[CzechTexan]

Introducing a work in progress Caucasus map. This map covers the region east of the stock IL2 Kuban map and is, I believe, sorely missed in the IL2 community. Area included is Sochi and Maykop in the west, Armavir in the north, Grozny in the east, and almost to T'bilisi in the south. Scale is 1:1

In this map you can see the area where the Germans made their farthest reach into Russia, just a few miles west of Grozny at a place called Ordzhonikidze (present Vladikavkaz). The Germans also tried to cross the mountains further to the west to reach the Black Sea but were stopped in those mountain passes as well. This was all during the summer and fall of 1942 at the same time as the Battle at Stalingrad. After the Germans were stopped the Russians went over on the offensive and pushed the Germans out of this area (during winter and spring).

(History places so much emphasis on Stalingrad that the other major battles fought simultaneously (Rzhev and the Caucasus) have become forgotten battles. We must not forget the actions and sacrifices of men (both sides) who took part in these battles. The purpose of this map is to remember this history).

Fighting was heavy and the German army was well equipped with tanks and mechanized vehicles. Railroads were also in use and these all make for good targets in the Sturmovik. The Luftwaffe was not as strong in numbers as they were at Stalingrad but nevertheless made a formidable foe. The VVS was weak at first (after a long retreat during the summer) but eventually gained more strength in numbers. U.S. Lend-lease equipment (such as the A-20 [Boston B-3] and P-39s were also starting to arrive in this area).

Progress: Basic rivers and texturing. Still needs tweaking. Much more to be done. Two weeks be sure! j/k!!


View over the battlefield near Ordzhonikidze looking east...


View of Ordzhonikidze location looking west...


View from Black Sea coast looking northeast...


View looking to the Black Sea looking southwest...


Same mountains looking opposite direction...


Comments, information, constructive criticism is welcomed.