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A Lost BattalionScenario#: 39 Date: 30 Oct 1944 Location: La Houssiere, FranceAdvancing through the Foret Dominiale De Champ, the 1st Battalion of the 141st Regiment were cut off on a forested hilltop overlooking La Houssiere. Destruction of an entire American Battalion would be a major propaganda coup for the Nazis, and … Band of Brothers — Texas Arrows |
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A Mountain HikeScenario#: 38 Date: 1 June 1944 Location: Velletri, ItalyThe village of Velletri was part of the so-called ‘Caesar Line’ (which stretched from Lanuvio to Valmontone), and was defended by troops of the 362nd Infantry Division. The commander of the 36th, General ‘Fred’ Walker, spotted a weak point in … Band of Brothers — Texas Arrows |
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A Tall OrderScenario#: 46 Date: 6 July 1943 Location: Prokhorovka, RussiaAs part of the Russian 2nd army’s defensive belt south of Prokhorovka, Lieutenant Colonel Sushkov’s 154th Guards Rifle Regiment, 51st Guards Rifle Division, was ordered to block part of the expected armoured thrust by II SS Panzers Corps north into … Band of Brothers — Battle Pack 1 |
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A trip to the Russian DentistScenario#: E13 Date: 12 July 1941 Location: Vitebsk, RussiaAs the 20th Panzer Division drove towards Vitebsk, its 21st Regiment faced the task of forcing a crossing of the River Daugava near the burnt out village of Ulla. It was at this action that future Tiger ace Otto Carius … Band of Brothers — Extras |
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Accidental CannaeScenario#: HC04 Date: September 21, 1745 Location: Prestonpans, ScotlandAfter Fontenoy, Charles Edward Stuart, son of “James III & VIII,” decided the time had come to lead a highland uprising that would restore the Stuarts to the British throne. Against all advice, and without the blessing of Louis XV, … Hold the Line — Hold the Line: Highland Charge |
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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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Ambush at WardinScenario#: 14 Date: 19 Dec 1944 Location: Wardin, BelgiumAs American troops started to filter into Bastogne, troops were dispersed to defensive positions in the outlying areas. Company I of the 501st was sent south to clear some woods and then east into the small town of Wardin. They … Band of Brothers — Band of Brothers |
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An Example to the EnemyScenario#: 41 Date: 12 Dec 1944 Location: Selestat, FranceAs the 36th advanced into the Alsace Plain they were struck by a massive German counterattack by the German 198th Infantry Division. In the northeastern outskirts of Selestat the 1st Battalion of the 142nd Regiment faced attacks from the 736th … Band of Brothers — Texas Arrows |
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AntietamScenario#: 51 Date: September 17, 1862 Location: Sharpsburg, MarylandThe Battle of Antietam pitted Union General George McClellan’s Army of the Potomac against General Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia. During the first three hours, the two sides struggled over a cornfield. Each side attacked, fell … Hold the Line — The American Civil War |
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Arnold at QuebecScenario#: 5 Date: 31 Dec 1775 Location: Quebec, CanadaDuring the attack on Quebec Benedidt Arnold led half of the Americans to attack the north end of the lower town while Montgomery led the other half against the south lower town. Arnold's advance would be a street to street … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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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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Assault on PetersburgScenario#: 58 Date: June 15, 1864 Location: Petersburg, VirginiaUnion forces under Brig. Gen. Smith, attempted to capture Petersburg, Virginia. The Confederates, under the overall command of Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard, numbered only 2,500. Union General Smith and his men crossed the Appomattox shortly after dawn on… Hold the Line — The American Civil War |
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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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AugustaScenario#: 47 Date: 14 Sept 1780 Location: Augusta, GeorgiaSometime in early September, Col. Elijah Clark and Lieut. Col. James McCall assembled a corps of Backwoodsman, some 400 to 700 depending on the account, in upper Georgia. With these he marched to attack the British post at Augusta on … Hold the Line — The French & Indian War |
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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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Battle on SnowshoesScenario#: 37 Date: 13 March 1758 Location: Fort Edward, New YorkRogers Rangers had been a thorn in the sides of the French and Indians throughout the campaigns along Lake George and Lake Champlain. They had their revenge on the rangers when they caught them with superior forces during an ambush … Hold the Line — The French & Indian War |
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Bemis HeightsScenario#: 18 Date: 7 Oct 1777 Location: Bemis Heights, New YorkOn October 7th British General Burgoyne moved against the Americans in a determined effort to break through to Albany. Because of the thick forest however Burgoyne still had no solid information on the American positions. The Americans were well… Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Beneath the Crumbling SpiresScenario#: E14 Date: 6 March 1945 Location: Cologne, GermanyAs the 3rd Armored Division advanced into the bomb shattered ruins of Cologne, a famous engagement took place near Cologne Cathedral with a lone Panther from the Feldherrnhalle Division, which was possibly the only German tank still west of the … Band of Brothers — Extras |
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BenningtonScenario#: 13 Date: 16 Aug 1777 Location: Walloomsac, New YorkIn Walloomsac, New York, a rebel force of 2,000 men, led by General John Stark, decisively defeated a detachment of General John Burgoyne's army led by Lieutenant Colonel Friedrich Baum. Baum’s force left Burgoyne’s camp on August 9. The force … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Birmingham HillScenario#: 15 Date: 11 Sept 1777 Location: Chadds Ford Township, PennsylvaniaWashington was unsure of Howe's intentions until news came of the maneuver up the Chesapeake Bay. Washington marched his army south of Philadelphia and took up a strong defensive position behind Brandywine Creek. Washington covered the main crossing… Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Black FridayScenario#: 8 Date: 22 Sept 1944 Location: Veghel, HollandThere were many attacks over a number of days against the town of Veghel, but the people of Veghel remember the 22nd as “Black Friday”. The 107th Panzer Brigade, having failed to take Son, moved under cover of darkness toward … Band of Brothers — Band of Brothers |
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BladensburgScenario#: 15 Date: 1814/08/24 Location: Bladensburg, MarylandThe Battle of Bladensburg was a battle of the Chesapeake campaign of the War of 1812, fought on 24 August 1814 at Bladensburg, Maryland, 8.6 miles (13.8 km) northeast of Washington, D.C. Called "the greatest disgrace ever dealt to American … Napoleon's War — Battle Pack II America's War |
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Bloody BridgeScenario#: 44 Date: 31 July 1763 Location: Fort Detroit, MichiganChief Pontiac besieged Detroit during the summer of 1763. A British relief force led by Captain Dalzell reached the fort and decided to immediately attack Pontiac’s village. The relief force marched out of Fort Detroit near midnight on 31 July … Hold the Line — The French & Indian War |
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Blue BeachScenario#: E9 Date: 15 Aug 1944 Location: St Raphael, FranceAfter pursuing the retreating Germans as far up the Italian peninsula as Piombino, the 36th were withdrawn to prepare for a special mission. They were to lead the amphibious invasion of Southern France codenamed ’Operation Dragoon’, under their new… Band of Brothers — Extras |
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BorodinoScenario#: 8 Date: 1812/09/07 Location: Borodino, RussiaThe Battle of Borodino took place on 7 September 1812 during Napoleon's French invasion of Russia. The Grande Armée won the battle against the Imperial Russian Army with casualties in a ratio 2:3, but failed to gain a decisive victory. … Napoleon's War — The Gates of Moscow |
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BrandywineScenario#: 14 Date: 11 Sept 1777 Location: Chadds Ford Township, PennsylvaniaGeneral Howe began the battle not with muskets but with legs as he took the bulk of his force on a march around the American army defending along Brandywine Creek. While he was doing this General Knyphausen was pinning Washington’s … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Bunker HillScenario#: 2 Date: 17 June 1775 Location: Charleston, MassachusettsThe hills around Boston presented a threat to the formidable British garrison located in the city. The redcoats were quite surprised when they noticed the Americans putting final details on fortifications located on Breed’s Hill. The response of… Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Bushy RunScenario#: 45 Date: 5 Aug 1763 Location: Harrison City, PennsylvaniaThe various Indian tribes of the frontier had united under the leadership of Pontiac in a major effort to annihilate the British outposts. By summer of 1763, they had captured or reduced to ruins all the British forts in the … Hold the Line — The French & Indian War |
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BussacoScenario#: 12 Date: 1810/09/27 Location: Luso, PortugalThe Battle of Buçaco or Bussaco, fought on 27 September 1810 during the Peninsular War in the Portuguese mountain range of Serra do Buçaco, resulted in the defeat of French forces by Lord Wellington's Anglo-Portuguese Army. Having occupied the… Napoleon's War — Battle Pack I |
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CamdenScenario#: 25 Date: 16 Aug 1780 Location: Camden, South CarolinaGeneral Gates took command of the Southern Department on July 25, 1780, and immediately marched its main army 120 miles towards the British supply base at Camden. Gate’s army was poorly equipped and fed. In an exhausted state, it consisted … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Champion HillScenario#: 53 Date: May 16, 1863 Location: Hinds County, MississippiThe Battle of Champion Hill was the pivotal battle in the Vicksburg Campaign. Union commander Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and the Army of the Tennessee fought the Confederate Army, under Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton. Pemberton’s force formed into … Hold the Line — The American Civil War |
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ChancellorsvilleScenario#: 52 Date: April 30- May 6, 1863 Location: Chancellorsville, VirginiaCrossing the Rapidan River, Federal infantry under General Hooker concentrated near Chancellorsville on April 30. Combined with a Union force at Fredericksburg, Hooker planned a double envelopment, attacking Confederate General Lee from both his… Hold the Line — The American Civil War |
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ChickamaugaScenario#: 55 Date: September 19-20, 1863 Location: Chickamauga, GeorgiaUnion General William Rosecrans had gathered his army of 60,000 at Chickamauga, Georgia, located 12 miles southwest of Chattanooga. Confederate General Braxton Bragg’s Army of Tennessee would have 65,000 men. On the first day of battle, Bragg’s men… Hold the Line — The American Civil War |
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ChippawaScenario#: 14 Date: 1814/07/05 Location: Chippawa, Upper CanadaThe Battle of Chippawa was a victory for the United States Army in the War of 1812, during its invasion on July 5, 1814 of the British Empire's colony of Upper Canada along the Niagara River. This battle and the … Napoleon's War — Battle Pack II America's War |
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Cole's Metal of HonorScenario#: E2 Date: 11 June 1944 Location: Carentan, FranceLieutenant Colonel Cole’s 3rd battalion drew the assignment of attacking down the main road to Carentan from the north. The road crossed 4 rivers, the last one being the Madeleine River, and became known to the troopers as ’Purple Heart … Band of Brothers — Extras |
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Compagnon D'ArmesScenario#: 42 Date: 18 Dec 1944 Location: Kaysersberg, FranceAfter repelling German counterattacks aimed at recapturing the high ground of the Vosges Forest overlooking the Alsace Plain, the 36th moved to clear the Germans from the towns approaching Colmar. The 141st Regiment, supported by a company of… Band of Brothers — Texas Arrows |
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Confusion on the MoorsScenario#: HC02 Date: November 13, 1715 Location: Sheriffmuir, ScotlandThe 1715 Jacobite rebellion began auspiciously. The Jacobites managed to secure almost half of Scotland without much fighting. Their army numbered over 10,000, the largest Jacobite force ever raised. James Francis Edward Stuart, who would be James… Hold the Line — Hold the Line: Highland Charge |
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Corporal to SergeantScenario#: 7 Date: 18 Sept 1944 Location: Best, HollandThe bridge over the Wilhelmina canal between Eindhoven and Best was initially not considered important by the British, but General Taylor thought it would be good to have in case the bridge at Son became unusable. He assigned its capture … Band of Brothers — Band of Brothers |
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CowpensScenario#: 28 Date: 17 Jan 1781 Location: Cowpens, South CarolinaColonel Banastre Tarleton led a highly mobile and veteran force. In all, his fighting force amounted to about 1,100 men. Morgan’s American forces amounted to about 1,000 men of which many were recent recruits. However, he also had reliable Maryland … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Cross Keys / Port RepublicScenario#: 50 Date: July 8-9, 1862 Location: Rockingham County, VirginiaMaj. Gen. John C. Frémont’s 11,000 man Mountain Department army were tasked with keeping Maj. Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson’s two-division force engaged. Jackson’s men under Maj. Gen. Richard S. Ewell were in the vicinity of Cross Keys on the … Hold the Line — The American Civil War |
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Cross the GariScenario#: 37 Date: 21 Jan 1944 Location: Sant'Angelo, ItalyIn one of the most controversial actions of the war, the 36th were repeatedly ordered by General Mark Clark to attack across the fast-flowing Gari River in featureless terrain overlooked by hills between the 20th and 22nd of January. The … Band of Brothers — Texas Arrows |
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Day of DaysScenario#: 1 Date: 6 June 1944 Location: Utah Beach, FranceThe cross channel invasion of France was the crucial “second front” that was needed to defeat Germany. The scope of the invasion was the largest in history and the first day of the Normandy invasion would be the most important. … Band of Brothers — Band of Brothers |
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Death Struggle in the SnowScenario#: 47 Date: 26 Dec 1941 Location: Berestovaya, UkraineWinter on the Russian steppe in 1941/42 witnessed heavy fighting for villages and towns that offered shelter from the bitter cold. In the Donets region, a Russian thrust to disrupt German supply lines brought stiff fighting for the village of … Band of Brothers — Battle Pack 1 |
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Easy PeasyScenario#: 3 Date: 12 June 1944 Location: Carentan, FranceAirborne forces were theorized to be elite, shock forces that would be used for just a few days and then withdrawn for refit and preparation for the next operation. Before D-Day they were told they needed to give 3 days … Band of Brothers — Band of Brothers |
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EindhovenScenario#: 6 Date: 18 Sept 1944 Location: Eindhoven, HollandEindhoven was a major city that lay south of Son, back along the axis of the British advance. With Son secure, the 3rd Battalion of the of the 506th led off the assault towards Eindhoven on the morning of D+1. … Band of Brothers — Band of Brothers |
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Eutaw SpringsScenario#: 33 Date: 8 Sept 1781 Location: Eutawville, South CarolinaOn September 8, 1781 General Greene with around 2,200 men advanced upon a British camp at Eutaw Springs, South Carolina. The “Swamp Fox," General Francis Marion, who knew the area well de vised the plan of attack. The British commander … Hold the Line — The American Revolution |
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Ferdinand's FollyScenario#: E12 Date: 7 July 1943 Location: Ponyri, RussiaOperation Zitadelle’s northern pincer ground to a halt in a series of pitched battles around the seemingly insignificant settlement of Ponyri. Having finally penetrated the second defense belt of the Russian defenses at great cost, the 86th… Band of Brothers — Extras |
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First ActionScenario#: 33 Date: 9 Sept 1943 Location: Salerno, ItalyAfter training in North Africa, the 36th took part in the Salerno landings, where they landed on the right flank at Paestum. After advancing inland they were struck by German counterattacks including one that almost penetrated to the Division CP. … Band of Brothers — Texas Arrows |
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First Bull RunScenario#: 48 Date: July 21, 1861 Location: Manassas, VirginiaIn July, 1861 the Union army protecting Washington and the Confederate army facing it were full of new recruits. Neither was ready for war. But the Union forces were larger in number and the political pressure to do something was … Hold the Line — The American Civil War |
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Frederick’s First DefeatScenario#: FW05 Date: June 18, 1757 Location: Kolín, BohemiaThe Seven Years’ War saw a vastly improved Austrian army confronting the still vaunted Prussian military machine. Following his costly victory at Prague, Frederick was forced to meet an Austrian relief column under Leopold von Daun. Despite the… Hold the Line — Hold the Line: Frederick’s War |