukrainian is another formidable front, however its capabilities are limited by the fact that its forces are stretched out between a frontline force in Eastern Silesia and several formations garrisoning Central and Southern Poland. This means that while the formation does possess substantial armour its capacity to launch offensive engagements against our units is limited and the formation will likely be forced back to the Oder before it can make an effective stand with its armoured reserves.

Reserve Front- Bagramyan New Army
10 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
14 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
84 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
90 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
119 RC- Reinforced 7(1)
84 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
124 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
130 RC- Reinforced 7(0)
1 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
2 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
14 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
15 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
19 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
22 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
23 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
103 GRC- Reinforced 7(1)
1 TC- Reinforced 7(1)
5 TC- Reinforced 7(1)
10 TC- Reinforced 7(1)
19 TC- Reinforced 7(1)
The Reserve Front as the name suggests is positioned to the rear of the main Red Army formations, covering the supply from potential airborne landings. Their tank contingent is positioned in the North and will likely attempt to reinforce 2nd Belorussian when possible. Most of their Infantry is unspectacular but a few elite units possess some of the newer Soviet equipment and are well dug in major Polish cities, providing our forces with another challenge once the spearhead has been defeated.

Closing Remarks- Finished 22/12/22

Hope this is helpful and that you enjoyed. I will be working on the Blitzkrieg one and potentially others in the future if i can be bothered.
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