Author Archives: Jim Bambra

Turn 1 – Across the Vistula – German Attack

The Germans are attacking and have the first turn. The Soviets don’t roll any Command Dice this turn but can use opportunity fire, end or turn fire, and Staff Orders. Determine the Number of First Turn Command Dice The Germans … Continue reading

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Across the Vistula – German Blinds

The Germans have seven Blinds: Blind #1 1x SdKfz 234/2 Puma Platoon Blind #2 1x Gepanzert Panzergrenadier Platoon + SdKfz 251/10 3x Gepanzert Panzergrenadier Platoons + SdKfz 251/1 Blind #3 1x Gepanzert Panzergrenadier Platoon + SdKfz 251/10 3x Gepanzert Panzergrenadier … Continue reading

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Across the Vistula – Soviet Blinds

The Soviets have nine Blinds: Blind #1 2x Rifle Platoons Blind #2 2x Rifle Platoons 1x Anti-Tank Rifle Platoon Blind #3 1x 81mm Mortar Blind #4 1x Recon Infantry Platoon Blind #5 ZIS-2 Anti-Tank Gun Platoon + Truck Blinds #6-9 … Continue reading

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Across the Vistula – Planned Fire Missions

Each side has two planned missions for their Direct Support Battery. They both decide to use pre-registered barrages allowing them to choose two locations for the barrages. The locations are noted in secret and only revealed when the pre-registered barrages … Continue reading

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Across the Vistula – 11th August 1944 – Soviet Battle Group

Soviet Briefing The victorious 3rd Guards Tank Army has entered Poland and driven the Germans back across the Vistula River. You are to defend your position and repulse any German attacks. Victory You win by causing a German Command Collapse. … Continue reading

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