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- Collection: Old School Tactical
Nakagawa Strikes BackScenario#: H07 Date: September 15, 1944 Location: Peleliu, PalauThe 5th Marines made the most progress on this first day of the invasion. As they approached the airfield, Colonel Kunio Nakagawa launched a counterattack to blunt the Americans. Using what armor he had, the Japanese commander punched back. Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific |
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Steak & EggsScenario#: H06 Date: September 15, 1944 Location: Peleliu, PalauMajor General William Rupertus had told his boys in the 1st Marine Division that this island would be secured in just 4 days. His men ate their traditional prelanding breakfast of steak and eggs and readied for battle. Landing craft … Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific |
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The Last BanzaiScenario#: H05 Date: July 7, 1944 Location: Saipan, Mariana IslandsThe Japanese retreated to the Northern part of the island and waited for help from the Imperial Japanese Navy. When the IJN was soundly defeated, all hope was lost for the defenders. Orders were given to the remaining troops for … Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific |
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RampageScenario#: H04 Date: June 26, 1944 Location: Saipan, Mariana IslandsA large number of Japanese soldiers had been cutoff and trapped near Nafutan Point when the US offensive pressed North. On this night, a number of these units break free with orders to rejoin the main army and cause as … Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific |
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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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Red BeachScenario#: H02 Date: November 20, 1943 Location: Betio Island, TarawaThe Japanese had worked on fortifying Betio Island for almost a year before the Marines arrived. Rear Admiral Keiji Shibazaki boasted to his troops that it would take ”one million men one hundred years” to conquer Tarawa. As the Marines … Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific |
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No Hope But GloryScenario#: H01 Date: December 23, 1941 Location: Wake Island, PacificPearl Harbor was just the beginning. The Japanese offensive spread throughout the Pacific. The American outpost on tiny Wake Island was in their path. Initially rebuffed on December 8th, the Japanese task force reinforced and layed siege to the tiny… Old School Tactical — Hell Bent Pacific |
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Peiper’s ChariotsScenario#: G11 Date: December 17, 1944 Location: Stavelot, BelgiumThe attack is sprung and Kampfgruppe Peiper moves with great purpose to reach the River Meuse. The panzers and troops of the spearhead must brush aside any American forces and drive forward. The US Army is still in a state … Old School Tactical — Ghost Front |
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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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Joyeux NoelScenario#: G09 Date: December 25, 1944 Location: Bastogne, BelgiumWar does not take a holiday in the siege of Bastogne. The Germans are determined to snuff out Resistance. Panzers and Grenadiers push their way into the town. Help is on the way to relieve them, but the paratroopers must … Old School Tactical — Ghost Front |
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NUTS!Scenario#: G08 Date: December 23, 1944 Location: Bastogne, BelgiumCutoff and surrounded, the ’Battling Bastards of Bastogne’ will not surrender. The Germans look for a weak spot in the American perimeter. The Grenadiers have a couple of assault guns to support their push. As dawn breaks, troopers of the … Old School Tactical — Ghost Front |
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Stand at St. VithScenario#: G07 Date: December 21, 1944 Location: St. Vith, BelgiumAs the Ardennes offensive plunged forward, a defensive position developed in St. Vith by the Americans. Elements of many different units retreated to, or moved with purpose to the town and did their best to stop or slow the Germans. … Old School Tactical — Ghost 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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Greif IIScenario#: G05 Date: December 19, 1944 Location: Moderscheid, BelgiumThe alarm has been raised. US soldiers with armor backup move to eliminate the saboteurs in their lines. The German commandos have nowhere to run. They will make their final stand at these crossroads. Old School Tactical — Ghost 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 |
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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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Knocking on the DoorScenario#: G02 Date: December 18, 1944 Location: Krinkekt, BelgiumVolksgrenadiers approach the village from the South. They bring a pair of Jagdpanzers and a Flakpanzer with them to blast out the defenders. Green units of the 99th Infantry Division are caught up in this surprise offensive. These troops must … Old School Tactical — Ghost Front |
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Lausdell CrossroadsScenario#: G01 Date: December 17, 1944 Location: Rocherath, BelgiumVeteran units of the 2nd Infantry Division dig in at the crossroads. They seek to blunt the German juggernaut heading towards the twin villages of Rocherath and Krinkelt. They wait as the night and fog sets in. The German commander … Old School Tactical — Ghost Front |
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Linking UpScenario#: A06 Date: June 7, 1944 Location: Saint-Mere-Eglise, FranceThe fight moves to the town square. The paratroopers must clear out the enemy from every building. The Germans that have remained in town are not giving up easily. They must hold out until reinforcements arrive. Old School Tactical — Airborne |
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Taking the Town SquareScenario#: A05 Date: June 6, 1944 Location: Saint-Mere-Eglise, FranceThe fight moves to the town square. The paratroopers must clear out the enemy from every building. The Germans that have remained in town are not giving up easily. They must hold out until reinforcements arrive. Old School Tactical — Airborne |
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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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The Big DropScenario#: A03 Date: June 6, 1944 Location: Saint-Mere-Eglise, FranceHours before the beach landings on D-Day, thousands of paratroopers were dropped into occupied France in the dead of the night. One of the primary objectives of the 82nd Airborne Division was the capture of Saint-Mere-Eglise. The German garrison was… Old School Tactical — Airborne |
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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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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 |