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- Date is exactly "1944-01-03"
Kerry's CrossingScenario#: J134 Date: 1/3/1944 Location: Cape Gloucester, New BritianIn the Battle of Suicide Creek, the Marines moved tanks up though the jungle but could not get them across a high-banked creek - until Kerry L. Lane manned a bulldozer and, under intense fire and totally exposed to the enemy, dumped enough landfill… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Journal #9 |
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DiversionScenario#: J135 Date: 1/3/1944 Location: Cape Gloucester, New BritianAs Marine pioneers attempted to build a ford across Suicide creek, the entire line was tasked with providing suppressive fore and diversionary attacks to keep the Japanese busy. Lt. Col. Williams, CO of the 3/7 Marines, ordered yet another crossing… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Journal #9 |
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Silent and SwiftScenario#: P13 Date: January 3, 1944 Location: Cape Gloucester, New BritianAfter a heartbreaking day at Suicide Creek, a weapons platoon pulls back and start digging in for the night. Seen by no one, a group of Japanese have moved silently across the river at dusk. With their long bayonets fixed, … Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific |