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Surrounded in StrassScenario#: BP02 Date: 12/10/1944 Location: Strass, GermanyG Company from the 331st IR of the American 83rd ID, accompanied by a platoon of Shermans, thought they were headed through the supposedly cleared village of Strass to support the assault on Gey, to the north, on the northeast … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Battle Pack Bravo |
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Dark DaysScenario#: LOF01 Date: 12/16/1944 Location: Bastonge, BelgiumThe beginning of the German 's Ardennes Offensíve. In the center of the German lines, the 26th Volksgrenadier and Panzer Lehr Divisions thrust toward the critical road function of Bastogne along the inadequate, rural road system of Belgium. The 26th… Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Line of Fire #01 |
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A Counterattack CounteredScenario#: NBO01 Date: 12/19/1944 Location: Noville, BelgiumHis forces bolstered by the hardy Paras of the 1st Battalion, 506th PIR, Maj. Desobry felt confident. He immediately ordered a counterattack to take the high ground around Noville. The German Volksgrenadiers and Panzers had other ideas, however. - … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Noville - Bastogne's Outpost |
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Tigers in the MistScenario#: NBO02 Date: 12/19/1944 Location: Noville, BelgiumIn the morning the men had to fall back to Noville proper. But the day's fighting had just begun. Out of the almost impenetrable mist came threatening noises: Tigers were … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Noville - Bastogne's Outpost |
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Here Comes the SunScenario#: NBO03 Date: 12/19/1944 Location: Noville, BelgiumSuddenly the mist lifted, as if drawn aside by an invisible hand, and Noville's defenders saw that they were surrounded by Panthers, Tigers, Panzer IVs and groups of advancing German infantry. But what could well have been a disastrous defeat … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Noville - Bastogne's Outpost |
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One Hell of a NightScenario#: NBO04 Date: 12/19/1944 Location: Noville, BelgiumAll through the night the Pares held against probing attacks of ever-mounting intensity. It was a nightmare of violent firefights, clanking tank tracks, and confusion, but the Pares gave as … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Noville - Bastogne's Outpost |
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Roadblocks!Scenario#: NBO05 Date: 12/19/1944 Location: Noville, BelgiumWhen Team Desobry arrived at the small crossroads settlement of Noville their task was clear: stop the German advance on Bastogne. The men of Combat Command B (CCB), of which the team was a part of, had barely enough ñrepower … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Noville - Bastogne's Outpost |
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Insanity At the SanatoriumScenario#: BP11 Date: 12/20/1944 Location: Stoumont, BelgiumThe Americans were slowly encirc/ing and cutting off supply to Kampfgruppe Peiper, an elite SS taskforce of the 1st SS Panzer Abteilung that had deeply penetrated the northern flank of the Bulge. One American objective was to block a Kampfgruppe … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Battle Pack Bravo |
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Closing the SackScenario#: NBO06 Date: 12/20/1944 Location: Noville, BelgiumIn the morning, the extent of the German build up became apparent. Noville was threatened by possible encirclement. HQ decided to evacuate the town and fall back to Foy. Will the American forces manage to break through the tightening ring … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Noville - Bastogne's Outpost |
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TeamworkScenario#: AP06 Date: 12/23/1944 Location: Monde-st.etienne, BelgiumFaced with the extreme cold, limited supplies, and a lack of air support, the men of the 401st Glider infantry held on to the southern and western perimeters around Bastogne. On the 22th, the Americans captured a roadblock on the … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Battle Pack Alpha |
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Tip of the SpeirsScenario#: AP07 Date: 01/10/1945 Location: Foy, BelgiumThere was no rest for the men of Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment. Exhausted by their defense of Bastogne, they were never the less tapped to counterattack the retreating Germans during the month of January 1945. Their … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Battle Pack Alpha |
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Pushing BackScenario#: BP03 Date: 01/15/1945 Location: Noville, BelgiumEasy Company had been put in reserve after taking the town of Foy: the beginning of the Allies counteroffensive in the Ardennes. Now, they were tasked with taking the hotly contested town of Noville. On the 14th of January they … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Battle Pack Bravo |
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One Last Blitz for Old Time's SakeScenario#: AP08 Date: 02/09/1945 Location: Kuestrin, PolandMarshall Zhukov's drive to Berlin had been very successful. By the end of January Russian forces were only 60 miles from the Nazi capitol. Units of the 1St Belorussian Front had bypassed German resistance within the fortress city of Kuestrin, … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Battle Pack Alpha |
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Colditz CastleScenario#: BP04 Date: 02/10/1945 Location: Colditz, GermanyBy far the most renowned German prison camp of World War Two was the Colditz Castle. lt was where Allied prisoners who couldn't be kept anywhere else were housed. Allied High Command feared the Germans would execute their prisoners as … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Battle Pack Bravo |
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Fortress BreslauScenario#: AP09 Date: 02/17/1945 Location: Breslau, PolandHitler ordered 80,000 German soldiers to stand their ground in the strategically vital, yet regally beautiful, city of Breslau. As Russian divisions encircled the ancient town, the Germans dug in. On February 16th, the Russians attacked the southern… Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Battle Pack Alpha |
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Big Cats at TwilightScenario#: NOSB12 Date: 02/22/1945 Location: Budapest, HungaryHitler's Operation Spring Awakening, using six Waffen SS divisions to counterattack and relieve entrapped units in Budapest, was off to a slow start. Mud and dogged Russian defiance once again were the culprits, denying quick rnaneuver and advance.… Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Not One Step Back |
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Fallschirmjäger RequiemScenario#: AP10 Date: 03/23/1945 Location: Wesel, GermanyAs a prelude to Operation Varsity, British and Canadian commandos were tasked with launching an amphibious assault across the Rhine to take the town of Wesel. As the commandos were ferried across, the RAF and attached artillery units pounded the … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Battle Pack Alpha |
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Spoiling Attack…Scenario#: FH15 Date: 12/10/1951 Location: Tu-Vu, VietnamIn an attempt to disrupt an imminent Viet Minh attack on Tu-Vu, the anchor of the French Black River line, the French launch an attack of their own. Three French rifle battalions and a paratroop battalion set out looking for … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Forgotten Heroes |
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Ambush of Company 4 …Scenario#: FH16 Date: 04/01/1953 Location: West of Ankhe, VietnamGroupement Mobile 100 was one of the best mobile forces in Vietnam, but they were tasked with one of the toughest jobs, the defense of Vietnam’s southern plateau region. To accomplish their mission the men, tanks, trucks, and artillery of … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Forgotten Heroes |
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Ap BacScenario#: FH01 Date: 01/02/1963 Location: Ap Bac, South VietnamThe ARVN mistakenly believed that a reinforced Viet Cong company was holed up in the small village of Ap Bac, 65 kilometers southwest of Saigon. In reality, however, there was more than a battalion of Viet Cong in the vicinity … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Forgotten Heroes |
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Operation Starlite - Hotel CompanyScenario#: FH17 Date: 08/18/1965 Location: Van Tuong Peninsula, South VietnamIn the first major clash of the Vietnam War, three battalions of Marines under Colonel Oscar Peatross fought the 1 Viet Cong Regiment under Nguyen Dinh Trong southeast of the new Marine Base at Chu Lai. Hotel Company, 2 Battalion, … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Forgotten Heroes |
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Sky SoldiersScenario#: FH02 Date: 11/03/1965 Location: Plei Me, South VietnamOn the morning of November 3rd, 1965, B Troop Rifles of the 1/9 responded to sightings of NVA soldiers southwest of the Plel Me special forces camp. After landing, the platoon proceeded north and overran the regimental headquarters and hospital … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Forgotten Heroes |
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Undeniable CourageScenario#: FH03 Date: 11/14/1965 Location: East Of The Chu Pong Massif, South VietnamShortly after the landing at Landing Zone X-ray, Bravo Company of the 1/7 Cavalry became heavily engaged by NVA infantry to its front. The company commander, Lt Herren, ordered Lt. Herrick’s platoon to move up on the company’s right flank. … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Forgotten Heroes |
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Ambush! Relief Attempt During Operation AttleboreScenario#: LOF17 Date: 11/04/1966 Location: Northwest Of Saigon, South VietnamBy noon of November 4th, 1966, the First Battalion of the 27th lnfantry had met and engaged the enemy. Orders were issued for a rifle company to be inserted north of the First Battalion and to sweep towards the fire … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Line of Fire #12 |
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Assault on Ben SucScenario#: FH04 Date: 01/08/1967 Location: Ben Suc, South VietnamIn Operation Cedar Falls, the United States Army wanted to elminate the Viet Cong stronghold called the Iron Triangle. Army intelligence felt that the village of Ben Suc was the key to the Iron Triangle. Unfortunately, when the Army air … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Forgotten Heroes |
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The Relief of Plei MeScenario#: FH06 Date: 11/21/1967 Location: Plei Me, South VietnamThe Opening move of the NVA’s offensive in the la Drang Valley was an assault on the U.S. Special Forces camp at Plei Me. The North Vietnamese believed that as soon as they attacked the camp the ABVN would send … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Forgotten Heroes |
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Prelude to Lang VeiScenario#: FH07 Date: 01/15/1968 Location: Lang Vei Special Forces Camp, Quảng Trị Province, South VietnamIn late January, 1968, survivors of the 33rd Laotian Battalion streamed into the Special Forces camp at Lang Vei; their camp had been overrun by the North Vietnamese. A fight with the NVA wasn’t unusual, what was unusual was … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Forgotten Heroes |
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Streets of SorrowScenario#: FH05 Date: 02/04/1968 Location: Hue, South VietnamHue was the third biggest city in South Vietnam, and had remained largely untouched by the war. The Tet Offensive changed that. The North Vietnamese infiltrated Hue with two regiments, and attacked on January 31, 1968. Initially the attack went … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Forgotten Heroes |
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River of PerfumeScenario#: FH08 Date: 02/08/1968 Location: Hue, South VietnamThe fighting in Hue was some of the most bitter of the war. It was a mix of Vietnam and Stalingrad. South of the Perfume River Marines fought the Viet Cong block by block, house by house, and room by … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Forgotten Heroes |
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The VillageScenario#: FH09 Date: 02/09/1968 Location: Saigon, South VietnamAs North Vietnam had planned, the Tet Offensive shocked the world. It had not, however, led to a general uprising in the South. Throughout February, Allied forces counterattacked Viet Cong enclaves, eliminating them one by one. Viet Cong losses were… Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Forgotten Heroes |
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Tread HeadsScenario#: FH10 Date: 04/10/1968 Location: An Khe, South VietnamAt first glance Vietnam did not seem a proper home for the tanks and APCs of the United States Army. The crowded jungle roads appeared to be perfect locations for Vietnamese ambushes, and the tanks, although fast, were not as … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Forgotten Heroes |
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Serious FirepowerScenario#: FH11 Date: 05/01/1968 Location: Dai Do, South VietnamThe Marines spent three bloody days clearing the villages of Dai Do and Dinh To. The fighting was tough, and the Marines called for armor support for the actual attack on Dai Do. The NVA forces holding the town, however, … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Forgotten Heroes |
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Unexpected VisitorsScenario#: FH12 Date: 05/02/1968 Location: Dong Ha, South VietnamWhen the fighting around Dong Ha erupted In the spring of 1968, the Marines needed help and called upon the Army to supply that help. An Army battalion arrived in the area and their first task was to clear the … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Forgotten Heroes |
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Battles of Firebases Coral and Balmoral Part 1Scenario#: LOF06 Date: 05/15/1968 Location: North of Tân Uyên, South VietnamThree months after the Tet Offensive, Australian forces moved to establish a Fire Support Base in Area of Operations Surfers (AO Surfers), in support of patrols to locate and destroy NVA units retreating through the area. Over a period of … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Line of Fire #03 |
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Battles of Firebases Coral and Balmoral Part 2Scenario#: LOF07 Date: 05/17/1968 Location: North of Tân Uyên, South VietnamAfter the initial assaults on FSPB Coral, the Australian forces commenced an aggressive patrolling regime with combined infantry and armored forces. These patrols would often spring NVA and VC forces preparing for an attack in their bunker and tunnel… Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Line of Fire #03 |
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Stay BehindScenario#: LOF18 Date: 09/10/1968 Location: West Of Tan An, South VietnamAn infantry battalíon had been sweeping an area 12 km west of Tan An for several days with scattered resistance. Since they couldn't get the enemy to stand and fight, they were set to pull out and return to base. … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Line of Fire #12 |
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A Friend in NeedScenario#: FH13 Date: 05/08/1969 Location: A Shau Valley, South VietnamU.S. Army units moved into the A Shau Valley In the opening moves of what would culminate in Hamburger Hill. Here two platoons advance on a small village suspected of harboring a Viet Cong contingent. The VC knew the Americans … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Forgotten Heroes |
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Into The ValleyScenario#: LOF12 Date: 06/09/1969 Location: An Hoa Basin, South VietnamWhile moving to assist Alpha and Battalion HQ near An Bang, Charlie Company received word that Bravo Company had ran into an ambush. Michael Mauger's 2nd Platoon of Charlie moved out while Bravo prepared to clear the NVA from the … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Line of Fire #09 |
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A Very Long NightScenario#: LOF13 Date: 06/09/1969 Location: An Bang, South VietnamAfter clearing the ridge from an ambush, Bravo and 2nd Platoon from Charlie Company joined the Battalion HQ perimeter at An Bang. As dusk settled, the Marines settled in for much needed rest. However, the distant sound of mortars being … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Line of Fire #09 |
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Snakes in The GardenScenario#: LOF04 Date: 04/04/1972 Location: Binh Long, South VietnamUSN pilot Commander James Highlands was shot down during a recon mission. While flying low to avoid radar detection, his A-4F Skyhawk was hit by multiple AA shells. After his parachute jump he hid in the jungle and activated his … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Line of Fire #02 |
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By Dawns Early LightScenario#: ROH04 Date: 04/02/1982 Location: Stanley, East FalklandIn the opening move of the war for the Malvinas, the Compani'a de Commando Anfibios, an elite Argentine force comparable to the British Special Boat Squadron, landed in the vicinity of Stanley. Their job was to capture the Royal Marine … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — A Ring of Hills |
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The Devil went Down to GeorgiaScenario#: ROH03 Date: 04/03/1982 Location: South Georgia Island, Falkland IslandsWith the Falkland Islands already In their hands, the Argentine high command ordered its small task force off the coast of South Georgia to seize the island. The task force, consisting of Bahfa Paraiso, the corvette Guerrico, and an 80-man … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — A Ring of Hills |
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The Fanning Head MobScenario#: LOF15 Date: 05/21/1982 Location: Fanning Head, East FalklandA well-armed detachment of Argentine soldiers, EC Hermes (part of what became known as the Fanning Head Mob), were situated in an Observation Post (OP) on a hill on Fanning Head, a península above the entrance to San Carlos Water. … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — Line of Fire #10 |
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An Unexpected DropScenario#: ROH01 Date: 05/22/1982 Location: San Carlos Water, Falkland IslandsThe Argentine leaders first thought the British landing at San Carlos on May 21st might he a diversion, hut they were wrong; this was the landing. Their nearest ground forces, in Darwin and Groose Green, were too far away to … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — A Ring of Hills |
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PinnedScenario#: ROH07 Date: 05/28/1982 Location: North Of Darwin Hill, East FalklandThe military value of the East Falkland town of Goose Green was dubious at best. British politicians, however, wanted to see some progress, any progress, in the recapture of the Falklands. So, the 2nd Battalion of the Parachute Regiment was … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — A Ring of Hills |
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Surprise PartyScenario#: ROH09 Date: 05/28/1982 Location: North Of Boca House, East FalklandThe 2nd Para's attack down the Goose Green isthmus went well until first light, then well-placed Argentine positions, defended by troops with plenty of ammunition, wrecked havoc with the advancing British. While A Company was pinned in front of… Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — A Ring of Hills |
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Top Malo HouseScenario#: ROH10 Date: 05/31/1982 Location: Mount Simon, East FalkundThe men of the Royal Commando Arctic Warfare Cadre were somewhat less celebrated than the British Special Air Service (SAS) and Special Boat Squadron (SBS) but, nevertheless, they played an important role as a reconnaissance unit as the Marines… Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — A Ring of Hills |
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Fly HalfScenario#: ROH05 Date: 06/11/1982 Location: Mt. Longdon, East FalklandThe Paras of 3rd Battalion were assigned the task of clearing Mt. Longdon, northwest of Stanley. As part of that attack, 4th and 5th Platoons of B Company, 3rd Para, conducted a flanking move to clear the prepared positions along … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — A Ring of Hills |
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Two SistersScenario#: ROH12 Date: 06/11/1982 Location: Two Sisters, East FalklandThe battle for the outer ring of Stanley's hills began on June 11th. The attackers included 3rd Para, 42nd Commando and the 45th Commando. The 45th Commando was detailed to attack Two Sisters, a twin-hill feature among the outer ring … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — A Ring of Hills |
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The Last GaspScenario#: ROH06 Date: 06/12/1982 Location: Mt. Longdon, East FalklandOn the night of June 11th the men of 3rd Para advanced on Mt Longdon. The British soldiers hoped to creep through the night and infiltrate the Argentine defensea Unfortunately for the paratroopers, one of them triggered a land mine, … Lock 'n Load: Band of Heroes — A Ring of Hills |