Carl is correct in stating that the speed of the T34s allows the Russian to keep pressure on the German defense. Without that speed the Germans would be able to lay back and pick off Russian units at will. Also complicating the German position in our game is we are using the turreted movement rule of PL. That further helps the Russians in that all the T34s can fire at spotted German troops and still move quite a distance. On the other hand without the movement the Russians would have a big problem given the changes in the victory conditions requiring crossing of an unfordable river at limited, predefined crossing bridges. All in all its an exciting game. It is quite different than the original PB scenarios of #4, 6 and 20 that makes up this blind mega game. I'm enjoying playing it quite a bit. Carls games are always interesting.