Minor IC in Ukraine

[manincellv]

I am really curious why this is here.  This can only benefit the Germans.  They will take it and it gives them a nice springboard for conquering southern Russia. 

Strategically, what was the reason?

What was the historical reason? 

Thanks.

[McMan]

Strategically I assume it was to give the Axis a boost, just as you said. Historically, perhaps Kiev and Sevastopol?

[Gargantua]

From play experience, what it does is allow the germans a viable southern campaign, and also - the Russians, the ability to fight a souther campaign, instead of the traditional - Germany to moscow from Novisibirsk approach.