26th June, 1944*
North of Orsha*
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Our encirclement of Orsha progresses well. The last obstacle is the Orshiza river: Once we cross it, the enemy has nowhere to run.
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Intelligence: German remnant and logistical forces are starting to form hedgehogs to weather the storm.
To cross the Orshiza river we have to seize an important bridge.
Partisan forces are reporting that the enemy is already wiring it for demolition.
Two Russian ammunition dumps will appear on the bridge on turn 15. Once that happens and the bridge isn't secure, the Germans will destroy them and the resulting explosion will blow up the bridge.
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Objectives: Secure the bridge as fast as possible.
There are two hedgehogs on your way.
Bypass these positions!
Try to mask your forces with smoke or terrain.
On turn 16 you will receive reinforcements from the 1st Gvardeskaya Strelkovaya Diviziya with which you can take out the German positions in your rear.
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