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Hill 112 Scenario#: W94 Date: 24-Jun-44 Location: Caen, France As part of the bitter Normandy battles following D-Day, the British 11th Armored and 15th Divisions spearheaded the 'Epsom' offensive, designed to tie down the German Panze r Divisions to the East of the beachhead and prize the defenders out … Squad Leader — Wargamers Pack 2
Hill 253.5 Scenario#: B Date: 9-Jul-43 Location: Kursk, Russia Operation Citadel had begun, but instead of the desired lightning breakthrough, the fighting had ta ken on the characteristics of World War I trench warfare. In four days of grueling combat the XL1 Panzer Corps had managed to penetrate the … Squad Leader — The General #15.6
Hill 621 Scenario#: 5 Date: 1-Jul-44 Location: Minsk, Russia In late June, 1944, the Soviets began what eventually would be known as the "Destruction of Army Group Center." The key to this offensive was the city of Minsk. Should it be captured, numerous German units would be hopelessly cut … Squad Leader — Squad Leader
Hitdorf on the Rhine Scenario#: 10 Date: 6-Apr-45 Location: Hitdorf, Germany As the Third Reich collapsed, many American leaders became bold to the point of recklessness. Often, a daring stroke by a small group of soldiers yielded a vast gaggle of demoralized German prisoners. But sometimes the Americans pushed their luck … Squad Leader — Squad Leader
Hube's Pocket Scenario#: 15 Date: 6-Apr-44 Location: Buchach, Russia The March Russian offensive to drive the Germans back to the Carpathian Mountains had been successful. Partially due to Hitler's "stand fast" order, many large German formations were encircled. Among them was the entire FIRST PANZER ARMY of General… Squad Leader — Cross of Iron
Hunters from the Sky Scenario#: I Date: 24-Mar-45 Location: Rhine River, Germany "Operation Varsity," the airborne phase of the Allies' Northern Rhine crossing, was to be the last airborne assault of the war. Artillery units and fighter-bombers pounded the German gun positions in the vicinity of the drop zones lifting just prior… Squad Leader — The General #17.2
In Rommel's Wake Scenario#: 29 Date: 17-May-40 Location: on the Meuse, France In the confusion following the 7th Panzer Division's breakout, isolated French units still held crossings across the Meuse while the German infantry struggled to catch up. Now elements of the XIV Panzergrenadier Corps, on the basis of Fieseler Storch… Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom
Infatuate II Scenario#: R222 Date: 1-Nov-44 Location: Walcheren Island, Holland The last German stronghold on the Scheidt Estuary was the island of Walcheren. Linked by a narrow causeway to South Beveland, its batteries were still a threat to Allied transports. Agile minesweepers were already plying their trade in the estuary, … Squad Leader — Rogue Scenarios
King's Castle Scenario#: A4 Date: 26-Nov-44 Location: Frenzenberg, Germany The Americans continued to forge deeper into Germany, the infantry often reduced to providing support for the armored hammering of the heartland of the enemy. On this day, the town of Frenzenberg was designated as the objective for the 47th … Squad Leader — ASL Annual 90
Land Leviathans Scenario#: TS3 Date: 3-Jul-41 Location: Lipki, Russia Under pressure from Stalin to hold Smolensk, Yeremenko was desperate to halt the German offensive. On I July, he committed his sole armored reserve: the 1st Moscow Motorized Rifle Division under Major General LG. Kreyzer. It was a crack unit, … Squad Leader — The General #19,5
Large Scale Streetfighting Scenario#: D2 Date: April 1942 Location: Russia Training Scenario: This scenario again pits the Russians and Germans in a street fight, but on a somewhat larger scale. In this scenario, victory is determined by the number of victory points gained by each player and whether or not … Squad Leader — The Dragon Vol. IV, No. 11
Last Defense Line Scenario#: 205 Date: 15-May-40 Location: Bouvellemont, France By dusk of the 14th, the Germans had three bridgeheads across the Meuse River. The 15th brought the next stage, the breaking of the last major elements of Resistance which stood between them and the great plains of France. One … Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom (Addon)
Le Peradis Scenario#: W84 Date: 26-May-40 Location: Le Paradis, France The Germans were pushing north of the La Bussee canal against the southern defensive positions of the B.E.F. North of Betune the British were holding the village of Le paradis as the enemy launched another assault. Squad Leader — Wargamers Pack 1
Medal of Honor Scenario#: 37 Date: 21-Sep-44 Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands Following a costly assault boat crossing of the Waal River, the 504th Parachute Regiment had finally captured the Nijmegen bridge intact. Over this span would push the British Guards Armored Division toward the planned link with the embattled British… Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory
Night Assault Scenario#: W98 Date: 26-Mar-45 Location: Kirchhellen, Germany After dispersing an attack by the Wehrmacht 116th Panzer Division, the American infantrymen of 120th Regiment were able to advance to positions near Kirchhellen Airfield. The Gls watched helplessly as the airfield's powerful flak guns, mounted high… Squad Leader — Wargamers Pack 2
Night Battle at Noromatyevka Scenario#: 105 Date: 1-Jan-43 Location: Noromaryevka, Russia In an effort to threaten Rostov from the northwest, the Russian XXV Tanks Corps launched its '42-'43 winter offensive on Army Group Don in an attempt to strike at the rear of Army Detachment "Hollidt." Misled by the slight Resistance … Squad Leader — Cross of Iron (Addon)
Night Drop Scenario#: R223 Date: 6-Jun-44 Location: Cherbourg Peninsula, France Scattered in farms and villages along thirty miles of coast, the German 709th Infantry Division had been awaiting the invasion for a year. It had been formed eighteen months before around a core of German veterans from the Russian front … Squad Leader — Rogue Scenarios
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
On The Road To Andalsnes Scenario#: R212 Date: 24-Apr-40 Location: Andalsnes, Norway With the Allied landings at Namsos and Andalsnes the strategic and political importance of Trondheim was brought into sharp focus. Quickly implementing alternative planning, Von Falkenhorst ordered the German 196th Infantry Division to clear several… Squad Leader — Rogue Scenarios
OPERATION "AMBASSADOR" Scenario#: CCGA Date: November-40 Location: Omanville, France Briefing: Reports have reached British Military Intelligence from French underground sources confirming massive German troop movements into the coastal regions. However, all Allied attempts to obtain detailed information on the new enemy divisional… Squad Leader — ASL Annual 92
Operation "Bristol" Scenario#: CCGB Date: June-41 Location: Courselles, France Briefing: It has been learned that the major communications center linking Ob.d.H. (Oberbefehlshaber des Heeres) Paris with all German coastal commands from Dunkirk to Ushant is located in a requisitioned French chateau near Courselles. The solid,… Squad Leader — ASL Annual 92
Operation "Claymore" Scenario#: CCGC Date: September-41 Location: Haugesund, Norway Briefing: The High Command is planning a major divisional-sized assault to sever the iron-ore route near Haugesund. However, other than dated Royal Navy outline maps, information on the topography of and enemy presence in this remote region of Norway… Squad Leader — ASL Annual 92
Operation "Dryad" Scenario#: CCGD Date: October-41 Location: Eletot, France Briefing: The invasion is to take place at dawn. It is known that to the south of the invasion beaches elements of the 10th SS Panzer Division are refitting and on training maneuvers. Should the SS panzers reach the Canadian … Squad Leader — ASL Annual 92
Operation "Easter 3" Scenario#: CCGE Date: March-42 Location: Biesbosch, Holland Briefing: The German occupation force in the Netherlands has, for some time now, been untroubled by the attentions of the commandos. Due to this, Gennan formations once stationed in Holland have been shifted to other coastal zones. To rectify this, … Squad Leader — ASL Annual 92
Operation "Forefar Love" Scenario#: CCGF Date: August-42 Location: Biville, France Briefing: At Onival on the French coast, a crucial commando raid on a German-staffed research laboratory will be carried out in a few days; the mission's objectives are the capture of blueprints and/or prototypes of a new German airborne radar … Squad Leader — ASL Annual 92
Operation "Gauntlet" Scenario#: CCGG Date: February-43 Location: St D'Hyeres, France Briefing: In four days time, a British convoy with a heavy escort is to depart Gibraltar bound for embattled Malta, laden with food and munitions absolutely vital for the continued survival of the island garrison. The Allied convoy will be … Squad Leader — ASL Annual 92
Operation "Huckabuck" Scenario#: CCGH Date: July-43 Location: St. Valery, France Briefing: Near the mouth of the River Seine lies the chateau of St. Valery-en-Caux, "acquired" by Reichsmarshal Goering in August 1940. The Kommandeur der Luftwaffe utilizes the chateau as his residence during his semi-frequent trips to inspect the… Squad Leader — ASL Annual 92
Operation "Iota One" Scenario#: CCGI Date: May-44 Location: Descanneville, France Briefing: H-Hour is 0715. At that time, on the extreme left flank of the British landings, the troops of the Royal Scots Fusiliers and the Queen's Own Fife and Forfar Yeomanry will come ashore on a narrow strip of beach. … Squad Leader — ASL Annual 92
Operation "Jubilee" Scenario#: CCGJ Date: June-44 Location: Vire Valley, France Briefing: Across the fields of the Vire valley from the sector held by the Canadian 4th Armoured Division lay a series of hills. In two days, the 4th Armoured will launch a limited offensive, aimed at breaking through the valley … Squad Leader — ASL Annual 92
Operation "Kiwi" Scenario#: CCGK Date: August-44 Location: Venraji, Norway Briefing: A local, limited German counterattack has retaken the village of Venraij. Normally, with the fluid situation at the front, this setback would pose little inconvenience. However, the only supply route to the 7th U.S. Infantry RCT and the… Squad Leader — ASL Annual 92
Operation "Lauenberg" Scenario#: CCGL Date: October-44 Location: St. Brandon-sur-Aliex, France Briefing: In a fortnight, the Eighth Army will launch a major offensive, designed to leap three major rivers and shatter the German defensive lines of their Ninety-third Army. A decisive victory could bring Nazi Germany to its collective knees,… Squad Leader — ASL Annual 92
Operation "Montana" Scenario#: CCGM Date: April-45 Location: Gravelin, Germany Briefing: Word has reached SHAEF from the leading member of the Gennan Resistance in the OKH-codenamed "Amber"-that 150 Allied officers are being held by the Wehrmacht a few miles from the front lines. Under pressure from Himmler, the OKW has … Squad Leader — ASL Annual 92
Operation Hubertus Scenario#: 2000 Date: 11-Nov-42 Location: Stalingrad, Russia At 0300 hours on 11 November, Hubertus opened with a short and violent barrage. Ten battalions of German infantry, supported by tanks and pioneers, stormed toward the Barricade Factory, the Red October Factory and nearby ruins. Paulus had launched… Squad Leader — The General #21.4
Operation Marston Scenario#: 1000 Date: 14/15 July 1943 Location: Primosole Bridge, Sicily Operation "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
Operation Switchback Scenario#: R218 Date: 6-Oct-44 Location: Scheldt Estuary, Holland Antwerp had fallen unharmed into Allied hands. All that prevented Allied use of one of Europe's largest ports were the German flak and artillery that lined the narrow waterway linking the North Sea to Antwerp; the narrow Scheidt Estuary. Axis … Squad Leader — Rogue Scenarios
Operation Varsity Scenario#: 46 Date: 24-Mar-45 Location: Hamminkeln, Germany The airborne phase of the Allies' Northern Rhine crossing was to be the last airborne assault of the war. Artillery units and fighter-bombers pounded the German gun positions in the vicinity of the drop zones so severely that the first … Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory
Patton's End Run Scenario#: W92 Date: 11-Aug-43 Location: Brolo, Sicily Patton was determined to beat "Monty" to Messina. The American advance along the north coast was being held up by the German 71st Panzergrenadier Regiment. To eliminate this unit, and possibly initiate a breakthrough, Patton planned to trap the… Squad Leader — Wargamers Pack 2
Pavlov's House Scenario#: TS2 Date: 20-Oct-42 Location: Stalingrad, Russia At the end of September, units of Rodimtsev's 13th Guards were ordered to seize buildings on Lenin Square and form strongpoints. A damaged apartment building was attacked and occupied by Sgt. Jacob Pavlov and his men, who formed a defensive … Squad Leader — The General #19,5
Point D'Appui Scenario#: 307 Date: 9-Oct-44 Location: Bardenberg, Germany As the majority of the I 19th Infantry Regiment advanced into North Wuerselen, they left behind a reduced company, commanded by Captain R. Simmons, to protect their line of communication. Captain Simmons deployed the bulk of his troops around a … Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory (Addon)
Prelude to Breakout Scenario#: 44 Date: 7-Jul-44 Location: Vire et Taute Canal, France The Germans had frustrated the Allied attempt to breakout of the Normandy peninsula, and Eisenhower now tried shifting pressure from the British sector in the east to the Americans on the west. One location where a breakthrough was to be … Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory
Raid on Vaagso Scenario#: W86 Date: 24-Dec-41 Location: South Vaagso, Norway In the first Allied raid of the war against a defended port, some 600 officers and men of the British 2nd and 3rd Commando attacked Maaloy Island and Vaagso, near Bergen, with the aim of destroying factory and port installations. … Squad Leader — Wargamers Pack 1
Regalbuto Ridge Scenario#: A3 Date: 31-July-43 Location: Regalbuto, Sicily Since 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
Rehearsal for Crete Scenario#: 32 Date: 26-Apr-41 Location: Peloponnesus, Greece The 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
Resistance at Chabrehez Scenario#: 25 Date: 10-May-40 Location: Chabrehez, Belgium As the Germans pushed through the Ardennes the lightly armed Belgian troops were easily dealt with. But at Chabrehez a small group of the Belgian 3rd Regiment of Chasseurs Ardennais stood in good position blocking the way of Rommel's 7th … Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom
Riposte Scenario#: 304 Date: 15-Mar-45 Location: Pfaffenheck, Germany At the same time that the SS mountain troopers were striking one flank of the US 357th Regiment, the Wehrmacht's 159th Division struck the other. Every effort was to be made to prevent the Americans from establishing an artillery OP … Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory (Addon)
Road To Kozani Pass Scenario#: 208 Date: 13-Apr-41 Location: Komanos, Greece The 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)
Sacrifice Of Polish Armor Scenario#: 201 Date: 1-Sep-39 Location: Novy Targ, Poland Despite 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)
Sbeitla Probe Scenario#: A2 Date: 17-Feb-43 Location: Sbeitla, Tunisia During 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
Scheldt Fortress South Scenario#: R219 Date: 25-Oct-44 Location: Scheldt Estuary, Holland Backed against the Scheidt Estuary, the weakened German 64th Infantry Division faced the entire Canadian First Army. It was the guns of the 64th which barred shipping from Antwerp. Every day that the 64th held out meant another day of … Squad Leader — Rogue Scenarios
Scratch Force Scenario#: W96 Date: 7-Sep-44 Location: Briey, France The Germans had counter-attacked in the night. Lacking aerial reconnaissance the Wehrmacht troops had, by chance, driven straight into the U.S. 90th Division Command Post, cutting off the advanced units of the division. In the hours that followed Gls… Squad Leader — Wargamers Pack 2