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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Raiders Scenario#: P01 Date: August 5, 1942 Location: Guadalcanal, Soloman Islands Leading up to Operation Watchtower, Marine Raiders carried out missions to gather intelligence and wreak havoc on Japanese lines of communication. At dawn, the Raiders deploy from their boats. Their orders, find and destroy the enemy radio tower. Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific
Tulagi First Scenario#: P02 Date: August 8, 1942 Location: Tulagi, Soloman Islands Prior to the landings on Guadalcanal, Marines hit the smaller islands of Tulagi and Gavutu-Tanambogo. The 1st Raider Battalion ran into stiffening enemy defenses on their second day on Tulagi. These tiny outposts belonged to the Imperial Japanese… Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific
First Clash Scenario#: P03 Date: August 19, 1942 Location: Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands Elements of Colonel Kiyonao Ichiki’s 28th, Infantry Regiment were landed by destroyer East of the Marine perimeter on Guadalcanal. They set out immediately towards the enemy base. A Marine patrol encountered these new troops in their fresh uniforms… Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific
Alligator Creek Scenario#: P04 Date: August 21, 1942 Location: Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands After landing and capturing Henderson Field, the spread out Marines prepared defenses on its perimeter. The Japanese were initially caught off guard by the landings in the Solomons, but the Imperial General Headquarters rushed to bring forces to… Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific
The Old Breed Scenario#: P05 Date: September 11, 1942 Location: Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands The 1st Marine Division was stocked with many long serving Marines. Many had experience in Central American dust ups, but this was different. As the defensive perimeter was set up around Henderson airfield, US manpower was stretched thin. Too thin … Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific
Edson’s Ridge Scenario#: P06 Date: September 13, 1942 Location: Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands The Lunga Ridge was a grassy knoll that rose from the jungle, South of Henderson Field. It was a gateway to the airbase. Major General Kiyotake Kawaguchi marched his troops mercilessly through the jungle for days to reach this point. … Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific
Starvation Island Scenario#: P07 Date: January 16, 1943 Location: Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands Nearing the end of the Guadalcanal campaign, Japanese forces on the island were on the brink of collapse. The IJA and IJN would evacuate and save as many as they could. To protect and buy time for the evacuation, fresh … Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific
The Piva Trail Scenario#: P08 Date: November 8, 1943 Location: Bougainville Island, New Guinea After establishing a beachhead on Bougainville Island, the Marines had to protect it from a counterattack. And that attack would be coming by way of the Piva Trail. Colonel Edward Craig of the 9th Marines sent his tough Raiders inland … Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific
Clear Them Out Scenario#: P08a Date: November 9, 1943 Location: Bougainville Island, New Guinea The Marines didn’t budge and shut down the Japanese counterattack. But the threat remained to the beachhead. Switching over to attack, the Marines pushed on with orders to clear out any remaining enemy units. Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific
The Beachhead Scenario#: P08b Date: November 10, 1943 Location: Bougainville Island, New Guinea After forcing their way through the Raiders on the Piva Trail, reinforced elements of the Iwasa Detachment move on the US beachhead at Cape Torokina. With their backs to the sea, the Marines aren’t planning on going anywhere. Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific
In the Coconut Grove Scenario#: P09 Date: November 14, 1943 Location: Bougainville Island, New Guinea Seeking to expand the beachhead around Cape Torokina, Marines and navy construction units were ambushed when moving into a coconut grove. The next morning, units of the 21st Marines and 3rd Tank Battalion barged into the grove. Once the fighting … Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific
Ground and Pound Scenario#: P10 Date: November 19, 1943 Location: Bougainville Island, New Guinea US forces continued to drive inland. They had to remove the threat of Japanese artillery which was still in range. Marines and tanks pushed through terrible terrain to drive out the enemy. After the initial surprise of the landings on … Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific
Arawe Ambush Scenario#: P11 Date: December 24, 1943 Location: Arawe, New Britian The 112th Cavalry Regiment was landed as an infantry unit at Arawe. Dismounted now, the troopers had little training as an infantry unit and no experience in jungle warfare. A small patrol was ambushed by veteran units of the Komori … Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific
Suicide Creek Scenario#: P12 Date: January 2, 1944 Location: Cape Gloucester, New Britian Moving out from Cape Glouchester, the Marines came upon a small creek that wasn’t on any map. It had no name. The Japanese soldiers were waiting for the Americans. Bunkers and entrenchments hid dangerously in the heavy jungle. After the … Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific
Silent and Swift Scenario#: P13 Date: January 3, 1944 Location: Cape Gloucester, New Britian After a heartbreaking day at Suicide Creek, a weapons platoon pulls back and start digging in for the night. Seen by no one, a group of Japanese have moved silently across the river at dusk. With their long bayonets fixed, … Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific
Dying For Thirst Scenario#: P14 Date: June 3, 1944 Location: Biak, New Guinea The island of Biak in Western New Guinea was very hot but very dry. It had few sources of fresh water, so any source would be worth fighting for. This small surface stream was one such source. The Japanese needed … Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific
Shot For Shot Scenario#: P15 Date: July 8, 1944 Location: Biak, New Guinea Once the airfields had been captured by the Americans, the battle for Biak became a slow, grinding affair. The terrain kept most engagements to a small scale. Squads and platoons fighting over small patches of land which meant nothing at … Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific
Crossing the Driniumor Scenario#: P16 Date: July 14, 1944 Location: Driniumor River, New Guinea After capturing Aitape in April, large Japanese forces were cut off as they were withdrawing to the West. These forces, under the command of Lieutenant- General Hatazo Adachi, crossed the Driniumor River in July. The covering force East of the … Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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