Kicked to the Curb ETO (id:#67006)
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Designer: Ron Duenskie
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Balance:
PolishRussian
50%

Overview:

The town of Szack had been occupied by the Soviet 52nd Rifle Division, supported by a number of T-26 and T-28 tanks. Units of the Polish Border Protection Corps (Korpus Ochrony Pogranicza, or KOP), commanded by General Wilhelm Orlik-Rückemann, quickly closed on Szack, occupying the woods line west of town. Rückemann's corps was able to bait the Soviet armor into an ill-advised attack. Polish anti-tank and infantry guns quickly destroyed dozens of Soviet tanks, forcing them to retreat into Szack. Hoping to further boost morale, the Polish commander ordered a counterattack.
Attacker: Polish (Korpus Ochrony Pogranicza)
Defender: Russian (52nd Rifle Division)  
5.5 turns
    Players: 2     OBA: None     Night: No
Unit Counts:
Squads: A:16.5 D:11.5
AFVs: A:0
AFVs: D:2
T-26 M33 x 2

Guns: A:0
Ur wz. 35 ATR x 3
D:0
50mm RM obr. 40

Victory Conditions:

Exit VP: Building Control VC: Area Control VC:
Unit Based VC: LOS Style VC: CVP Cap:
Misc Rules: Bldgs: Wooden, D: EW (A25.212)
Overlays: OG1 Wd3 Wd4 Wd5
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Last Played:
DateReporterOpponentBal.ResultTimeComments
2026-03-08(A) Herve Duval vs In progress
2026-02-28(D) Jeff B vs Scott Sherer Polish win5.75 hrsPretty straight forward scenario. Poles have some approach limitation, with a lot of units scrunched onto 43, and it certainly didn't help my cause when my MMG laying a crucial FL broke. I underestimated the power of assault fire and range 5, not to mention the monstrous fire groups the Poles can muster. I repaired my MMG, but by the end of the turn I had lost a squad. The wrecks were certainly the Poles' friend, preventing some nice FLs. And so the Poles pressed on. I lost a couple LMGs that turn, one to break and one to its wielder dying. The Poles broke an ATR, but managed to stun one of my precious tanks. My commissar was not inspiring, and did nothing but kill off men all game. But the Russians also generated a hero, who would prove a key to the southern defense. Turn 3 saw my stunned tank burned up by an MG, but the Poles started to pay the price in men, losing 1.5 squads and seeing another 5.5 broken (many without leaders). Turn 4 was very costly for the Russians, losing 3.5 squads and their last tank, to only a HS for the Poles. The building count stood at 9, with another 2 easy pickings. Turn 5 was quiet, with each side only losing a HS. The Poles only claiming the 2 easy buildings plus another. But an intrepid Russian HS reclaimed the one furthest north. In the last turn the Russians survived the shots they needed to, but didn't dish out quite enough to prevent the Poles from gaining the requisite 2 buildings, with another 2 melees unresolved for others. A surprisingly dynamic game for one so small, with at least three distinct areas of combat. But I do think the Poles will win this more than they lose.
2026-02-06(A) Robert Modarelli vs Greg Barsness Russian winEnjoyed this fight and learned a lot from a skilled opponent. I set up for the main push from the center/north, with a smaller flank attack from the south. Russians executed an excellent delaying action, able to mass units and/or firepower at the right times and places to blunt my various attempts to lunge forward. Poles had limited success in the center but I never managed to get my MGs positioned optimally to support the assault. Underscored for me the importance when on the attack of planning several turns ahead on where your units and weapons systems need to be, anticipating the defender's ability to disrupt your planned pace, and having contingencies thought out in advance as to what to do if that happens. An enjoyable fight and a good scenario.
2025-12-14(A) Don Berg vs Solo Polish win
2025-07-27(D) Dave Mareske vs Dave Goldman Polish winSt Louis Tournament
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Avg Rating: 6.84Votes: 25
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To-Play list count: 2
Estimated Play time: 4 hours
Recorded Games: 21
Archive recorded plays:
Polish12
Russian8
Drawn:0

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Kicked to the Curb [Confirmed]
[A] Polish 13
[D] Russian 17
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