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Bourbon for Bravery Scenario#: W12 Date: October 8, 1944 Location: Aachen, Germany The West Wall fortifications stood between the Allies and the German homeland. They would make the enemy pay dearly for each step into Germany. Near the old city of Aachen, American soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division, the ’Big Red … Old School Tactical — Volume 2 Western Front
City on the Edge Scenario#: O10 Date: 10/8/1944 Location: Alsdorf, Germany The encirclement of Aachen – the first significant German city reached by the Western Allies – began in earnest on 2 October when the city’s suburbs were attacked from both north and west. After five days of combat, the 30th, attended by tanks of the… Advanced Squad Leader — Special Ops 5
Crucifix Hill Scenario#: 5675 Date: 10/8/1944 Location: Haaren, Germany The US Army nears Aachen. Rather than heading straight for the town, General Hodges opts for an encircling maneuver. The 30th Infantry Division, north of Aachen, marches South, while the 1st Infantry Division skirts the suburbs via the South-East. … Memoir '44 — Open de France 2010
Crucifix Hill Scenario#: O08 Date: 10/8/1944 Location: Haaren, Germany In the 1st Infantry Division’s drive to capture Aachen, the 1st Battalion of Col. George Smith’s 18th Infantry Regiment was ordered to capture a fortified hill near Haaren known as Crucifix Hill. Employing special pillbox assault teams equipped with… Advanced Squad Leader — Special Ops 4
Day 125 US 12th Army Group Situation Map for 1944-10-08 World War II - Western Front
Forced Crossing Scenario#: O16 Date: 10/8/1944 Location: Titovka River, Russia On 7 October, phase one of the Soviet Petsamo-Kirkenes offensive began. Two rifle corps, supported by airpower, armor and artillery, were to overrun the German defenders and drive on the Luostari airfield. Dawn opened to low visibility, falling snow,… Advanced Squad Leader — Special Ops 8
Hunters at Ylimaa Scenario#: 175 Date: 10/8/1944 Location: Ylimaa, Finland The Finnish Armored Division was ordered to take the important city of Rovaniemi. After a few inconclusive skirmishes, the lead battalion encountered German positions near Lake Portimo. The first attack was not successful. For the next attack, five… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 14 - Hakkaa Päälle!