The fourth module following the history of the 1.SS-Panzergrenadier Division Leibstandarte continues with the unit taking part in the battles on the Eastern Front and Italy from July to December 1943. This eight scenario pack is compatible with MMP's ASL System.
LSSAH 17 - THE ELEVENTH COMMANDMENT: Having been ordered back from France in late January 1943, 1.SS-Panzergrenadier Division Leibstandarte arrived in Russia in early February and was immediately thrown into the defences of Kharkov. The adhoc SS-Panzer-Korps, under the command of SS-Obergrüppenfurher Paul Hausser, went into combat on 11 February with specific instructions from Hitler to hold the city at all cost.
LSSAH 18 - SUDDEN FURY: The Soviet Third Tank army was pushing forward encircling Kharkov on the northern and southern flanks of the city. Localized breakthroughs by Soviet armoured forces deep into the rear of the German threaten to cut the supply routes of the 1.SS-Panzergrenadier Division Leibstandarte and the rest of the Fourth Panzer Army.
LSSAH 19 - THE TIGER'S ROAR: Too late did the Soviet High Command realize the danger threatening its Sixth and Popov’s armoured groups. They were smashed in daring mobile operations. The SS-Panzer Korps pushed through to the Donets and formed up for an attack on Kharkov. Immediate orders for regrouping were issued. 1.SS-Panzergrenadier Division Leibstandarte, which was to capture and hold the high terrain around Ljaschova with its left wing to establish start, positions for a next attack on Valki.
LSSAH 20 - HOOD ORNAMENTS: Kampfgruppe Meyer from the 1.SS-Panzergrenadier Division Leibstandarte consisted of the reinforced Aufklärungs-Abteilung and I./Panzer Regiment set out following the retreating Russians through Sneshkoff Küt. The weather alternated between mud and frost and the men of the Aufklärungs-Abteilung, who had become no more than hood ornaments for every attacking Panzer unit, led the way.
LSSAH 21 - THE BRICKYARD: Kampfgruppe Meyer and his reinforced Aufklärungs-Abteilung reached the village Zirkuny on the outskirts of north Kharkov in the morning. Meyer, who was riding with the lead elements, which consisted of a few vehicles received early reports had the Soviet defences in the city as unprepared. Seizing the moment Meyer assembled the lead elements and launch the first attack on the city.
LSSAH 22 - UNUSAL NERVE: The Soviets had been totally surprised and effectively pushed back by the 1.SS-Panzergrenadier Division Leibstandarte's rapid attack. Hitler himself, who had earlier flown to Manstein’s HQ, stated that "If my Leibstandarte attacks with its usual nerve, it cannot fail to tear Kharkov from the enemy’s hands!"
LSSAH 23 - "HIS MEN": The orders for the recapture of Kharkov called first for a double encirclement of the enemy by moving around the city to the north and then making one thrust on Vodjannoje and another on Czugujev to block off the narrow passage there. 1.SS-Panzergrenadier Division Leibstandarte who had until now was attacking eastward was to redirect its forces south and capture the Kharkov Railway station.
LSSAH 24 - PEIPER'S BRIDGE: Since early morning Kampfgruppe Peiper had been fighting their way to the southeast. The resistance was extraordinarily tough. Every single group of buildings had to be systematically swept and cleared of enemy forces. The kampfgruppe managed to capture a small bridgehead across the Kharkov River and then proceed to expand.
Map Boards Required: 3, 5, 7, 10, 16, 23, 33, 45, 48, 49, & 51