Battle of Seelow Heights - Prelude to Berlin Setup order 1 x8 2 x19 3 x4 4 x10 5 x15 6 x7 7 x3 Zuikov's Command 8 x2 Post 9 x11 Historical Background The Battle of the Seelow Heights (German: Schlacht um die Seelower Höhen) was part of the Seelow-Berlin Offensive 10 x2 Operation (16 April-2 May 1945). A pitched battle, it was one of the last assaults on large entrenched defensive positions of the Second World War. It was fought over three days, from 16?19 April 1945. Close to one million Soviet soldiers of the 1st Belorussian Front (including 78,556 soldiers of the Polish 1st Army), commanded by Marshal Georgi Zhukov, attacked the position known as the "Gates of Berlin". They were opposed by about 110,000 soldiers of the German 9th Army,[4] commanded by General Theodor Busse, as part of the Army Group Vistula. This battle is often incorporated into the Battle of the Oder-Neisse. The Seelow Heights was where some of the most bitter fighting in the overall battle took place, but it was only one of several crossing points along the Oder and Neisse rivers where the Soviets attacked. The Battle of the Oder-Neisse was itself only the opening phase of the Battle of Berlin. The result was the encirclement of the German 9th Army and the Battle of Halbe. attack with a range of 2-4-3-1. In addition, they *MUST Briefing STOP* when entering hills or trenches, and recieve a -1 Germany: 9 Cards. die penalty when moving. Russia/Soviet Union: 8 Cards, You go first. SWA Late War rules are in effect. The Germans lay out mines (*Achtung Minen!*). The Russian infantry with battle stars are their equivalent of Panzer Grenadiers. As a result, they Close Conditions of Victory Combat with an extra die when at full strength. Germany may not use the Barrage and Air Strike cards. 12 Medals. Instead, they are played as ordering one unit. The entire German baseline is an Exit Point for the Allies. Blitz rules are in effect for the Russians. Sudden Death rules are in effect for this objective. Special Rules The German special forces tanks with a battle star are Sturmpanzer IIs and Sturmgeschutz III tank destroyers. Due to their limited mobility and lack of turrets, they Symbols & Graphics Copyright (c) 2004 - 2021 Days of Wonder, Inc. Produced with permission, for non-commercial use only..