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Sacrifice Of Polish ArmorScenario#: 201 Date: 1-Sep-39 Location: Novy Targ, PolandDespite the known German troop concentrations at the border, the Polish Army was taken by complete tactical surprise. Many Polish units were in the process of moving to their defensive positions or areas of concentration when the attack commenced.… Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom (Addon) |
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Under Cover Of DarknessScenario#: 202 Date: 12-Sep-39 Location: Gdynia, PolandAs the German attack in the northern Corridor made steady progress to capture the Polish ports, Resistance finally began to stiffen as Polish naval units were committed to a ground combat role. One by one the surrounding ports fell to … Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom (Addon) |
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Phoney WarScenario#: HB01 Date: 01/01/1940 Location: Forbach, FranceDuring the period preceding the German offensive both the French and the Germans kept their positions along the border. France had invaded the Saar "country but retreated after the Polish capitulation. War was then an affair of recon patrols, brutal… Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Heroes of the Blitzkrieg |
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Phoney WarScenario#: HiD02 Date: 1940-01-01 Location: Forbach, FranceDuring the period preceding the German offensive both the French and the Germans kept their positions along the border. France had invaded the Saar "country but retreated after the Polish capitulation. War was then an affair of recon patrols, brutal… Lock 'n Load Tactical — Heroes in Defiance |
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Destruction of the 44th DivisionScenario#: 20101 Date: 1/5/1940 Location: Raate, FinlandAfter the success at Tolvajarvi, Finnish forces began attacking the Russian invaders with renewed strength. A successful tactic they used quickly became known as Motti tactics. Russian movements were bound to roads. As soon as they got into the… Memoir '44 — Dutch Open 2016 |
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Torment at TormuaScenario#: 164 Date: 1/11/1940 Location: Tormua, FinlandFinnish Group Wolf was directed to attack those remnants of the 163rd Ukrainian Division that had managed to escape from the Soumussalmi pocket. The Soviets were dug in at Juntusanta, 5 kilometers south of Tormua. All three battalions of Wolf would… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 14 - Hakkaa Päälle! |
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Vetko VillageScenario#: 10923 Date: 1/12/1940 Location: Vetko, FinlandIn January 1940, during the Winter War, Stalin ordered the 2nd Soviet Ski Brigade, under the command of Colonel Konstan Dolin, to relieve the 54th Rifle Division who the Finns had encircled and cut off. Dolin, moved into Finland toward … Memoir '44 — Equipment Pack Bonus |
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Hakkaa PaalleScenario#: G17 Date: 1/12/1940 Location: Vetko, FinlandWith their victories in the north, Finnish reinforcements were dispatched to the Kuhmo sector to seal the fate of the Soviet’s 54th Rifle Division, whose own advance had stalled in the frozen marshland. To counter, Russia’s only trained ski troops,… Advanced Squad Leader — The General #29.2 |
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The Battle of HonkaniemiScenario#: 20105 Date: 1/25/1940 Location: Honkaniemi, FinlandOn the night between 25th / 26th of February 1940, the Jaeger company was transferred by trucks to Heponotko (3 km North-East from the Honkaniemi depot) and skied to the starting point, arriving at 0400 hours. The tank company arrived … Memoir '44 — Dutch Open 2016 |
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SummaScenario#: F-4 Date: 2/1/40 Location: Summa, FinlandSUMMA: Russian assault on Mannerheim Line (2/1/40) Panzer (AH/MMP) — The Grenadier Panssari Salama |
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A Wedge in the IceScenario#: BB09 Date: 2/11/1940 Location: Viipuri, FinlandAfter a week of forceful probes and measured attacks, General Timoshenko’s major offensive against the Mannerheim Line was finally ready. The 123rd Division and 35th Tank Brigade were to spearhead the offensive, having undergone intensive training… Advanced Squad Leader — Backblast #2 |
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NaykkijarviScenario#: F-5 Date: 2/26/40 Location: Naykkijarvi, FinlandThe Finnish 4th Detached Tank Company and 3rd lnfantry Battalion attempt to retake Russian hilltop position. Panzer (AH/MMP) — The Grenadier Panssari Salama |
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Nothing But CourageScenario#: 165 Date: 2/26/1940 Location: Honkaniemi, FinlandWhen the weary Finnish troops took up positions in the Mannerheim Line, with the Soviets right on their heels, the defense ran into trouble right away. After a week of battle, the Soviets managed to breach the line in several places, including at the… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 14 - Hakkaa Päälle! |
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Skiing in LaplandScenario#: 166 Date: 2/26/1940 Location: Kuhmo, FinlandDuring the first three weeks of the war the Russian 14th Army drove Detachment Pennanen before it all the way to Hoyhenjarvi where the advance halted and the contenders dug in. The front would be quiet until February 24, when a Russian ski detachment… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 14 - Hakkaa Päälle! |
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Ten-Ton TankScenario#: AP144 Date: 2/27/1940 Location: Märkäjärvi, FinlandThe Swedish Volunteer Corps Anti-Tank Gun Company had taken up position along the road leading from Kemijärvi to Märkäjärvi. On the afternoon of the 27th a "Ten-Ton Tank" showed up besides the road at the edge of the woods opposite the Swedish… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #15 Swedish Volunteers |
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Final PushScenario#: 17490 Date: 3/2/1940 Location: Viipuri, FinlandThe Finnish military situation on the Karelian 1sthmus was dire as troops were experiencing heavy casualties. In addition, artillery ammunition supplies were exhausted and weapons were wearing out. After failing to halt the Russians at Honkaniemi the… Memoir '44 — Dutch Open 2016 |
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The Swedish Voluntary CorpsScenario#: AP145 Date: 3/2/1940 Location: Märkäjärvi, FinlandIn November 1939, the Soviet Union attacked Finland. Sweden dared not engage in full scale war with its age-old enemy, but allowed volunteer bureaus to be set up. Among the first in the Swedish Voluntary Corps to see action was the 4:e… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #15 Swedish Volunteers |
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TaliScenario#: F-6 Date: 3/8/40 Location: Tali, FinlandTALI: Final Russian attack of Winter War, forcing Finland to sue for peace. (3/8/40) Panzer (AH/MMP) — The Grenadier Panssari Salama |
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Absolut MärkäjärviScenario#: AP146 Date: 3/10/1940 Location: Märkäjärvi, FinlandThe first two weeks of front service had passed without any major incidences for the Swedish Volunteer Corps. Both sides tried to find weaknesses in the opposite line of defense. On the very day Lieutenant Colonel Viking Tamm took a section of the… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #15 Swedish Volunteers |
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Police ActionScenario#: A105 Date: 4/1/1940 Location: Kamienna, PolandDuring the occupation of Poland, SS Cavalry brigades rounded up straggler Polish soldiers, stockpiled munitions and "criminals". But soon they were engaging larger bands of partisans. Then came word of an ex-Polish army captain forming a large band… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Annual 97 |
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Stavenger, NorwayScenario#: 31 Date: April 8, 1940 Location: Stavenger, NorwayParatroop units descend upon the airñeld to pave the way for the main force. Panzer (AH/MMP) — Panzer Leader Para-Leader |
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The GauntletScenario#: 44 Date: 4/9/1940 Location: Hamar-Elverum Road, NorwayDuring the early stages of the German invasion of Norway, two companies of paratroopers that had landed at Fornebu Airport three hours earlier than planned, loaded on buses with hopes of raiding the Norwegian army headquarters at Hamar and capture… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 6 - The Last Hurrah |
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Good Night, Sweet PrinceScenario#: 87 Date: 4/9/1940 Location: Haderslev, DenmarkStrong German motorized forces crossed the Danish border early in the morning of April 9th. Several German armored cars were damaged or destroyed, and the Germans learned to fear the 20mm guns mounted on the Nimbus motorcycles poised for ambush at… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 11 - Doomed Battalions |
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Off to OsloScenario#: S083 Date: 4/9/1940 Location: Fornebu, NorwayOperation WESERÜBUNG called for a prompt seizure of political institutions and assets in both Demark and Norway. Seizure of two Norwegian airports-Fornebu and Sosa-by paratroops was the key to this goal and a prompt buildup of German forces. Although… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Starter Kit Bonus Pack #2 |
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Frivilligkompani BenckertScenario#: AP147 Date: 4/16/1940 Location: Kongvinger, NorwayShortly after the attack on Denmark and Norway, the Swedish government prohibited public meetings and recruitment organizations for Swedish volunteers to Norway. Maybe some 300 Swedes went to Norway, some of them in the Swedish uniforms with Finnish… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #15 Swedish Volunteers |
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A Bridge Too NearScenario#: W81 Date: 21-Apr-40 Location: Verdel, NorwayFollowing their landing at Namsos, the British 146th Brigade had been pushing tentatively towards German-held Trondheim while awaiting reinforcements. So far, opposition had been encountered only from the air, but when their most advanced elements… Squad Leader — Wargamers Pack 1 |
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The Bridge of VerdalsöraScenario#: J036 Date: 4/21/1940 Location: Verdalsöra, NorwayAfter landing at Namsos, the British goal was to make contact with the Norwegians at Verdalsöra where a strategic bridge crossed the Inna River. On the morning of 21 April, a German destroyer landed a company of Gebirgsjagers on the shore north of… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Journal #3 |
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Action at BalberkampScenario#: 141 Date: 4/22/1940 Location: Trondheim, NorwayAfter the initial landings at Oslo, the Germans began to move northward, through the valley of the Gudbrandsdalen, towards Trondheim. The Norwegians and British forces there attempted numerous blocking actions which were largely unsuccessful. One… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 11 - Doomed Battalions (3rd Edition) |
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Tretten in FlamesScenario#: J037 Date: 4/23/1940 Location: Tretten, NorwayThe first Allied land operations conducted in April 1940 to stop the German invasion of Norway had been a complete failure. The Allies suffered defeat after defeat. Nonetheless, at Tretten, they made one last attempt to stem the German advance. Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Journal #3 |
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Arctic AssaultScenario#: 110 Date: 24-Apr-40 Location: Gratangen Valley, Narvik Front, NorwayMajor Stautner of the 2nd Battalion, 139th Gebirgsjager Regiment saw an opportunity to attack the isolated Norwegian 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry in the Gratangen valley. The attack was launched early on the morning of April 24th in a swirling… Combat Commander — C3I Magazine #23 |
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On the Road to AndalsnesScenario#: 142 Date: 4/24/1940 Location: Dombaas, NorwayWith the sudden Allied landings at Namsos and Andalsnes, the strategic and political importance of Trondheim was brought into sharp focus. Quickly implementing alternative plans, von Falkenhorst ordered the 196th Infantry Division to clear several… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 11 - Doomed Battalions (3rd Edition) |
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Battering Ram at KvamScenario#: 79 Date: 26-Apr-40 Location: Kvam, NorwayIn an effort to shore up the crumbling defenses in southern Norway the British reassigned the 15th lnfantry Division to lead the defense in the Gudbrandsdal Valley on 23 April. The 15th consisted of regular troops originally destined for the … Combat Commander — Battle Pack #5: The Fall of the West |
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Bitter Defense At OttaScenario#: 203 Date: 28-Apr-40 Location: Gudbrandsal valley, NorwayAs the fight in southern Norway moved into the highlands, the German tactics developed into somewhat of a uniform pattern. Largely restricted by the surrounding terrain and weather conditions any line of advance had to parallel the existing road… Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom (Addon) |
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Bitter Defense at OttaScenario#: J038 Date: 4/28/1940 Location: Gudbrandsdal Valley, NorwayIn southern Norway, any Axis line of advance had to parallel the existing road system due to terrain and weather. Taking advantage of these restrictions, the Allies based their defense on a series of roadblocks supported by flanking fire from… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Journal #3 |
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Beacon of HopeScenario#: AP148 Date: 4/30/1940 Location: Selbu, NorwayAs the defenses of southern Norway crumbled before the German onslaught, a group of young Swedish men decided to try their luck and help their neighbors. Led by Conny Andersson, a veteran of the Spanish Civil War, the group crossed the border in late… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #15 Swedish Volunteers |
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TobrukScenario#: D07 Date: 1940-04-30 Location: Tobruk, LibyaAfter destroying the British 2nd Armoured Division at El Agheila, Rommel prepared to assault the Australian 7th Division, which had fallen back upon the port of Tobruk. Realizing the strategic nature of the town, Rommel could not bypass it,… Tank Leader — Desert Steel |
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Lions and Tin MenScenario#: AP149 Date: 5/2/1940 Location: Os, NorwayIn early May, the defenses in central Norway, much like the snow on the ground, were reduced to minor patches. In the district of Röros, a handful of soldiers struggled to keep communications with Sweden open. To secure this, they needed to ensure… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #15 Swedish Volunteers |
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Moerdijk, HollandScenario#: 32 Date: May 9, 1940 Location: Moerdijk, HollandFallschirmjaeger units assault a vital bridge needed for the advancing armored spearhead. Panzer (AH/MMP) — Panzer Leader Para-Leader |
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Sturmgruppe GranitScenario#: 74 Date: 10-May-40 Location: Fort Eben Emael, Maastrict Vicinity, BelgiumPositioned directly in the path of Army Group B's invasion route for Fall Gelb, Fort Eben Emael was considered one of the strongest fortresses in the world. The fort's elimination was crucial to the success of the German operational plan. … Combat Commander — Battle Pack #5: The Fall of the West |
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Sturmgruppe BetonScenario#: 75 Date: 10-May-40 Location: Vroenhoven, BelgiumA dangerous salient in the Belgian frontier defenses was centered on the city of Maastricht Due to treaties and prewar politics the Belgian Army was unable to effectively garrison the approaches to Belgian territory over the Albert Canal. The capture… Combat Commander — Battle Pack #5: The Fall of the West |
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Valkenburg AirfieldScenario#: 3358 Date: 5/10/1940 Location: Valkenburg, HollandThe invasion of the Netherlands was launched with a large German airborne operation. Paratroopers of the 7th Flieger Division were tasked with taking several bridges to open the way for motorized units. The plans also called for them to secure … Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 1 |
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Moerdijk BridgesScenario#: 3359 Date: 5/10/1940 Location: Moerdijk, HollandGerman paratroopers of the 1st Fallschirmjäger Regiment were dropped near Moerdijk and Dordrecht in order to take the bridges that were the gateway to Rotterdam and "Fortress Holland". The operation in Moerdijk was a success as the paratroopers… Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 1 |
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Unternehmen NiwiScenario#: 3365 Date: 5/10/1940 Location: Nives, BelgiumTo carry out the "Sickle-Cut" plan that would split the Allied forces in half, the Panzers of Gruppe Von Kleist had to cross the Ardennes. The key of the operation was the speed of the assault: for the Panzers, the … Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 1 |
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Fort Eben-EmaëlScenario#: 3376 Date: 5/10/1940 Location: Eben-Emaël, BelgiumIn the early dawn of May 10, 1940, nine DFS-230 gliders landed on the superstructure of the fort at Eben-Emaël, which protected the bridges across the Meuse in Maastricht. German sappers rushed out of the gliders and immediately attacked their … Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 1 |
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BodangeScenario#: 4321 Date: 5/10/1940 Location: Bodange, BelgiumAfter they had crossed the Belgian border, German units of the 1st and 2nd Panzer Divisions ran up against the defensive positions of the 1st Division of Chasseurs Ardennais. Commandant Bricart's 5th Company was ordered to resist at all costs … Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 1 |
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Eben-emael, BelgiumScenario#: 33 Date: May 10, 1940 Location: Eben-emael, BelgiumAssault Battalion Koch strikes the fortress to open the way for the Blitzkrieg. Panzer (AH/MMP) — Panzer Leader Para-Leader |
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In Front of the StormScenario#: 231 Date: 5/10/1940 Location: Aessan, FranceThe blitzkrieg in the West had begun. German forces were pouring into France at breakneck speeds. Bridges on the Moselle had been captured undamaged and the advance elements of the 34th infantry Division started to cross as soon as the obstacles… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 10 - Croix de Guerre ( 2nd Edition) |
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Toujours L'AudaceScenario#: 48 Date: 5/10/1940 Location: Witry, Belgium400 men of Infantry Regiment “Deutschland” landed by light plane to seize crossroads near the villages of Nives and Witry deep in the Ardennes. Lt.-Col. Garski’s command, landing in fields east of his target, was informed of the presence of Belgian… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 6 - The Last Hurrah |
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Piercing the PeelScenario#: 49 Date: 5/10/1940 Location: Gennap, HollandIt was vital for the German 6th and 18th Armies to get across the River Maas and the Dutch defensive line just beyond it swiftly. The Dutch defensive line – the so-called “Peel Line” – was composed of MG bunkers and artillery casemates fronted by an… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 6 - The Last Hurrah |
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Art NouveauScenario#: 88 Date: 5/10/1940 Location: Mont-Le-Ban, BelgiumRommel’s 7th Panzer Division on a bypass bumped into units protecting the Belgian southern flank. This lightly-held part of the Belgian defense was occupied by units of the 10th Motorcycle Company, which had been scattered into three different… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 11 - Doomed Battalions |