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Ain't Running Away Scenario#: O04     Date: 8/7/1944     Location: St. Barthélemy, France At dawn on 7 August, the Americans in St. Barthelemy were aware of German armor, masked by a heavy mist that had descended overnight, maneuvering in front of their positions. They were also aware the Germans had assaulted the village of le… Advanced Squad Leader — Special Ops 2
Among the Hedgerows Scenario#: 30     Date: 7 August 1944     Location: Mortain, France After the success of Operation Cobra. Patton's Third Army blew a hole through the German lines from Vire to Avranches. In predictable fashion, Hitler ordered a massive counterattack to cut off the lead American divisions along a 20 mile front. … Panzer (GMT) — Exp. #3 Operations For The Drive To The Rhine - The Second Front
At the Breaking Point Scenario#: 4     Date: 27 July 1944     Location: Mortain, France On July 27th, 1944, the Allies overran the Panzer Lehr Division and began their breakout across France. As General Patton rapidly advances forward, Field Marshal von Kluge is ordered not to retreat but instead to use the 116th Panzer Division … Tide of Iron — Next Wave
Barenton Scenario#: 101     Date: August 7, 1944     Location: Barenton, France When the Battle of Mortaín began on 6 August the US 30th Infantry sent a small force to the town of Barenton, 10 kilometres southeast of Mortain, which served as a key German outpost. In the early morning hours of … Undaunted — Undaunted: Reinforcements
Breakout and Pursuit - German Counterattack at Mortain 7 August 1944 World War II - Western Front
Breakout and Pursuit - Regrouping of German Forces 1-6 August 1944 World War II - Western Front
Breakthrough at Mortain Scenario#: 6433     Date: 8/7/1944     Location: Saint Barthélémy, France While Patton's tanks roll through Brittany, threatening France's center, Hitler orders Field Marshal Von Kluge to launch an armored counter-attack to cut the Avranches corridor. The Germans struggle to regroup 150 tanks from the remnants of four… Memoir '44 — Breakthrough
Chance Encounter Scenario#: 25     Date: August 1944     Location: Mortain, France The dense hedgerow terrain throughout the Mortain area played havoc with force deployment and resulted in a number of unexpected clashes as units from the German 7th Army and the US VII Corps both maneuvered for advantage. The twisting network … Panzer (GMT) — Exp. #3 Operations For The Drive To The Rhine - The Second Front
Counter-attack on Mortain Scenario#: 3697     Date: 8/7/1944     Location: Mortain, France "We must strike like lightning!" - Adolf Hitler to Field Marshall Von Kluge 'Unternehmen Luttich' began shortly before midnight on the evening of August 3rd. Under direct orders from Hitler, four armored divisions launched a counterattack westward… Memoir '44 — Air Pack
Counter-attack on Mortain Scenario#: 13757     Date: 8/7/1944     Location: Mortain, France "We must strike like lightning!" - Adolf Hitler to Field Marshall Von Kluge 'Operation Luttich' began shortly before midnight on the evening of August 3rd. Under direct orders from Hitler, four armored divisions launched a counterattack westward… Memoir '44 — Online Only
Critical Intelligence Scenario#: N10     Date: 1944/08/07     Location: Romagny, France By the early hours of 7 August, the German forces had overrun the key roadblock southeast of Mortain and had advanced as far as the town of Romagny In desperate need of current tactical intelligence, the US forces sent an … Undaunted — Undaunted: Normandy
Dawn's Early Light Scenario#: J153     Date: 8/7/1944     Location: Mortain, France The first elements of the American 30th Infantry Division to enter Mortain were met by civilians going about their daily lives. Some of the departing members of the 1st Infantry Division congratulated the new arrivals of their soft assignment. Not… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Journal #10
Hell Week Scenario#: 51     Date: 7 Aug 1944     Location: Mortain, France By the end of July 1944, the Americans had successfully broken out of Normandy and into the open countryside to the south and southeast. The town of Mortain was taken by American forces at the beginning of August. This small … Tide of Iron — Designer Series
Hill 219 Scenario#: 29     Date: 1944-08-05     Location: Vire, France The town of Vire was a key objective for both sides. It is located on the northern border of a large area containing dense hedge rows and hills known as the “Suisse Normande”. Near the south end of this large area is the town of Mortain; the starting… Last Hundred Yards — Mission Pack 1
Hill 314 Scenario#: N11     Date: 1944/08/10     Location: Hill 314, France The Germans launched the first attack against Hill 314 shortly after midnight on 7 August. The initial assault involved flanking maneuvers that allowed for surprise attacks against the widely separated American defenders. Under constant attack,… Undaunted — Undaunted: Normandy
L'Abbaye Blanche Scenario#: 186     Date: 8/7/1944     Location: L'Abbaye Blanche, France As part of Operation Luttich, the German drive through Mortain towards Avranches, the 2nd SS-Panzer Division’s Der Führer Regiment moved out of its assembly area at 0430 hours. Once it reached the outskirts of Mortain, Der Führer’s spearhead turned… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 3a Yanks (2nd Edition)
L'Abbaye Blanche Scenario#: 102     Date: August 7, 1944     Location: L'Abbaye Blanche, France On the afternoon of 7 August, the 120th Regiment's commander received reinforcements that would allow him to drive into the town of Mortain and try to re-establish communications with his forces that had been cut off on Hill 314. Elements … Undaunted — Undaunted: Reinforcements
Le-Mesnil-Adelée Scenario#: 5876     Date: 8/7/1944     Location: Le-Mesnil-Adelée, France On August 6th, Bradley and Hodges received a report from Allied aircraft indicating a build-up of German forces in the Mortain area. The US 30th Division therefore only had a day's warning to assume a defensive posture. In the other … Memoir '44 — Battle Maps Series 1 - Disaster at Dieppe
Misty Morning Mayhem Scenario#: AP140     Date: 8/7/1944     Location: St. Barthélemy, France With the breakout of Patton's 3rd Army and the American capture of Avranches, Hitler felt it necessary to launch a counterattack. 3rd Army's supplies had to come through Avranches across the See River bridge. Further to the east, the Americans also… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #14 Oktoberfest XXXIV
Mortain Scenario#: N12     Date: 1944/08/12     Location: Mortain, France Following the Germans’ successful seizure of Mortain on the morning of 7 August, battles raged through the streets all around the city. The Americans and Germans were locked in a stalemate until 11 August, when the chief of staff of … Undaunted — Undaunted: Normandy
Northwestern France - The Exploitation - Operations 14-25 August 1944 World War II - Western Front
Old Hickory Scenario#: AP039     Date: 8/7/1944     Location: Mortain, France The Germans did not expect to encounter much resistance in the town of Mortain. The Big Red One was being replaced in the line by the 30th Infantry Division, a proud unit with a rich heritage originally from the North Carolina National Guard. The… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #4 Normandy 1944
Operation Luttich Scenario#: W13     Date: August 7, 1944     Location: Mortain, France After the Americans broke free with Operation Cobra, the Germans had to react to slow their advance. A counter attack was launched in the area of Mortain. Facing the Germans was the US 30th Infantry Division, ’Old Hickory”, resting in … Old School Tactical — Volume 2 Western Front
Operation Luttich Counter-attack on Mortain Scenario#: 16     Date: 8/7/1944     Location: Mortain, France "We must strike like lightning!" - Adolf Hitler to Field Marshall Von Kluge Operation Luttich' began shortly before midnight on the evening of August 3rd. Under direct orders from Hitler, four armored divisions launched a counterattack westward… Memoir '44 — Memoir 44
Reinforcements Scenario#: N09     Date: 1944/08/07     Location: Mortain, France In the early hours of 7 August, Germany launched a counterattack to eliminate the gains made by the US forces during Operation Cobra and to cut off the units that had advanced into Brittany. One of the first key targets … Undaunted — Undaunted: Normandy
Romagny Scenario#: 103     Date: August 9, 1944     Location: Romagny, France On the afternoon of 9 August, the small town of Romagny, just west of Mortain, was still held by German forces. The 119th Regiment's first battalion joined forces with tanks from the 743rd's B Company and approached the town along … Undaunted — Undaunted: Reinforcements
St. Barthélemy Bash Scenario#: DASL31     Date: 8/7/1944     Location: St. Barthélemy, France From 12:00 midnight to 4:00 A.M., August 7, 1944, the whole 117th Regimental area was blanketed by intense and devastating mortar and artillery fire. Artillery personnel supporting the First Battalion were being bombed and strafed by enemy aircraft… Advanced Squad Leader — Deluxe Advanced Squad Leader
Tank Duel at St. Sever Scenario#: 27     Date: 1944-08-04     Location: Courson, France Passing through Courson at about 9:30 am, the American column continued toward St. Sever-Calvados. The column consisted of elements of the 2nd Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, and 3rd Battalion, 41st Armored Infantry Regiment, commanded by Lt. Col.… Last Hundred Yards — Mission Pack 1
The Final Push Scenario#: 104     Date: August 12, 1944     Location: Mortain, France At dawn on 12 August, the Americans made a final push into Mortain, determined to retake the town. American infantrymen from the 119th Regiment and tankers from the 743rd's B Company worked together as they cleared the streets and strongpoints … Undaunted — Undaunted: Reinforcements