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1943-01-02 Papua - The Fall of Buna 31 December 1942 to 2 January 1943 World War II - Pacific Theater
1st Cavalry Moves North Scenario#: SFCG3 Date: 1945-02-15 Location: Manila, Philippines After the troopers of 1st Cavalry Division reached the shore of Manila Bay on 12 February, they turned their attention north. In their advance toward the dock facilities and the Walled City, the cavalrymen would encounter a number of Japanese… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila
800 Heroes Scenario#: AP054 Date: 10/29/1937 Location: Shanghai, China To demonstrate to the West that the Nationalist Army’s morale was intact, a battalion of the German-trained 88th Division had been fighting off the Japanese 3rd Infantry Division for two days. The site of the Chinese stand was a six-story concrete… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #6 A Decade of War
A Celebratory Mood Scenario#: AP177 Date: 10/21/1944 Location: Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines For the invasion of Leyte, the 1st Cavalry Division landed across White Beach, the northernmost beaches of Sixth Army. The 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment was on the right flank of the division and after landing turned north to clear the Cataisan… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #17 - Oktoberfest XXXV
A Change in the Government Scenario#: SF25 Date: 1945-02-28 Location: Manila, Philippines The final battle in Manila would involve the capture or destruction of the three large government buildings east of lntramuros. The Legislative and Finance Buildings would be the responsibility of 2nd Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila
A Legend is Born Scenario#: BRT06 Date: 11/20/1943 Location: Betio Island, Tarawa In the pre-dawn light, the first amphibious invasion of a fortified beach began. Marines of 2/2 were slated to hit Red Beach Two, while those of 3/2 were assigned Red Beach One. Colonel Shoup, commander of the Regimental Landing Team, had planned for… Advanced Squad Leader — HASL 5 - Blood Reef: Tarawa
A Less Peaceful Christmas Scenario#: S076 Date: 12/25/1941 Location: Urdaneta, Luzon The Japanese had landed at Lingayen Bay with 43,000 troops composed mostly of the 48th Division which had been activated in 1940 on the island of Formosa and which had not yet seen battle. Using landing craft and powered sampans, the Japanese landed… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Starter Kit Expansion Pack #2
A Mass for Humanity Scenario#: SF21 Date: 1945-02-23 Location: Intramuros, Manila, Philippines Situated near the center and southeast of the walled city of Intramuros were the San Augustin churches. Heavy fighting erupted all around. Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila
A Quick Strike Scenario#: WO18 Date: 7/10/1943 Location: Munda Airfield, New Georgia The main attack on Munda Airfield came from the east by the 43rd Infantry Division. The main line of defense ran from Ilangana on Roviana Lagoon northwest for 3,000 yards, manned by the Japanese 229th Infantry Regiment. The defenses centered on… Advanced Squad Leader — Winter Offensive Bonus Pack 2016
A Sideshow Affair Scenario#: S070 Date: 9/20/1944 Location: Angaur Island, Palau Anguar Island, near Peleliu which the Marines assaulted on 15 September, was to be assaulted only upon assurance that the resistance on Peleliu was well in hand. Marine General Rupertus gave the required assurance a mere day after the landings. Thus,… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Starter Kit #4
A Stiff Fight Scenario#: 147 Date: 12/12/1941 Location: Asun, Malaya At the start of the Malayan Campaign, British forces thrust into Thailand with the intent of capturing strategic points to deny them to the Japanese. Once the Japanese landed at Kota Bharu, however, the British realized they would soon be flanked and… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 13 - Rising Sun
A Tough Nut to Crack Scenario#: G19 Date: 1/1/1943 Location: Giropa Point, Papua New Guinea General MacArthur, furious at the perceived inability of his commanders to crack the Japanese fortified positions surrounding Buna, relieved his top field commanders and placed General Eichelberger in command. MacArthur’s last words to Eichelberger… Advanced Squad Leader — The General #29.3
A War of Their Own Scenario#: BOF24 Date: 8/18/1945 Location: Shumshu, Kuril Islands Shumshu is the northernmost of the Kuril Islands in the Western Pacific near Kamchatka. In mid-August 1945, just after the Japanese surrender, the Russians set out to seize the island. The instructions that had been given to the surrendering Japanese… Advanced Squad Leader — Best of Friends 2
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
Advance on Cold Mountain Scenario#: HFO02 Date: 1943-05-19 Location: Attu Island, Usa Lock 'n Load Tactical — Hell Frozen Over
Airborne Samurai Scenario#: A085 Date: 1/11/1942 Location: Menado, Celebes The Battle of Manado at Manado (also spelled Menado) on the Minahasa peninsula on the northern part of the island of Celebes (now known as Sulawesi), from 11–13 January 1942 was an attempt to open a passage to attack Australia through the eastern… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Annual 95 Winter
All The King's Enemies Scenario#: AP167 Date: 1/30/1943 Location: Wau, New Guinea The Japanese offensive at the strategic location of Wau had been slowed through a rearguard effort at the nearby village of Wandumi. Once a Japanese regimental battle group, the Okabe Detachment, had finally amassed at Wau, they attempted to capture… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #16 From The Land Down Under
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
Alligator Creek Scenario#: G16 Date: 8/21/1942 Location: River Ilu, Guadalcanal The landings on Guadalcanal on 7 August met with no opposition, and the 5th Marine Regiment quickly established a secure beachhead at Lunga Point. Based on erroneous reports, the Imperial Headquarters, still concentrating upon their own operations… Advanced Squad Leader — The General #28.5
Always Ready Scenario#: AP176 Date: 3/8/1944 Location: Los Negros Island, New Guinea The initial follow-up to secure Momote airdrome included the investment of the western shore of Seeadler Harbor, where Japanese command had expected the initial attack. A still disorganized Japanese command provided the opportunity for Brewer Task… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #17 - Oktoberfest XXXV
Ambitious Plans Scenario#: HS09 Date: 9/27/1942 Location: Point Cruz, Guadalcanal After a series of Bloody Ridge engagements earlier in the month, General Vandegrift knew that a sizable Japanese force was operating from Matanikau village east of Point Cruz. A series of ambitious offensives in regimental strength were planned to… Advanced Squad Leader — HSASL 1 - Operation Watchtower
Ambitious Plans Scenario#: BB16 Date: 1942-09-27 Location: Point Cruz, Guadalcanal After a series of Bloody Ridge engagements earlier in the month, General Vandegrift knew that a sizable Japanese force was operating from Matanikau village east of Point Cruz. A series of ambitious offensives in regimental strength were planned to… Advanced Squad Leader — Backblast #2
Ambush at Houei Houn Scenario#: 15112 Date: 4/11/1945 Location: Houei Houn, Indochina After their attack by surprise of the main French garrisons in Indochina on the 9th of March 1945, Japanese troops pursued the French troops which had escape to the massacre. French General Alessandri led a column of surviving soldiers to … Memoir '44 — Open de France 2015
Ambush at Mogaung Scenario#: B Date: 28-Jun-44 Location: Moguang, Burma Over the course of three weeks in June, Michael ”Mad Mike” Calvert's 77th (Chindit) Brigade took Mogaung in support of the US advance down the Hukawng Valley. They suffered 50% casualties. Fearing they would then be ordered to join in … Combat Commander — CC: Pacific
Ambush on South Knob Scenario#: AP125 Date: 3/10/1944 Location: Bougainville Island, New Guinea The Muda unit, comprised of the 1st and 3rd Battalions of the 13th Infantry Regiment was tasked with capturing Hill 260 and its observation posts as part of the major (and unrealistic) Japanese counterattack to drive the Allies into the sea. As G… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #13 Oktoberfest XXXII
American Devil Scenario#: S071 Date: 1/17/1945 Location: Potpot, Luzon The Japanese 2nd Armored Division was ordered to help defend the Philippines, a daunting task due to its large area, multiple islands, and lack of adequate intelligence on American intent. General MacArthur chose to land on Luzon very near the spot… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Starter Kit #4
American Tragedy Scenario#: J064 Date: 4/11/1945 Location: Kakazu Ridge, Okinawa Starting at 0700, the 1st Battalion, 381st Regiment attacked across the saddle between Kakazu West and Kakazu Ridge. Although dubbed the “powerhouse attack”, the offensive immediately stalled as the men came under heavy fire from Japanese positions… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Journal #3
And the Walls Come A-Tumblin' Down Scenario#: SF18 Date: 1945-02-23 Location: Intramuros, Manila, Philippines Their virtually unopposed river crossing came as a welcome relief to the men of 3rd Battalion, 129th Regiment. Taking full advantage of the limited Japanese response, the Americans advanced deeper into the ruins of the ancient walled city, placing… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila
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
Armored Assault Scenario#: HotP09 Date: 1944-09-15 Location: Peleliu Island, Carolina Islands Lock 'n Load Tactical — Heroes of the Pacific
Armored Fist Scenario#: J010 Date: 1/6/1942 Location: Trolak, Malaya The Japanese continued boldly down the trunk road, assaulting and flanking any British position which tried to block the road. At Milestone 62, the British nearly stopped the Japanese cold. This time, a small Japanese detachment of four tanks and a… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Journal #1
Arnold's Signal Scenario#: HFO06 Date: 1943-05-29 Location: Attu Island, Usa Lock 'n Load Tactical — Hell Frozen Over
Assault Across the Pasig Scenario#: SF17 Date: 1945-02-23 Location: Intramuros, Manila, Philippines The battle to take the ancient Spanish city of Intramuros was ready to begin. The 1st Cavalry Division was in position west and south of the walled city. The 37th Infantry Division held key buildings east of Intramuros. Now, an amphibious assault… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila
Assault on Angaur Island 17-20 September 1944 World War II - Pacific Theater
Assault on Peleliu Island - Dividing the Island 24-26 September 1944 World War II - Pacific Theater
Assault on Peleliu Island 15-23 September 1944 World War II - Pacific Theater
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
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
Aussie Alamo Scenario#: AP166 Date: 1/28/1943 Location: Wandumi, New Guinea In early January, the bitterly fought Buna-Gona campaign on the eastern coast of New Guinea was concluding. Further up the coastline, 4,000 Japanese troops of the veteran Slst Division landed in Salamaua, near Lac, and proceeded into the hinterland… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #16 From The Land Down Under
Bad Dreams Scenario#: M13 Date: 10-Jul-44 Location: Driniumor River, New Guinea The desperate Japanese offensive along the Driniumor River by forces of the 20th Infantry Division faced widely strung out US regiments (the 127th, the 128th and the 112th Cavalry), with both parties probing each other. At the culmination point,… Combat Commander — Battle Pack #4: New Guinea
Bailey's Bridge Scenario#: S066 Date: 9/26/1942 Location: Matanikau River, Guadalcanal The Marines planned a three-pronged attack against the Japanese forces on the western bank of the Matanikau River. The 1st Raider Battalion would cross the river at a small footbridge upstream and attack from the south while elements of the 5th… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Starter Kit #4
Bailey's Demise Scenario#: HS08 Date: 9/26/1942 Location: The One-Log Bridge, Guadalcanal The Marine Raiders were looking to cross the Matanikau River to the west bank to complete an encirclement. Unbeknownst to the Marines, the IJA had crossed the river and was on the east bank when the engagement occurred. Advanced Squad Leader — HSASL 1 - Operation Watchtower
Bailey's Demise Scenario#: HC2 Date: 1942-09-26 Location: The One-Log Bridge, Guadalcanal The Marine Raiders were looking to cross the Matanikau River to the west bank to complete an encirclement. Unbeknownst to the Marines, the IJA had crossed the river and was … Advanced Squad Leader — Operations Special Issue #3
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
Bakri Scenario#: 6084 Date: 1/16/1942 Location: Parit Jawa, Malaysia While the Japanese 5th Division was engaged in a fierce battle around Gemas to the east, the Konoe Imperial Guards Division under Lieutenant-General Nishimura attacked down the west coast of Malaya. Facing them were elements of the 8th Australian… Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 2
Bamboo Spear Banzai Scenario#: SF22 Date: 1945-02-24 Location: South Port Area, Manila, Philippines After the 2nd Squadron, 12th Cavalry Regiment had cleared the Customs building, it was a matter of mopping up the remainder of the South Port facilities near the shore of Manila Bay. In performing their mission, the 1st Squadron generally encountered… Advanced Squad Leader — Sword and Fire: Manila
Ban Sadao Scenario#: 6053 Date: 12/8/1941 Location: Ban Sadao, Malaysia Malaya's supposed first line of defense, the formidable British battleships Prince of Wales and Repulse, were languishing at Singapore. Untroubled by them, the Japanese 5th Division landed at Singora and Patani in Thailand, and simultaneously… Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 2
Bare Foot Beating Scenario#: AP099 Date: 11/10/1944 Location: Momauk, Burma The Chinese 38th Division, tasked with capturing Bhamo, advanced its three regiments south towards the Taping River. The 113th Regiment brushed aside Japanese patrols along its north bank, but found the south to be more heavily defended. 38th… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #10
Bats Outta Hell Scenario#: AP115 Date: 9/15/1944 Location: Peleliu, Palau Islands The Palau operation called for the invasion of Peleliu on 15 September. The 1st Battalion of the 5th Marine Regiment landed on Orange Beach 1 at 0832 hours, where it met only scattered resistance upon landnig and as it moved inland. Instead of the… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #12 Oktoberfest XXX
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