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The Borders are Burning Scenario#: 123 Date: 11/30/1939 Location: Kuhmo, Finland Along the Karelian Front, as the Soviets crossed the borders, the Finnish forces executed a planned withdrawal to the Mannerheim Line. In the north, however, the Finns were ordered to oppose the Russian advance at every opportunity. At Kuhmo, the… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 1 - Beyond Valor (3rd Edition)
On the Borderline Scenario#: 124 Date: 11/30/1939 Location: Artahuhta, Finland The Soviet 139th Rifle Division – 20,000 troops supported by 147 artillery pieces and 45 tanks – crossed the border on all available roads leading to Tolvajarvi, a key road junction defended by 4,200 scattered Finnish reservists. Cavalry Reserve Lt.… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 1 - Beyond Valor (3rd Edition)
An Uncommon Occurrence Scenario#: 83 Date: 9/5/1939 Location: Piotrkow, Poland Despite the spirited opposition of Poland’s Army Lodz and the still-mobilizing Army Prusy, the German 1st and 4th Panzer Divisions drove deep into the heart of Poland. As the panzer divisions continued their assault, bending straight for the town of… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 11 - Doomed Battalions
Round One Scenario#: 84 Date: 9/8/1939 Location: Ochota, Poland A little more than a week after the invasion of Poland, German units of the 10th Army were at the gates of Warsaw. Despite some panic and confusion, the citizens were urged to help with anti-tank ditches and defenses. The 4th Panzer Division was… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 11 - Doomed Battalions
No Way Out Scenario#: 85 Date: 9/9/1939 Location: Pilatka, Poland As Kunip_lgruppe Dittfurth was cutting their only path of retreat towards the Vistula. the trapped Poles of Army Prussy became more and more desperate in their attempts to break through the encirclemcnt. As darkness approached. the Poles launched yet… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 11 - Doomed Battalions
Fighting Back Scenario#: 86 Date: 9/9/1939 Location: Leczyka, Poland Polish General Tadeusz Kutrzeba was given permission for an attack to the south by Amry Poznan. The aim was to cover the retreat of Army Pomorze. The attack used the 25th, 17th and 14th Infantry Divisions... Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 11 - Doomed Battalions
Rattle of Sabres Scenario#: 138 Date: 9/2/1939 Location: Mlawa, Poland At Mlawa, the Polish 20th Infantry Division, ensconced behind extensive fortifications and minefields, was able to repulse the first frontal assault of the “Wodrig” Corps – a battlegroup of infantry and cavalry formations. General von Kuechler… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 11 - Doomed Battalions (3rd Edition)
The Weigh In Scenario#: 139 Date: 9/5/1939 Location: Piotrkow, Poland With Armies Modlin and Pomorze in full retreat, the Polish High Command focused on the tactical situation in the Piortrkow sector and ordered a local counterattack to slow the German blitzkrieg. The 1st Panzer Division approached Piotrkow believing… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 11 - Doomed Battalions (3rd Edition)
Round Two Scenario#: 140 Date: 9/14/1939 Location: Sochaczew, Poland As the drive on Warsaw continued, the 4th Panzer Division, with SS Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler Regiment attached, was given new orders to attack through the Warsaw suburbs of the Bzura sector, at the bend of the Vistula River, to seal off the western… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 11 - Doomed Battalions (3rd Edition)
Arctic Crossroads Scenario#: 161 Date: 12/3/1939 Location: Yläluostari, Finland When the Winter War commenced on 30 November, the Finns did not expect any significant activity in the northernmost sector of Petsamo. The Soviets, however, had committed their entire 104th Division to secure both the Finnish arctic coast and the… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 14 - Hakkaa Päälle!
Armored Car Savikurki Scenario#: 162 Date: 12/5/1939 Location: Perkjärvi, Finland To delay the Soviet onslaught from reaching the main Finnish defense line, the finns engaged in a series of fighting withdrawals. Orders for one such delaying action was directed to 1st Company, Hämmen ratsurykmeniti (Häme cavalry regiment) at the… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 14 - Hakkaa Päälle!
Stopped Cold Scenario#: 163 Date: 12/15/1939 Location: Kirvesmäki, Finland After two weeks of delaying actions and counterattacks, Finnish forces had now reached the prepared main defense works known as the Mannerheim Line. However, the defenses at Kirvesmäki, consisted of little more than barbed wire and a few old concrete… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 14 - Hakkaa Päälle!
Into the Fray Scenario#: 43 Date: 9/1/1939 Location: Krojanty, Poland By noon the first day, the German 20th Motorized Infantry Division was surging across the so-called “Polish Corridor” from the west towards the vital crossroads at Chojnice. Along the Chojnice-Naklo rail line, the German vanguard had been fought to a… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 6 - The Last Hurrah
Age-Old Foes Scenario#: 50 Date: 9/27/1939 Location: Przemysl, Poland With the Soviet Union now in the war against them, those Polish units still in the field had only two alternatives: surrender to the Germans or Russians, or flight into the neighboring neutrals of Rumania or Hungary. Just miles north of the Hungarian… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 6 - The Last Hurrah
Red Star, Red Sun Scenario#: 65 Date: 7/5/1939 Location: Nomonhan, Mongolia In May 1939, a dispute broke out over the boundary between Soviet-controlled Outer Mongolia and Japanese-held Manchuria. After a Soviet and Mongolian combined-arms force virtually annihilated a Japanese recon party, the heavily reinforced 23rd… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 8 - Code of Bushido
A Bloody Harvest Scenario#: AP008 Date: 9/7/1939 Location: Pabianice District, Poland From the very beginning of the invasion, Polish defenses had proven to be woefully unprepared for the German onslaught. The blitzkrieg tactics employed by the German armored columns allowed great territorial gains in just a few short days. As the… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #1
First Ally Scenario#: AP112 Date: 9/5/1939 Location: Zabrzez, Poland In return for territory that was disputed over with Poland, Slovakia agreed to aid Germany in the invasion of Poland. The deployment of the 1st Slovakian Infantry Division was the most advanced, and thus it was most ready for immediate action. On 2… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #12 Oktoberfest XXX
Along the Vistula Scenario#: AP121 Date: 9/15/1939 Location: Warsaw, Poland A rupture in the Polish lines enabled elements of the German 10th Army to race to the outskirts of Warsaw on 7 September. However, attacks on the city petered out and Panzer-Division 4 was recalled westward to deal with the Bzura counterattack. When… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #13 Oktoberfest XXXII
Quagmire Scenario#: AP056 Date: 9/22/1939 Location: Shangfu, China The Japanese 106th Infantry Division attacked from west of Nanchang in Jiangxi province, moving southwest along the southern edge of the rugged and heavily wooded Jiuling Mountains. In a few days it had pushed into the upper valley of the Laio River.… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #6 A Decade of War
On The Borderline Scenario#: A1 Date: 30-Nov-39 Location: Artahuhta, Finland The Soviet 139th Rifle Division-20000 troops supported by 147 artillery pieces and 45 tanks, under the command of General LB. Belyayev-crossed the border on all available roads leading to Tolvajarvi, a key road junction defended by 4200 scattered… Squad Leader — ASL Annual 89
Silent Death Scenario#: A011 Date: 12/9/1939 Location: Aittojoki, Finland As Soviet troops pressed into the wilderness area north of Lake Ladoga, the Finns instituted a full-scale scorched earth policy. Even those Russians lucky enough to find Finnish dwellings still intact met with disaster. With the onset of the severe… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Annual 89
The Raate Road Scenario#: A054 Date: 12/13/1939 Location: Raate, Finland With the invasion, two reinforced Soviet divisions crossed the border in the north with orders to cut Finland in half by seizing Oulu, 150 miles to the west. But the Russian 163rd Rifle Division was soon trapped at Suomussalmi. And so, a third Soviet… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Annual 93a
A Surprise Encounter Scenario#: A088 Date: 12/12/1939 Location: Tolvajärvi, Finland By the end of the first week of the Winter War, the Soviet 139th Rifle Division had driven the outnumbered Finnish defenders back almost 40 miles along the Tolvajarvi Road, threatening to create the first Russian breakthrough. Into the situation… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Annual 95 Winter
Uncommon Valor Scenario#: A120 Date: 12/21/1939 Location: Aglajavi, Finland Late on 21 December, a reinforced battalion of the 16th Jager Regiment attacked Aglajavi from the north, in conjunction with an attack from the south. It was a night attack, and at first it went well. The Finns managed to cross the ice and close on… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Annual 97
Last Minute War Scenario#: J148 Date: 3/24/1939 Location: Nižná Rybnica, Slovakia At dawn on March 23, 1939 Hungary suddenly attacked Slovakia from Carpatho-Ukraine with instructions being to "proceed as far to the west as possible". Hungary attacked Slovakia without any declaration of war, catching the Slovak army unprepared,… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Journal #10
Maczek Fire Brigade Scenario#: J113 Date: 9/4/1939 Location: Novy Targ, Poland At the initial stage of the German invasion of Poland, the XXII Corps had orders to break the defense south of Cracow, defended by the Polish 10th (Motorized) Cavalry Brigade. In charge of the brigade was Colonel St. Maczek, who immediately started… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Journal #8
Across the Border Scenario#: S044 Date: 9/3/1939 Location: Tylicz, Poland The Germans invaded Poland on the morning of September 1. The newly independent state of Slovakia aided the Germans by offering free transit, the use of airfields, and three infantry divisions. The Slovakian Infantry divisions attacked in the… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Starter Kit Expansion Pack #1
Contested Settlement Scenario#: S045 Date: 9/5/1939 Location: Zabrese, Poland The recently formed Slovakian state contested not only the treaty settlement between Poland and Slovakia, but also the political authority over the settlements in the High Tatra in which many Slovakians lived. Following the German invasion of Poland,… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Starter Kit Expansion Pack #1
The Khalkhin-Gol Spark Scenario#: 17866 Date: 5/28/1939 Location: Khalkh River, Mongolia The Khalkhin-Gol battle started with minor fights that ended up escalating in fierce battles. After a number of small cavalry skirmish in the disputed area in early May, Japanese lt. Col. Yaozo Azuma led the 23rd Reconnaissance Division against the … Memoir '44 — Battle Maps Series 2 - Battles of Khalkhin-Gol
Kawatama Bridge Scenario#: 17868 Date: 7/1/1939 Location: Khalkh River, Mongolia After a wet June with little action by either side, Japan unleashed a major two-pronged offensive on July 1. The southern force was to take the Kawatama bridge, while the northern attack would cut off the resulting Soviet retreat. lt. … Memoir '44 — Battle Maps Series 2 - Battles of Khalkhin-Gol
Bain Tsagan heights Scenario#: 17871 Date: 7/5/1939 Location: Khalkh River, Mongolia A strong Japanese infantry force crossed the Halha River during the night of July 2 and occupied the Bain Tsagan Heights. Zhukov quickly organized a counter attack using the 11th Soviet Tank Brigade, supported by the 7th Armored Brigade. The … Memoir '44 — Battle Maps Series 2 - Battles of Khalkhin-Gol
Soviet Infiltration Scenario#: 17872 Date: 7/7/1939 Location: Khalkh River, Mongolia As the Japanese recovered from their failed offensive from early July, Zhukov planned a Soviet infiltration. A Soviet faint would hold the enemy in position in the south while his real plan unfolded. On July 7th a combined force of … Memoir '44 — Battle Maps Series 2 - Battles of Khalkhin-Gol
The Halha River shelling Scenario#: 17873 Date: 7/23/1939 Location: Khalkh River, Mongolia Undaunted by previous failures and unable to force the Soviets back across the Halha River, the Japanese brought up artillery from the Home Islands with plans to launch another attack on July 23. The Soviets, however, enjoyed a range advantage … Memoir '44 — Battle Maps Series 2 - Battles of Khalkhin-Gol
Down in the dumps Scenario#: 17874 Date: 8/8/1939 Location: Khalkh River, Mongolia After the failed attack in the end of July. the Japanese were facing a serious supply problem. Zuhkov, always looking to add to the enemy's confusion, ordered another Soviet infiltration aimed at the supply dumps south of the Holsten River. … Memoir '44 — Battle Maps Series 2 - Battles of Khalkhin-Gol
Attack on the Soviet outpost Scenario#: 17875 Date: 8/18/1939 Location: Khalkh River, Mongolia In preparation for an August 24 offensive, the Japanese launched a probing attack in the southern sector of the Soviet lines. Hoping to discover a weak point they ran into a strong Soviet defensive position instead. Lacking the resources to … Memoir '44 — Battle Maps Series 2 - Battles of Khalkhin-Gol
The Khalkhin-Gol encirclement Scenario#: 17876 Date: 8/20/1939 Location: Khalkh River, Mongolia After weathering the Japanese attacks, General Zhukov was ready to launch his own offensive. Reinforcements and supplies were built up and on August 20th he was ready to put his double envelopment plan into motion. Both the left and right … Memoir '44 — Battle Maps Series 2 - Battles of Khalkhin-Gol
Tightening the noose Scenario#: 17884 Date: 8/20/1939 Location: Khalkh River, Mongolia General Zhukov's plan had worked to perfection and the Japanese forces were completely cut off. On August 24th and 25th, Japanese forces made repeated efforts to rescue their trapped comrades, but a hammer blow by the Soviet 6th Tank Brigade … Memoir '44 — Battle Maps Series 2 - Battles of Khalkhin-Gol
A Polish Requiem Scenario#: BOF02 Date: 9/14/1939 Location: Brzesc-Litwski, Poland General Heinz Guderian's XIX Panzer Corps had broken through the Polish defensive lines at Wizna and Mlawa. Next on the agenda was the fortress of Brzesc-Litewski. The fortress' garrison was a mixed bag consisting of march battalions and a number of… Advanced Squad Leader — Best of Friends
Totensonntag Scenario#: BOF13 Date: 9/10/1939 Location: Janowice, Poland After a week of war, the German invasion of Poland ran according to plans. German troops of the 8. Armee were marching eastward on Warsaw, and on the other side of the Bzura river were Polish troops withdrawing in the same direction. Stretched along… Advanced Squad Leader — Best of Friends 2
Cocktails for Molotov Scenario#: BOF14 Date: 9/20/1939 Location: Grodno, Poland Ill-equipped, undermanned and lacking any anti-tank artillery, the Polish defenders relied mostly on improvised anti-tank means such as bottles of gasoline or turpentine, small arms fire, and anti-tank obstacles. On 20 September, the tanks of the… Advanced Squad Leader — Best of Friends 2
Battle of Warsaw Scenario#: 1545 Date: 9/8/1939 Location: Warsaw, Poland On September 1, 1939 the invasion of Poland - codenamed Fall Wei or "Case White" by the German high command - marked the first military campaign of the war. In a week, the German forces were able to overwhelm … Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 2
Bzura River Scenario#: 6997 Date: 9/9/1939 Location: Bzura, Poland Starting on 9 September, the Battle of Bzura was the largest battle of Unternehmen Fall Weiss. It was also one of the last battles that involved a significant cavalry contingent. After losing contact with Polish high command, General … Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 2
Hel Scenario#: 6998 Date: 9/9/1939 Location: Hel Peninsula, Poland The Hel Peninsula, including a Polish military port, was one of the longest-defended pockets of Resistance in Operation Fall Weiss. Approximately 3000 Polish defenders held out for almost a month against German ground, air, and naval forces. During… Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 2
Kepa Oksywska Scenario#: 6999 Date: 9/10/1939 Location: Gdynia, Poland The Polish army occupied the Oksywie Heights outside the city of Gdynia in northern Poland and when the German forces managed to cut off the nearby Hel Peninsula, the region was besieged. The Polish commanders wanted to avoid destroying … Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 2
Battle of Kock Scenario#: 7000 Date: 10/2/1939 Location: Kock, Poland By October 2, 1939, the battle for Poland was all but over. German command assumed that the Polish defenders were so demoralized that it would only take one German battalion to capture Operational Group Polesie, the only Polish military … Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 2
Tomaszów Lubelski Scenario#: 7002 Date: 9/17/1939 Location: Tomaszow Lubelski, Poland Near the town of Tomaszow Lubelski, in the far south east of Poland, the Polish Army twice tried to break through the German encirclement and move further south to the Romanian Bridgehead area. The first attempt, by Army Lublin, … Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 2
Tuchola Forest Scenario#: 7003 Date: 9/1/1939 Location: Chojnice, Poland The German 2nd Army and 19th Panzer Corps pushed into Poland as part of Unternehmen Fall Weiss. What seemed like good defensive terrain to the Poles had actually been part of the German Army's training area during World War … Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 2
Battle of Szack Scenario#: 7006 Date: 9/28/1939 Location: Szack, Poland By 17 September, 1939, most of the Polish reserves and heavy equipment from the forces defending the eastern border of Poland had been sent west to help against the German invasion. When the Soviet forces poured over the border … Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 2
At the Crossroads Scenario#: 14 Date: 15-Sep-39 Location: Sochaczew, Poland On 9 September, the Polish Poznan Army, encircled by the rapid German advance, attempted to force a crossing of the Bzura River to the southeast. This attack inadvertently allowed time for the Polish Pomorze Army, also trapped in the pocket, … Combat Commander — CC: Mediterranean
A March in December Scenario#: 20 Date: 12-Dec-39 Location: Tolvajarvi, Finland As two battalions of Belyayev’s 139th Rifle Division skirted the north end of Lake Hirvasjari in an attempt to outflank the Finnish defenders of Tolvajarvi, one company was sent forward along a forest path to the southwest. As discipline within … Combat Commander — CC: Mediterranean