Browse Items (413 total)
- Item Type: Scenarios
The Sendai AttackScenario#: Guad11 Date: October 25th, 1942 Location: GuadalcanalSince October 12th, Japanese engineers have been cutting a 48 km long path through the jungle and hills of Guadalcanal called the “Maruyama Road.” Lt General Hyakutake has ordered Lt General Maruyama and his 2nd (Sendai) Division to traverse the … Conflict of Heroes — Guadalcanal |
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Chesty's TurnScenario#: HS12 Date: 10/24/1942 Location: Lunga Ridge, GuadalcanalThe Marines, anxious to take the fight to the Japanese, mounted an ambitious plan to surround and destroy the majority of the Japanese forces at the mouth of the Matanikau River. A three-pronged attack, each prong depending on the others succeeding,… Advanced Squad Leader — HSASL 1 - Operation Watchtower |
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Tanks on Mantanikau!Scenario#: 41 Date: 1942-10-23 Location: Mantanikau, GuadalcanalThe morning peace was shattered by the rumble of tanks from the Japanese Independent Tank Company attacking down the coast toward the mouth of the Mantanikau River. Over the next 24 hours, the Japanese would fight fiercely to push the Marine… Last Hundred Yards — The Solomon Islands |
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Welcome to the JungleScenario#: HotP02 Date: 1942-10-23 Location: Guadalcanal, Solomon IslandsLock 'n Load Tactical — Heroes of the Pacific |
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The Sand SpitScenario#: HC5 Date: 1942-10-23 Location: Matanikau River, GuadalcanalThe leading elements of the elite 2nd "Sendai" Division had arrived on Guadalcanal with same orders as their predecessors -- eliminate the Marine beachhead. With ample manpower, Japanese commanders planned to attack the perimeter from the west and… Advanced Squad Leader — Operations Special Issue #3 |
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Rain of DeathScenario#: Guad10 Date: October 23rd, 1942 Location: GuadalcanalIt is clear to Vandegrift that the Japanese are intent on attacking Henderson Field from the west along the coast. With the Japanese removed from their positions east of the Matanikau, the Marines have extended their perimeter to guard the … Conflict of Heroes — Guadalcanal |
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The Sand SpitScenario#: HS11 Date: 10/23/1942 Location: Matanikau River, GuadalcanalThe leading elements of the elite 2nd "Sendai" Division had arrived on Guadalcanal with same orders as their predecessors -- eliminate the Marine beachhead. With ample manpower, Japanese commanders planned to attack the perimeter from the west and… Advanced Squad Leader — HSASL 1 - Operation Watchtower |
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Matanikau RiverScenario#: 3726 Date: 10/23/1942 Location: Matanikau River, GuadalcanalA four-pronged Japanese plan to attack and recapture Henderson Field on Guadalcanal was scheduled for October 22nd, 1942. The main force, 7,000 men under the command of General Maruyama, planned to approach the airfield from the South, but found… Memoir '44 — Air Pack |
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Matanikau RiverScenario#: 1412 Date: 10/23/1942 Location: Matanikau River, GuadalcanalA four-pronged Japanese plan to attack and recapture Henderson Field on Guadalcanal was scheduled for October 22nd, 1942. The main force, 7,000 men under the command of General Maruyama, planned to approach the airfield from the South, but found… Memoir '44 — Pacific Theater |
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Bitter CreekScenario#: G Date: 22-Oct-42 Location: Eora Creek, Papua, New GuineaAfter nearly succeeding in pushing the Australians back upon Port Moresby, the Japanese had neither supply chain nor time enough to hold their gains along the Kokoda Trail and so reverted to the defensive. In a series of grim battles, … Combat Commander — CC: Pacific |
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Templteton's CrossingScenario#: M4 Date: 17-Oct-42 Location: Templeton's Crossing, Papua, New GuineaThe Japanese advance along the Kokoda trail had reached its high water mark. The Japanese high command decided to focus first on Guadalcanal, and the forces on New Guinea were in retreat, having extended their supply lines. The Australian 25th … Combat Commander — Battle Pack #4: New Guinea |
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Government PropertyScenario#: HS10 Date: 10/12/1942 Location: Matanikau River, GuadalcanalMarine offensive operation in the area near the Matanikau River were scaled back due to reports of a massive Japanese attack on the main Henderson Field defensive perimeter. A large supply of mortar shells had been transferred to the front for use… Advanced Squad Leader — HSASL 1 - Operation Watchtower |
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Whaling Good TimeScenario#: HC4 Date: 10/9/1942 Location: Hill 75, GuadalcanalAfter many abortive attempts to push the Japanese back from the west bank of the Matanikau, a large-scale effort was launched. Well south of the river's mouth, three groups would cross and push northwards toward Point Cruz, trapping the Japanese… Advanced Squad Leader — Operations Special Issue #3 |
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Samurai SunsetScenario#: HC3 Date: 10/8/1942 Location: Matanikau Village, GuadalcanalAs part of a larger offensive designed to drive Japanese forces away from the Matanikau valley, two battalions from the 5th Marines and elements of the 1st Raider Battalion attacked west from the Lunga perimeter on October 7, forcing an infantry… Advanced Squad Leader — Operations Special Issue #3 |
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Break OutScenario#: Guad09 Date: October 7th, 1942 Location: GuadalcanalAfter Major General Kawaguchi’s failed attack on Henderson Field, the commander of the 17th Army, Lieutenant General Harukichi Hyakutake, is beginning to plan his next assault. Lieutenant General Maruyama and his 2nd Infantry Division landed on… Conflict of Heroes — Guadalcanal |
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Ambitious PlansScenario#: BB16 Date: 1942-09-27 Location: Point Cruz, GuadalcanalAfter a series of Bloody Ridge engagements earlier in the month, General Vandegrift knew that a sizable Japanese force was operating from Matanikau village east of Point Cruz. A series of ambitious offensives in regimental strength were planned to… Advanced Squad Leader — Backblast #2 |
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Race for RescueScenario#: Guad08 Date: September 27th, 1942 Location: GuadalcanalWith the knowledge that the Japanese were more organized than initially thought, Maj Gen Vandegrift has committed the 5th Marines (now commanded by the recently promoted Edson) and Griffith’s 1st Raiders to support the 7th Marines after their fight… Conflict of Heroes — Guadalcanal |
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Ambitious PlansScenario#: HS09 Date: 9/27/1942 Location: Point Cruz, GuadalcanalAfter a series of Bloody Ridge engagements earlier in the month, General Vandegrift knew that a sizable Japanese force was operating from Matanikau village east of Point Cruz. A series of ambitious offensives in regimental strength were planned to… Advanced Squad Leader — HSASL 1 - Operation Watchtower |
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Bailey's DemiseScenario#: HC2 Date: 1942-09-26 Location: The One-Log Bridge, GuadalcanalThe Marine Raiders were looking to cross the Matanikau River to the west bank to complete an encirclement. Unbeknownst to the Marines, the IJA had crossed the river and was … Advanced Squad Leader — Operations Special Issue #3 |
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Bailey's BridgeScenario#: S066 Date: 9/26/1942 Location: Matanikau River, GuadalcanalThe Marines planned a three-pronged attack against the Japanese forces on the western bank of the Matanikau River. The 1st Raider Battalion would cross the river at a small footbridge upstream and attack from the south while elements of the 5th… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Starter Kit #4 |
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Bailey's DemiseScenario#: HS08 Date: 9/26/1942 Location: The One-Log Bridge, GuadalcanalThe Marine Raiders were looking to cross the Matanikau River to the west bank to complete an encirclement. Unbeknownst to the Marines, the IJA had crossed the river and was on the east bank when the engagement occurred. Advanced Squad Leader — HSASL 1 - Operation Watchtower |
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Costly EncounterScenario#: Guad07 Date: September 24th, 1942 Location: GuadalcanalWith their defeat at Lunga Ridge, Kawaguchi’s remaining force has retreated to the western bank of the Matanikau River and the village of Kokumbona where they have prepared defenses. Kawaguchi has assigned the 124th Infantry Regiment, commanded by… Conflict of Heroes — Guadalcanal |
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Commando HuntScenario#: A042 Date: 9/22/1942 Location: Ramelau Mountains, TimorSince the February invasion, the Japanese occupation forces had been subjected to a constant series of raids, ambushes and small firefights by the Australian 2/4th Independent Company. Japanese Area Command called in their own specialists – the… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Annual 92 |
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The OutpostScenario#: 33 Date: 1942-09-23 Location: Henderson Field, GuadalcanalIn the weeks following the vicious fighting during the Battle of the Tenaru, both sides stayed on constant alert as they attempted to build up their forces. Ultimately, the Japanese felt confident that soon they would be able to attempt another… Last Hundred Yards — The Solomon Islands |
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We Know Where They AreScenario#: HS07 Date: 9/14/1942 Location: Lunga Point, GuadalcanalOn the night of September 13th, elements of Major Mizumo's Kuma Battalion attacked the positions held by Marines of the 3rd Battalion on the eastern flank of the American perimeter. At dawn, the Marines sent a platoon of light tanks on patrol to see… Advanced Squad Leader — HSASL 1 - Operation Watchtower |
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Just Fighting ThroughScenario#: HS06 Date: 9/14/1942 Location: Lunga Ridge, GuadalcanalThe defense on Lunga Ridge had been severely stretched, but it had not broken and had extracted a heavy toll on the attacking Japanese troops. General Vandergrift committed the Marine reserves and ordered a counterattack to disrupt Japanese efforts… Advanced Squad Leader — HSASL 1 - Operation Watchtower |
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Bloody RidgeScenario#: 3737 Date: 9/14/1942 Location: Henderson Field, GuadalcanalBloody Ridge consisted of a series of grassy ridges south of Henderson Field where Colonel "Red Mike" Edson had positioned his troops. The Japanese attack began with a bombardment, followed by a powerful thrust that pushed back the Marine companies … Memoir '44 — Air Pack |
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Iron CoffinsScenario#: Guad06 Date: September 13th, 1942 Location: GuadalcanalAs Kawaguchi attacks Bloody Ridge, Major Mizuno is leading the Kuma Battalion (2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry), which had arrived too late for Ichiki’s attack at the Battle of the Tenaru, to attack the Marines’ eastern perimeter near the Ilu River. … Conflict of Heroes — Guadalcanal |
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Bloody RidgeScenario#: Guad05 Date: September 13th, 1942 Location: GuadalcanalBased on information gathered from his successful raid on Tasimboko, Edson is convinced the Japanese will attack Henderson Field from the south but is unable to convince Vandegrift of the threat. Edson still manages to get his 1st Raiders and … Conflict of Heroes — Guadalcanal |
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RestorationScenario#: HS05 Date: 9/13/1942 Location: Lunga Ridge, GuadalcanalOn the night of September 12th, leading elements of Major General Kiyotaki Kawaguchi's 35th Infantry Brigade attacked the positions of the Raiders to the west of Lunga Ridge, overrunning C Company's positions. By the morning the Raiders were forced… Advanced Squad Leader — HSASL 1 - Operation Watchtower |
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High Water MarkScenario#: HS04 Date: 9/13/1942 Location: Lunga Ridge, GuadalcanalThe Japanese under Colonel Kawaguchi were pressing hard to take the Lunga Ridge from Edson's Raiders. The Marines bent, but had not yet broken, and were making a last stand on the final defensive obstacle between the Japanese and Henderson Field.… Advanced Squad Leader — HSASL 1 - Operation Watchtower |
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Take It BackScenario#: S065 Date: 9/13/1942 Location: Lunga Ridge, GuadalcanalColonel Edson had set up the 1st Paramarine Battalion on the east side of Lunga Ridge while he deployed his 1st Raider Battalion to the west. On the night of 12 September, leading elements of Major General Kiyotaki Kawaguchi's 35th Infantry Brigade… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Starter Kit #4 |
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Kawaguchi's GambleScenario#: S064 Date: 9/13/1942 Location: Henderson Field, GuadalcanalColonel Merritt Edson's command, a composite battalion made up of U.S.M.C. Raiders and Paramarines, had just been ordered to occupy a "quiet area", an unnamed ridge overlooking the all-important Henderson Airfield. Much depleted from past operations,… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Starter Kit #4 |
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Edson’s RidgeScenario#: P06 Date: September 13, 1942 Location: Guadalcanal, Solomon IslandsThe Lunga Ridge was a grassy knoll that rose from the jungle, South of Henderson Field. It was a gateway to the airbase. Major General Kiyotake Kawaguchi marched his troops mercilessly through the jungle for days to reach this point. … Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific |
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Totsugeki!Scenario#: I Date: 13-Sep-42 Location: Edson's Ridge, GuadalcanalIn the second major attempt at dislodging the enemy position, the Japanese maneuvered deep in the jungle to the south of the American perimeter expecting that it would be less defended. General Kawaguchi employed a complicated plan using battalions… Combat Commander — CC: Pacific |
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Edson’s RidgeScenario#: 40 Date: 1942-09-12 Location: Henderson Field, GuadalcanalThe Japanese of the 35th Infantry Brigade are bearing down on the American perimeter, which controls the ridge dominating Henderson Airfield, the spot the 2nd Marine Division HQ least expected. Controlling the ridge would enable the Japanese to take… Last Hundred Yards — The Solomon Islands |
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Hazardous OccupationScenario#: 64 Date: 9/12/1942 Location: Mindanao, PhilippinesIn their occupation of the Philippines, the Japanese created an atmosphere of escalating anger and resentment. On Mindanao, outside the village of Tamparan, a band of Muslims equipped with discarded U.S. rifles as well as their own kris and bolo… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 8 - Code of Bushido |
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GuadalcanalScenario#: 19384 Date: 9/12/1942 Location: Guadalcanal, Solomon IslandsJapanese commander Kawaguchi planned to retake Henderson Field by moving his main force through the jungle and advancing from the south. But Col. "Red Mike” Edson had received reports of Kawaguchi's movement and positioned his troops in the jungle… Memoir '44 — Battle Maps Series 2 - Through Jungle and Desert |
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Bloody RidgeScenario#: 3465 Date: 9/12/1942 Location: Henderson Field, GuadalcanalBloody Ridge consisted of a series of grassy ridges south of Henderson Field where Col. "Red Mike" Edson had positioned his troops. The Japanese attack began with a bombardment, followed by a powerful thrust that pushed back the Marine companies … Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 2 |
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The Old BreedScenario#: P05 Date: September 11, 1942 Location: Guadalcanal, Solomon IslandsThe 1st Marine Division was stocked with many long serving Marines. Many had experience in Central American dust ups, but this was different. As the defensive perimeter was set up around Henderson airfield, US manpower was stretched thin. Too thin … Old School Tactical — Volume 3 Pacific |
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Raid on TaivuScenario#: HotP01 Date: 1942-09-08 Location: Guadalcanal, Solomon IslandsLock 'n Load Tactical — Heroes of the Pacific |
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Tasimboko RaidScenario#: A097 Date: 1942-09-08 Location: Tasimboko, GuadalcanalWith the U.S. Marines now firmly established on Guadalcanal, the Japanese landed more troops at Taivu Point, 18 miles east of the Marine-held Henderson Field. The Japanese commander planned to attack the Marine positions after having his engineers… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Annual 96 |
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Edson’s Lucky RaidScenario#: Guad04 Date: September 8th, 1942 Location: GuadalcanalCol. Merritt Edson has received reports from Melanesian scouts that 200 to 300 poorly armed Japanese occupy the village of Tasimboko near Taivu Point. With this information, Edson has planned a hit and run raid on Tasimboko with the 1st … Conflict of Heroes — Guadalcanal |
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Brigade HillScenario#: J116 Date: 9/8/1942 Location: Efogi, PapuaFollowing a valiant defence of Isurava Village in late August, the Australians withdrew south, relentlessly pursued by the Japanese. The Japanese Nankai Shitai (South Seas Force) under the command of Major General Horii, were eager to inflict a… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Journal #8 |
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Tasimboko RaidScenario#: HS03 Date: 9/8/1942 Location: Tasimboko, GuadalcanalWith the U.S. Marines now firmly established on Guadalcanal, the Japanese landed more troops at Taivu Point, 18 miles east of the Marine-held Henderson Field. The Japanese commander planned to attack the Marine positions after having his engineers… Advanced Squad Leader — HSASL 1 - Operation Watchtower |
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Slopes of HellScenario#: L Date: 4-Sep-42 Location: Kokoda Trail, New GuineaThe 2/16th Battalion (Australian 21st Brigade) had fallen back from Templeton's Crossing and finally reached the positions of the battered 2/14th Battalion, which in turn dropped back to the mountain village of Myola. Meanwhile, the Koiwai Battalion… Combat Commander — CC: Pacific |
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Rebuked at RabiScenario#: M3 Date: 3-Sep-42 Location: Milne Bay, New GuineaThe Japanese attempt to seize the allied airfields in the vicinity of Rabi (Operation Re) encountered unexpected stiff Resistance from the defending Australians of Milne Force. After initial gains the 5th Kure Special Naval Landing Force was driven… Combat Commander — Battle Pack #4: New Guinea |
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Spring and SummerScenario#: S080 Date: 8/27/1942 Location: Isurava, New GuineaThe Japanese had landed on the northwest corner of Papua New Guinea on 21 July and began their trek towards Port Moresby. The Australian Army moved to prevent the Japanese intentions, and the first clash along the Kokoda Trail occurred two days later… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Starter Kit Expansion Pack #2 |
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The Meat GrinderScenario#: Guad03 Date: August 21st, 1942 Location: GuadalcanalAfter the Marines landed and had taken Henderson Field, the U.S. fleet that transported them suffered a major defeat by the Japanese Navy. In response, Vice Admiral Fletcher pulled his ships from Guadalcanal before all Marine supplies could be… Conflict of Heroes — Guadalcanal |
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Alligator CreekScenario#: G16 Date: 8/21/1942 Location: River Ilu, GuadalcanalThe landings on Guadalcanal on 7 August met with no opposition, and the 5th Marine Regiment quickly established a secure beachhead at Lunga Point. Based on erroneous reports, the Imperial Headquarters, still concentrating upon their own operations… Advanced Squad Leader — The General #28.5 |
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