The Battle for Orsha, Eastern Front, 1944 (1 Viewer)

[Warrior]

On June 23rd 1944, the Soviet 11th Guards Army begins the assault on Orsha, facing the 4th German Army, specifically the 78th assault division, who took up forified positions in front of Orsha..........

 

[Warrior]

Initially the Soviets were unable to breach the strong German defenses, so they regrouped and attacked again; for three days, the Soviets battered the German defenses.........

 

[Warrior]

By the end of the third day, the Germans had destroyed 116 Soviet tanks, bu the Russians had more to throw into the battle. Surviving elements of the 78th assault division (78. Strumdivision) retreated west into Orsha and reformed a defensive line; the city was soon surrounded by the Soviet 11th Guards and 5th Tank Army and the Germans braced for the onslaught.............

 

[Louis Badolato]

George, the bredth and depth of your collection, particularly the diorama elements, never cease to amaze me! Boy oh boy do I have scale envy tonight!!

 

[Warrior]

Thanks Louis, I am always looking for new items to add to the collection; don't forget in addition to wargaming companies,there are also model railroading companies too in the smaller scale and they offer some incredible terrain features, the new board I made that I have been showcasing incorporates a lot of model railroading trees, static grass, fields, fences, etc, etc...........

 

[redhugh]

Thanks Louis, I am always looking for new items to add to the collection; don't forget in addition to wargaming companies,there are also model railroading companies too in the smaller scale and they offer some incredible terrain features, the new board I made that I have been showcasing incorporates a lot of model railroading trees, static grass, fields, fences, etc, etc...........

The wagon and horses is a wonderful piece

 

[debrito]

George is this Bagration Campaing?

 

[Warrior]

"The wagon and horses is a wonderful piece"

Thanks Colin, I really like these figures, wagons and horse draw artillery sets and they painted up really well too........

 

[Warrior]

"George is this Bagration Campaing?"

This is correct Rod, the collapse of Army Group Center.........

 

[mestell]

Great looking diorama George, as always. I agree with Louis, I also like the diorama elements you have used. Thanks for sharing. Mike

 

[Warrior]

Thanks Mike, glad you appreciate the small scale stuff from my collection......

 

[Firebat]

George

You have been a busy guy with the extraordinary amount of scenes you have been doing. Sure can do a lot with that 1/72 scale stuff. You know how to have fun with this hobby. Good Work. Alex

 

[Warrior]

Thanks Alex and nice to see you and Nick today at Saddlebrook, nice way to finish up the show season, a nice little show with a lot of money exchanging hands there today.........