{"product_id":"fighting-formations-grossdeutschland-division-expansion-battle-for-kharkov","title":"Fighting Formations - Grossdeutschland Division Expansion Battle for Kharkov Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eAttacks as well as counterattacks were the order of the day, any day... In the early winter months of 1943 the Soviets were driving deep into German lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir hope was to destroy the southern wing of the German army while it was still reeling from its defeat at Stalingrad. There were large gaps in the German lines as well as a quick advance here could turn the tide of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTime after time the Panzergrenadier Division Grossdeutschland was called upon to reinforce, fill and stabilize weak points, along with to close the gaps before the onslaught of Soviet troops could pour through. Oftentimes they were outnumbered as well as arrived just in the nick of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the front stabilized they were called upon again to spearhead the German drives against the Soviet 40th along with 69th Armies. The Soviets made several coordinated attacks during these months, one including Operation Star (February 2-19).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring this offensive the Soviets took Belgorod as well as Kharkov. On the German side Manstein initiated his \"Backhand Blow\" on February 20.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese battles went on through March 5 and beyond. Kharkov was taken back by the Germans in March during this push.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurther German advances set up the upcoming summer s battle for Kursk. The areas around as well as cities of Belgorod as well as Kharkov were key points in many of the battles above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth cities were major transportation hubs along with control of the roads between them was critical to both the Soviets along with the Germans. Advancing, reinforcements and supply was dependent upon whoever controlled these cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the end of February the Soviets were pushing the limits of their endurance as well as were very near the end of their supply lines. The Germans needed these same cities to stop the enemy advance, form a semblance of a solid line, along with prepare for the inevitable counterattacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFierce battles raged on along with on including many villages along with hills along the path changing hands multiple times. Each side's positions for the summer of 1943 campaigns were now at stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this expansion for Fighting Formations we feature the Grossdeutschland Division as it fought in 1943 as well as early 1944 around the Ukrainian city of Kharkov. In each scenario, one player will take command of elements of this elite German formation while the other assumes control of the opposing forces of the Soviet Union.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFighting Formations: Grossdeutschland Division's Battle for Kharkov expands upon the original Fighting Formations game by taking the Grossdeutschland Division into 1943 and the winter of 1944. This expansion features ten new scenarios, many using new units for the German and Soviet sides, played on ten new maps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new Battle for Kharkov playbook includes the following: 10 new scenarios, including many smaller along with shorter engagements Updated order of battle for GD, encompassing units and hardware added in 1943 Historical notes covering GD s fighting in the Ukraine Vendor: GMT\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GMT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48015775367385,"sku":"GMT1809","price":85.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8771\/4265\/files\/VR_817054011568_1_3486f435-02e0-4260-b8ce-5576954a3f1c.jpg?v=1771995102","url":"https:\/\/www.supergamers.com.au\/products\/fighting-formations-grossdeutschland-division-expansion-battle-for-kharkov","provider":"SuperGamers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}