Strategic Update
Woof. Not good at first, but something decent toward the end.
Eastern Front
Operation Pickaxe
The northern attack is still struggling mightily to break through the Nazi line. I'm running short on reserves to send into this sector, as all available armies are being moved to the Orel sector.
The southern attack is continuing to punch holes into the enemy lines, only to be pushed back soon after. This time, at least, elements of the 4th Guards Tank Army advanced into the breach. As I said to Ken when I sent this turn, this is turning quickly into a meat grinder. But looking more closely, it's more like a black hole.
Operation Annoyance
The airborne operation finally happened, with two divisions landing right on target along the rail line from Stalino. There was no opposition in either air or ground to the assault, so neither unit became scattered during the jump. For the moment, they're digging into the abandoned Axis entrenchments. But it appears they'll soon be needed to march east to link up with the ground force that managed to open two holes in the Axis position west of Rostov. Ken left very few reserves in this area, but one very strong panzer division temporarily halted one emerging breakthrough by the Soviets. This operation, not the originally-planned main offensive up north, could end up yielding the most positive outcome. Knowing there is little in the rear areas to mount an effective counterattack, I'm going to push very hard here and bring up any and all units to help keep pressure on the enemy.
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