History:
The Carpatho-Dukla operation was began by the Soviet Army on September 8, 1944. The strategic Dukla Pass cuts through the Carpathian Mountains in Northwestern Slovakia. If wrestled from the Germans the Carpathian mountain passes (particularly Dukla Pass) would be opened to the Soviet military for a rapid descent from Poland into the Hungarian Plains. Yet the battle for control of this key region in Eastern Slovakia did not end with the capture of the Dukla Pass by the Soviets. Between Oct. 25-27, on the road between the Dukla Pass and Svidnik , in the farms and villages of the Kapisova Brook Valley, occurred one of the hardest fought tank battles of World War II, which then became the "Valley of Death."
On Oct. 19, 1944 General K.S. Moskalenko, the commander of the Soviet 38th Army and attached 1st Czechoslovak Army, received a directive from Marshal I.S. Konev, commander of the 1st Ukrainian Front, criticizing him for the recent unsuccessful attacks south of Dukla Pass and ordered him to prepare his next attack. Gen. Moskalenko assembled five rifle divisions (211th, 241st, 305th, 359th and 70th Guards) under 67th Rifle Corps and deployed 703 guns and mortars in the main breakthrough sector. The attack was supported by the remnants of the 4th Guards Tank Corps, (12th Guards Tank Brigade), 31st Tank Corp, and 1st Czechoslovakian Tank Brigade and was preceded by mine clearing of the key approaches. The attacking force was opposed by 1st Panzer Army's Armeegruppe “Heinrici” (1st, 8th, and 24th Panzer Divisions) three Sturmgeshutze (StuG) Brigades (300th, 301st, and 311th) and two recently replenished German Infantry Divisions (168th and 357th).
On October 6 following nearly 30 days of fighting in the Dukla Pass, German troops began to draw back 5 to 10 kilometers south to avoid the danger of encirclement. The battle in the "Valley of Death" began at 11:20 PM on Oct. 24th. The Allied attack was preceded by an 80 minute artillery barrage and aerial attacks. In the early hours of Oct. 25th, fog and heavy rainfall which had impeded the Allied advance began to subside. The Soviet attack was met by the German fire of 17 artillery and 20 mortar batteries which fired over 7,500 rounds that day. The Soviet in turn fired 32,000 artillery rounds and their Air Force, dropped 163 tons of bombs over the German positions.
The German resistance under the command of Generaloberst G. Heinrici, famous for his defensive tactics, was vigorous. At the village of Nizana Pisana the tanks of 12th Guards Tank Brigade encountered minefields and received heavy enemy fire. The brigade sustained heavy losses and after clearing the road of the mines, again moved forward. A heavy tank battle soon erupted. During the afternoon of Oct. 26, the 70th Guards Rifle Division, actively supported by tanks, captured Kapisova after heavy fighting, while the 305th Rifle Division took Dobroslava.
During the night of Oct 26 the German command reinforced the sector with the 168th Infantry Division. The Soviet attack on Oct. 27 again met fierce resistance from German armor, infantry, and artillery (7,500 rounds fired), along with repeated counterattacks that were supported by small groups of tanks (6 - 12). Despite heavy artillery (43,000 rounds) and aerial support the progress of 67th Rifle Corps was insignificant and the offensive was finally suspended. The Soviet advance after three days of near continuous fighting was only 6 km. During the less than 3 months of fighting in the Carpatho-Dukla operation, Allied forces suffered horrendous casualties. An estimated 84,000 Soviet soldiers were killed, wounded or missing, while the Czechoslovakians lost more than 6,000 soldiers. German casualties were estimated at 54,000 soldiers.
(History has been also included on the team selection page for both sides.)
Screenshots:
Team Load Outs:
Axis
Tanks: 2 Tiger 1s, 3 Panthers, 3 Panzer IV Hs, 2 Stugs, 2 Panzer IIIs.
Infantry: 3 Snipers, 2 MGers, 2 Anti-tanks, 2 Tank Commanders, Unlimited Tank Crew.
Transports: 4
Allies
Tanks: 4 IS2s, 4 T34s, 2 KV-1s, 2 SU-76s.
Infantry: 3 Snipers, 2 MGers, 2 Anti-tanks, 2 Tank Commanders, Unlimited Tank Crew.
Transports: 4
To clear buildings and other areas tanks can't reach, the tank personnel will have a choice of a SMG or rifle.
There are anti-tank weapons and radios located at the spawns, secondary objectives and the closest first objectives.
Requirements:
AHZ Guns installed on the server or the Tractorworks or Hubes Breakout maps already installed. http://www.after-hourz.com/index.php...l einfo&id=38
Though AB 2.XX mod is not required, it definitely adds to the experience of the map. Please try it with and without to judge for yourself. t=18029http://www.redorchestragame.com/foru...ad.php?t=18029
Satchel pick-up mod is embedded into the map and no additional files are required.
"Thanks":
I have had alot of help, influences, resources, and support for this map. Sorry if this list is long.
Mike Nomad and the RGN servers for doing extensive alpha testing of this map. The RGN forums has helped kick ideas around and lots of feedback in the developing stages.
One Shot for being the official historian on this project and extensive map tester. He will answer any questions or comments on the history side.
AHZ guys for making the AT gun and release to the public.
Worluk for the satchel pick-up mod.
Drecks for some insightful texturing suggestions.
Amizaur for verifying the AT role.
Exocet for the tower suggestion and weblinks.
For all of the alpha map testers who participated and gave feedback/comments:
Hauptscharfuhrer,[FKR]_SnoopWolf, Part_No.427G-9, LDBlues, [RGN]_SPARTAN,CartoonJoe, CharlieDontSurf, Capt_Caveman, {CuF}Rough_Rider, Fletch, Heinz, Guderian(GER), 101.SSCelticWereWolf, GillouH, Rapier_21, Nanner,<RTR>rec.Greylag,tsamptrail, [RGN]_HellHund (L_Dog),[RGN]_T3S (Tru3Slaughter),Drecks,Sgt. Drex, Scrappy, Oberstjohn, Horatio, Exocet & Amizaur.
Downloads:
Map file: http://files.filefront.com/7359837
Server uz2 file:http://files.filefront.com/7359852
Please let me know what you think. I encourage suggestions, comments, and feedback.
Reservoir Dog
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