I've solitaired this several times. It uses the entire map from Eisenbach Gap and features a number of exciting formations: on the Soviet side the stars is the ever popular 1st Tank and the the 69th Attack Helicopter Regiment. The U.S. has two balanced formations and the armored Delta Dogs coming in as reinforcements on Turn 2.
Aaron was unfamiliar with the Line of Sight rules, so his initial set-up was flawed (he had his forward units on the "interior" of the hills where their line of sight was blocked). 1st Tank drove into the open center of the board, which looked like a fine decision at the outset, but the situation quickly turned ugly as Chuck's T-72's missed some activations and were cut to pieces. I advanced through the forest on the right, hoping to cross the river with the aid of my Hinds. We did manage to wipe out the infantry unit holding the bridge, but by the time we got to the river, Delta's tanks had mauled Chuck sufficiently that they could afford to roll east and catch us in a crossfire. T-55's burned all along the river road, and those units that survived the crossing were unable to muster the courage to press on to victory. Aaron won handily.
I always enjoy this battle. It's big, and the Soviets look impressive on paper. Pressing into the teeth of dug-in U.S. defenders isn't something to be taken lightly. Even with the help of Helicopters, I've never seen the Soviets break through. It's fun to try though.
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