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Totensonntag Scenario#: 52     Date: 23 Nov 1941     Location: Sidi Rezegh, Libya In North Africa, there was far more desert than there were troops and equipment available to hold the terrain, so the opposing “lines” were often a series of loosely connected outposts, fortified camps, and bands of vehicles that formed defensive … Tide of Iron — Designer Series
Smoking Cobras Scenario#: 55     Date: 18 Feb 1945     Location: Monte Castello, Italy In February 1945, after a static defense for nine weeks due to lack of ammunition, bad weather, and heavy losses - Brazil 's FEB would get another chance to prove their worth as assault troops in Italy. “Operation Encore”, a … Tide of Iron — Designer Series
Gela Beachhead Scenario#: 59     Date: 11 July 1943     Location: Gela, Sicily Elements of the American 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division are holding a perimeter for the beachhead on Sicily near Gela created by parts of the U.S. Army’s 16th Regiment (1st Infantry Division) and 180th Regiment … Tide of Iron — Designer Series
Crisis at Kasserine Scenario#: 64     Date: 19 Feb 1943     Location: Kasserine, Tunisia On February 19, 1943, German reconnaissance and the elite assault infantry troops of Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps attacked Kasserine Pass, attempting to rush through the pass to the main Allied supply dump at Tebessa. To stay on schedule, the German … Tide of Iron — Designer Series
Landing Group 7 Scenario#: NA01     Date: 1940/09/17     Location: Jalo-Kufra Rd, Libya The LRP, which was the predecessor to the LRDG, performed its first major action in September 1940. The patrol identified an Italian landing ground along the road between Jalo and Kufra in eastern Libya. The LRP destroyed the fuel dump … Undaunted — Undaunted: North Africa
The Hammer Scenario#: NA02     Date: 1941/01/11     Location: Murzuq Airfield, Libya Following the, early successes of the LRP, the group was renamed the LRDG and began expanding its operations to the Fezzan in south-western Libya, a region of sandy and stony deserts, long wadis, and fertile oases. The chief objective was … Undaunted — Undaunted: North Africa
And the Anvil Scenario#: NA03     Date: 1941/01/11     Location: Murzuq Airfield, Libya The goal of the LRDG’s attack on the fort at Murzuq was to prevent the Italian garrison from reinforcing the airfield. Although the LRDG sustained casualties, its harassment attacks were successful: after a sustained fight, the Italian garrison… Undaunted — Undaunted: North Africa
Threat From Above Scenario#: NA04     Date: 1941/01/13     Location: Qatrun, Libya The LRDG withdrew from Murzuq under the cover of a dust storm. The dust concealed their movements and made the Italians reluctant to attempt reconnaissance flights. Over the next two days, the LRDG travelled to the towns of Taraghin, Umm … Undaunted — Undaunted: North Africa
Desperate Escape Scenario#: NA05     Date: 1941/01/31     Location: Jebel Sherif, Libya In late January, the LRDG‘ was planning a large operation in Kufra. On the way, one of their patrols was spotted byan Italian reconnaissance aircraft. The trucks scattered and made for the hills, and the plane flew away without attackmg … Undaunted — Undaunted: North Africa
Vulnerable Encampments Scenario#: NA06     Date: 1941/04/08     Location: Mechili, Libya In February 1941, Operation Compass ended with the Italians forced out of Cyrenaica (eastern Libya). Most of the members of the LRDG were from Cairo to Kufra. However, two patroIs were integrated with the standard British forces. These units were … Undaunted — Undaunted: North Africa
Libyan Taxi Service Scenario#: NA07     Date: 1941/06/11     Location: Kambut, Libya While based in Kufra, the LRDG conducted deep reconnaissance missions and reported on the activities of Rommel’s forces. It was during this time that the LRDG was nicknamed the Libyan Taxi Service, as they helped to ferry equipment and personnel, … Undaunted — Undaunted: North Africa
Town and Fort Scenario#: NA08     Date: 1941/11/24     Location: El Ezzeiat, Libya In November 1941, the LRDG, now under the command of the newly formed Eighth Army, moved from Kufra to Siwa in central Libya, to support Operation Crusader. On 24 November, when the battle in the Tobruk-Bardiyah area reached a … Undaunted — Undaunted: North Africa
The Ambush Scenario#: NA09     Date: 1941/11/10     Location: Benghazi, Libya While supporting Operation Crusader, the LRDG was tasked with offensive operations along the coastal road, the enemy’s main resupply route. The relief of a besieged Tobruk was at stake, and the British were throwing everything they had at a… Undaunted — Undaunted: North Africa
Operation Caravan Scenario#: NA10     Date: 1942/09/14     Location: Barce, Libya Operation Caravan was part of Operation Agreement, which included four simultaneous raids on important Axis lines of communication. The operations were against Tobruk, Benghazi, Jalo, and Barce. The attack on Barce, code—named Operation Caravan, was… Undaunted — Undaunted: North Africa
The Great Escape Scenario#: NA11     Date: 1942/09/14     Location: Barce, Libya During the attack on Barce, the LRDG patrols attacked Barce Airfield for about an hour. They then withdrew and eventually met up at rally point. According to official Italian figures, the raid resulted in sixteen aircraft destroyed and … Undaunted — Undaunted: North Africa
The Prize Scenario#: NA12     Date: 1941/11/05     Location: North-eastern, Libya While supporting Operation Crusader, the LRDG were tasked with offensive operations along the coastal road, the enemy’s main resupply route. The relief of a besieged Tobruk was at stake, and the British were throwing everything they had at a much … Undaunted — Undaunted: North Africa
Defence of Mechili Scenario#: 201     Date: April, 1941     Location: Mechili, Libya ln early April, the LRDG heard that the nearby town of Mechili was surrounded by the enemy. Mechili was the last stop before Tobruk, which meant that not only Tobruk and Bardia but also the key towns of Jarabub and … Undaunted — Undaunted: Reinforcements
Act with the Utmost Vigour Scenario#: 202     Date: December 1, 1941     Location: Derna, Libya In late November 1941, the LRDG had been given orders to "act with the utmost vigor offensively against any enemy targets or communications within reach". Y1 Patrol, under the command of Captan Frank Simms, was instructed to attack … Undaunted — Undaunted: Reinforcements
Cooperation in Destruction Scenario#: 203     Date: December, 1941     Location: Sirte, Libya In December 1941, the LRDG worked closely with the Special Air Service to conduct raids on Axis airfields at Sirte, El Agheila, Ajdabiya, Nofaliya, and Tamit. In total, they destroyed … Undaunted — Undaunted: Reinforcements
Operation Nicety Scenario#: 204     Date: September 15, 1942     Location: Northeast, Libya Operation Nicety was part of Operation Agreement, which included four simultaneous raids on important Axis lines of communication. The operations were against Tobruk, Benghazi, Jalo, and Barce. The objective of … Undaunted — Undaunted: Reinforcements
North Africa - Graziani's Advance and Wavell's Offensive - Operation from 13 September 1940 to 7 February 1941 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
North Africa - Auchinleck's Offensive - 18 November to 31 December 1941 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
North Africa - Rommel's First Offensive - 24 March to 15 June 1941 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
North Africa - Rommel's Second Offensive - 21 January to 7 July 1942 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
North Africa - Gazala and Vicinity - Initial Dispositions and German-Italian Attack 26-27 May and Situation at Dark 27 May 1942 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
North Africa - Gazala and Vicinity - Decisive German-Italian Breakout 12-13 June 1942 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
North Africa - Battle of Alam el Halfa - Rommels Operational Plan World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - Safi Landing Area French Defenses and Landing Plan 8 November 1942 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - Landings in Algiers - 8 Noember 1942 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - Seizure of Oran 8-10 November 1942 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - Taking Port-Lyautey 8-10 November 1942 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - Landing at Fedala and the Capture of Casablanca 8-11 November 1942 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - Algeria-Tunisia - Race for Tunis 11-17 November 1942 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - Pursuit to Tunisia - November 1942 to February 1943 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - First Actions in Tunisia - 16-23 November 1943 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - Tunisia - Race for Tunisia 17 November 1942 to 1 January 1943 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - Teboura Engagement 1-3 December 1942 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - German Attack on Medjez El Bab 6-10 December 1942 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - Situation in Northern Tunisia - 16 December 1942 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - Battle for Longstop Hill 22-26 December 1942 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - The Tunisian Battleground 1942-1943 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - Tunisia - Axis Initiative 1 January to 14 February 1943 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - Battle for the Eastern Dorsal Passes 18-25 January 1943 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - The Dorsal Positions in Central Tunisia - Kasserine Pass - 13-18 February 1943 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - Battle of Sidi Bou Zid 14-15 February 1943 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - Central Tunisia - Battle of Kasserine Pass 14-22 February 1943 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - Engagement at Sbeitla 16-17 February 1943 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - Battles at Kasserine Pass and Sbiba Gap 19-22 February 1943 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - Situation in Tunisia 26 February 1943 World War II - Mediterranean Theater
Northwest Africa - German Offensive in Nothern Tunisia 26 February to 15 March 1943 World War II - Mediterranean Theater