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13th Guards SacrificeScenario#: S05 Date: September 22, 1942 Location: Stalingrad, RussiaThe 13th Guards Division fought bravely and suffered tremendous losses after rushing into the burning city. Their sacrifice saved the 62nd Army from collapse. The German all out assault forces the command post of the 42nd Guards Rifle Regiment into … Old School Tactical — Stalingrad |
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501st HeavyScenario#: E24 Date: June 23, 1944 Location: Orsha, RussiaThe Russians launch Operation Bagration seeking the destruction of Army Group Center. Tanks of the 5th Army push westward. The 501st Heavy Panzer Battalion rolls into action against enemy forces near Orsha. A heavy armor shield to blunt the Russian … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front |
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A Bit North of HereScenario#: PD01 Date: December 18, 1944 Location: St. Vith, BelgiumWhile the American infantry fought for and captured the Elcherath hills, most of 9th Armored CCB fought a day long tank duel with elements of the 1st SS Panzer Division North of St. Vith. The Panzer Division was told they … Old School Tactical — Phantom Division |
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A Deadly RaceScenario#: E02 Date: June 27, 1941 Location: Berezina River, BelarusIn the initial stages of Barbarossa, many Russian units were in disarray and struggled to get back home. Retreating East to the Berezina River, a group of Russians emerge from a forest and encounter a German recon unit. A … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front |
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A German ShermanScenario#: W10 Date: December 13, 1944 Location: Strass, GermanyAfter three days of fighting, the 330th Infantry Regiment of the 83rd Infantry Division has captured the town of Strass. The German defenders, elements of the 353rd Volksgrenadier Division, have retreated to the woods East of the village. Under the … Old School Tactical — Volume 2 Western Front |
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A Hard BargainScenario#: RB7 Date: July 2, 1944 Location: Minsk, RussiaThis 2 day battle offers a glimpse of the many battles fought near Minsk. Units of the Russian 11 th Guards Army scrapping with units of the reinforcing 5th Panzer Division. Old School Tactical — Red Blitz |
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A Pair of EightsScenario#: E19 Date: February 3, 1942 Location: Leningrad, RussiaThe Russians attempt to break the encirclement of Leningrad and the 2nd Shock Army leads the charge. The German 58th Infantry Division has dug in on high ground and do not intend to let the Russians pass. The pair … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front |
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A Roof to Sleep UnderScenario#: K01 Date: December 15, 1942 Location: Stalingrad, RussiaEvening, South of the Stalingrad Pocket. The snow falls heavily on the 15th of December and two forces seek shelter from the howling wind in a small village. There are two ways to die tonight: exposure and an impactful dose … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front |
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Action at PotpotScenario#: H10 Date: January 16, 1945 Location: Luzon, PhillipinesGeneral 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 |
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Alligator CreekScenario#: P04 Date: August 21, 1942 Location: Guadalcanal, Solomon IslandsAfter 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 |
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Any Day the Ruhr PocketScenario#: PD06 Date: April, 1945 Location: Ruhr, GermanyGermany collapsed as the US 1st and 9th Armies divided the already encircled Ruhr. Some towns greeted the Americans with white flags while others fought to the death. In many towns, the men of the 9th Armored Division encountered … Old School Tactical — Phantom Division |
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Arawe AmbushScenario#: P11 Date: December 24, 1943 Location: Arawe, New BritianThe 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 |
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As Night ApproachesScenario#: RB2 Date: June 24, 1944 Location: Kirowsk, RussiaThe Josef Stalin heavy tank became separated from its unit and bogged down in the marsh of the back woods. Its commander, the son of a Russian general, is privy to many of the Soviet plans and must avoid capture… Old School Tactical — Red Blitz |
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At Dawn’s Early LightScenario#: PB1 Date: December 19, 1944 Location: Noville, BelgiumOn December 19th, the Wehrmacht continued to advance towards the vital crossroads town of Bastogne. Sent to delay them were the men of Team Desobry. The two forces met outside of a town named Noville. Old School Tactical — Pocket Battles |
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Attacking StrassScenario#: WS1 Date: December 10, 1944 Location: Strass, GermanyThe 330th Infantry Regiment of the 83 rd Infantry Division is sent to capture the town of Strass, near the Hurtgen Forest. The town was defended by the veterans of the 353rd Infantry Division. It would be a tough fight. Old School Tactical — Volume 2 Western Front |
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Big BoysScenario#: PD05 Date: March 24, 1945 Location: Remagen, GermanyThe Germans threw everything that they had at the Remagen bridgehead. The Arado Ar234 Blitz jet bomber, massive artillery barrages, V2 rockets (their only tactical use in WW2), and frogmen. However, a well-coordinated, crushing ground assault never… Old School Tactical — Phantom Division |
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Bloody Nose RidgeScenario#: H09 Date: November 2, 1944 Location: Peleliu, PalauAfter being severely mauled by the Japanese defenders, the Marines were pulled back. Eliminating the pockets of enemy soldiers holed upin the Umbrogol hills was now the job of the US Army. The Wildcats, of the 81st infantry Division, would … Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific |
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Bourbon for BraveryScenario#: W12 Date: October 8, 1944 Location: Aachen, GermanyThe West Wall fortifications stood between the Allies and the German homeland. They would make the enemy pay dearly for each step into Germany. Near the old city of Aachen, American soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division, the ’Big Red … Old School Tactical — Volume 2 Western Front |
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BrandenburgersScenario#: E01 Date: Aug 5, 1941 Location: Dünaburg, LatviaGerman special forces from the 1st Company of the Brandenburg Regiment move ahead of the main advance to wreak havoc with the Soviet command structure. The commandos dress in Soviet NKVD uniforms to create confusion and fear in the … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front |
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Breaking OutScenario#: PB4 Date: December 20, 1944 Location: Noville, BelgiumMorning dawned and it became obvious that there was no defeating and no more delaying the German advance. Team Desobry’s only chance was to break out and link up with the forces in Bastogne. Old School Tactical — Pocket Battles |
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Bring Up the GunsScenario#: E08 Date: September 28, 1941 Location: Velikiye Luki, RussiaIt was said that the men in Assault gun platoons led short, eventful lives. A tank heavy Soviet force pressures the German lines North of Velikiye Luki. Assault guns are moved up to bolster the troops and heat … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front |
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Cat and MouseScenario#: G03 Date: December 18, 1944 Location: Rocherath, BelgiumIn the darkness and fog, some German Jagdpanzers and troops make it into town unopposed. Once discovered, a deadly fight erupts as they battle American riflemen with bazookas and some US armor. In the confining terrain, the battle turns into … Old School Tactical — Ghost Front |
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ChaosScenario#: W08 Date: December 14, 1944 Location: Düren - Hürtgenwald, GermanyThe battle for the crossroads was chaos. First one, then the other side would gain control of the key buildings. The Brass kept sending reinforcements, that was the good news. The bad news was that they would then call back, … Old School Tactical — Volume 2 Western Front |
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Chaos ReignsScenario#: E14 Date: January 21, 1942 Location: Rzhev, RussiaThe Russian winter offensive pushes West of Rzhev. A mechanized group breaks into open ground. It crests a hill and surprises a German convoy on the road. The light tanks rush forward and unleash Hell upon the invaders. Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front |
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Chekov’s BridgeScenario#: E15 Date: January 8, 1942 Location: Rzhev, RussiaThe Russian winter campaign was taking its toll on the cold German soldiers. A German rear guard on the road to haev must destroy a key bridge to stall the enemy. Lt. Grigory Chekov and troops of the 183rd Rifle … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front |
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China GalScenario#: H03 Date: November 21, 1943 Location: Betio Island, TarawaOn the second day of the invasion, D+1, Major Michael Ryan gathered what Marines and Engineers he could and prepared to sweep Green Beach of its defenders. Boosted by the timely arrival of the Shermans 'Cecille' and ‘China Gal', the … Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific |
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Clark FieldScenario#: H11 Date: January 24, 1945 Location: Luzon, PhillipinesAfter landing, one of MacArthur’s priorities was capturing this airfield to use in the campaign. Japanese units of the Kembu Group stiffened their defense as the Americans approached. With armor support, it was up to the ’Buckeyes' of the 37th … Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific |
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Clear Them OutScenario#: P08a Date: November 9, 1943 Location: Bougainville Island, New GuineaThe Marines didn’t budge and shut down the Japanese counterattack. But the threat remained to the beachhead. Switching over to attack, the Marines pushed on with orders to clear out any remaining enemy units. Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific |
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CobraScenario#: W14 Date: July 25, 1944 Location: Hebecrevon, FranceThe Allies had to break out from the deadly stalemate being fought in the hedgerows. Their answer was Operation Cobra. The elite Panzer Lehr Division was caught in the zone that was devastated by American carpet bombing. Those that survived … Old School Tactical — Volume 2 Western Front |
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Cornered CatsScenario#: E25 Date: July 15, 1944 Location: Brody, RussiaOperation Bagration pushes West with a fury. Units from the 14th SS and 1st Panzer Divisions are isolated in a section of Brody. The Germans are battle hardened but are running low on supplies. The Russian 4th Tank … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front |
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Crossing the DriniumorScenario#: P16 Date: July 14, 1944 Location: Driniumor River, New GuineaAfter capturing Aitape in April, large Japanese forces were cut off as they were withdrawing to the West. These forces, under the command of Lieutenant- General Hatazo Adachi, crossed the Driniumor River in July. The covering force East of the … Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific |
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CrossroadsScenario#: E10 Date: August 1, 1942 Location: Kotelnikovo, RussiaCase Blue is in motion. The tanks and troops of the 4th Panzer Army surge towards Kotelnikovo. Armor of the Russian 4th Tank Army moves forward to put up a fight. Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front |
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Cut OffScenario#: E16 Date: January 16, 1942 Location: Peskovatka, RussiaA German platoon from the 34th Infantry Regiment has found itself behind enemy lines after a confusing night of battle. Under cover of a heavy snowfall, Sgt. Ritter attempts to lead his troops back to the division. Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front |
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D-Day DawnScenario#: A04 Date: June 6, 1944 Location: Saint-Mere-Eglise, FranceThe sun has risen on June 6 and the great invasion has begun. The paratroopers in Saint-Mere-Fglise hold on to what they have gained. Stragglers continue to link up with them. But more German units are entering the fight as … Old School Tactical — Airborne |
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Daredevil TankersScenario#: G10 Date: December 19, 1944 Location: Stoumont, BelgiumArriving in Belgium without their tanks, the men of the 740th Tank Battalion scraped together what armor they could at a depot enroute to the front. The men cobbled together some bastard tanks and rushed forward to meet Kampfgruppe Peiper. … Old School Tactical — Ghost Front |
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Dawn of the DeadScenario#: K05 Date: Late Summer, 1941 Location: Belgorod, Russia1941 wasn’t all about retreats. The Germans were exhausted, they had fought, they had pushed, hard. Last night the advance ended in the small village, the men in gray collapsing from fatigue, sentries bleary eyed. The next morning the sun … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front |
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Death of the 6th ArmyScenario#: S06 Date: January 21, 1943 Location: Stalingrad, RussiaThe mighty 6th Army is collapsing. Trapped inside the Stalingrad pocket, Paulus and his soldiers desperately hold on. But they are freezing, they are hungry, and they are running out of ammunition. Stalin demands revenge. The Russian armies squeeze… Old School Tactical — Stalingrad |
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DesperationScenario#: S04 Date: September 13, 1942 Location: Stalingrad, RussiaThe German assaults squeeze the 62nd Army against the Volga. The landing stages for the Russian troops and supplies will be in danger if the enemy reaches the riverbank. Chuikov scrapes together what reserves he can from the 6th Tank … Old School Tactical — Stalingrad |
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Die FalleScenario#: K06 Date: July 2, 1941 Location: Dnieper River, RussiaUnits of 2nd Panzer Group push into the Russian defenses. Guderian pushes his units hard, pushing Eastward to the Dnieper River. The Russian 13th Army stands in the way. Though in a state of disarray, its soldiers will fight and … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front |
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Dom ButgenbachScenario#: G06 Date: December 20, 1944 Location: Moderscheid, BelgiumThe ’Big Red One’ had been in constant combat since the D-Day landings. They were in the Ardennes area for rest and refit when the German offensive launched. These hardy veterans were rushed forward to plug any gaps in the … Old School Tactical — Ghost Front |
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Drop Zone CharlieScenario#: A01 Date: June 6, 1944 Location: Le Chemin, FranceThe 101st Airborne troops were scattered badly by poor weather, heavy flak and poor pathfinding. The 2nd Battalion of the 506th PIR fared better than most of the other units in hitting their Drop Zones. Once on the ground, they … Old School Tactical — Airborne |
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Dying For ThirstScenario#: P14 Date: June 3, 1944 Location: Biak, New GuineaThe island of Biak in Western New Guinea was very hot but very dry. It had few sources of fresh water, so any source would be worth fighting for. This small surface stream was one such source. The Japanese needed … Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific |
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Edson’s RidgeScenario#: P06 Date: September 13, 1942 Location: Guadalcanal, Solomon IslandsThe Lunga Ridge was a grassy knoll that rose from the jungle, South of Henderson Field. It was a gateway to the airbase. Major General Kiyotake Kawaguchi marched his troops mercilessly through the jungle for days to reach this point. … Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific |
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ElcherathScenario#: PD02 Date: December 18, 1944 Location: Elcherath, BelgiumSoutheast of St. Vith, the village of Elcherath was captured by the 190th Regiment of the 62nd Volksgenadier during the morning of the 18th. In the early afternoon, 2 companies of the 27th Armored Infantry Battalion were ordered to retake … Old School Tactical — Phantom Division |
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First ClashScenario#: P03 Date: August 19, 1942 Location: Guadalcanal, Solomon IslandsElements of Colonel Kiyonao Ichiki’s 28th, Infantry Regiment were landed by destroyer East of the Marine perimeter on Guadalcanal. They set out immediately towards the enemy base. A Marine patrol encountered these new troops in their fresh uniforms… Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific |
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Fools Rush InScenario#: H12 Date: April 19, 1945 Location: Okinawa, PacificIn supporting attacks of the 27th Infantry Division, the tanks of the 193rd Tank Battalion found themselves isolated. To make matters worse, they ran into an ambush by the Japanese 22nd independent Anti-Tank Battalion. The Japanese fell upon the… Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific |
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Fox in the HenhouseScenario#: A02 Date: June 7, 1944 Location: Saint-Marcouf, FranceThe scattered paratroopers of the 101st formed many small pockets of Resistance behind enemy lines after the D-Day drops. These isolated groups did what they could to disrupt the German defenses. This is one such group. It has set up … Old School Tactical — Airborne |
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FrozenScenario#: E17 Date: February 20, 1942 Location: Demjansk, RussiaThe German 16th Army is trapped in a pocket around Demjansk and five Soviet armies are trying desperately to crush it. At dawn, units of the Russian 34th Army launch another assault with armor support. Lieutenant Hauke of the 30th … Old School Tactical — Volume 1 Eastern Front |
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FubarScenario#: W03 Date: June 18, 1944 Location: Contentin, FranceLost! Again! The platoon was behind enemy lines, Damn! The Sergeant just felt it, he knew how things worked. The replacement 2nd Louie they were following did not. He couldn’t read a map if his life depended on it. But … Old School Tactical — Volume 2 Western Front |
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Greif IScenario#: G04 Date: December 19, 1944 Location: Moderscheid, BelgiumHitler’s commando, Otto Skorzeny, formed a volunteer unit of English speaking troops to infiltrate American positions. Wearing US uniforms, these soldiers were to sow confusion in the enemy ranks and create chaos. Here a unit of these troops approach… Old School Tactical — Ghost Front |