Lvov1944

**Lvov1944** is a scenario in *Panzer Corps 2*.

## Briefings

Mein General, allow me to formally introduce our newest staff officer: Oberstleutnant Frederick Fuchs. Apparently he already has some insights to share, regarding our new orders.

Oberstleutnant Fuchs smiles warmly.

Let us just say I have some serious concerns about the logic behind them.

Frederick Fuchs disagrees with the directives from High Command? I'm shocked to hear it.

My record... my new record... does mention an inclination towards insubordination.

Yes, it most certainly does. But before we raise your concerns, let us brief the General on the situation at hand.

General %playername%, the new Soviet summer offensive is in full swing. From the Caspian to the Baltic seas, there is pressure along the entire front.

But it is very clear now the strongest concentration of the enemy was directed at our holdings around the Baltic States.

Yes... the feint towards Moscow last year continues to haunt us it seems. For each of our victories in the Caucasus, it seems the Soviets claimed their own triumphs far to the north.

The lifting of the Siege of Leningrad, breaking through Narva and sweeping into Estonia, Finland is being overrun, and now Minsk has fallen back into Soviet hands.

It is a string of victories that has made High Command very nervous and very angry. The fighting has reached East Prussia.

Which brings us to our current orders. To support the defensive efforts in East Prussia, we're to secure and reinforce a line of defenses along the Bug River.

**Primary Objective: Allow Soviet troops to seize L'vov and destroy the L'vov Hangar.**

**Bonus Objective: Construct 5 Defenses Along the Bug River.**

**Elite Objective: Find and Destroy Polish 1st Armoured Brigade.**

High Command is throwing so many units into East Prussia, it makes sense to secure their southern flank.

It makes sense, yes, almost too much sense.

General %playername%, I am convinced we are playing into the enemy's hands. The strategic moves they have made so far are generating very obvious, and very predictable responses.

Surely we cannot just abandon East Prussia?

That, of course, is unacceptable, and so we are forced to defend it. You see? Predictable.

I will not pretend I can divine our enemy's ultimate goal for their Operation Kutuzov, but I cannot help but feel we are being manipulated into the responses we've made thus far.

What do you suggest we do about it, exactly?

Oberstleutnant Fuchs rubs his chin thoughtfully.

I suggest we merely play our part, and watch what happens.

What exactly does that mean?

We content ourselves with defending the west bank of the Bug River. If my hunch is correct, we should only see a token effort from the enemy to cross.

An opportunity to counterattack?

For once, I strongly recommend against it. To force our way over the Bug River not only goes against our orders, it would leave any units involved in a dangerously exposed position.

No, I expect the Soviets to content themselves on the opposite bank. My guess is they don't want to cross the Bug River here and now, but they just want to tie up more and more of our forces in static defensive positions.

Shall we see for ourselves what the Soviet reaction is?

To victory, for Germany!

### Debriefing

**In this alternate history, Germany misjudges the goals of the Soviet's Operation Kutuzov. Expecting attacks into East Prussia and Occupied Poland, elaborate and expensive defenses are constructed along the Nieman, Pregolia, and Bug rivers.**

**And while these defenses are seemingly successful at stopping a westward Soviet advance, it ties down both the remnants of Army Group North and also the bulk of Army Group Centre.**

**Army Group North, having been in near constant retreat since the lifting of the Siege of Leningrad is re-organized into Army Group Allenstein. This Army Group now holds the line on the borders of East Prussia, and is also responsbile (Sic) for continuing to supply the Riga pocket by sea and air.**

**Army Group Centre is divided in two. One half is designated Army Group West Ukraine. This Army Group mans a line of defense from Bialystok to the Carpathian Mountains.**

**The other half of Army Group Centre is designated Army Group East Ukraine. This Army Group is responsible for maintaining control of Kiev and the surrounding areas, to ensure an uninterrupted line of supply is connected to distant Army Group Caucasus.**

## Walkthrough

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## Locations

* Bug River

* L'vov

* Krisnipolye

* Horodlo

* Kolemczyce

* Wlodawa

* Zamoscia

* Cholm

* Lokachi

* Bug River

* L'vov

* Krisnipolye

* Horodlo

* Kolemczyce

* Wlodawa

* Zamoscia

* Cholm

* Lokachi

## Messages

* Mein General, one of our infantrymen has recovered from his injuries and is preparing to rejoin his combat unit. Normally I would not bother you with this, but this soldier, one Matthaus Hetzenauer, has made a name for himself. Beyond his skills as a sniper, he has demonstrated abnormal bravery under fire. If we single him out with special awards, I suspect he will serve us quite well in a squad leadership position.

You have %d Commendation Points.

Would you like to spend 2 Commendation Points to promote this soldier to a unique infantry hero?

* You decide to use some of your influence to promote this soldier. You now have %d Commendation Points.

* You choose to reject the offer. You still have %d Commendation Points

* As part of the new defensive efforts against the Soviets, we are once again being given the option to reorganize our supply train for the expected battles ahead. As before, this is a voluntary reorganization that carries no risk or reward with it; if you feel our supply situation is fine as is, we can ignore this offer. But if you think we are in serious need of a resupply, this is the perfect opportunity for it.

Would you like to engage in a total resupply and reset your prestige to 7900?

* You choose to reorganize your supply train. You now have exactly 7900 prestige.

* You decline to reorganize your supply situation. Your prestige amount is unaffected.

* Fortification successfully constructed.

Total constructions is now %d.

* Bonus Objective to Construct 5 Defenses Along the Bug River completed.
Earned Commendation Points: 2.
Total Commendation Points: %d.

* **Field Marshal Habermann:** I have been observing your troops in action for some time now, Herr General, and I must say your performance continues to exceed any and all expectations. Your daring raid to destroy that reformed Polish brigade was quite a prestigious victory, in more ways than you are probably aware of in fact.

* **Field Marshal Habermann:** For giving us this important... political victory, I am authorized to transfer a collection of prototype Panzer VII tanks to your vehicle pool. I think you will find these tanks to deadlier and more reliable than the Tigers IIs you are currently fielding. Use them well, we will not be able to replenish your stock of these tanks in the foreseeable future.

* Mein General, one of our infantrymen has recovered from his injuries and is preparing to rejoin his combat unit. Normally I would not bother you with this, but this soldier, one Matthaus Hetzenauer, has made a name for himself. Beyond his skills as a sniper, he has demonstrated abnormal bravery under fire. If we single him out with special awards, I suspect he will serve us quite well in a squad leadership position.

You have %d Commendation Points.

Would you like to spend 2 Commendation Points to promote this soldier to a unique infantry hero?

* You decide to use some of your influence to promote this soldier. You now have %d Commendation Points.

* You choose to reject the offer. You still have %d Commendation Points

* As part of the new defensive efforts against the Soviets, we are once again being given the option to reorganize our supply train for the expected battles ahead. As before, this is a voluntary reorganization that carries no risk or reward with it; if you feel our supply situation is fine as is, we can ignore this offer. But if you think we are in serious need of a resupply, this is the perfect opportunity for it.

Would you like to engage in a total resupply and reset your prestige to 7900?

* You choose to reorganize your supply train. You now have exactly 7900 prestige.

* You decline to reorganize your supply situation. Your prestige amount is unaffected.

* Fortification successfully constructed.

Total constructions is now %d.

* Bonus Objective to Construct 5 Defenses Along the Bug River completed.
Earned Commendation Points: 2.
Total Commendation Points: %d.

* **Field Marshal Habermann:** I have been observing your troops in action for some time now, Herr General, and I must say your performance continues to exceed any and all expectations. Your daring raid to destroy that reformed Polish brigade was quite a prestigious victory, in more ways than you are probably aware of in fact.

* **Field Marshal Habermann:** For giving us this important... political victory, I am authorized to transfer a collection of prototype Panzer VII tanks to your vehicle pool. I think you will find these tanks to deadlier and more reliable than the Tigers IIs you are currently fielding. Use them well, we will not be able to replenish your stock of these tanks in the foreseeable future.

## Notes

* If players have at least 2 Commendation Points at the start of the scenario, they will be given the option of exchanging 2 Commendation Points for Matthaus Hetzenauer, an Infantry-exclusive hero that has the Famous, Precision Weapon and Unyielding traits in addition to increasing a unit's Initiative and Speed by +2 and +1 respectively.
* On turn 7, players will be given to option to reset their prestige to 7900.
* Successfully constructing 5 defenses will award 2 Commendation Points.
* Each of the four Construction Transport units have a hero, which are named Thomas, Bem, Sjin and Sips; all four heroes have the No Split trait.
* Notable allied formations:
	+ Construction Transport
* Notable enemy formations:
	+ Polish 1st Armoured Brigade
* Notable enemy units:
	+ A Level 5 Polish 1st Armoured Brigade M3A1 Scout Car that has 20 Strength points and a hero with the Camouflage, No Surrender, Evasive and Low Profile traits.
	+ A Level 5 Polish 1st Armoured Brigade M4 Sherman that has 20 Strength points and a hero with the Consolidator, Crippling Blow, First Strike and Tank Killer traits.
	+ A Level 5 Polish 1st Armoured Brigade M4 Sherman that has 20 Strength points and a hero with the Consolidator, No Surrender, Ambusher and No Retaliation traits.
	+ A Level 5 Polish 1st Armoured Brigade M4 Sherman that has 20 Strength points and a hero with the Consolidator, No Surrender, Ambusher and No Retaliation traits.
	+ A Level 5 Polish 1st Armoured Brigade T-34/43 that has 15 Strength points and a hero with the Rapid Fire 2x, Readiness, Overwhelming Attack and Double Attack traits.
	+ A Level 5 Polish 1st Armoured Brigade T-70 that has 15 Strength points and a hero with the Ambusher, No Surrender, Camouflage and Survivor traits.
	+ A Level 5 Polish 1st Armoured Brigade T-70 that has 15 Strength points and a hero with the Crippling Blow, No Surrender, Camouflage and Survivor traits.
	+ 42nd IS-2, which is Level 2 and has 12 Strength points and a hero with the AT Support, Artillery Support and Vigilant traits.
	+ 45th KV-85, which is Level 2 and has a hero with the Double Attack trait.