The Germans and Soviets deploy their Blinds.
Preparatory Bombardment
Both sides open fire with their Preparatory Bombardments, seeking to disrupt the enemy’s communications. Both sides are in light defences (4+ TN).
German General Support Batteries: 6 (4+ TN)
Vs
Soviet Command Dice: 7 (4+ TN)
Both sides roll 3 successes – no effect!
Soviet Dice and Staff Orders
Soviet General Support Batteries: 9 (3+ TN)
Vs
German Command Dice: 8 (4+ TN)
Soviets roll 5 successes, including one 6.
Germans roll 3 successes, including one 6.
The 6s cancel out and the Germans lose 2 Command Dice (5-3=2) during their first turn.
German Dice and Staff Orders
German Initial Barrage
The Germans target two Soviet Blinds but fail to hit them!
