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The Pouppeville Exit Scenario#: F Date: 6-Jun-44 Location: Pouppeville, France With the invasion at Normandy underway, the first Allied troops to see fighting were the men of the airborne divisions. Most of the early encounters for the 101st Airborne Division occurred at the many German strong points and scattered villages … Squad Leader — The General #17.2
The Niscemi-Biscari Highway Scenario#: E Date: 10-Jul-43 Location: Biscari, Sicily During 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
Will the German garrison leave? Scenario#: D8 Date: 17-Jan-45 Location: Budapest, Hungary On December 12, 1944, the Russian high command ordered that Budapest was to be encircled and crushed. The 2nd and 3rd Ukrainian Fronts were in excellent position to cut off the city. German counterattacks delayed the encirclement of the city … Squad Leader — The Dragon Vol. V, No. 11
Two eyes for an eye Scenario#: D7 Date: 29-Apr-45 Location: Berlin, Germany “Two eyes for an eye” was the Russian’s motto as the drive for Berlin had begun. Four Russian armies, 4,000 tanks, 22,000 guns and mortars, and over 4,000 aircraft began the drive on the German capital on the night of … Squad Leader — The Dragon Vol. V, No. 9
Skrimish in Austria Scenario#: D6 Date: 6-Mar-45 Location: Austria After passing through Bulgaria and Yugoslavia, the Red Army smashed into Austria. A mixed group of Yugoslavs, Bulgarians and Russians met elements of the German force occupying Austria in a night melee. Squad Leader — The Dragon Vol. V, No. 7
The Fall of Sevastopol Scenario#: D5 Date: 7-June-42 Location: Sevastopol, Crimea By June 7, 1942, General Erich von Manstein had rid the Crimea of Russian troops, except those who still held the fortress of Sevastopol. On that date, Sevastopol was guarded by seven Russian rifle divisions, three marine brigades, 600 guns … Squad Leader — The Dragon Vol. V, No. 5
The Battles for Warsaw (late) Scenario#: D4 Date: 2-Oct-44 Location: Warsaw, Poland Steadily, as August passed into September, the Poles were pushed back from the west bank of the vistula until the Germans had them trapped in the center of the city. Squad Leader — The Dragon Vol. V, No. 2
The Battles for Warsaw (early) Scenario#: D3 Date: 1-Aug-44 Location: Warsaw, Poland The uprising of freedom fighters of the Polish Home Army in Warsaw, which began on this date, appeared at first to be headed for ultimate, if hard-won, success. Home Army units in Warsaw amounted to 34,000 men and 4,000 women, … Squad Leader — The Dragon Vol. V, No. 2
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
Fighting in the Streets Scenario#: D1 Date: June 1942 Location: Russia Training Scenario: The following scenario will force the development of streetfighting skills for both sides. Tactical doctrine for successful streetfighting depends on the player’s successful use of combined arms (if available). Squad Leader — The Dragon Vol. IV, No. 10
Delaying Action Scenario#: D Date: 30-Oct-44 Location: Western Lithuania, Lithuania After failing to halt the onslaught of Bagramyan's 1st Baltic Front, scattered units of the Gross Deutschland Division were ordered to fall back to the northwest and regroup?. One evening during the course of this retreat some three hundred of … Squad Leader — The General #15.6
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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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
The Burkin Bridgehead Scenario#: C Date: 24-Sep-43 Location: Kiev, Ukraine In mid September 1943 Manstein's Army Group South initiated a full scale retreat along the entire length of its 600 mile front. The plan was to fall back to the west bank of the Dnieper and redeploy for defense before … Squad Leader — The General #15.6
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
A Meeting Of Patrols Scenario#: A6 Date: 26-Dec-44 Location: Hofen, Belgium In early December, the U.S. 47th Infantry Regiment was moved back to " Camp Elsenbom" for refit and final training of a large replacement cadre. But training and reorganization were still incomplete when the storm struck; on the afternoon of … Squad Leader — ASL Annual 90
The Professionals Scenario#: A5 Date: 9-Apr-41 Location: Pirot, Yugoslavia On April 8th, the Wehrmacht erupted across the Yugoslavian borders. Von Kleist's armor, striking along the River Nisava out of Bulgaria, swiftly drove a wedge between the enemy "Troplica" and "Drina" divisions. The Yugoslavs repeatedly performed… Squad Leader — ASL Annual 90
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
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
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
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
Burzevo Scenario#: A Date: 2-Dec-41 Location: Burzevo, Russia By the end of November, Operation Typhoon had broken down; resolute Soviet Resistance, exhaustion, and sub-zero temperatures had almost completely halted the Germans. Along the Minsk-Moscow highway, the fastest and most direct route to the Russian… Squad Leader — The General #15.6
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
The Roer Bridgehead Scenario#: 309 Date: 23-Feb-45 Location: Koerrenzig, Germany The Gls had been poised before the Roer for days. German engineers had skillfully blown the upriver dam floodgates so that the Roer had run fierce and wide. Now, with the river still in flood but navigable, the concentrated might … Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory (Addon)
Han-Sur-Neid Scenario#: 308 Date: 11-Nov-44 Location: Han-sur-Neid, France It will never be known who ordered the charge. Perhaps it was Colonel Burnette, who was mortally wounded as his men neared the 100 foot bridge. Perhaps it was simply the sight of Lt. Edwards' tanks edging across the unblown … Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory (Addon)
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)
The Rag Tag Circus Scenario#: 306 Date: 12-Apr-45 Location: Barby on the Elbe, Germany Gls of the 83rd Infantry Division took particular pride in their use of captured German vehicles. So extensive was their "used car lot" appearance that the news correspondents nicknamed this unit the "Rag Tag Circus". The Americans had a chance … Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory (Addon)
The Duel Scenario#: 305 Date: 15-Mar-45 Location: Pfaffenheck, Germany German General Hoehne, LXXXIX Corps commander, had to buy time. Every day the way was clear allowed additional isolated units to filter back towards the Rhine. At a time of frightful manpower shortages, he decided to commit two of his … Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory (Addon)
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)
Thrust and Parry Scenario#: 303 Date: 15-Mar-45 Location: Pfaffenheck, Germany Between the Moselle and Rhine rivers, the US Army ground forward on a broad front. The Germans struggled desperately to hold open escape routes to the Rhine. After unsuccessful attempts to slow the American advance, General Hoehne launched two… Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory (Addon)
Stand Fast Scenario#: 302 Date: 10-Dec-44 Location: Obergeich, Germany As the Americans advanced across the plains of Germany, the badly outnumbered Germans could not hope to hold a continuous line. Rather than expose themselves, the Wehrmacht troops turned each town or clump of buildings into a small strongpoint. Early… Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory (Addon)
The Clearing Scenario#: 301 Date: 10-Oct-44 Location: Huertgen Forest, Germany Day after day of seemingly endless forest. Constant shelling had turned most of the trees to shattered hulks. Advances were truly measured in yards as each step forward increased the threat of yet another sniper or hidden Spandau. Then, near … Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory (Addon)
Trial by Combat Scenario#: 300 Date: 27-Feb-45 Location: Elsdrof, Germany In an attempt to give American armor a fighting chance against heavy German tanks, the Army Ordnance Department developed the T26 Medium tank, better known as the Pershing. Carrying a 90mm gun and heavy frontal armor, the Pershing was rushed … Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory (Addon)
Commando Raid At Dieppe Scenario#: 210 Date: 18-Aug-42 Location: Varengeville, France The large scale raid on Dieppe had a somewhat elaborate plan of attack. It involved assault landings on eight separate beaches. The two flank attacks, located at Berneval and Varengeville, would have the task of destroying the German coastal… Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom (Addon)
The Akroiri Peninsula Defense Scenario#: 209 Date: 20-May-41 Location: Profitilias, Crete The 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)
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)
The French Perimeter Scenario#: 207 Date: 2-Jun-40 Location: Spyckar, France As the last days and hours of the Dunkirk defense passed and the perimeter shrank to within four miles of the city, the British turned their remaining positions over to the French forces. On the western side of the perimeter … Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom (Addon)
Fighting At The World's Edge Scenario#: 206 Date: 28-May-40 Location: Taraldsvikfjell, Norway With the disastrous situation around Dunkerque entering its final stages, the Allied High Command decided that the operation around Narvik would have to be halted, though the city itself was to be taken in order to cover the evacuation and … Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom (Addon)