Status report (north-central):
We’re engaging at least two and likely three Russian tanks – one confirmed T-26, and then a possible T-26 and a possible T-34 right next to one another. Travis’ two tank-hunters are on the job; #1 already hit the unconfirmed T-26, and #2 is ready to fire from the road at the first T-26. Sachmo’s scouts and pskov’s Pz-IIIhs are shifting positions, while the pioneers are moving up.
RealDeal: Both halftracks are still “moving to contact” in the scattered trees (N-3). The ground is rising a bit here, and with the intervening trees it’s unknown whether you’ll see (or be scene by) the Russian tank(s).
GoldenEagle & Qwikshot: Your halftracks are halted in and behind the trees of N-2, with no line of sight to the enemy tanks.
pskov: Your Pz-IIIhs are stopped just south of N-2 and northwest of the rocky terrain. Their view of the Russians is also blocked by trees.
Travis: Heh. Interesting situation! Panzerjager #1 definitely popped that unconfirmed T-26, but so far it appears to still be live and kicking…and it’s lining up a shot at you. You are not hull-down, and at this range he can hurt you. Do you back away (perhaps to hull-down, it’s hard to say), or stand your ground and duel him? There’s also that possible T-34 lurking right there, too – him you DON’T want to mess with. Meanwhile, Panzerjager #2 looks ready to duke it out with the first T-26.
sachmo71: AC #2 is on the move, has the new T-26(?) spotted and can fire, though with little chance of hitting. The Russian is distracted by Travis, however. Your command vehicle is wriggling through the trees, and the other two are halted.
Status Report (South):
It’s still quiet, except for the remnants of that nasty barrage in the wheat field back at the start-up position. The tag-team of Calis, blade6119, and kingfc22 have reached the wooden building and have a pretty good drop on the upper south section of the map, but have spotted nothing. In the lower south, we’ve pressed ahead with substantial force and encountered nothing. There is a large and inviting wooded area that beckons there.
Calis, blade6119, and kingfc22: You’re all clumped around that wooden building. Although no Russians are evident, you present a tempting target. Better move.
The Afoci: Your halftracks are poised to move, behind SirFozzie’s tanks. MrBug, hold tight!
SirFozzie: Your two tanks are sitting at what looks like a key junction. I’d recommend coordinating your advance with Blade/DataKing, Tasan, and perhaps tucker342.
Tasan: PZ-IVd #9 is pulling that right-hook you wanted, which may well be key. #10 is still moving up.
Blade: Your boys are playing point, and a bit tired from their dash. I’d suggest holding this turn.
Samifan24: Your squads are still advancing, with two headed toward Tasan’s tank, one out farther right, the mortar moving up, and the HQ still in his halftrack.
Tucker342: You’ve got one halftrack on the extreme right, and then three in the midst of samifan24’s infantry advance.
DataKing: One HMG is set-up in samifan24’s old woods. He’s got a decent field of fire toward the building and woods in Blade’s immediate front. Your HQ and other HMg are still in their truck, with The Afoci’s halftracks.
Alright, gents. It's getting down to it.
