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On The BorderlineScenario#: A1 Date: 30-Nov-39 Location: Artahuhta, FinlandThe 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 |
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Sbeitla ProbeScenario#: A2 Date: 17-Feb-43 Location: Sbeitla, TunisiaDuring 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 |
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Regalbuto RidgeScenario#: A3 Date: 31-July-43 Location: Regalbuto, SicilySince 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 |
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King's CastleScenario#: A4 Date: 26-Nov-44 Location: Frenzenberg, GermanyThe 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 |
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The ProfessionalsScenario#: A5 Date: 9-Apr-41 Location: Pirot, YugoslaviaOn 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 |
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A Meeting Of PatrolsScenario#: A6 Date: 26-Dec-44 Location: Hofen, BelgiumIn 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 |
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OPERATION "AMBASSADOR"Scenario#: CCGA Date: November-40 Location: Omanville, FranceBriefing: 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 |
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Operation "Bristol"Scenario#: CCGB Date: June-41 Location: Courselles, FranceBriefing: 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 |
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Operation "Claymore"Scenario#: CCGC Date: September-41 Location: Haugesund, NorwayBriefing: 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 |
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Operation "Dryad"Scenario#: CCGD Date: October-41 Location: Eletot, FranceBriefing: 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 |
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Operation "Easter 3"Scenario#: CCGE Date: March-42 Location: Biesbosch, HollandBriefing: 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 |
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Operation "Forefar Love"Scenario#: CCGF Date: August-42 Location: Biville, FranceBriefing: 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 |
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Operation "Gauntlet"Scenario#: CCGG Date: February-43 Location: St D'Hyeres, FranceBriefing: 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 |
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Operation "Huckabuck"Scenario#: CCGH Date: July-43 Location: St. Valery, FranceBriefing: 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 |
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Operation "Iota One"Scenario#: CCGI Date: May-44 Location: Descanneville, FranceBriefing: 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 |
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Operation "Jubilee"Scenario#: CCGJ Date: June-44 Location: Vire Valley, FranceBriefing: 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 |
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Operation "Kiwi"Scenario#: CCGK Date: August-44 Location: Venraji, NorwayBriefing: 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 |
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Operation "Lauenberg"Scenario#: CCGL Date: October-44 Location: St. Brandon-sur-Aliex, FranceBriefing: 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 |
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Operation "Montana"Scenario#: CCGM Date: April-45 Location: Gravelin, GermanyBriefing: 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 |
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Battle for the Warta LineScenario#: 21 Date: 6-Sep-39 Location: Central Poland, PolandFor two days the Poles desperately tried to hold a line in the vicinity of the Warta and Widawka Rivers but were gradually pushed back. However, the stubborn Resistance of the crack Polish I 0th Division was threatening to throw … Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom |
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The Borders are BurningScenario#: 22 Date: 30-Nov-39 Location: Kuhmo, FinlandAlong the Karelian Front, as the Soviets crossed the borders, the Finnish forces executed a planned withdrawal to the Mannerheim Line. In the north, however, the Finns were ordered to oppose the Russian advance at every opportunity. At Kuhmo, the … Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom |
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Silent DeathScenario#: 23 Date: 9-Dec-39 Location: Aittojoki, FinlandAs Soviet troops pressed into the wilderness areas north of Lake Ladoga, the Finns instituted a full scale scorched earth policy. Even those Russians lucky enough to find Finnish dwellings still intact often met with disaster. With the onset of … Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom |
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Action at BalberkampScenario#: 24 Date: 22-Apr-40 Location: Balberkamp, NorwayFollowing the initial landings of air and seaborne forces at Oslo, the Germans began to move northward through the valley of the Gudbrandsdalen, towards Trondheim. The Norwegians and British attempted numerous blocking actions which were largely… Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom |
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Resistance at ChabrehezScenario#: 25 Date: 10-May-40 Location: Chabrehez, BelgiumAs 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 |
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Assault on a QueenScenario#: 26 Date: 11-May-40 Location: The Hague, NetherlandFollowing the parachute drop on Holland, it was feared that the Germans would attempt a secret raid to seize Queen Wilhelmina, infant crown princess Beatrix, and other members of the Dutch Royal Family. Fearing the Germans would strike at any … Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom |
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The Dinant BridgeheadScenario#: 27 Date: 13-May-40 Location: Houx, BelgiumThe Meuse River was the last major obstacle preventing a major armored breakout from the Ardennes. It was imperative that the Germans establish a number of viable crossings before the Allies could regroup. One of three such crossings on the … Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom |
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Counterstroke at StonneScenario#: 28 Date: 15-May-40 Location: Stonne, FranceThe Grossdeutschland Regiment, after hard fighting and a harder forced march, had finally taken the village of Stonne which was the cornerstone of the flank movement from Sedan. Exhausted, they were now the target for one of the few determined … Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom |
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In Rommel's WakeScenario#: 29 Date: 17-May-40 Location: on the Meuse, FranceIn 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 |
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Ad Hoc at BeaurainsScenario#: 30 Date: 21-May-40 Location: Arras, FranceQuite unexpectedly, the British launched a major counterattack from Arras against the spearheads of Rommel's breakthrough, catching the initial German units unprepared as they attempted to deploy. The Germans were able to halt the supporting infantry… Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom |
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Chateau de QuesnoyScenario#: 31 Date: 6-Jun-40 Location: Le Quesnoy, FranceNorthern France had fallen and General Weygand was desperately attempting to form a long along the Somme. Lacking sufficient forces for a continuous front, he decided on a series of combined-arms hedgehogs which he hoped could thwart the German… Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom |
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Rehearsal for CreteScenario#: 32 Date: 26-Apr-41 Location: Peloponnesus, GreeceThe 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 |
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Sacrifice Of Polish ArmorScenario#: 201 Date: 1-Sep-39 Location: Novy Targ, PolandDespite 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) |
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Under Cover Of DarknessScenario#: 202 Date: 12-Sep-39 Location: Gdynia, PolandAs the German attack in the northern Corridor made steady progress to capture the Polish ports, Resistance finally began to stiffen as Polish naval units were committed to a ground combat role. One by one the surrounding ports fell to … Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom (Addon) |
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Bitter Defense At OttaScenario#: 203 Date: 28-Apr-40 Location: Gudbrandsal valley, NorwayAs the fight in southern Norway moved into the highlands, the German tactics developed into somewhat of a uniform pattern. Largely restricted by the surrounding terrain and weather conditions any line of advance had to parallel the existing road… Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom (Addon) |
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Chance D'une AffaireScenario#: 204 Date: 14-May-40 Location: Chehery, FranceOn the morning of May 14th a French counterattack was ordered against the breach at Sedan in an effort to contain Guderian's bridgehead on the Meuse. The attack was to be comprised of two tank battalions, each supported by an … Squad Leader — Crescendo of Doom (Addon) |
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Last Defense LineScenario#: 205 Date: 15-May-40 Location: Bouvellemont, FranceBy 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) |
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Fighting At The World's EdgeScenario#: 206 Date: 28-May-40 Location: Taraldsvikfjell, NorwayWith 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) |
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The French PerimeterScenario#: 207 Date: 2-Jun-40 Location: Spyckar, FranceAs 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) |
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Road To Kozani PassScenario#: 208 Date: 13-Apr-41 Location: Komanos, GreeceThe 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) |
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The Akroiri Peninsula DefenseScenario#: 209 Date: 20-May-41 Location: Profitilias, CreteThe 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) |
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Commando Raid At DieppeScenario#: 210 Date: 18-Aug-42 Location: Varengeville, FranceThe 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) |
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The Capture of BaltaScenario#: 13 Date: 3-Aug-41 Location: Balta, UkraineThe 11th Army, advancing on the right side of Army Group South, skirted the Rumanian border with the Black Sea port of Odessa as its primary objective. The small town of Balta, located 120 miles northwest of Odessa, had changed … Squad Leader — Cross of Iron |
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The Paw of the TigerScenario#: 14 Date: 12-Jan-43 Location: Leningrad, RussiaThroughout the winter of '42-43, the Soviets launched repeated attacks to relieve the siege of Leningrad. The hard-pressed Germans rebuffed one attack after another, but in so doing, their lines became progressively thinner. Finally, the Germans had… Squad Leader — Cross of Iron |
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Hube's PocketScenario#: 15 Date: 6-Apr-44 Location: Buchach, RussiaThe 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 |
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Sowchos 79Scenario#: 16 Date: 8-Dec-42 Location: Chir River Line, RussiaFollowing the encirclement of Sixth Army at Stalingrad, the Germans launched a relief effort from their bridgehead at Nizhna Chirskaya, 25 miles from the nearest troops of Sixth Army at Marinowka. The Chir River was to provide the left flank … Squad Leader — Cross of Iron |
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Debacle at KorostenScenario#: 17 Date: 30-Aug-41 Location: Korosten, UkraineAs the front spread with each German success, vast gaps were left in the main line. These gaps proved to be perfect avenues of approach for the far-ranging Russian cavalry. One such daring group, the I st Regiment, 2nd Cavalry … Squad Leader — Cross of Iron |
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The Defense of LugaScenario#: 18 Date: 19-Jul-41 Location: Luga, RussiaAs the panzers drove deeper into Russia, intent on even greater encirclements, many potentially dangerous Russian armored groups were bypassed. The German infantry, being primarily foot or horse bound, was forced to keep up as best they could to… Squad Leader — Cross of Iron |
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A Winter MeleeScenario#: 19 Date: 17-Feb-42 Location: Okorovovo, RussiaFollowing the Russian winter counteroffensive, the Germans were forced to fall back to isolated pockets in an attempt to survive both the Russians and the weather. In the resulting gaps, the Russians found useful employment for their cavalry in… Squad Leader — Cross of Iron |
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Breakout From BorisovScenario#: 20 Date: 2-Jul-41 Location: Borosov, RussiaAfter tenacious fighting, the 52nd Panzer Grenadier Regiment drove the Russians from Borisov, and established a bridgehead across the Berezina. The Russians, under direct orders from General Yeremenko, were to crush the bridgehead. The only available… Squad Leader — Cross of Iron |
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Blocking Action at LipkiScenario#: 101 Date: 3-Jul-41 Location: Borisov, BelarusDuring the opening stages of Barbarossa the first great pincer movement on the Central Front occurred between the cities of Bialystok and Minsk. As a result of the encirclement of four Soviet Armies in the Bialystok-Minsk Pocket, the Soviet Command … Squad Leader — Cross of Iron (Addon) |