TPS - end of turn 1

South


North

The first day's fighting saw some good progress for the German. The attacking effort was concentrated in the south and centre sectors. The initial barrage had some effect, but opened up a big hole in the defences at Kuibyshev Sawmill, in the far south. This was quickly exploited by the 29th Division, which put a big force in there, effectively isolating the units garrisoning Minina and Kuprosnoye from the city centre.
The 24th Panzer launched the major attack of the day, however, clearing the defences around Dubovaya. Lead elements have penetrated to Hill 112.5, on the edge of central Stalingrad. Although the penetration is narrow, it has forced the Soviets to stretch their defence
The 71st Infanterie supported the 24th Panzer on their northern flank but found it tougher going. The Hospital was defended resiliently by the Soviet 42nd Infantry Brigade. The 295th Infanterie also pushed eastward towards the Tennis Racket, but its attack was largely ineffective, and the lead infantry regiment was forced to retreat towards the end of the day by a counterattack from a strong force of T-34s.


Game Notes

The first day of fighting gets the full 12 daylight impulses, but it played out pretty quickly. Fairly good progress for the Germans, I think, helped by a very short night (just two impulses) and a failed attempt to infiltrate Soviet infantry back into the Kuibyshev Sawmill area.
With the 13th Guards Division due to cross the Volga this coming night, the 24th Panzer will probably continue to drive towards Mamayev Kurgan and central Stalingrad. However, the infantry divisions supporting it must make better progress to avoid any overextension.