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A Mass for Humanity Scenario#: SF21     Date: 1945-02-23     Location: Intramuros, Manila, Philippines Situated near the center and southeast of the walled city of Intramuros were the San Augustin churches. Heavy fighting erupted all around. Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila
And the Walls Come A-Tumblin' Down Scenario#: SF18     Date: 1945-02-23     Location: Intramuros, Manila, Philippines Their virtually unopposed river crossing came as a welcome relief to the men of 3rd Battalion, 129th Regiment. Taking full advantage of the limited Japanese response, the Americans advanced deeper into the ruins of the ancient walled city, placing… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila
Assault Across the Pasig Scenario#: SF17     Date: 1945-02-23     Location: Intramuros, Manila, Philippines The battle to take the ancient Spanish city of Intramuros was ready to begin. The 1st Cavalry Division was in position west and south of the walled city. The 37th Infantry Division held key buildings east of Intramuros. Now, an amphibious assault… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila
The Walled City Scenario#: SFCG4     Date: 1945-02-23     Location: Intramuros, Manila, Philippines The Intramuros is an ancient Spanish fortress-town built in the late 16th century. The outer walls were designed to withstand the greatest sieges possible, being 40 feet thick at the base and 15 feet thick at the top. Only 155mm, 8-inch, and 240mm… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila
Through the Breach, Into the Fire Scenario#: SF20     Date: 1945-02-23     Location: Intramuros, Manila, Philippines The entire area within the walls of Intramuros had been subjected to a massive artillery barrage the previous day and another artillery attack that lasted for ninety minutes on the morning of the main attack. When the last shells bad roared overhead~… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila