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The Cauldron Scenario#: D10 Date: 1942-05-31 Location: The Cauldron, Libya The Battle of Gazala raged on for days. By the end of the sixth day, 31 May 1942, Rommel found himself in desperate straits with his entire mobile force trapped behind the Gazala line. His supply lines were stretched thin: … Tank Leader — Desert Steel
Totensonntag Scenario#: D09 Date: 1941-11-23 Location: Gambut, Libya Torensonntag was the German version of Memorial Day and All Souls' Day combined, and literally means Sunday of the Dead. On this particular Sunday, however, during the height of the Sidi Rezeg battles of Operation CRUSADER, the Afrika Korps had … Tank Leader — Desert Steel
Operation CRUSADER Scenario#: 8D0 Date: 1941-11-19 Location: Sidi Rezegh, Libya The British winter offensive began on 19 November 1941 with the seattering of Eígth Army's armored forces: 7th Armoured Brigade drove on the escarpment at Sidi Rezeg, 22nd Armoured bogged down attacking the well dug-in Ariete Division at Bir el … Tank Leader — Desert Steel
Tobruk Scenario#: D07 Date: 1940-04-30 Location: Tobruk, Libya After destroying the British 2nd Armoured Division at El Agheila, Rommel prepared to assault the Australian 7th Division, which had fallen back upon the port of Tobruk. Realizing the strategic nature of the town, Rommel could not bypass it,… Tank Leader — Desert Steel
Sidi Barrani Scenario#: D06 Date: 1940-12-09 Location: Bardia, Libya In the fall of 1940, Italian Marshal Rudolph Graziani was given the task by the Duce to take Egypt from the British. For this task, he was assigned an army of a quarter of a million men, which lazíly rolled … Tank Leader — Desert Steel
Sidi Bou Zid Scenario#: D05 Date: 1943-02-14 Location: Sidi Bou Zid, Tunisia At 0630, 14 February 1943, St. Valentine's Day, the 10th Panzer Division rolled through the Faid Pass on its way towards Sidi Bou Zid. In its way lay Lessouda Force: a group of U.S. ínfantry, tanks, tank destroyers and armored … Tank Leader — Desert Steel
Operation SUPERCHARGE Scenario#: D04 Date: 1942-11-02 Location: El Alamein, Egypt The Second Battle of el Alamein was a two part thrust by the Allies to destroy the Afrika Korps. This time, they had superiority in every way: in airpower, tank strength, ínfantry training and equipment, supplies, replacements, and intelligence. The… Tank Leader — Desert Steel
Gazala Scenario#: D03 Date: 1942-05-27 Location: Gambut, Libya On 27 May 1942 Rommel was beginning his outflanking of the Gazala line. After seattering the 3rd and 7th Indian Motor Brigades from the southern flank of the line, the tanks of the Afrika Korps and the Italian XX Motorized … Tank Leader — Desert Steel
Operation BATTLEAXE Scenario#: D02 Date: 1941-06-16 Location: Fort Capuzzo, Libya The Tiger convoy of May 1941 reached Alexandria laden with 238 of the latest British tanks and 43 Hurricanes for the R.A.F. These Tiger cubs had been rushed through the Straights of Gibraltar in the hopes of an early Allied … Tank Leader — Desert Steel
Beda Fomm Scenario#: D01 Date: 1941-02-06 Location: Beda Fomm, Libya After the massive defeats at Sidi Barrani, Bardia, Tobruk, and Derna, the Italian Army could think of nothing but flight. However, as they raced along the Coastal Road back to Trípoli, they found the road blocked at Beda Fomm. The … Tank Leader — Desert Steel
Cassino Station Scenario#: W93 Date: 14-Feb-44 Location: Cassino, Italy The Allies, desperate to relieve the pressure on their beachhead at Anzio, launched Operation Avenger, the second major attempt to break the German position at Cassino. The essential task of capturing the railway station just south of the town was … Squad Leader — Wargamers Pack 2
Patton's End Run Scenario#: W92 Date: 11-Aug-43 Location: Brolo, Sicily Patton was determined to beat "Monty" to Messina. The American advance along the north coast was being held up by the German 71st Panzergrenadier Regiment. To eliminate this unit, and possibly initiate a breakthrough, Patton planned to trap the… Squad Leader — Wargamers Pack 2
Gambit Scenario#: Q Date: 21-May-41 Location: Maleme, Crete The New Zealanders had spent most of 20th May pinned down by endless sweeps of German fighter aircraft. Communications were a shambles, casualties were heavy, and local counterattacks simply failed. Colonel Andrew of the 5th New Zealand Brigade opted… Squad Leader — The General #21.3
Faugh A'Ballagh! Scenario#: N Date: 16-May-44 Location: Sinagoga, Italy The approach to Monte Cassino was agonizingly slow. The commanding heights gave the Germans superb observation and fire positions. In the valleys, small rearguard groups ensured that each hamlet had its bloodprice. For the Allies, the very narrowness… Squad Leader — The General #19.6
The Long Road Scenario#: L Date: 16-Sep-42 Location: Andriba, Madagascar The King's African Rifles with detachments of A Squadron, 1st Armoured Car had worked their way from the port of Majunga halfway to the capital city Tananarive, The Vichy defenders were handicapped both by the limited means at their disposal … Squad Leader — The General #18.4
The Niscemi-Biscari Highway Scenario#: E Date: 10-Jul-43 Location: Biscari, Sicily During the initial invasion of Sicily many American parachute units were given the task of blocking German unit movement toward the landing beaches. One such unit, the 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Regiment, landed two miles northwest of Biscari.… Squad Leader — The General #17.2
Regalbuto Ridge Scenario#: A3 Date: 31-July-43 Location: Regalbuto, Sicily Since 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
Sbeitla Probe Scenario#: A2 Date: 17-Feb-43 Location: Sbeitla, Tunisia During 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
Operation Marston Scenario#: 1000 Date: 14/15 July 1943 Location: Primosole Bridge, Sicily Operation "Marston", as the attack on the Primosole Bridge over the River Simeto was known, was given to the 1st Parachute Brigade of the 1st British Airborne Division to accomplish. It was planned to the last detail: equipment, weaponry, route, … Squad Leader — The General #20.2
The Akroiri Peninsula Defense Scenario#: 209 Date: 20-May-41 Location: Profitilias, Crete The 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)
Road To Kozani Pass Scenario#: 208 Date: 13-Apr-41 Location: Komanos, Greece The 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)
Swatting at Tigers Scenario#: 41 Date: 11-Jul-43 Location: Biazzo Ridge, Sicily In the early morning hours of July 10th, Colonel James Gavin and the SOS the Parachute Regiment were scattered over much of southern Sicily. Gavin landed 20 miles east of the selected drop zone, while most of his regiment came … Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory
Sweep For Bordj Toum Bridge Scenario#: 39 Date: 10-Dec-42 Location: Bordj Toum Station, Tunisia As the Allies paused to gather their breath and resources for their attack on Tunis, the Germans struck first. The Fifth Panzer Army in an effort to expand its position around Tunis, sent the 86th Panzer Grenadier Regiment supported by … Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory
The Factory Scenario#: 38 Date: 11-Feb-44 Location: Aprilia Settlement, Italy As the initial expansion of the Allied beachhead at Anzio drew to a halt, the inevitable German counterattacks began. The main attacks concentrated on the Albano-Anzio highway around the village of Carroceto and the Aprilia farm settlement known to… Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory
The French Decide to Fight Scenario#: 35 Date: 10-Nov-42 Location: Port-Lyautey, Morocco The first phase of Operation Torch included amphibious landings along the Atlantic coast. Many of the primary objectives included the securing of French airdromes in these areas for use in the second phase: the advance into Tunisia. One such field … Squad Leader — GI: Anvil of Victory
Rehearsal for Crete Scenario#: 32 Date: 26-Apr-41 Location: Peloponnesus, Greece The 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
Camp Nibeiwa Scenario#: 29 Date: December 9, 1940 Location: Bir Enba, Egypt Operation Compass, the codename for Wavell’s offensive against Italian-held Libya, was kicked off with several assaults on Italian frontier camps. These camps were built to cover the approaches to the coastal road between Sidi Barrani and Bardia, and… Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942
Sunday of the Dead Scenario#: 28 Date: November 23, 1941 Location: Sidi Rezegh, Libya Day 6 of Operation Crusader found the 6th South African Brigade deployed in anticipation of a German attack near Point 178. The attack commenced around 1500 hours and drew intense artillery and AT fire from the defenders, causing the German … Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942
Ci Arrendiamo (“We Surrender”) Scenario#: 27 Date: February 7, 1941 Location: Sidi Saleh, Libya In an attempt to halt the Italian 1oth Army which was retreating south from Benghazi, Combeforce - a motor infantry battalion reinforced with artillery and armored cars - was dispatched ahead of the pursuing British 7th Armoured Division. On 5 … Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942
A Bridgehead Too Wet Scenario#: 26 Date: March 22, 1943 Location: Wadi Zigzaou, Tunisia When the British 8th Army began crossing the Mareth Line, one of the obstacles encountered was the wide, steep-sided Wadi Zigzaou. The first units to make their way across the wadi were accompanied by some 40 Valentine tanks, used because … Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942
Escape From Derna Scenario#: 25 Date: April 7, 1941 Location: Derna, Libya As Rommel’s first offensive pushed across Cyrenaica, the British fighting withdrawal turned into a rout. Those forces falling back along the northern and southern edges of the Djebel Akhdar gravitated to the seaside town of Derna, where the coast… Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942
The Panzer Thrust Is Slowed Scenario#: 24 Date: May 27, 1942 Location: Bir el Harmat, Libya The first day of the Gazala Battles. After slamming into the 4th Armoured Brigade and overrunning the 3rd Indian Motor Brigade the 15th and 21st Panzer Divisions of the Afrika Korps continued to run due north literally looking for a … Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942
The Clash of Armor Scenario#: 23 Date: May 27, 1942 Location: Point 171, Libya The first full-scale encounter between British and German armor in the Battle of Gazala began at approximately 7:15 am in the morning of the 27th of May, 1942 when the British 4th Armoured Brigade was assaulted by the entire armored … Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942
New Kid On The Block Scenario#: 22 Date: November 28, 1942 Location: Djedeida, Tunisia On November 27 the Allied spearhead of the TORCH landings ran into heavy opposition near Tebourba. The 1st Surrey’s scout vehicles contacted 15 German tanks, some of which were from the 501st Schwere Tank Abteilung, some 13 Pz III and … Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942
Half A Chance Scenario#: 21 Date: November 19, 1941 Location: Bir El Gubi, Libya On the second day of Operation Crusader, the southwest flank of the Axis front was occupied by the Italian Ariete Armored Division. Alerted that a British attack was imminent, they had prepared defenses behind areas of low-lying ground turned boggy … Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942
Khamsin Scenario#: 20 Date: June 13, 1942 Location: Tobruk, Libya The Gazala battles had been raging for days with Panzerarmee Afrika driving for the great prize of Tobruk. Several British strongpoints still lay in its path, one of which was the Knightsbridge box held by the 201st Guards Motor Brigade … Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942
Blazin’ Chariots Scenario#: 19 Date: November 19, 1941 Location: Gabr Saleh, Libya On the second day of Operation Crusader, Kampfgruppe Stephan had been formed from units of the 21st Panzer Division in response to reports of incursions of British tanks. Kampfgruppe Stephan encountered elements of the 4th Armoured Brigade alone in… Panzer (YAQ) — 88: A Tactical Game of Armored Combat on the North African Front, 1940-1942
Salerno, Italy Scenario#: 37 Date: September 14, 1943 Location: Salerno, Italy U.S. 82nd Airborne units land to reinforce the hard-pressed 36th Infantry Division. Panzer (AH/MMP) — Panzer Leader Para-Leader
Gela, Sicily Scenario#: 36 Date: July 11, 1943 Location: Gela, Sicily Units of the U.S. 82nd Airborne drop to prevent enemy armor of the 15th Panzer from reaching the coast. Panzer (AH/MMP) — Panzer Leader Para-Leader
Syracuse, Sicily Scenario#: 35 Date: July 10, 1943 Location: Syracuse, Sicily The British 1st Air Landing Brigade assaults the Italian city in advance of the invasion. Panzer (AH/MMP) — Panzer Leader Para-Leader
Maleme, Crete Scenario#: 34 Date: May 20, 1941 Location: Maleme, Crete Elements of the German 11th Air Corps assaults New Zealand defenders of the key Maleme airport. Panzer (AH/MMP) — Panzer Leader Para-Leader
Battle for Oran Scenario#: 13177 Date: 11/09/1942 Location: Oran, Algeria On the morning of November 8th,1942, Allied troops landed in French North Africa, with the hope that the French wouldn’t fight. But in the Oran area, French troops fought against the US Center Task Force of General Fredendall... Memoir '44 — Remembrance Scenarios
Scorpions vs. Folgore Scenario#: 22561 Date: 10/24/1942 Location: Deir el Munassib, Egypt In the evening of October 23rd,1942, General Montgomery launched Operation Lightfoot in the north of El Alamein. To the south, a diversion operation planned to engage the Axis mobile units deployed in this sector (21.Panzer Division and Division… Memoir '44 — Remembrance Scenarios
Bir Hakeim Scenario#: 8303 Date: June 10. 1942 Location: Bir Hakeim, Libya On the 10th of June 1942, knowing that holding Bir Hakeim was no longer essential for the continuation of the battle, French general Koenig decided to break through the encirclement and escape to the British lines with all the 1st … Memoir '44 — Remembrance Scenarios
Relief of Tobruk Scenario#: 23748 Date: November 23, 1941 Location: Tobruk, Libya As part of the drive to relieve the besieged city of Tobruk, the 6th New Zealand Brigade and 8th Royal Tank Regiment assaulted a German position simply known as Point 175. Overconfident by recent success against Italian forces, they were … Memoir '44 — Remembrance Scenarios
Battle of Keren, Part 2 Scenario#: 23071 Date: 3/24/1941 Location: Keren, Ethiopia After intense fighting, the British Commonwealth forces finally captured Fort Dologorodoc. On March 24th, the battle of Keren entered its final stage with a massive artillery bombardment and armor support as British Engineers worked to secure the… Memoir '44 — Remembrance Scenarios
Battle of Keren, Part 1 Scenario#: 22884 Date: 2/5/1941 Location: Keren, Ethiopia At the start of the East African Campaign, British troops liberated the Sudanese border from the Italians and pushed them back into Eritrea. In February the Allies launched their offensive against the key town of Keren but met determined Resistance … Memoir '44 — Remembrance Scenarios
The Failed Offensive of Cavallero Scenario#: 22831 Date: 1/25/1941 Location: Kerhes, Albania Italy has been bogged down in a war against Greece since October 1940. Although it's a war Mussolini himself started, it hasn't been the decisive campaign he was hoping for. It is now a matter of honor for the Italian … Memoir '44 — Remembrance Scenarios
Mechili Scenario#: 20958 Date: 6/6/1941 Location: Mechili, Libya In February 1941 the new formed Axis Afrika Korps under Command of General Rommel begun there offensive . Rommel ordered his 15nd Armour Division in 3 waves to engage the Allies around the old Spanish Fort of Mechili. The Fort … Memoir '44 — Dutch Open 2019
Halfaya Pass Scenario#: 20957 Date: 6/15/1941 Location: Halfaya Pass, Egypt Rommel has dug in at the Halfaya pass and Italian forces are defending Hill 206 and Fort Capuzzo. In reserve there was the German 15nd Panzer division and the Italian Ariete Armour Division. The Allied forces come up with 3 … Memoir '44 — Dutch Open 2019