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 The primary attack is making its way over the Seym and will now start to close the pocket by taking key points on the way to the Dnepr. At Kiev, we've held the line and our core reinforcements have arrived. It is time to go on the offensive there.  Axis Turn 7: August 29, 1941 Clear(dry)  We make the attack at Chernigov. Infantry take the town and we push the Soviets back to the river.  We have a clear path open along the Dnepr, but for now we're happy to let that section remain quiet and shift forces to Kiev.  The Stahl Jaeger confidently drive at the artillery on the northwest side of the city, but they are unprepared for how many guns there actually are over there.  As our veteran tankers engage the enemy they and nearly take out the KV-2's. But the big guns still remain around the city. Allied Turn 7: August 29, 1941  Many of the smaller Russian tanks make a move around to our right flank. The Stugs manage to hold them off with only moderate losses.  The few tanks at Kiev make another odd choice by trying another direct attack against the Panzer II's.  The little anti-tank units survive when the Soviets focus fire on the Nebelwerfers and infantry instead. The Nebelwerfer was first knocked to nearly half-strength by a squadron of fighter planes — La-3's at that — and I've suddenly remembered why I don't purchase Nebelwerfers. Axis Turn 8: August 30, 1941 Clear(dry)  Even if the small enemy tanks have an easier time moving through the woods, it still makes them quite vulnerable to our infantry.  The weaker attack on the north flank of Kiev did not go so well, but we have succeeded in driving our tanks to the gates on the western side. We're also beginning to overwhelm the air defenses with our own great numbers of planes. A Stug will replace the Nebelwerfer. Allied Turn 8: August 30, 1941  The untested 36th Panzers was positioned to guard our flank as we made our way southward. We've been bombing this Kv-2 for a few days and it finally makes its move. The Panzers hold up rather well, knocking out as many tanks as they lose.  The Stug is not nearly as vulnerable as the Nebelwerfer, but concentrated enemy ground fire destroys the one we had in the assault group.  At Kiev, the first wave of infantry is chewed up. Our towed guns take heavy losses as well. We'll need to redouble our bombing efforts. Axis Turn 9: August 31, 1941 Clear(dry)  Chalk up another T-34 for Potatomanjack.  The forces at Ichnaya are handled with ease, and our tanks get started on the guns at Priluki.  When they're having a good day, the Stukas can simply fly in and knock out the enemy anti-air guns without any losses.  While the bombers work overhead, we shift our armor at Kiev to focus on eliminating the support units. Allied Turn 9: August 31, 1941  Even without their guns to help out, the Soviets still inflict a fair number of casualties in a day of heavy fighting. Axis Turn 10: September 1, 1941 Clear (dry)  The dawn of the third year of the war brings us a new troop transport. The SPW 250 can move a bit faster and gives slightly better defense than the 251. But it also runs out of fuel faster, so over long distances the speed advantage isn't as useful.  We finally overwhelm the defenses of Kiev. The Pioniere move in to clear out the western half of the city.  A successful day at Priluki as well. We surprise the artillery guns which had been preparing for attacks from the southwest, and capture or destroy all of them. Allied Turn 10: September 1, 1941  The forces up along the Dnepr take some hits, but as Kiev falls the Soviets are forced to shift down and try to hold us from crossing down there.  Some of the flak guns are able to shoot at our planes, but we've mostly been able to avoid their fire. Our ground troops are doing well enough on their own that they don't need the support. Axis Turn 11: September 2, 1941 Overcast(dry)  An armored spearhead takes out most of the enemy forces at Priluki. The remaining objectives look to be more heavily defended, however.  The capture of Kiev came a bit sooner than expected. We're in no rush to get across the Dnepr.  The bridge over the Seym at Chernigov is well-defended on both sides. We only need to ensure the pocket holds. Allied Turn 11: September 2, 1941  With the KV-2 taken care of, the 36th Panzers had settled in to hold what they expected to be a quiet sector. But they are surprised when a unit of powerful 76mm anti-tank guns sneaks into range and blasts them. Another good week for us. Kiev has nearly in our hands, and the Soviets have almost all their units pushed behind the rivers. The assault group is doing a good job closing the pocket, although we suspect the toughest part is yet to come. 
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