"Rage against the machine" scenario

[Jacksons]

I played this one yesterday and we both thought it favored the Germans, although it was a fun scenario.
For those who have played this before what are the best strategies for the russian attacker.
Once the russian finds the ATG should he put 2-3 of the 122L and 152 AFV on the ATG to try to knock it out quickly?
Should the russian HMG go up on the hill to try to wipe out the german defenders on his left flank and clear away for the infantry to run quickly through the OG in the center of the Board?
What are the axis of attacks that the Russian should choose and how many prongs should he use with the infantry?
Which 2 of the 3 VC should the Russian pursue(bridge, HQ building or crossroads)?
Should the russian look to try a human wave.
How much risk of VBM freeze should the russian take.

Any good advice would be greatly appreciated.


Stan

 

[Mister T]

Your questions show it is a content-rich scenario, with different options available on either side.

I would not necessarily think of it as pro-german. The scenario has good replayability.

 

[Jacksons]

Yes it is a great scenario with replayability!
I am just looking for some pointers for the Russians to hear how others have approached the attack and what worked, did not work and what they would try differently next time. Just trying to improve.

 

[Michael R]

Use Google Advanced Search to search this website for AARs of this scenario. It has been reported more than once.

 

[von Marwitz]

Use Google Advanced Search to search this website for AARs of this scenario. It has been reported more than once.

The search query for google would be something like:

site:gamesquad.com "rage against the machine" aar

Try some combinations, maybe including the scenario ID.

von Marwitz

 

[fenyan]

The scenario comments at ASL Scenario Archive will give you some ideas as well for your next playing.

My notes from playing this in 2019 state that as the Russians, more use of smoke would have helped, and a better pace of attack.