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The Nail Factory Scenario#: S03 Date: September 21, 1942 Location: Stalingrad, Russia Elements of the German 7lst Infantry and 24th Panzer Divisions move forward to crush Resistance in the shattered buildings and workshops of the Nail Factory. Units of the 42nd Guards Rifle Regiment and armed factory workers will fight for every … Old School Tactical — Stalingrad
Desperation Scenario#: S04 Date: September 13, 1942 Location: Stalingrad, Russia The German assaults squeeze the 62nd Army against the Volga. The landing stages for the Russian troops and supplies will be in danger if the enemy reaches the riverbank. Chuikov scrapes together what reserves he can from the 6th Tank … Old School Tactical — Stalingrad
13th Guards Sacrifice Scenario#: S05 Date: September 22, 1942 Location: Stalingrad, Russia The 13th Guards Division fought bravely and suffered tremendous losses after rushing into the burning city. Their sacrifice saved the 62nd Army from collapse. The German all out assault forces the command post of the 42nd Guards Rifle Regiment into … Old School Tactical — Stalingrad
Death of the 6th Army Scenario#: S06 Date: January 21, 1943 Location: Stalingrad, Russia The mighty 6th Army is collapsing. Trapped inside the Stalingrad pocket, Paulus and his soldiers desperately hold on. But they are freezing, they are hungry, and they are running out of ammunition. Stalin demands revenge. The Russian armies squeeze… Old School Tactical — Stalingrad
Brandenburgers Scenario#: E01 Date: Aug 5, 1941 Location: Dünaburg, Latvia German special forces from the 1st Company of the Brandenburg Regiment move ahead of the main advance to wreak havoc with the Soviet command structure. The commandos dress in Soviet NKVD uniforms to create confusion and fear in the … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
A Deadly Race Scenario#: E02 Date: June 27, 1941 Location: Berezina River, Belarus In the initial stages of Barbarossa, many Russian units were in disarray and struggled to get back home. Retreating East to the Berezina River, a group of Russians emerge from a forest and encounter a German recon unit. A … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
The Commisar Order Scenario#: E03 Date: June 29, 1941 Location: Volyn Oblast, Ukraine By Hitler’s order, all political officers captured by the German army were to be treated severely, normally shot on sight. A Commisar and some NKVD units have been trapped by the advancing Germans. Dorokhov steels his comrades for the … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
Sitting Ducks Scenario#: E04 Date: June 28, 1941 Location: Bialystok, Poland The lightning speed of the German Blitzkrieg opened many gaps in the supply line. South of Bialystok, tanks of the 3rd Panzer Division have run out of petrol and sit waiting for the supply trucks to arrive. Sensing opportunity, Lieutenant … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
Partisan Payback Scenario#: E05 Date: August 2, 1941 Location: Demyansk, Russia As the front lines pushed deeper into Russia, partisans rose up behind them. Anti-partisan operations became a necessity and SS units were often deployed. A platoon from the 3rd SS Tokenkopf finds itself isolated and moves West to link … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
The Gingerbread House Scenario#: E06 Date: August, 15, 1941 Location: Gomel, Belarus A large ornate house, nicknamed the 'Gingerbread House’, dominates the outskirts of a small village. The German commander sends in assault troops and pioneers to take the house and gain entry to the rest of the village. Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
The Salient Scenario#: E07 Date: September 2, 1941 Location: Yelnya, Russia The Grossdeutschland Regiment has seen heavy fighting near Yelnya and is low on ammo. With mortar support, its units try to hold the line. The Russian 107th Rifle pushes in to crush the weary Germans and break through their thin … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
Bring Up the Guns Scenario#: E08 Date: September 28, 1941 Location: Velikiye Luki, Russia It was said that the men in Assault gun platoons led short, eventful lives. A tank heavy Soviet force pressures the German lines North of Velikiye Luki. Assault guns are moved up to bolster the troops and heat … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
No Man’s Land Scenario#: E09 Date: July 2, 1942 Location: Voronezh, Russia On the approach to Voronezh, a hill sits with a commanding view that both sides want. The Germans and Russians both rush forward to claim it, no matter the cost. Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
Crossroads Scenario#: E10 Date: August 1, 1942 Location: Kotelnikovo, Russia Case Blue is in motion. The tanks and troops of the 4th Panzer Army surge towards Kotelnikovo. Armor of the Russian 4th Tank Army moves forward to put up a fight. Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
The Wolf's Hook Scenario#: E11 Date: July 3, 1941 Location: Berezina, Russia As Barbarossa unfolds, 2nd SS ‘Das Reich’ is at the tip of Guderian’s spear. They have crossed the Berezina and press on. Timoshenko now commands the Soviet Western From and moves to stiffen its defense. Units of the 13th Army … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
Shattered Scenario#: E12 Date: 6/26/1941 Location: Brody, Russia In the opening phase of Operation Barbarossa, some of the most intense fighting happened near the town of Brody. Army Group South’s 1st Panzer Group clashed with five Soviet mechanized corps. German Stukas buzzed over the battlefield like angry bees.… Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
Wake Up Call Scenario#: E13 Date: December 16, 1941 Location: Stalingrad, Russia Russian troops overpower the German sentries standing watch and launch a surprise attack. When the alarm is sounded, the Germans awake to a swarm of Russian troops entering the village. Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
Chaos Reigns Scenario#: E14 Date: January 21, 1942 Location: Rzhev, Russia The Russian winter offensive pushes West of Rzhev. A mechanized group breaks into open ground. It crests a hill and surprises a German convoy on the road. The light tanks rush forward and unleash Hell upon the invaders. Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
Chekov’s Bridge Scenario#: E15 Date: January 8, 1942 Location: Rzhev, Russia The Russian winter campaign was taking its toll on the cold German soldiers. A German rear guard on the road to haev must destroy a key bridge to stall the enemy. Lt. Grigory Chekov and troops of the 183rd Rifle … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
Cut Off Scenario#: E16 Date: January 16, 1942 Location: Peskovatka, Russia A German platoon from the 34th Infantry Regiment has found itself behind enemy lines after a confusing night of battle. Under cover of a heavy snowfall, Sgt. Ritter attempts to lead his troops back to the division. Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
Frozen Scenario#: E17 Date: February 20, 1942 Location: Demjansk, Russia The German 16th Army is trapped in a pocket around Demjansk and five Soviet armies are trying desperately to crush it. At dawn, units of the Russian 34th Army launch another assault with armor support. Lieutenant Hauke of the 30th … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
Lucky Ivan Scenario#: E18 Date: December 21, 1941 Location: Smolensk, Russia Captain Ivan Sokolov has brought his men through many rough battles, including the cauldron of Smolensk. The nickname “Lucky Ivan' was conferred upon him by his superiors as well as his men. Sokolov and his men are cut off once … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
A Pair of Eights Scenario#: E19 Date: February 3, 1942 Location: Leningrad, Russia The Russians attempt to break the encirclement of Leningrad and the 2nd Shock Army leads the charge. The German 58th Infantry Division has dug in on high ground and do not intend to let the Russians pass. The pair … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
Steiner’s Stand Scenario#: E20 Date: March 2, 1942 Location: Demyansk, Russia Sergeant Steiner and his men have been pulling back for a week. With the cold and the Russians at their heels, the platoon has had enough. When they meet up with an AT unit, Sgt Steiner picks his spot to make a stand. They will retreat no further. Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
The Last Minute Scenario#: E21 Date: December 19, 1941 Location: Tula, Russia The Germans are now struggling to survive the freezing winter temperatures and the Russian winter offensive. Near Tula, Captain Straus and his men absorb the opening blow and try to hold on until reinforcements arrive. Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
The Guards Scenario#: E22 Date: December 18, 1942 Location: Stalingrad, Russia The Russian Guards were elite units of the Soviet Union. They distinguished themselves against their foe. The German 4th Panzer Army pushes to relieve the trapped forces at Stalingrad. Initially surprised, the Russians recover and the 2nd Guards Army… Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
Push Back Scenario#: E23 Date: January 3, 1942 Location: Rzhev, Russia Operation Typhoon exhausted the German army at the gates of Moscow. The Soviets immediately launch a counteroffensive to push back the invaders. Near Rzhev, the worn out troops of Army Group Center steady themselves. They must hold these buildings or… Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
501st Heavy Scenario#: E24 Date: June 23, 1944 Location: Orsha, Russia The Russians launch Operation Bagration seeking the destruction of Army Group Center. Tanks of the 5th Army push westward. The 501st Heavy Panzer Battalion rolls into action against enemy forces near Orsha. A heavy armor shield to blunt the Russian … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
Cornered Cats Scenario#: E25 Date: July 15, 1944 Location: Brody, Russia Operation Bagration pushes West with a fury. Units from the 14th SS and 1st Panzer Divisions are isolated in a section of Brody. The Germans are battle hardened but are running low on supplies. The Russian 4th Tank … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
The Hedgehog Scenario#: E26 Date: December 21, 1942 Location: Rodnya, Russia In the cold winters, the German armu fortified many small villages to hold on. These strongpoints would continue to fight even as the Russian winter offensive passed by. Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
A Roof to Sleep Under Scenario#: K01 Date: December 15, 1942 Location: Stalingrad, Russia Evening, South of the Stalingrad Pocket. The snow falls heavily on the 15th of December and two forces seek shelter from the howling wind in a small village. There are two ways to die tonight: exposure and an impactful dose … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
The Hound and the Hare Scenario#: K02 Date: December 16, 1942 Location: Stalingrad, Russia Morning, South of the Stalingrad Pocket. They found their place to rest. Nevertheless, the Russians held the Eastern half of the town. At dawn’s early light, the Soviets pulled out and your men were glad to see them go. But … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
Retribution Scenario#: K03 Date: December 16, 1942 Location: Stalingrad, Russia Afternoon, South of the Stalingrad Pocket. The village had spawned several Partisan attacks on passing convoys. The SS were determined to exact retribution. Then the town’s band of Partisans returned, resolved to kill the Germans for those that they… Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
Take That Town Scenario#: K04 Date: One Winter Day, 1942 Location: Stalingrad, Russia One winter day in the soviet Union. Lieutenant Voss was tired of sleeping in tents. So were his men. Tonight they would capture that village, and they would be warm. Or at least warmer. Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
Dawn of the Dead Scenario#: K05 Date: Late Summer, 1941 Location: Belgorod, Russia 1941 wasn’t all about retreats. The Germans were exhausted, they had fought, they had pushed, hard. Last night the advance ended in the small village, the men in gray collapsing from fatigue, sentries bleary eyed. The next morning the sun … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
Die Falle Scenario#: K06 Date: July 2, 1941 Location: Dnieper River, Russia Units of 2nd Panzer Group push into the Russian defenses. Guderian pushes his units hard, pushing Eastward to the Dnieper River. The Russian 13th Army stands in the way. Though in a state of disarray, its soldiers will fight and … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front
Over the Border Scenario#: 2E01 Date: June 22, 1941 Location: Russia Operation Barbarossa is launched. Explosive clashes happen all along the front. This is one small dash' of troops just over the border. A German recon unit looks to take a small farmhouse from the Bolsheviks. Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front 2nd Ed.
Irons in the Fire Scenario#: 2E02 Date: June 23, 1941 Location: Russia Operation Barbarossa is launched. Tank on tank actions occur all along the front. In this small fight, German tanks tangle with a surprised group of Soviet light armor. Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front 2nd Ed.
The Lost Boys Scenario#: W01 Date: July 16, 1944 Location: Madeleine, France In the battle for Saint-L6, some troops from the 29th Infantry Division became isolated. The ’Lost Battalion’ was surrounded by the enemy, low on ammo, and struggled to survive. The Germans pushed in on all sides to eliminate the pocket … Old School Tactical — Volume 2 Western Front
Into the Fog Scenario#: W02 Date: June 11, 1944 Location: Emelie, France Having just landed in Normandy a handful of days prior, men of the "Sante Fe" Division were about to get their first taste of combat in France. Patches of heavy fog drifted through the fields, and the green troops were … Old School Tactical — Volume 2 Western Front
Fubar Scenario#: W03 Date: June 18, 1944 Location: Contentin, France Lost! Again! The platoon was behind enemy lines, Damn! The Sergeant just felt it, he knew how things worked. The replacement 2nd Louie they were following did not. He couldn’t read a map if his life depended on it. But … Old School Tactical — Volume 2 Western Front
Hedgerow Clash Scenario#: W04 Date: July 16, 1944 Location: Saint-Lo, France The hedgerow fighting in Normandy was brutal for the Americans. The stout earthen mounds, covered in vegetation, made any progress slow and costly. The terrain favored the defender, and the 352 nd was home here. It was ready for the … Old School Tactical — Volume 2 Western Front
Patton’s Ghosts Scenario#: W05 Date: August 6, 1944 Location: Le Mans, France The Recon units of the 3rd Army were known as Patton’s Ghosts because they moved so swiftly and quietly that they were never detected by the enemy until it was too late. Scouting the approaches to Le Mans, elements of … Old School Tactical — Volume 2 Western Front
Hunting the Hunters Scenario#: W06 Date: April 2, 1945 Location: Ruhr, Germany The Jagdpanzer 38 was nicknamed Hetzer, or hunter by the German troops. But lately the hunters had become the hunted. The two tank destroyers sat waiting to ambush, concealed in their camouflage. The war was almost over for the Americans, … Old School Tactical — Volume 2 Western Front
Night Raid Scenario#: W07 Date: September 12, 1944 Location: Metz, France German defenses came together in the city of Metz to put a stop to Patton’s 3rd Army. The Americans needed intelligence for the upcoming assault. A raid was devised to capture some German officers to get this information. The US … Old School Tactical — Volume 2 Western Front
Chaos Scenario#: W08 Date: December 14, 1944 Location: Düren - Hürtgenwald, Germany The battle for the crossroads was chaos. First one, then the other side would gain control of the key buildings. The Brass kept sending reinforcements, that was the good news. The bad news was that they would then call back, … Old School Tactical — Volume 2 Western Front
The Abbey Scenario#: W09 Date: June 18, 1944 Location: Montebourg, France One thing was certain when fighting the Germans. If you dislodged them from their positions, you knew damn well that they would be back. Having wrested control of a small village from the enemy, the Americans prepared their defense. The … Old School Tactical — Volume 2 Western Front
A German Sherman Scenario#: W10 Date: December 13, 1944 Location: Strass, Germany After three days of fighting, the 330th Infantry Regiment of the 83rd Infantry Division has captured the town of Strass. The German defenders, elements of the 353rd Volksgrenadier Division, have retreated to the woods East of the village. Under the … Old School Tactical — Volume 2 Western Front
Heavy Hitters Scenario#: W11 Date: March 21, 1945 Location: Ruhr, Germany The M36 Jackson was an upgunned tank destroyer that gave the Americans a gun that could tangle with the powerful German tanks. In the Ruhr, armored infantry of the 9th move forward to clear a village and secure the roads. … Old School Tactical — Volume 2 Western Front
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