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In My Time of DyingScenario#: 108 Date: 6-Jun-44 Location: Strongpoint Hillman, FranceAfter fighting ashore at Sword Beach, the British met relatively light Resistance as they moved south towards Caen. Strongpoint Morris gave up almost without a fight. Reconnaissance had noted another significant defensive position south of Morris and… Combat Commander — C3I Magazine #22 |
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Escape is EverythingScenario#: 109 Date: 19-Aug-44 Location: Hill 262, The Falaise Pocket, FranceAfter the Allied breakout forced by Operation Cobra, the German army was caught between two pincer movements with most of the Seventh Army trapped in the rapidly closing "Falaise Pocket". The retreating army desperately sought to escape along its… Combat Commander — C3I Magazine #22 |
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Arctic AssaultScenario#: 110 Date: 24-Apr-40 Location: Gratangen Valley, Narvik Front, NorwayMajor Stautner of the 2nd Battalion, 139th Gebirgsjager Regiment saw an opportunity to attack the isolated Norwegian 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry in the Gratangen valley. The attack was launched early on the morning of April 24th in a swirling… Combat Commander — C3I Magazine #23 |
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The ScheldtScenario#: 111 Date: Oct-44 Location: Scheldt Estuary, HollandUnits of the Canadian 10th Infantry Brigade face determined Resistance and a fierce German counter-attack by elements of the German 64th Division in the vicinity of the Leopold Canal in the opening stages of the Battle for the Scheldt Estuary. Combat Commander — C3I Magazine #24 |
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SonnenwendeScenario#: 112 Date: Feb-45 Location: Arnswalde, GermanyThe Soviet invasion of Eastern Germany revealed the determination that SS and Conscript units would go to defend the Fatherland. One such example was the defense of Arnswalde, Pomerania where elite Soviet assault units attacked elements of the 11th… Combat Commander — C3I Magazine #24 |
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Taking the KnollScenario#: 113 Date: 9-Oct-43 Location: Jivevenang, New GuineaIn order to secure Finschhafen as a forward operating base the Australian 9th Division needed to drive Col. Sadahike Miyake’s 80th Regiment from its positions in an around the village of Sattleburg. One of these positions was the village Jivavenang … Combat Commander — C3I Magazine #25 |
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First Joust with GalahadScenario#: 114 Date: 4-Mar-44 Location: Walawbum, BurmaIn its first major operation, the US GALAHAD force of deep penetration "marauders" had flanked the resourceful General Sinichi Tanaka's 18th Division defending against Joe Stilwell’s Chinese push into the Hukawng Valley of northern Burma. Unbeknownst… Combat Commander — C3I Magazine #25 |
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Dongolaas RavineScenario#: 115 Date: 16-Mar-41 Location: Dongolaas Ravine, EritreaIn mid-January 1941, British forces launched the Eritrea Campaign. The 4th and 5th Indian Divisions started their offensive from Sudan. They broke the Italian defensive lines in two weeks but finally the drive stopped in front of the town of … Combat Commander — C3I Magazine #26 |
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St. Martin de FontenayScenario#: 116 Date: 1-Aug-44 Location: St. Martin de Fontenay, FranceAfter Operation Goodwood's failure, French Canadian infantry units were ordered to take and hold Saint Martin de Fontenay, a village south of Caen. Once taken British armor could push southward and link up with American forces. Two previous assaults… Combat Commander — C3I Magazine #26 |
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Voronoezh FrontScenario#: 117 Date: 26-Jan-43 Location: Nikolaevka, RussiaThe stunning successes of the Russian counterattacks, Operations Uranus, Saturn, and Little Saturn, resulted in the shattering of the Axis front lines along the Don River. On the extreme edge of this battlefield stood the units of the Italian Alpine… Combat Commander — C3I Magazine #27 |
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No. 4 CommandoScenario#: 118 Date: 19-Aug-42 Location: Dieppe, FranceLieutenant Colonel Lord Lovat and No. 4 Commando (including six US Army Rangers), to support the Canadian landings at Dieppe, conducted two landings at VarengevilIe-sur-Mer attempting to neutralize a coastal artillery battery of six 150mm guns. The… Combat Commander — C3I Magazine #27 |
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Sky FallScenario#: 119 Date: 17-Jul-44 Location: Roquebrune, Gironde, FranceOperation Cadillac conducted on 14 July I944 was a complete success as 320 B-17s airdropped 417 tons of weapons in 3791 containers to the Dordogne and Correze Maquis. Three days later, a similar drop was destined for the Maquis de … Combat Commander — C3I Magazine #27 |
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Deadly ConvoyScenario#: 120 Date: 19-Aug-44 Location: Berson, FranceThe Andre’ Jolit led Blaye area Ffi group received eight air drops of arms and equipment in July and August I944. Blitz operations against the Germans increased as a consequence. Operations against small targets (tankers and single enemy vehicles)… Combat Commander — C3I Magazine #27 |
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How Close is Too CloseScenario#: 121 Date: 1944-09-13 Location: St. Genevieve, FranceThe initial attack to cross the Moselle River at Pont-a-Mousson on the 5-6 of September had shown that the Germans were well organized for defense in that sector. After renewed planning and intelligence gathering the 80th Division prepared to try … Combat Commander — C3I Magazine #28 |
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Barbarossa SustainedScenario#: 122 Date: 1941-08-14 Location: Plyussa River, Narva Vicinity, EstoniaThe days of headlong pursuit with little or no Resistance by the Russian Armies had to come to an end at some point. For the soldiers of the German 58th Infantry Division that reality occurred just south of the Estonian … Combat Commander — C3I Magazine #28 |
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Fields of FireScenario#: 25a Date: 16-Dec-44 Location: Lanzerath, BelgiumRegimental Order No. 54 was given to the 1st Company, 9th Regiment of the 3rd Fallschirmjaeger Division: The unit was instructed to clear Lanzerath and other villages in and around the Losheim Gap of enemy Resistance. This was to prepare … Combat Commander — Battle Pack #1: Paratroopers |
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Fields of BloodScenario#: 25b Date: 16-Dec-44 Location: Lanzerath, BelgiumAfter a pause to tend to the wounded, the German paratroopers launched another attack on the American positions along the woodline above Lanzerath. Lieutenant Bouck again called for artillery support and was again denied due to more pressing concerns… Combat Commander — Battle Pack #1: Paratroopers |
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Taking the Point (Historical)Scenario#: 47a Date: 6-Jun-44 Location: Pointe-Du-Hoc, FranceThe US Rangers drew the most difficult single mission for the morning of the invasion of Nazi occupied France: Neutralize the Battery of guns on Pointe du Hoc. The Rangers had to scale 100 foot cliffs on the seaward side … Combat Commander — Battle Pack #3: Normandy |
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Taking the Point (Planned)Scenario#: 47b Date: 6-Jun-44 Location: Pointe-Du-Hoc, FranceThe plan called for three of the companies of 2nd Ranger Battalion to land east and west of the point at 0630 hours, instantly following a half hour bombardment from the battleships Arkansas and Texas. Delta on the West with … Combat Commander — Battle Pack #3: Normandy |
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Grassy KnollScenario#: A Date: 7-May-45 Location: Mindanao Island, PhilippinesAfter capturing Libby Airfield with the aid of Filipino guerrillas, the US 24th Infantry Division found the assault toward Davao becoming exceedingly slow and ponderous. Exacerbating the issue was the preponderance of hemp fields in the area, now… Combat Commander — CC: Pacific |
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Ambush at MogaungScenario#: B Date: 28-Jun-44 Location: Moguang, BurmaOver 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 |
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Ichiki AttacksScenario#: C Date: 21-Aug-42 Location: Ilu River, GuadalcanalJapanese HO dispatched the lchiki Detachment from Truk to displace what was mistakenly thought of as a minor US presence on Guadalcanal. During what is known as the Battle of Tenaru River, by 0030, Colonel lchiki had maneuvered his force … Combat Commander — CC: Pacific |
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Operation Cherry BlossomScenario#: D Date: 1-Nov-43 Location: Empress August Bay, BougainvilleOn this date the US 3rd Marine Division landed at Cape Torokina. Naval forces assisting the Marines included 4 cruisers and 8 destroyers. Empress Augusta Bay had been chosen because it was within range of allied land—based fighter bases and … Combat Commander — CC: Pacific |
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West Tank BarrierScenario#: E Date: 2-Nov-43 Location: Butaritari, Gilbert IslandsThe Gilbert Islands became one of the first stepping stones in the large scale movement by the US to take back Japanese-held territory. A Japanese seaplane base guarded by a citadel of defenses was the key target on Butaritari, a … Combat Commander — CC: Pacific |
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StalemateScenario#: F Date: 20-Sep-44 Location: Peleliu, PalauThe Japanese unveiled a new defensive approach on Peleliu using well-entrenched positions, extensive caves, and natural barriers across the island. This was developed by Colonel Nakagawa, commander of the 2nd Infantry Regiment of the 14th Infantry… Combat Commander — CC: Pacific |
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Bitter CreekScenario#: G Date: 22-Oct-42 Location: Eora Creek, Papua, New GuineaAfter nearly succeeding in pushing the Australians back upon Port Moresby, the Japanese had neither supply chain nor time enough to hold their gains along the Kokoda Trail and so reverted to the defensive. In a series of grim battles, … Combat Commander — CC: Pacific |
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Dog Plus EightScenario#: H Date: 27-Feb-45 Location: Hill 382, Iwo Jima, JapanEight days after the initial landing on the island and four days after the American flag had been raised on Mount Suribachi, the 3rd Marine Division found itself dug in on the barren stone plateau north of the airfields. The … Combat Commander — CC: Pacific |
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Totsugeki!Scenario#: I Date: 13-Sep-42 Location: Edson's Ridge, GuadalcanalIn the second major attempt at dislodging the enemy position, the Japanese maneuvered deep in the jungle to the south of the American perimeter expecting that it would be less defended. General Kawaguchi employed a complicated plan using battalions… Combat Commander — CC: Pacific |
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The Deadly TreesScenario#: J Date: 26-Oct-42 Location: Saddle Ridge, GuadalcanalAfter the failure of the September attacks, Japanese HO sent as many ground forces as could be spared to build up for another multi- pronged attack. During what is known as the Battle of Henderson Field, between 0300 and 0500 … Combat Commander — CC: Pacific |
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Burning BunaScenario#: K Date: 18-Dec-42 Location: Buna, New GuineaCombined Australian and American forces surrounded the desperate Japanese defenses at Buna during December 1942. After an opening barrage starting at 0530, various companies of 2/9th Battalion (Australian 16th Brigade) crossed the start line promptly… Combat Commander — CC: Pacific |
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Slopes of HellScenario#: L Date: 4-Sep-42 Location: Kokoda Trail, New GuineaThe 2/16th Battalion (Australian 21st Brigade) had fallen back from Templeton's Crossing and finally reached the positions of the battered 2/14th Battalion, which in turn dropped back to the mountain village of Myola. Meanwhile, the Koiwai Battalion… Combat Commander — CC: Pacific |
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Rabaul RousersScenario#: M1 Date: 23-Jan-42 Location: Rabaul, New Britain, New GuineaThe Australian men of Lt. W. G. Grant’s platoon of Coy. A, 2/22 Bn. were the forward elements defending the beachhead on the northern slopes of Mt. Vulcan. Grant's view across Simpson Bay showed the city of Rabaul and its … Combat Commander — Battle Pack #4: New Guinea |
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Bulolo River BridgeScenario#: M10 Date: 30-Jan-43 Location: Wau, New GuineaA company of the ANZAC 2/5 battalion ordered to intercept elements of the Japanese 51st Division advancing on Wau finds itself bypassed and cut off. The unit attempts to sneak back to friendly lines through the advancing Japanese forces but … Combat Commander — Battle Pack #4: New Guinea |
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Shattered BobdubiScenario#: M11 Date: 30-Jun-43 Location: Bobdubi Ridge, New GuineaFollowing the Allied victory at Buna, Australian infantry pushed northwest toward the next enemy coastal base in a war of small-unit actions across the jungle tracks and kunai-grass heights of the interior. As a pincer with a US landing near … Combat Commander — Battle Pack #4: New Guinea |
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Scarlet BeachScenario#: M12 Date: 17-Oct-43 Location: Song River, New GuineaAs the Allies progressed up the New Guinea coast. General Adachi’s XVIII Army desperately counterattacked. To support a 20th Division thrust into the Allied perimeter around Finschhafen, Adachi dispatched barges loaded with remnants of 1st Lt.… Combat Commander — Battle Pack #4: New Guinea |
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Bad DreamsScenario#: M13 Date: 10-Jul-44 Location: Driniumor River, New GuineaThe 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 |
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Encirclement of Troop CScenario#: M14 Date: 21-Jul-44 Location: Driniumor River, New GuineaAfter the westward breakthroughs across the river (earlier in July), the 20th Infantry Division was ordered to entrap and destroy American units. The Miyake Force (composed of the 78th, 79th and 80th Infantry Regiments, each fielding no more than a … Combat Commander — Battle Pack #4: New Guinea |
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The Gloomy ForestScenario#: M2 Date: 26-Jul-42 Location: Oivi, Papua, New GuineaThe initial formation of Maroubra Force (39th, 53rd and Papuan Infantry Battalions) faced the vanguard of the Japanese presence building up on New Guinea in June 1942. The force worked rapidly in an attempt to block the easy spread of … Combat Commander — Battle Pack #4: New Guinea |
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Rebuked at RabiScenario#: M3 Date: 3-Sep-42 Location: Milne Bay, New GuineaThe Japanese attempt to seize the allied airfields in the vicinity of Rabi (Operation Re) encountered unexpected stiff Resistance from the defending Australians of Milne Force. After initial gains the 5th Kure Special Naval Landing Force was driven… Combat Commander — Battle Pack #4: New Guinea |
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Templteton's CrossingScenario#: M4 Date: 17-Oct-42 Location: Templeton's Crossing, Papua, New GuineaThe Japanese advance along the Kokoda trail had reached its high water mark. The Japanese high command decided to focus first on Guadalcanal, and the forces on New Guinea were in retreat, having extended their supply lines. The Australian 25th … Combat Commander — Battle Pack #4: New Guinea |
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Blind Man's BluffScenario#: M5 Date: 28-Oct-42 Location: Eora Creek, Papua, New GuineaThe Australians had taken the crossings over Eora Creek, but the Kokoda Trail remained blocked by a Japanese strongpoint to the north. B Company 2/1 Battalion was pinned down to the south and subjected to fire from Japanese heavy weapons. … Combat Commander — Battle Pack #4: New Guinea |
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BreakoutScenario#: M6 Date: 11-Nov-42 Location: Gorari, New GuineaThe Australians had taken Kokoda and were driving toward the north coast of New Guinea. The Japanese forward defense was centered on Gorari. The Australians managed to find a parallel around the Japanese defense and managed to break it into … Combat Commander — Battle Pack #4: New Guinea |
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The Butcher's BillScenario#: M7 Date: 10-Dec-42 Location: Sanananda, New GuineaThe Japanese defenses west of the Girua River were anchored on numerous hidden strong points along the Soputa-Sanananda Road. One such strongpoint was flanked and cut off by the men of Coy l, 3rd Bn, 126th IR under the command … Combat Commander — Battle Pack #4: New Guinea |
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Closing Outer CampScenario#: M8 Date: 18-Dec-42 Location: Buna, New GuineaThe Japanese defenses at Buna were extensive and compartmentalized, requiring coordinated Allied operations at various points. Elements of the well-supported 2/9th assaulted the defenders in the area identified by the Japanese as ”Outer Camp". The… Combat Commander — Battle Pack #4: New Guinea |
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Wau Me WorryScenario#: M9 Date: 31-Jan-43 Location: Wau, New GuineaAfter an arduous trek cutting through the jungle, and harassed along the way by Australian KANGA Force, the exhausted Japanese troops of the 102nd Regiment, Okabu Detachment struggled onto the high ground overlooking their objective—the airfield at… Combat Commander — Battle Pack #4: New Guinea |
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Hill 133Scenario#: TBP01 Date: 1943 Location: Somewhere deep in Russia“Soldier, the enemy occupies Hill 133. The Motherland and Political Officer Blurtarsky require you to wrest control of it from him." Combat Commander — Tournament Battle Pack |
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Blitzkrieg UnleashedScenario#: TBP02 Date: 2 Sep 1939 Location: Polish Frontier“Pawel, I have no idea what that sound is. Perhaps you should investigate.” Combat Commander — Tournament Battle Pack |
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A Midnight ClearScenario#: TBP03 Date: Dec 1944 Location: Ardennes Forest, BelgiumTwo reinforced reconnaissance platoons, one German, one US, face each other across No Man's Land. “I'm not exactly sure what country we're in. Could be Belgium, Luxembourg, France, or even Germany. I don't know what day it is. I have … Combat Commander — Tournament Battle Pack |
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Bridge Too Far, TheScenario#: TBP04 Date: 18 Sep 1944 Location: Arnhem, HollandCol. Frost's 2nd Bn, 1st Airborne lnfantry is cut off at Arnhem Bridge. Bittrich's Panzergrenadiers move in to eliminate the airborne pocket. “. . .what, you didn't really think the enemy was made up of Old Men and Young Boys, … Combat Commander — Tournament Battle Pack |
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On the Road to VictoryScenario#: TBP05 Date: July 1943 Location: Modica, SicilyCanadian war correspondent Ross Munro recorded his experiences of the first few days of the attack on the Italian 122 lnfantry Regiment north of Pachino in a newspaper article printed on 12 July: "Stubborn Resistance has been put up by … Combat Commander — Tournament Battle Pack |