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Assault on a Queen Scenario#: 26     Date: 11-May-40     Location: The Hague, Netherland Following 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
Resistance at Chabrehez Scenario#: 25     Date: 10-May-40     Location: Chabrehez, Belgium As 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
Bitter Defense At Otta Scenario#: 203     Date: 28-Apr-40     Location: Gudbrandsal valley, Norway As 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)
On The Road To Andalsnes Scenario#: R212     Date: 24-Apr-40     Location: Andalsnes, Norway With the Allied landings at Namsos and Andalsnes the strategic and political importance of Trondheim was brought into sharp focus. Quickly implementing alternative planning, Von Falkenhorst ordered the German 196th Infantry Division to clear several… Squad Leader — Rogue Scenarios
Action at Balberkamp Scenario#: 24     Date: 22-Apr-40     Location: Balberkamp, Norway Following 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
A Bridge Too Near Scenario#: W81     Date: 21-Apr-40     Location: Verdel, Norway Following their landing at Namsos, the British 146th Brigade had been pushing tentatively towards German-held Trondheim while awaiting reinforcements. So far, opposition had been encountered only from the air, but when their most advanced elements… Squad Leader — Wargamers Pack 1
Silent Death Scenario#: 23     Date: 9-Dec-39     Location: Aittojoki, Finland As 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
On The Borderline Scenario#: A1     Date: 30-Nov-39     Location: Artahuhta, Finland The 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
The Borders are Burning Scenario#: 22     Date: 30-Nov-39     Location: Kuhmo, Finland Along 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
Under Cover Of Darkness Scenario#: 202     Date: 12-Sep-39     Location: Gdynia, Poland As 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)
Battle for the Warta Line Scenario#: 21     Date: 6-Sep-39     Location: Central Poland, Poland For 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
Sacrifice Of Polish Armor Scenario#: 201     Date: 1-Sep-39     Location: Novy Targ, Poland Despite 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)