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Sanatorium FuriosumScenario#: 20 Date: 1914-08-23 Location: Mons , BelgiumField Marshal Sir John French had courageously agreed to hold the canal line for twenty four hours while the French 5 Armée reorganised its line; the time was nearly up. 3rd Division's 8th Brigade had withdrawn from Mons into the … Great War Commander — British Expeditionary Force |
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A Cab for Ste. AnneScenario#: PP10 Date: 8/24/1944 Location: Sainte-Anne quarter of Toulon, FranceLt. Colonel Guffet was determined to push his 4th Senegalese Regiment into the heart of the city. Toulon was an important historic landmark for the 4th Senegalese, as the regiment had been garrisoned in the city from 1922 to 1939. As the 2nd Company… Advanced Squad Leader — Provence Pack (Download) |
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A Hunter in a HurryScenario#: PP07 Date: 8/21/1944 Location: Toulon, FranceAt 0700, the various commanders from the 2nd Battalion, 9th Colonial Infantry Division met at the Solliès-Pont railway station. The overall operational plan called for opening the road to La Farlede as soon as possible following the liberation of… Advanced Squad Leader — Provence Pack (Download) |
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A Little Bit Closer to HeavenScenario#: PP08 Date: 8/22/1944 Location: Toulon, FranceGeneral Brosset ordered his reconnaissance units to advance more boldly. Citing the numerous possibilities offered by the terrain to outflank any resistance, there should be no need for further delays. As the 1eme DFL advanced, the 11eme Bataillon de… Advanced Squad Leader — Provence Pack (Download) |
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A Real Barn BurnerScenario#: J183 Date: 5/31/1940 Location: Amagne, FranceIn contrast to their comrades to the west, the French Aisne River front held firm against the German attacks in May. The 14éme division d’infanterie, one of the best French units, manned the front bear Rethel. On 30 May, a reconnaissance in force was… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Journal #12 |
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Across the MeuseScenario#: 1287 Date: 5/13/1940 Location: Dinant, BelgiumIn 1940, the German plan was for Army Group B to overrun Holland and then move more slowly into Belgium to lure the bulk of the Allied armies in the Low Countries. Army Group A would then drive through the … Memoir '44 — Online Only |
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Ad Hoc at BeaurainsScenario#: 30 Date: 21-May-40 Location: Arras, FranceQuite unexpectedly, the British launched a major counterattack from Arras against the spearheads of Rommel's breakthrough, catching the initial German units unprepared as they attempted to deploy. The Germans were able to halt the supporting infantry… Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom |
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Alba de TormesScenario#: 113 Date: 11/26/1809 Location: Alba de Tormes, SpainAfter the victory at Tamames, Del Parque’s Army of the Left advanced from its mountain sanctuary, sparring with French forces. By mid November, Del Parque’s 32,000 Spaniards were on the verge of attacking Kellerman’s 16,000 man force when news of … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #1: Spanish Army |
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AlbueraScenario#: 115 Date: 5/16/1811 Location: Albuera, SpainThe Fortress of Badajoz dominated the southern invasion route from Portugal into Spain. The British had invested the fortress, but had few engineers and no siege train to speak of. The French were not idle. Marshal Soult set out toward … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #1: Spanish Army |
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AlcañizScenario#: 107 Date: 5/23/1809 Location: Alcañiz, SpainAfter the capture of Zaragoza, the majority of French forces in the area withdrew to France, for trouble with Austria was brewing. General Suchet, the newly arrived French commander, led a force of 20,000 men on paper. Sickness, lack of … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #1: Spanish Army |
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AlexandriaScenario#: 9 Date: 1801/03/21 Location: Alexandria, EgyptThe Battle of Alexandria, or Battle of Canope, was fought on 21 March 1801 between the army of Napoleon's French First Republic under General Jacques-François Menou and the British expeditionary corps under Sir Ralph Abercromby. The battle took place… Napoleon's War — Battle Pack I |
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All Ahead, Full StopScenario#: 88 Date: 5-Oct-40 Location: The River Medway, EnglandThe British defensive plan in the event of invasion called for the containment of German forces at a series of 'Stop Lines' based around natural defensive features. The most important of these was the Medway Stop Line to the East … Combat Commander — Battle Pack #6: Sea Lion |
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AltenzaunScenario#: 407 Date: 10/26/1806 Location: Altenzaun, GermanyThe Prussian army fled north after their catastrophic defeat at the Battle of Jena-Auerstadt. Trying to reach safety behind the Oder River, Hohenlohe, Blücher, and Saxe-Weimar crossed the Elbe with Napoleon’s army in hot pursuit. During the retreat,… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #4: Prussian Army |
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Ambush at Houei HounScenario#: 15112 Date: 4/11/1945 Location: Houei Houn, IndochinaAfter their attack by surprise of the main French garrisons in Indochina on the 9th of March 1945, Japanese troops pursued the French troops which had escape to the massacre. French General Alessandri led a column of surviving soldiers to … Memoir '44 — Open de France 2015 |
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Aspern-EsslingScenario#: EPIC04 Date: 5/21/1809 Location: Aspern, AustriaSlowed by having only one bridge to cross, Napoleon had less than a third of his army across the Danube, when Charles attacked. The Austrians were formed into five attack columns with the Grenadiers and the majority of the cavalry … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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Aspern-EsslingScenario#: 7 Date: 1809/05/22 Location: Aspern, AustriaIn the Battle of Aspern-Essling, Napoleon attempted a forced crossing of the Danube near Vienna, but the French and their allies were driven back by the Austrians under Archduke Charles. The battle was the first time Napoleon had been personally … Napoleon's War — The Gates of Moscow |
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Aspern-Essling—Day 1 AspernScenario#: 315 Date: 5/21/1809 Location: Aspern, AustriaSlowed by having only one bridge to cross, Napoleon had less than a third of his army across the Danube, when Charles attacked. The Austrians were formed into five attack columns with the Grenadiers and the majority of the cavalry … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #3: Austrian Army |
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Aspern-Essling—Day 1 EsslingScenario#: 316 Date: 5/21/1809 Location: Essling, AustriaIn a series of uncoordinated attacks, the infantry of the Austrian fourth column could not take the granary, a massive bastion, and pulled back. D’Espagne’s French cavalry, returning from its unsuccessful attack against the guns of the Austrian third… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #3: Austrian Army |
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Assault at WadelincourtScenario#: W91 Date: 13-May-40 Location: Wadelincourt, BelgiumThe northernmost of the three crossing attempts of the Meuse took place late in the day as advance elements of the German 2nd Panzer Division approached the river in the face of fierce crossfire from the western bank. As a … Squad Leader — Wargamers Pack 2 |
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Assault on the WattenbergScenario#: 3533 Date: 5/25/1940 Location: Watten, FranceOn May 20, the 1st French Army and the BEF were surrounded in the Dunkirk Pocket. As a natural obstacle, the canal of the river Aa represented the south defensive line of the mixed Allied rearguard. The Leibstandarte SS Adolf … Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 1 |
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Audacity!Scenario#: 238 Date: 5/28/1940 Location: Ankenes, NorwayBy the end of May 1940, the catastrophic unfolding of the battle for France caused the Allies to evacuate Norway. Nevertheless, it was decided to take Narvik in order to close the campaign on a victory and lessen the earlier humiliations. On the… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 10 - Croix de Guerre ( 2nd Edition) |
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AuerstadtScenario#: 11 Date: 1806/10/14 Location: Auerstadt, GermanyThe twin battles of Jena and Auerstedt were fought on 14 October 1806 on the plateau west of the river Saale in today's Germany, between the forces of Napoleon I of France and Frederick William III of Prussia. The decisive … Napoleon's War — Battle Pack I |
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Auerstädt–7am-NoonScenario#: 404 Date: 10/14/1806 Location: Auerstädt, GermanyNapoleon mistakenly believed that most of the Prussian army faced him at Jena, and ordered Bernadotte and Davout to concentrate and attack the Prussians from the rear. On the morning of battle, the majority of the Prussian army was marching … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #4: Prussian Army |
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AusterlitzScenario#: EPIC01 Date: 12/2/1805 Location: Austerlitz, AustriaThe Allied battle plan envisioned crushing the French right flank and then rolling up the French line. Around 8:00 AM on December 2, the first Allied columns began hitting the French right near the villages of Telnitz, Sokolnitz and the … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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AusterlitzScenario#: LGB01 Date: 12/2/1805 Location: Austerlitz, AustriaThe Allied battle plan envisioned crushing the French right flank and then rolling up the French line. Around 8:00 AM on December 2, the first Allied columns began hitting the French right near the villages of Telnitz, Sokolnitz and the … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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AusterlitzScenario#: 6 Date: 1805/12/02 Location: Austerlitz, AustriaThe Battle of Austerlitz, also known as the Battle of the Three Emperors, was one of the most important and decisive engagements of the Napoleonic Wars. In what is widely regarded as the greatest victory achieved by Napoleon, the Grande … Napoleon's War — The Gates of Moscow |
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Austerlitz (10AM Davout Attack)Scenario#: 602 Date: 12/2/1805 Location: Austerlitz, AustriaThe die is cast for the Allied army. Nearly half of that army is concentrated on the southern part of the battlefield to force back Napoleon’s right flank. Despite determined French Resistance, the Allies take Telnitz, cross the Goldbach Stream … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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Austerlitz (Lannes & Murat)Scenario#: 604 Date: 12/2/1805 Location: Austerlitz, AustriaQuiet reigned on the northern section of the battlefield until 9:00 AM when Lannes advanced on Blasowitz in obedience to Napoleon’s order to isolate the Allied right wing from the rest of the battle. Initially the advance went well, but … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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Austerlitz (Russian Guard Attack)Scenario#: 605 Date: 12/2/1805 Location: Austerlitz, AustriaDisaster looms! Two veteran French divisions have swept away those units left to guard the center of the Allied line. There remains only the Russian Guard in reserve to plug the gap, but they are superb troops. Their commander, Grand … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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Austerlitz (Sokolintz & Teinitz)Scenario#: 601 Date: 12/2/1805 Location: Austerlitz, AustriaNapoleon’s plan at Austerlitz depended on the Allies taking the bait and attacking the French right. Once the Allied attack was underway, Soult would attack the Allied center. The Allies, observing the weakness of the French right saw the opportunity… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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Austerlitz (Soult's Attack South)Scenario#: 606 Date: 12/2/1805 Location: Austerlitz, AustriaThe last grim act of the Austerlitz battle now plays out as Napoleon strives to create a Cannae-like encirclement of the Allied left wing. Over 30,000 Allied troops are jammed into the area near Sokolnitz and the Goldbach Stream, pinned … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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Austerlitz (Soult's Center Assault)Scenario#: 603 Date: 12/2/1805 Location: Austerlitz, AustriaAround 8:45 AM, believing that the Allied center had been sufficiently weakened, Napoleon summoned Soult to discuss an attack on the enemy lines atop Pratzen Heights. Stating, “One sharp blow and the war is over,” he ordered the assault to … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #6: Epic |
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BailénScenario#: 101 Date: 7/19/1808 Location: Bailén, SpainLarge areas of Spain had rebelled against the French invasion. Dupont’s French Corps advanced to occupy Cordoba and Sevilla. Most of Dupont’s troops were newly formed conscript units. Soon Dupont found himself facing General Francisco de Castaños’… Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #1: Spanish Army |
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BarrosaScenario#: 114 Date: 3/5/1811 Location: Cadiz, SpainIn early 1811, the French were engaged in a no-win siege against the Allies in the port of Cádiz. The French under Marshal Victor were not strong enough to reduce the port without a French sea blockade. After Soult drew … Commands & Colors: Napoleonics — Expansion #1: Spanish Army |
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Battle for OranScenario#: 13177 Date: 11/09/1942 Location: Oran, AlgeriaOn the morning of November 8th,1942, Allied troops landed in French North Africa, with the hope that the French wouldn’t fight. But in the Oran area, French troops fought against the US Center Task Force of General Fredendall... Memoir '44 — Remembrance Scenarios |
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Battle for the PassesScenario#: 6088 Date: 7/21/1944 Location: Massif of Grand Veymont, FranceAs July 1944 drew to its end, the troops of German 157.Reserve-Division had the Vercors Plateau virtually surrounded. The only ground still out of their reach were the mountain passes (or "Pas") protecting the access to the East of the … Memoir '44 — Vercors Campaign |
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Battle of AbbevilleScenario#: 4643 Date: 5/28/1940 Location: Abbeville, FranceFrance, May 1940 - The Allied High Command has already ordered several counter-attacks against the German bridgehead on the Somme river to the south of Abbeville; alas they have all failed. After the defeat of the British 1st Armoured Division, … Memoir '44 — Breakthrough |
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Battle of EnglefontaineScenario#: 15210 Date: 5/21/1940 Location: Englefontaine, FranceOn the 20th of May 1940, the 5th North African Infantry Division (5th DINA) was surrounded in the Mormal forest by several German Panzer Divisions en route to Cambrai. On the 21st of May, this division tried to break through … Memoir '44 — Open de France 2015 |
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Battle of FlavionScenario#: 3451 Date: 5/15/1940 Location: Philippeville, FranceOn the evening of May 14, 1940, the French 1st Reserve Armored Division arrived in the region of Florennes-Flavion. The tanks' arrival was slowed by having to pass through the stream of refugees and soldiers who were fleeing the front. … Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 1 |
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Battle of Hannut -MerdorpScenario#: 4472 Date: 5/13/1940 Location: Hannut, BelgiumAfter having crossed the Meuse river at Maastricht, the 4th Panzer division arrived in the region of Hannut. Once there, the Germans confronted the French Cavalry Corps of General Prioux, which had moved into Belgium as part of the Dyle … Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 1 |
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Battle of Malmaison (Fort Malmaison)Scenario#: 262 Date: 23 October 1917 Location: Fort Malmaison, FranceThe Montparnasse Quarry sustained continued attacks by the 1st Chasseur Battalion until the garrison finally surrendered at mid-morning. The 1st Chasseur Battalion then joined the 38th Division, and together they advanced on Chavignon and Fort de la… the Great War (C&C) — French Army Expansion |
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Battle of Malmaison (Guillain Farm)Scenario#: 259 Date: 23 October 1917 Location: la Malmaison, FranceThe French overall plan of attack for the battle, although fought over some of the same area as the Nivelle Offensive, this time called for limited and more reasonable objectives. The 140th Regiment was assigned to attack St. Guillain wood … the Great War (C&C) — French Army Expansion |
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Battle of Malmaison (Laffaux Salient)Scenario#: 260 Date: 23 October 1917 Location: Laffaux Salient, FranceThe 21st and 20th Chasseur Battalions of XXI Corps met little opposition as they advanced. Vaurains Farm was captured with tank support and the eastern end of Lizard and Lady trenches were occupied by early morning. Once the 31st Chasseur … the Great War (C&C) — French Army Expansion |
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Battle of Malmaison (Vaudesson)Scenario#: 261 Date: 23 October 1917 Location: Vaudesson, FranceThe French 13th, 43rd and 38th Divisions simultaneously advanced forward towards their objectives. The 13th attacked Vaudesson village and the Belle Croix woods. The 38th entered the Garenne woods and drove the Germans from Orme Farm, while to the… the Great War (C&C) — French Army Expansion |
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Battle of Mount GarganScenario#: 10912 Date: 7/18/1944 Location: Mount Gargan, FranceOn the 14th of July 1944, 36 B-17 Flying Fortress dropped a large number of weapons intended for the French Resistance near the village of Sussac. Germans reacted quickly by sending troops to prevent the Resistance to get back and … Memoir '44 — Open de France 2013 |
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Battle of PicoScenario#: 19679 Date: 5/22/1944 Location: Pico, ItalyAfter the battle of the Garigliano and the French advance in the Aurunci Mountains, the Gustav line was broken and German units had to withdraw. The time had come for the French armored cavalry units which supported the advance of … Memoir '44 — New Flight Plan |
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Battle of Saint NizierScenario#: 5754 Date: 6/13/1944 Location: Saint Nizier, FranceWith its cliffs, steep slopes and limited access points, the Vercors plateau is a natural and easily defended fortress. Familiar with the terrain, the heads of the French Resistance immediately saw its value as a defensive bastion deep within… Memoir '44 — Vercors Campaign |
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Battle of ValchevrièreScenario#: 5973 Date: 7/22/1944 Location: Valchevrière, FranceOn July 22, 1944, the Germans launched a new assault on Valchevrière, a village under the protection of Captain Goderville and his group of French Resistance fighters. The maquisards' mission was to deny the Germans access to the west and … Memoir '44 — Vercors Campaign |
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Bessières’ Hollow VictoryScenario#: A414 Date: July 14, 1808 Location: Medina de Rioseco, SpainBattle of Medina de Rioseco Horse & Musket — Annual #4 |
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Birth of a LegendScenario#: 1 Date: 1914-08-22 Location: Bleid, BelgiumAfter crossing wet terrain and cutting down barbed wire fences along the way, the 124. lnfanterie-Regiment reached attack position at Hill 325. Hidden by a heavy fog, the German troops assaulted directly into the town of Bleid. Bitter street lighting… Great War Commander — Great War Commander |