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- Item Type: Scenarios
GambitScenario#: Q Date: 21-May-41 Location: Maleme, CreteThe New Zealanders had spent most of 20th May pinned down by endless sweeps of German fighter aircraft. Communications were a shambles, casualties were heavy, and local counterattacks simply failed. Colonel Andrew of the 5th New Zealand Brigade opted… Squad Leader — The General #21.3 |
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Faugh A'Ballagh!Scenario#: N Date: 16-May-44 Location: Sinagoga, ItalyThe approach to Monte Cassino was agonizingly slow. The commanding heights gave the Germans superb observation and fire positions. In the valleys, small rearguard groups ensured that each hamlet had its bloodprice. For the Allies, the very narrowness… Squad Leader — The General #19.6 |
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The Long RoadScenario#: L Date: 16-Sep-42 Location: Andriba, MadagascarThe King's African Rifles with detachments of A Squadron, 1st Armoured Car had worked their way from the port of Majunga halfway to the capital city Tananarive, The Vichy defenders were handicapped both by the limited means at their disposal … Squad Leader — The General #18.4 |
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The Niscemi-Biscari HighwayScenario#: E Date: 10-Jul-43 Location: Biscari, SicilyDuring the initial invasion of Sicily many American parachute units were given the task of blocking German unit movement toward the landing beaches. One such unit, the 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Regiment, landed two miles northwest of Biscari.… Squad Leader — The General #17.2 |
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Regalbuto RidgeScenario#: A3 Date: 31-July-43 Location: Regalbuto, SicilySince the 12th the British 30th Corps had been battling through the hills and valleys of central Sicily, protecting the flank of the 13th Corps' advance on Catania. Instrumental in that scheme was the clearing of Agira and Regalbuto. Finally, … Squad Leader — ASL Annual 89 |
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Sbeitla ProbeScenario#: A2 Date: 17-Feb-43 Location: Sbeitla, TunisiaDuring the night of February 16th, as battered elements of the 1st Armored Division fell back westward under the onslaught of Operation Fruehlingswind, they met with reinforcements and set up a temporary defensive line in the olive groves and wadis … Squad Leader — ASL Annual 89 |
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Operation MarstonScenario#: 1000 Date: 14/15 July 1943 Location: Primosole Bridge, SicilyOperation "Marston", as the attack on the Primosole Bridge over the River Simeto was known, was given to the 1st Parachute Brigade of the 1st British Airborne Division to accomplish. It was planned to the last detail: equipment, weaponry, route, … Squad Leader — The General #20.2 |
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The Akroiri Peninsula DefenseScenario#: 209 Date: 20-May-41 Location: Profitilias, CreteThe German assault on the mountainous island of Crete called for airborne landings in four separate areas. But due to inadequate air transport capacities, two airborne assault waves were needed. One objective for the first wave was the capture of … Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom (Addon) |
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Road To Kozani PassScenario#: 208 Date: 13-Apr-41 Location: Komanos, GreeceThe Balkan Campaign offered little hope in the way of a clear-cut victory for the Allies. Nevertheless the British often proved themselves equal in fighting ability to their German adversaries and showed remarkable fighting skills against a… Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom (Addon) |
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Swatting at TigersScenario#: 41 Date: 11-Jul-43 Location: Biazzo Ridge, SicilyIn the early morning hours of July 10th, Colonel James Gavin and the SOS the Parachute Regiment were scattered over much of southern Sicily. Gavin landed 20 miles east of the selected drop zone, while most of his regiment came … Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory |
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Sweep For Bordj Toum BridgeScenario#: 39 Date: 10-Dec-42 Location: Bordj Toum Station, TunisiaAs the Allies paused to gather their breath and resources for their attack on Tunis, the Germans struck first. The Fifth Panzer Army in an effort to expand its position around Tunis, sent the 86th Panzer Grenadier Regiment supported by … Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory |
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The FactoryScenario#: 38 Date: 11-Feb-44 Location: Aprilia Settlement, ItalyAs the initial expansion of the Allied beachhead at Anzio drew to a halt, the inevitable German counterattacks began. The main attacks concentrated on the Albano-Anzio highway around the village of Carroceto and the Aprilia farm settlement known to… Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory |
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The French Decide to FightScenario#: 35 Date: 10-Nov-42 Location: Port-Lyautey, MoroccoThe first phase of Operation Torch included amphibious landings along the Atlantic coast. Many of the primary objectives included the securing of French airdromes in these areas for use in the second phase: the advance into Tunisia. One such field … Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory |
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Rehearsal for CreteScenario#: 32 Date: 26-Apr-41 Location: Peloponnesus, GreeceThe issue in Greece was no longer in doubt; the last units of the Greek Army under Alexander Papagos had surrendered the day before. W Force was attempting to withdraw to evacuation points along the south coast of Greece. Columns … Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom |
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Camp NibeiwaScenario#: 29 Date: December 9, 1940 Location: Bir Enba, EgyptOperation Compass, the codename for Wavell’s offensive against Italian-held Libya, was kicked off with several assaults on Italian frontier camps. These camps were built to cover the approaches to the coastal road between Sidi Barrani and Bardia, and… Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942 |
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Sunday of the DeadScenario#: 28 Date: November 23, 1941 Location: Sidi Rezegh, LibyaDay 6 of Operation Crusader found the 6th South African Brigade deployed in anticipation of a German attack near Point 178. The attack commenced around 1500 hours and drew intense artillery and AT fire from the defenders, causing the German … Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942 |
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Ci Arrendiamo (“We Surrender”)Scenario#: 27 Date: February 7, 1941 Location: Sidi Saleh, LibyaIn an attempt to halt the Italian 1oth Army which was retreating south from Benghazi, Combeforce - a motor infantry battalion reinforced with artillery and armored cars - was dispatched ahead of the pursuing British 7th Armoured Division. On 5 … Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942 |
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A Bridgehead Too WetScenario#: 26 Date: March 22, 1943 Location: Wadi Zigzaou, TunisiaWhen the British 8th Army began crossing the Mareth Line, one of the obstacles encountered was the wide, steep-sided Wadi Zigzaou. The first units to make their way across the wadi were accompanied by some 40 Valentine tanks, used because … Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942 |
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Escape From DernaScenario#: 25 Date: April 7, 1941 Location: Derna, LibyaAs Rommel’s first offensive pushed across Cyrenaica, the British fighting withdrawal turned into a rout. Those forces falling back along the northern and southern edges of the Djebel Akhdar gravitated to the seaside town of Derna, where the coast… Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942 |
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The Panzer Thrust Is SlowedScenario#: 24 Date: May 27, 1942 Location: Bir el Harmat, LibyaThe first day of the Gazala Battles. After slamming into the 4th Armoured Brigade and overrunning the 3rd Indian Motor Brigade the 15th and 21st Panzer Divisions of the Afrika Korps continued to run due north literally looking for a … Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942 |
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The Clash of ArmorScenario#: 23 Date: May 27, 1942 Location: Point 171, LibyaThe first full-scale encounter between British and German armor in the Battle of Gazala began at approximately 7:15 am in the morning of the 27th of May, 1942 when the British 4th Armoured Brigade was assaulted by the entire armored … Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942 |
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New Kid On The BlockScenario#: 22 Date: November 28, 1942 Location: Djedeida, TunisiaOn November 27 the Allied spearhead of the TORCH landings ran into heavy opposition near Tebourba. The 1st Surrey’s scout vehicles contacted 15 German tanks, some of which were from the 501st Schwere Tank Abteilung, some 13 Pz III and … Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942 |
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Half A ChanceScenario#: 21 Date: November 19, 1941 Location: Bir El Gubi, LibyaOn the second day of Operation Crusader, the southwest flank of the Axis front was occupied by the Italian Ariete Armored Division. Alerted that a British attack was imminent, they had prepared defenses behind areas of low-lying ground turned boggy … Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942 |
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KhamsinScenario#: 20 Date: June 13, 1942 Location: Tobruk, LibyaThe Gazala battles had been raging for days with Panzerarmee Afrika driving for the great prize of Tobruk. Several British strongpoints still lay in its path, one of which was the Knightsbridge box held by the 201st Guards Motor Brigade … Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942 |
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Blazin’ ChariotsScenario#: 19 Date: November 19, 1941 Location: Gabr Saleh, LibyaOn the second day of Operation Crusader, Kampfgruppe Stephan had been formed from units of the 21st Panzer Division in response to reports of incursions of British tanks. Kampfgruppe Stephan encountered elements of the 4th Armoured Brigade alone in… Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942 |
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Salerno, ItalyScenario#: 37 Date: September 14, 1943 Location: Salerno, ItalyU.S. 82nd Airborne units land to reinforce the hard-pressed 36th Infantry Division. Panzer (AH/MMP) — Panzer Leader Para-Leader |
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Gela, SicilyScenario#: 36 Date: July 11, 1943 Location: Gela, SicilyUnits of the U.S. 82nd Airborne drop to prevent enemy armor of the 15th Panzer from reaching the coast. Panzer (AH/MMP) — Panzer Leader Para-Leader |
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Syracuse, SicilyScenario#: 35 Date: July 10, 1943 Location: Syracuse, SicilyThe British 1st Air Landing Brigade assaults the Italian city in advance of the invasion. Panzer (AH/MMP) — Panzer Leader Para-Leader |
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Maleme, CreteScenario#: 34 Date: May 20, 1941 Location: Maleme, CreteElements of the German 11th Air Corps assaults New Zealand defenders of the key Maleme airport. Panzer (AH/MMP) — Panzer Leader Para-Leader |
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Battle for OranScenario#: 13177 Date: 11/09/1942 Location: Oran, AlgeriaOn the morning of November 8th,1942, Allied troops landed in French North Africa, with the hope that the French wouldn’t fight. But in the Oran area, French troops fought against the US Center Task Force of General Fredendall... Memoir '44 — Remembrance Scenarios |
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Scorpions vs. FolgoreScenario#: 22561 Date: 10/24/1942 Location: Deir el Munassib, EgyptIn the evening of October 23rd,1942, General Montgomery launched Operation Lightfoot in the north of El Alamein. To the south, a diversion operation planned to engage the Axis mobile units deployed in this sector (21.Panzer Division and Division… Memoir '44 — Remembrance Scenarios |
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Bir HakeimScenario#: 8303 Date: June 10. 1942 Location: Bir Hakeim, LibyaOn the 10th of June 1942, knowing that holding Bir Hakeim was no longer essential for the continuation of the battle, French general Koenig decided to break through the encirclement and escape to the British lines with all the 1st … Memoir '44 — Remembrance Scenarios |
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Relief of TobrukScenario#: 23748 Date: November 23, 1941 Location: Tobruk, LibyaAs part of the drive to relieve the besieged city of Tobruk, the 6th New Zealand Brigade and 8th Royal Tank Regiment assaulted a German position simply known as Point 175. Overconfident by recent success against Italian forces, they were … Memoir '44 — Remembrance Scenarios |
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Battle of Keren, Part 2Scenario#: 23071 Date: 3/24/1941 Location: Keren, EthiopiaAfter intense fighting, the British Commonwealth forces finally captured Fort Dologorodoc. On March 24th, the battle of Keren entered its final stage with a massive artillery bombardment and armor support as British Engineers worked to secure the… Memoir '44 — Remembrance Scenarios |
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Battle of Keren, Part 1Scenario#: 22884 Date: 2/5/1941 Location: Keren, EthiopiaAt the start of the East African Campaign, British troops liberated the Sudanese border from the Italians and pushed them back into Eritrea. In February the Allies launched their offensive against the key town of Keren but met determined Resistance … Memoir '44 — Remembrance Scenarios |
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The Failed Offensive of CavalleroScenario#: 22831 Date: 1/25/1941 Location: Kerhes, AlbaniaItaly has been bogged down in a war against Greece since October 1940. Although it's a war Mussolini himself started, it hasn't been the decisive campaign he was hoping for. It is now a matter of honor for the Italian … Memoir '44 — Remembrance Scenarios |
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MechiliScenario#: 20958 Date: 6/6/1941 Location: Mechili, LibyaIn February 1941 the new formed Axis Afrika Korps under Command of General Rommel begun there offensive . Rommel ordered his 15nd Armour Division in 3 waves to engage the Allies around the old Spanish Fort of Mechili. The Fort … Memoir '44 — Dutch Open 2019 |
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Halfaya PassScenario#: 20957 Date: 6/15/1941 Location: Halfaya Pass, EgyptRommel has dug in at the Halfaya pass and Italian forces are defending Hill 206 and Fort Capuzzo. In reserve there was the German 15nd Panzer division and the Italian Ariete Armour Division. The Allied forces come up with 3 … Memoir '44 — Dutch Open 2019 |
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Ruweisat RidgeScenario#: 20956 Date: 7/14/1942 Location: El Alamein, EgyptOperation Crusader, July 14th 1942: As the Axis forces dug in, Auchinleck planned to attack the Italian Pavia and Brescia Divisions in the centre of the front at the Ruweisat ridge. His policy "to hit the Italians wherever possible in … Memoir '44 — Dutch Open 2019 |
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Dash for the WireScenario#: 20955 Date: 11/24/1941 Location: Salloum, LibyaAfter the battle of Sidi Rezegh near Tobruk, British forces were greatly reduced and they retreated to regroup. Rommel used this by making an flanking attack to hit the British in their rear. "The wire", an old Italian barrier … Memoir '44 — Dutch Open 2019 |
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El AlameinScenario#: 20915 Date: 10/23/1942 Location: El Alamein, Egypt2nd Battle of El Alamein. The stabilized frontline gave both parties the opportunity to prepare. Rommel, short on troops and supplies, prepared his defence and created "devils garden" an area with 500.000 mines and barbwire. Montgomery build up… Memoir '44 — Dutch Open 2019 |
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Ras El MadauarScenario#: 20913 Date: 5/1/1941 Location: Tobruk, LibyaGermans passed Tobruk during their advance and the Australian 9th division was left behind to defend the city and it's defensive perimeter. As Rommel is in desperate need to shorten it's supply lines he needs the seaport of Tobruk. Both … Memoir '44 — Dutch Open 2019 |
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Fort CapuzzoScenario#: 20601 Date: 6/16/1941 Location: Capuzzo, LibyaAfter heavy fighting on June 15 by the British 4th Armor and 22nd Guard Brigade, they succeeded in capturing Fort Capuzzo and also quickly established a defensive position. A strong counter-attack by the 8th Panzer division, attempted in the early … Memoir '44 — New Flight Plan |
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The Fall of TobrukScenario#: 20388 Date: 6/20/1942 Location: Tobruk, LibyaOn June 20, Rommel launched the final attack against Tobruk, using the same plan as the year before. After heavy bombing and an artillery barrage, the assault was launched at 0630. In the attack sector of the 21.Panzer Division, the … Memoir '44 — New Flight Plan Bonus |
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GambutScenario#: 20366 Date: 6/17/1942 Location: Gambut, LibyaBefore the attack of Tobruk, Rommel decided to capture the airfields around Gambut in order to annihilate the RAF and to protect the "Stukas" which were necessary for the air support of the attack. At the same time, on the … Memoir '44 — New Flight Plan |
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Operation LadbrokeScenario#: 20077 Date: 7/9/1943 Location: Syracuse, SicilyOperation Ladbroke, July 9 1943At 18.00h, a total of 144 gliders with 2075 men of the British 1st Airlanding Brigade, South Staffordshire Regiment depart Tunisia. Their mission is to capture the Ponte Grande Bridge and knock out a coastal battery. … Memoir '44 — Dutch Open 2017 |
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San PietroScenario#: 20073 Date: 12/10/1943 Location: San Pietro, ItalyThe Allied objective in Italy was the capture of Rome. They needed to follow Highway 6, passing Monte Cassino through the Winter line to get there. To reach the Winter line Allied Forces needed to capture San Pietro Infine. This … Memoir '44 — Dutch Open 2017 |
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TroinaScenario#: 20072 Date: 7/31/1943 Location: Troina, SicilyWhile British forces were unable to break through in the east of Sicily, American forces swarmed across the west of the island. The pursuit of German forces halted at the Etna line. Here, German forces had dug in to cover … Memoir '44 — Dutch Open 2017 |
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Battle of PicoScenario#: 19679 Date: 5/22/1944 Location: Pico, ItalyAfter the battle of the Garigliano and the French advance in the Aurunci Mountains, the Gustav line was broken and German units had to withdraw. The time had come for the French armored cavalry units which supported the advance of … Memoir '44 — New Flight Plan |
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BardiaScenario#: 19383 Date: 1/3/1941 Location: Bardia, LibyaAfter the fight and defeat at Sidi Barrani, the Italian divisions, under the command of General Bergonzoli, had fallen back to Bardia. After being fortified for years, the area around Bardia was well protected. The British General Mackay surrounded… Memoir '44 — Battle Maps Series 2 - Through Jungle and Desert |