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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Siberians Scenario#: S02 Date: September 23, 1942 Location: Stalingrad, Russia The 13th Guards Division was reaching its breaking point. In the early morning hours, elements of the 284th Rifle Division were ferried across the Volga to join the fight. The rugged Siberians of the ‘Tomsk’ Division were feared by the … Old School Tactical — Stalingrad
Rattenkrieg Scenario#: S01 Date: September 24, 1942 Location: Stalingrad, Russia The war in Stalingrad evolved into a bitter, dirty fight in the rubble. The Germans called it the ‘Rattenkrieg’ or ‘War of the Rats’. Small groups of soldiers fought for only meters of precious space. The Russians carried out the … Old School Tactical — Stalingrad
A Hard Bargain Scenario#: RB7 Date: July 2, 1944 Location: Minsk, Russia This 2 day battle offers a glimpse of the many battles fought near Minsk. Units of the Russian 11 th Guards Army scrapping with units of the reinforcing 5th Panzer Division. Old School Tactical — Red Blitz
Ruckkampfer Scenario#: RB6 Date: July 8, 1944 Location: Logoysk, Russia When Army Croup Center collapsed and cities capitulated, there were a many pockets of isolated Cerman soldiers left behind. They were called 'Ruckkampfers', and these survivors of the obliterated divisions… Old School Tactical — Red Blitz
The Trains Must Run Scenario#: RB5 Date: July 2, 1944 Location: Minsk, Russia As enemy forces closed in on Minsk, it was imperative for the Germans to keep the rail lines open. Not only for supplies but more importantly to evacuate the wounded. Arriving to help was the 5th Panzer Division… Old School Tactical — Red Blitz
Slo Way Out Scenario#: RB4 Date: June 28, 1944 Location: Bobruisk, Russia As a fortified city, or Fester Piatz, Bobruisk was to be defended at all costs as decreed by Hitler. These orders hamstrung the German commanders and trapped many of their soldiers… Old School Tactical — Red Blitz
Smash and Burn Scenario#: RB3 Date: June 26, 1944 Location: Vitebsk, Russia As Vitebsk was a salient in the German lines it was one of the first cities overrun by the Russians in Operation Bagration. The Russian Fronts had overwhelming numbers and brought a mass of armor with them… Old School Tactical — Red Blitz
As Night Approaches Scenario#: RB2 Date: June 24, 1944 Location: Kirowsk, Russia The Josef Stalin heavy tank became separated from its unit and bogged down in the marsh of the back woods. Its commander, the son of a Russian general, is privy to many of the Soviet plans and must avoid capture… Old School Tactical — Red Blitz
The Highway Scenario#: RB1 Date: June 2, 1944 Location: Dubrovno, Russia The Moscow-Minsk highway was crucial to both sides in the summer of 44. Pushing through, the Russian armies would have a gateway to rapidly move West, trapping German forces along the way. The highway was defended by the fortified… Old School Tactical — Red Blitz
Breaking Out Scenario#: PB4 Date: December 20, 1944 Location: Noville, Belgium Morning dawned and it became obvious that there was no defeating and no more delaying the German advance. Team Desobry’s only chance was to break out and link up with the forces in Bastogne. Old School Tactical — Pocket Battles
Highway to Hell Scenario#: PB3 Date: December 19, 1944 Location: Noville, Belgium Of course, the Tigers weren’t the only bad news. The mist had finally lifted and Desobry’s men realized that they were damn near surrounded. Old School Tactical — Pocket Battles
The Bigger They Come Scenario#: PB2 Date: December 19, 1944 Location: Noville, Belgium The initial attack drove Desobry’s men back to Noville proper. There they waited, hoping against hope that the Germans were through with them. They would have no such luck. Shortly after resetting the defense, the Americans once again heard engines … Old School Tactical — Pocket Battles
At Dawn’s Early Light Scenario#: PB1 Date: December 19, 1944 Location: Noville, Belgium On December 19th, the Wehrmacht continued to advance towards the vital crossroads town of Bastogne. Sent to delay them were the men of Team Desobry. The two forces met outside of a town named Noville. Old School Tactical — Pocket Battles
Any Day the Ruhr Pocket Scenario#: PD06 Date: April, 1945 Location: Ruhr, Germany Germany collapsed as the US 1st and 9th Armies divided the already encircled Ruhr. Some towns greeted the Americans with white flags while others fought to the death. In many towns, the men of the 9th Armored Division encountered … Old School Tactical — Phantom Division
Big Boys Scenario#: PD05 Date: March 24, 1945 Location: Remagen, Germany The Germans threw everything that they had at the Remagen bridgehead. The Arado Ar234 Blitz jet bomber, massive artillery barrages, V2 rockets (their only tactical use in WW2), and frogmen. However, a well-coordinated, crushing ground assault never… Old School Tactical — Phantom Division
We Can Try This Scenario#: PD04 Date: March 7, 1945 Location: Remagen, Germany After breaking through the Siegfried Line, the 9th Armored Division raced into Germany. On the afternoon of March 7th, C Troop of the 89th Reconnaissance Squadron, which was part of Task Force Engemann, rolled onto a ridge overlooking the small … Old School Tactical — Phantom Division
The Shell Begins to Crack Scenario#: PD03 Date: December 21, 1944 Location: St. Vith, Belgium After several days of battle, the goose egg that was the American’s St. Vith perimeter began to crack. Early in the morning of 21 December, a mixed force of German infantry and AFVs overran elements of the 27th Armored Infantry … Old School Tactical — Phantom Division
Elcherath Scenario#: PD02 Date: December 18, 1944 Location: Elcherath, Belgium Southeast of St. Vith, the village of Elcherath was captured by the 190th Regiment of the 62nd Volksgenadier during the morning of the 18th. In the early afternoon, 2 companies of the 27th Armored Infantry Battalion were ordered to retake … Old School Tactical — Phantom Division
A Bit North of Here Scenario#: PD01 Date: December 18, 1944 Location: St. Vith, Belgium While the American infantry fought for and captured the Elcherath hills, most of 9th Armored CCB fought a day long tank duel with elements of the 1st SS Panzer Division North of St. Vith. The Panzer Division was told they … Old School Tactical — Phantom Division
Last Battle, Last Stand Scenario#: H14 Date: June 20, 1945 Location: Okinawa, Pacific The Battle for Okinawa, Operation Iceberg for the US, was the largest and costliest campaign in the Pacific theater of WW II. The Japanese would call it the ‘typhoon of steel ‘. After hard fighting. Lieutenant General Mitsuru Ushijima's remaining … Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific
Sugarloaf Hill Scenario#: H13 Date: May 17, 1945 Location: Okinawa, Pacific Sugarloaf Hill was not large, but it was an anchor of the Shuri Line of Japanese defenses. It was heavily fortified and would see some of the fiercest fighting of the campaign. Units of the 6th Marine Division were brought … Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific
Fools Rush In Scenario#: H12 Date: April 19, 1945 Location: Okinawa, Pacific In supporting attacks of the 27th Infantry Division, the tanks of the 193rd Tank Battalion found themselves isolated. To make matters worse, they ran into an ambush by the Japanese 22nd independent Anti-Tank Battalion. The Japanese fell upon the… Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific
Clark Field Scenario#: H11 Date: January 24, 1945 Location: Luzon, Phillipines After landing, one of MacArthur’s priorities was capturing this airfield to use in the campaign. Japanese units of the Kembu Group stiffened their defense as the Americans approached. With armor support, it was up to the ’Buckeyes' of the 37th … Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific
Action at Potpot Scenario#: H10 Date: January 16, 1945 Location: Luzon, Phillipines General Yamashita Tomoyuki committed tanks of the 2nd Armored Division in counterattacks to slow the US army's advance. Japanese tanks were ill equipped to take on the Americans but their crews were just as fanatical as any troops in the … Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific
Bloody Nose Ridge Scenario#: H09 Date: November 2, 1944 Location: Peleliu, Palau After being severely mauled by the Japanese defenders, the Marines were pulled back. Eliminating the pockets of enemy soldiers holed upin the Umbrogol hills was now the job of the US Army. The Wildcats, of the 81st infantry Division, would … Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific
The Point Scenario#: H08 Date: September 16, 1944 Location: Peleliu, Palau Taking out 'The Point' was the task given to Captain George Hunt and his company from the 1st Marines. They reduced the fortification with much bravery and a little luck. Its murderous fire onto White Beach was eliminated. But now … Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific