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By December 2 the Germans' forward units (Motorized regiment supported by 12 tanks) occupied Yushkovo and Burtsevo. The distance to Vnukovo airfield was 11 miles and 19 miles to Moscow. The assault was supported by Ju87 Stukas of StG 2 and Bf110 Zerstorers of II./ZG 26. Orders: Four MiGs, armed with FAB-50 bombs, must destroy enemy vehicles in the Alabino area. www.iL-2 Sturmovik.com/

The German 4th Army's attack on the Central Front began on December 1 on both sides of Naro-Fominsk. The Luftwaffe tried to support this attack by attacking Vnukovo airfield three different times on this day. Mission: Vnukovo MiGs must scramble to intercept incoming enemy planes. www.iL-2 Sturmovik.com/

On December 1 the Germans launched their attack in the region south of Kubinka. Motorized units supported by many tanks forced the Nara River near the village of Navaya and reached the Naro-Fominsk - Kubinka road, after which they continued to attack in the direction of the Minsk-Moscow highway that runs through Kubinka. However, the Germans were stopped at Akulovo. They then turned east from Golovenki and headed toward Yushkovo and toward Golitsyno. The German "wedges" from Novaya and Zvenigorod were evidently aimed at Golitsyno, where the Germans intended to close their "pincers" around the 5th Army and open the shortest route to Moscow from the west. Mission: Four MiGs, armed with FAB-50 bombs, must attack enemy vehicles moving east from Golovenki. www.iL-2 Sturmovik.com/

Highlights of Itasca High School (Texas) vs. Cross Roads, 2023 football season.

The Germans have renewed their offensive to take Moscow. Battles are being fought on the 5th Army's right flank, north of Kubinka. Mission: Patrol the area around the important supply depot of Zvenigorod.

The Germans took Mozhaisk, Volokalamsk, and Naro-Fominsk in the middle of October but have not advanced further than that since then because they needed time to replenish supplies, and, frankly, they were worn down by Russian defenders. Now, in the middle of November, the enemy is planning yet another offensive to take Moscow and it is scheduled to start very soon. Our bombers are ordered to destroy material and fuel supplies intended for the new offensive. Mission: Escort Pe-2 bombers to Naro-Fominsk.

Highlights of Itasca High School (Texas) vs. Italy Gladiators, 2023 football season. Italy picked to be the possible district champion. Itasca still needs improvement so not many highlights. Need work on defensive assignments and techniques.

July 28, 1941. The Russians are slowly being pushed back towards Velikie Luki. The defense is now centered on the town of Davievo. The many lakes and wetlands in the area help with the defenses but the Germans always seem to find a way around them. Mission: Destroy enemy rocket launchers at Mukhino.

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July 17, 1941, evening hour. The German 19 Panzer Division is now at the gates of Velikie Luki. They are parked in the wooded area south of Vorobetskaya getting refueled and rearmed and ready to take Velikie Luki tomorrow. Mission: Bomb and strafe enemy tanks and vehicles in the woods near Vorobetskaya.

The main base at Velikie Luki is able to make efficient repairs on damaged planes enabling them to continue fighting. Also, new replacement aircraft have arrived with their new camouflage scheme. Meanwhile, the German 19 Panzer Division is driving from Nevel toward Velikie Luki, bypassing other Russian units in blitzkrieg fashion. Mission: Bomb and strafe enemy tanks and vehicles near Botovo.

July 15, 1941. The already weakened Russian divisions defending Nevel had to fall back into the city and make plans for a retreat toward Velikie Luki. Meanwhile, I-16 Ishaks are tasked with a mission to destroy the bridge leading into the city.

Highlights of Itasca High School (Texas) vs. Frost, 2023 football season.

The Germans have advanced farther and more quickly than anyone expected. They are now at the gates of Nevel. Fly to the battlefield at Kotoleva. Attack enemy vehicles.

You have to wait 'til the end for the most dramatic part.