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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nakagawa Strikes Back Scenario#: H07     Date: September 15, 1944     Location: Peleliu, Palau The 5th Marines made the most progress on this first day of the invasion. As they approached the airfield, Colonel Kunio Nakagawa launched a counterattack to blunt the Americans. Using what armor he had, the Japanese commander punched back. Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific
Steak & Eggs Scenario#: H06     Date: September 15, 1944     Location: Peleliu, Palau Major General William Rupertus had told his boys in the 1st Marine Division that this island would be secured in just 4 days. His men ate their traditional prelanding breakfast of steak and eggs and readied for battle. Landing craft … Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific
The Last Banzai Scenario#: H05     Date: July 7, 1944     Location: Saipan, Mariana Islands The Japanese retreated to the Northern part of the island and waited for help from the Imperial Japanese Navy. When the IJN was soundly defeated, all hope was lost for the defenders. Orders were given to the remaining troops for … Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific
Rampage Scenario#: H04     Date: June 26, 1944     Location: Saipan, Mariana Islands A large number of Japanese soldiers had been cutoff and trapped near Nafutan Point when the US offensive pressed North. On this night, a number of these units break free with orders to rejoin the main army and cause as … Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific
China Gal Scenario#: H03     Date: November 21, 1943     Location: Betio Island, Tarawa On the second day of the invasion, D+1, Major Michael Ryan gathered what Marines and Engineers he could and prepared to sweep Green Beach of its defenders. Boosted by the timely arrival of the Shermans 'Cecille' and ‘China Gal', the … Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific
Red Beach Scenario#: H02     Date: November 20, 1943     Location: Betio Island, Tarawa The Japanese had worked on fortifying Betio Island for almost a year before the Marines arrived. Rear Admiral Keiji Shibazaki boasted to his troops that it would take ”one million men one hundred years” to conquer Tarawa. As the Marines … Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific
No Hope But Glory Scenario#: H01     Date: December 23, 1941     Location: Wake Island, Pacific Pearl Harbor was just the beginning. The Japanese offensive spread throughout the Pacific. The American outpost on tiny Wake Island was in their path. Initially rebuffed on December 8th, the Japanese task force reinforced and layed siege to the tiny… Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific
US counter-attack at Bataan Scenario#: 23823     Date: April 7, 1942     Location: Mount Samat, Philippines On the Bataan Peninsula, the Japanese launched what would be the final offensive in April 1942. The 4th Japanee division captured Mount Samat and formed a salient in the Philippines lines. On April 7th, US General King ordered the 45th … Memoir '44 — Remembrance Scenarios
Landing at Dili Scenario#: 23692     Date: February 19-20 1942     Location: Timor Island During the nights of 19th and 20th of February 1942, units of the 228th Japanese regiment landed at Dili, on Timor island. Allied troops (Sparrow Force), were composed of both Australian units entrenched at Dili airfield and scattered on the … Memoir '44 — Remembrance Scenarios
Landing on Wake Island Scenario#: 23318     Date: December 23, 1941     Location: Wake Island, Pacific On December 11th, 1941, the Japanese attempted to capture Wake Island but failed and two of their destroyers were sunk. They launched another attack during the night of December 23rd when troops of Special Naval Landing Force landed in the … Memoir '44 — Remembrance Scenarios
Jaws of the 6th Army Scenario#: 21687     Date: December 14, 1944     Location: Limon, Phillipines The Allies start their advance on December 5 from the vicinity of Limon. They encountered very determined resistance from the Japanese south of the Leyte River bridge. The enemy defences around Limon and Hill 1525 consisted of numerous foxholes and … Memoir '44 — Dutch Open 2020
Battle for the Airstrips Scenario#: 21676     Date: December 05, 1944     Location: Burauen, Phillipines The Japanese high command fears the growing air superiority of the US and comes up with a bold plan. Paratroopers of the 3th and 4th Airborne regiment will be dropped at the Burauen airstrips. During the night they will destroy … Memoir '44 — Dutch Open 2020
Shoestring Ridge Scenario#: 21689     Date: November 23, 1944     Location: Damulaan, Phillipines The arrival of the 11th Airborne Division on 22 November 1944 allowed Gen. Hodge to move the rest of the 7th Division to the west, in the direction of Ormoc. The Japanese had to stop this advance to secure the … Memoir '44 — Dutch Open 2020
Breakneck Ridge Scenario#: 21692     Date: November 07, 1944     Location: Ormoc Valley, Phillipines After reaching Carigara through the Leyte valley, Leyte is divided in two. The Japanese army was still able to provide reinforcements via Ormoc, so it was necessary to pierce the mountains as soon as possible to occupy Ormoc. Japanese troops … Memoir '44 — Dutch Open 2020
Attack on Hill B&C Scenario#: 21690     Date: October 25, 1944     Location: Palo, Phillipines After securing Palo the Americans wanted to advance inland into Leyte Valley along highway 2. But the two hills overlooking highway 2, Hill B and Hill C were firmly in Japanese hands. After an initial skirmish for Hill Nan by … Memoir '44 — Dutch Open 2020
X Corps Landing Scenario#: 21688     Date: October 20, 1944     Location: Leyte Beach, Phillipines After four hours of heavy naval gunfire on 20 October, called 'A-day', the X Army Corps landed on the beach on the east coast of Leyte. The X Army Corps took Tacloban and the airport as soon as possible, both … Memoir '44 — Dutch Open 2020
Battle of Arundel - Act II Scenario#: 20849     Date: 9/19/1943     Location: Arundel, Salomon Islands After the failure of their attack in the night of 14-15 September, Japanese command decided to evacuate their troops from Arundel Island, in the Solomon Islands, under the protection of a well entrenched rear guard near Stima Lagoon. On the … Memoir '44 — New Flight Plan Bonus
Hill 170 Scenario#: 20553     Date: 1/31/1945     Location: Kangaw, Burma During Operation Talon, a British offensive in the Arakan area of Burma, the 3rd Commando Brigade landed on January 22, 1945 on the banks of the Daingbon Chaung. Their objective was to capture the village of Kangaw and to cut … Memoir '44 — New Flight Plan
Landing at Port-Toro Scenario#: 20273     Date: 8/16/1945     Location: Port-Toro, Sakhalin island After the war declaration to the Japan Empire on the 8th of August 1945, Soviet troops attacked in Manchuria and in South Sakhalin. The 16th of August, 365th Marine Battalion and the 2nd Battalion of 113rd Infantry Brigade landed on … Memoir '44 — Online Only
Hlegu Burma Scenario#: 19392     Date: 3/6/1942     Location: Hlegu, Burma After the fight at Payagyi, the British column received word that General Alexander planned to evacuate Rangoon and the column was ordered to leave at once and join the rest of the brigade at Hlegu. The town was on fire, … Memoir '44 — Battle Maps Series 2 - Through Jungle and Desert
Taukkyan Roadblock Scenario#: 19391     Date: 3/6/1942     Location: Rangoon, Burma Gen Harold Alexander ordered Rangoon evacuated, but to escape, the Japanese had to be convinced Rangoon would be heavily defended. The British 7th Armoured Brigade was therefore ordered to attack the Japanese at Pegu, which did convince the Japanese… Memoir '44 — Battle Maps Series 2 - Through Jungle and Desert
Payagyi Burma Scenario#: 19385     Date: 3/6/1942     Location: Payagyi, Burma The British army was falling back in front o f the Japanese assault in Burma, when reinforcements arrived from North Africa. The 7th Armoured Brigade was rushed forward to check the Japanese and the forces met in the broken ground … Memoir '44 — Battle Maps Series 2 - Through Jungle and Desert
Guadalcanal Scenario#: 19384     Date: 9/12/1942     Location: Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands Japanese commander Kawaguchi planned to retake Henderson Field by moving his main force through the jungle and advancing from the south. But Col. "Red Mike” Edson had received reports of Kawaguchi's movement and positioned his troops in the jungle… Memoir '44 — Battle Maps Series 2 - Through Jungle and Desert
Main Line of Resistance Scenario#: 18784     Date: 1/16/1944     Location: Arawe, New Britian After the landing at Arawe in Papau New Guinea, US troops established a main line of Resistance (MLR) at the foot of the peninsula to secure the bridgehead. Japanese troops were equally entrenched on their side, driving back the initial … Memoir '44 — New Flight Plan
Battle of Wau Scenario#: 18749     Date: 1/28/1943     Location: Wau, New Guinea In 1942, in New Guinea, the village of Wau and its small airfield was the base of the Kanga Force, an Australian unit that harassed the Japanese troops in Lae and Salamaua. In January 1943, Japanese command decided to capture … Memoir '44 — New Flight Plan