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A Belated Christmas Scenario#: 33     Date: 27-Dec-44     Location: Bastogne, Belgium The 101st Airborne was isolated, surviving by desperation and courage alone. But even the best troops cannot fight without ammunition, and by Christmas day supplies of all types were dwindling. A desperate plan to attempt resupply of the pocket was … Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory
A Belated Christmas Scenario#: U09     Date: 12/27/1944     Location: Bastogne, Belgium The 101st Airborne was desperately low on ammunition, trapped near Bastogne. A desperate attempt to resupply the pocket was formulated. 50 Waco and Horsa gliders, towed from bases in England by C-47s, flown by volunteer pilots, attempted to re-supply… Advanced Squad Leader — G.I.s Dozen
Closed for Renovation Scenario#: 4     Date: 27-Dec-44     Location: Humain, Belgium After days of fierce combat and heavy bombardment, the town of Humaine was surrounded by forces of the US 2nd Armored Division. Most of the German defenders surrendered after some hard fighting. Remnants of 9th Panzer Division occupying a chateau … Combat Commander — CC: Europe
Day 205 US 12th Army Group Situation Map for 1944-12-27 World War II - Western Front
Inhumaine Scenario#: J028     Date: 12/27/1944     Location: Humaine, Belgium American artillery pounded Humaine. CCR was assigned the task of capturing the town. They successfully surrounded the town, forcing most of the defenders to surrender. But a group of Germans manned a chateau on the northeastern end of the village and… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Journal #2
Operation Repulse Scenario#: 29     Date: 27-Dec-44     Location: Bastogne, Belgium The isolated 101st Airborne seemed to be surviving on courage alone. By Christmas, they were running low on food, medicine, fuel and heavy ammunition. A plan was devised to resupply them from the air. Fifty gliders towed by C47 cargo … Combat Commander — Battle Pack #1: Paratroopers
V.3, #38 Dec. 27, 1944- Jan. 3, 1945 The War Fronts: Jap-Held Island Hammered from Air, Philippines take Allied Aerial Blows, Allies Blunt German Western Front Drive, Battle Rages Inside Budapest Back: Germany and its approaches WWII News