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Last Minute WarScenario#: J148 Date: 3/24/1939 Location: Nižná Rybnica, SlovakiaAt dawn on March 23, 1939 Hungary suddenly attacked Slovakia from Carpatho-Ukraine with instructions being to "proceed as far to the west as possible". Hungary attacked Slovakia without any declaration of war, catching the Slovak army unprepared,… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Journal #10 |
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Short-Lived OffensiveScenario#: O11 Date: 3/24/1939 Location: Závadka, SlovakiaAt dawn on 23 March, the Hungarians attacked Slovakia without any declaration of war – catching the Slovakian army unaware – in an effort to grab land prior to the Slovakians signing a protection agreement with Hungary’s ally, Germany. They drove… Advanced Squad Leader — Special Ops 6 |
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Poland - Campaign in Poland - Dispositions of Opposing Forces 31 August 1939 and the German PlanWorld War II - Eastern Front |
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Tuchola ForestScenario#: 7003 Date: 9/1/1939 Location: Chojnice, PolandThe German 2nd Army and 19th Panzer Corps pushed into Poland as part of Unternehmen Fall Weiss. What seemed like good defensive terrain to the Poles had actually been part of the German Army's training area during World War … Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 2 |
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Sacrifice Of Polish ArmorScenario#: 201 Date: 1-Sep-39 Location: Novy Targ, PolandDespite 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) |
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Into the FrayScenario#: 43 Date: 9/1/1939 Location: Krojanty, PolandBy noon the first day, the German 20th Motorized Infantry Division was surging across the so-called “Polish Corridor” from the west towards the vital crossroads at Chojnice. Along the Chojnice-Naklo rail line, the German vanguard had been fought to a… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 6 - The Last Hurrah |
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Extraordinary BraveryScenario#: S052 Date: 9/1/1939 Location: Danzig, PolandThe Poles had a few government buildings in the free city of Danzig under international treaty, the most prominent of which was the post office. The Gdansk-1 Post Office was a sturdy building the Poles had further strengthened, and it was garrisoned… Advanced Squad Leader — Special Ops 3 |
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Sacrifice of Polish ArmorScenario#: U14 Date: 9/1/1939 Location: Novy Targ, PolandDespite 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.… Advanced Squad Leader — Turning the Tide |
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Central Europe - Deployment of the Wehrmacht 1 September 1939World War II - Eastern Front |
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Blitzkrieg!Scenario#: PoH01 Date: September 1st, 1939 Location: Tuchola Forrest, PolandAfter seizing the town of Pruszcz, the German 3rd Panzer Division quickly enters the Tuchola Woods through a gap it has found between the 34th and 22nd Infantry Regiments, Polish 9th Infantry Division. There is nothing to stop 3rd Panzer … Conflict of Heroes — Price of Honour |
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Calvary Charge!Scenario#: PoH02 Date: September 1st, 1939 Location: Krojanty, PolandThe German 76th Motorized Infantry Regiment of the 20th Motorized Infantry Division was moving east towards the Brda river, pushing back the Polish 85th National Defense Infantry Battalion. The Polish 18th Uhlan (Cavalry) Regiment was ordered to stop… Conflict of Heroes — Price of Honour |
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Armored Train No. 53Scenario#: PoH03 Date: September 1st, 1939 Location: Mokra, PolandIn the early morning hours of Sept 1st, the German 10th Army crossed the Polish border into the operational sector of the Polish “Wołyńska” Cavalry brigade stationed near the village of Mokra. The “Wołyńska” Brigade was assigned to keep the … Conflict of Heroes — Price of Honour |
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Poland - Campaign in Poland - Operations 1-14 September 1939World War II - Eastern Front |
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Invasion of Poland September 1939World War II - Eastern Front |
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Poland - Campaign in Poland 1-28 September 1939World War II - Eastern Front |
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Blitzkrieg UnleashedScenario#: TBP02 Date: 2 Sep 1939 Location: Polish Frontier“Pawel, I have no idea what that sound is. Perhaps you should investigate.” Combat Commander — Tournament Battle Pack |
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Rattle of SabresScenario#: 138 Date: 9/2/1939 Location: Mlawa, PolandAt Mlawa, the Polish 20th Infantry Division, ensconced behind extensive fortifications and minefields, was able to repulse the first frontal assault of the “Wodrig” Corps – a battlegroup of infantry and cavalry formations. General von Kuechler… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 11 - Doomed Battalions (3rd Edition) |
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The Black BrigadeScenario#: PoH04 Date: September 2nd, 1939 Location: Jordanow, PolandGeneral von Kleist’s XXII Army Corps (2nd Panzer, 4th Light and 3rd Mountain Divisions) hit the Polish Army “Kraków” from the south, after moving through Slovakia to bypass the Polish defenses in Silesia. The Polish General Staff was surprised by … Conflict of Heroes — Price of Honour |
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Across the BorderScenario#: S044 Date: 9/3/1939 Location: Tylicz, PolandThe Germans invaded Poland on the morning of September 1. The newly independent state of Slovakia aided the Germans by offering free transit, the use of airfields, and three infantry divisions. The Slovakian Infantry divisions attacked in the… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Starter Kit Expansion Pack #1 |
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Maczek Fire BrigadeScenario#: J113 Date: 9/4/1939 Location: Novy Targ, PolandAt the initial stage of the German invasion of Poland, the XXII Corps had orders to break the defense south of Cracow, defended by the Polish 10th (Motorized) Cavalry Brigade. In charge of the brigade was Colonel St. Maczek, who immediately started… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Journal #8 |
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The Weigh InScenario#: 139 Date: 9/5/1939 Location: Piotrkow, PolandWith Armies Modlin and Pomorze in full retreat, the Polish High Command focused on the tactical situation in the Piortrkow sector and ordered a local counterattack to slow the German blitzkrieg. The 1st Panzer Division approached Piotrkow believing… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 11 - Doomed Battalions (3rd Edition) |
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Contested SettlementScenario#: S045 Date: 9/5/1939 Location: Zabrese, PolandThe recently formed Slovakian state contested not only the treaty settlement between Poland and Slovakia, but also the political authority over the settlements in the High Tatra in which many Slovakians lived. Following the German invasion of Poland,… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Starter Kit Expansion Pack #1 |
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An Uncommon OccurrenceScenario#: 83 Date: 9/5/1939 Location: Piotrkow, PolandDespite the spirited opposition of Poland’s Army Lodz and the still-mobilizing Army Prusy, the German 1st and 4th Panzer Divisions drove deep into the heart of Poland. As the panzer divisions continued their assault, bending straight for the town of… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 11 - Doomed Battalions |
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First AllyScenario#: AP112 Date: 9/5/1939 Location: Zabrzez, PolandIn return for territory that was disputed over with Poland, Slovakia agreed to aid Germany in the invasion of Poland. The deployment of the 1st Slovakian Infantry Division was the most advanced, and thus it was most ready for immediate action. On 2… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #12 Oktoberfest XXX |
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Tank ClashScenario#: PoH05 Date: September 5th, 1939 Location: Piotrkow, PolandAfter breaking through the defensive positions of the Polish 7th Infantry Division, the German XVI Panzer Corps advanced towards Warsaw along the Piotrkowska road. On Sept. 4th, lead German units had reached the hastily prepared Polish positions… Conflict of Heroes — Price of Honour |
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Battle for the Warta LineScenario#: 21 Date: 6-Sep-39 Location: Central Poland, PolandFor 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 |
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Riding the CoattailsScenario#: OB01 Date: 9/6/1939 Location: Sanok, PolandUnder the pretext that Poland had appropriated certain Slovak territories during the Munich Crisis in September 1938, the Slovak government contributed three infantry divisions to the German Army Group South, specifically the 14th Army. They were… Advanced Squad Leader — Out of the Bunker |
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Battle for the Warta LineScenario#: U15 Date: 9/6/1939 Location: Central, PolandFor 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 10th Infantry Division was threatening to throw the German… Advanced Squad Leader — Turning the Tide |
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A Bloody HarvestScenario#: AP008 Date: 9/7/1939 Location: Pabianice District, PolandFrom the very beginning of the invasion, Polish defenses had proven to be woefully unprepared for the German onslaught. The blitzkrieg tactics employed by the German armored columns allowed great territorial gains in just a few short days. As the… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #1 |
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Will To Fight...EradicatedScenario#: G40 Date: 9/7/1939 Location: Pabiance, PolandAs the 23rd Panzer Regiment failed to take Pabiance, the Leibstandarte Adolph Hitler entered into the firestorm and made great gains. Other units, however, couldn’t keep up with the Leibstandarte, with the result being a salient. The Waffen SS attack… Advanced Squad Leader — The General #31.5 |
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Battle of WarsawScenario#: 1545 Date: 9/8/1939 Location: Warsaw, PolandOn September 1, 1939 the invasion of Poland - codenamed Fall Wei or "Case White" by the German high command - marked the first military campaign of the war. In a week, the German forces were able to overwhelm … Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 2 |
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Round OneScenario#: 84 Date: 9/8/1939 Location: Ochota, PolandA little more than a week after the invasion of Poland, German units of the 10th Army were at the gates of Warsaw. Despite some panic and confusion, the citizens were urged to help with anti-tank ditches and defenses. The 4th Panzer Division was… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 11 - Doomed Battalions |
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Bzura RiverScenario#: 6997 Date: 9/9/1939 Location: Bzura, PolandStarting on 9 September, the Battle of Bzura was the largest battle of Unternehmen Fall Weiss. It was also one of the last battles that involved a significant cavalry contingent. After losing contact with Polish high command, General … Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 2 |
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HelScenario#: 6998 Date: 9/9/1939 Location: Hel Peninsula, PolandThe Hel Peninsula, including a Polish military port, was one of the longest-defended pockets of Resistance in Operation Fall Weiss. Approximately 3000 Polish defenders held out for almost a month against German ground, air, and naval forces. During… Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 2 |
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No Way OutScenario#: 85 Date: 9/9/1939 Location: Pilatka, PolandAs Kunip_lgruppe Dittfurth was cutting their only path of retreat towards the Vistula. the trapped Poles of Army Prussy became more and more desperate in their attempts to break through the encirclemcnt. As darkness approached. the Poles launched yet… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 11 - Doomed Battalions |
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Fighting BackScenario#: 86 Date: 9/9/1939 Location: Leczyka, PolandPolish General Tadeusz Kutrzeba was given permission for an attack to the south by Amry Poznan. The aim was to cover the retreat of Army Pomorze. The attack used the 25th, 17th and 14th Infantry Divisions... Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 11 - Doomed Battalions |
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Grojecka StreetScenario#: PoH06 Date: September 9th, 1939 Location: Warsaw, PolandHaving broken through the border defenses of the Polish “Łódź” Army near Częstochowa on Sept. 3rd, the German 4th Panzer Division, commanded by Major-General Reinhardt, began its drive towards the river Vistula and Poland’s capital city of Warsaw.… Conflict of Heroes — Price of Honour |
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Kepa OksywskaScenario#: 6999 Date: 9/10/1939 Location: Gdynia, PolandThe Polish army occupied the Oksywie Heights outside the city of Gdynia in northern Poland and when the German forces managed to cut off the nearby Hel Peninsula, the region was besieged. The Polish commanders wanted to avoid destroying … Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 2 |
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TotensonntagScenario#: BOF13 Date: 9/10/1939 Location: Janowice, PolandAfter a week of war, the German invasion of Poland ran according to plans. German troops of the 8. Armee were marching eastward on Warsaw, and on the other side of the Bzura river were Polish troops withdrawing in the same direction. Stretched along… Advanced Squad Leader — Best of Friends 2 |
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Under Cover Of DarknessScenario#: 202 Date: 12-Sep-39 Location: Gdynia, PolandAs 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) |
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Under Cover of DarknessScenario#: U16 Date: 9/12/1939 Location: Gdynia, PolandAs 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 of Gdynia began to draw… Advanced Squad Leader — Turning the Tide |
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Round TwoScenario#: 140 Date: 9/14/1939 Location: Sochaczew, PolandAs the drive on Warsaw continued, the 4th Panzer Division, with SS Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler Regiment attached, was given new orders to attack through the Warsaw suburbs of the Bzura sector, at the bend of the Vistula River, to seal off the western… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL 11 - Doomed Battalions (3rd Edition) |
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A Polish RequiemScenario#: BOF02 Date: 9/14/1939 Location: Brzesc-Litwski, PolandGeneral Heinz Guderian's XIX Panzer Corps had broken through the Polish defensive lines at Wizna and Mlawa. Next on the agenda was the fortress of Brzesc-Litewski. The fortress' garrison was a mixed bag consisting of march battalions and a number of… Advanced Squad Leader — Best of Friends |
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Shadows in the MistScenario#: PoH07 Date: September 14th, 1939 Location: Lowicz, PolandThe Battle of Bzura (Sept 9-19, 1939) was one of the biggest battles of the Polish campaign. In the first phase of the battle (Sept 9-12), two Polish armies, “Pomorze” and the “Poznań”, attacked the left flank of the German … Conflict of Heroes — Price of Honour |
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At the CrossroadsScenario#: 14 Date: 15-Sep-39 Location: Sochaczew, PolandOn 9 September, the Polish Poznan Army, encircled by the rapid German advance, attempted to force a crossing of the Bzura River to the southeast. This attack inadvertently allowed time for the Polish Pomorze Army, also trapped in the pocket, … Combat Commander — CC: Mediterranean |
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Along the VistulaScenario#: AP121 Date: 9/15/1939 Location: Warsaw, PolandA rupture in the Polish lines enabled elements of the German 10th Army to race to the outskirts of Warsaw on 7 September. However, attacks on the city petered out and Panzer-Division 4 was recalled westward to deal with the Bzura counterattack. When… Advanced Squad Leader — ASL Action Pack #13 Oktoberfest XXXII |
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Tomaszów LubelskiScenario#: 7002 Date: 9/17/1939 Location: Tomaszow Lubelski, PolandNear the town of Tomaszow Lubelski, in the far south east of Poland, the Polish Army twice tried to break through the German encirclement and move further south to the Romanian Bridgehead area. The first attempt, by Army Lublin, … Memoir '44 — Campaign Book Vol 2 |
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The RomanianScenario#: PoH08 Date: September 18th, 1939 Location: Tomaszów Lubelski, PolandThe Poles had originally planned to make a defensive stand along the Vistula river, but because this line was overrun, the Polish Commander in Chief, Edward Śmigły-Rydz, decided to withdraw his troops towards the so-called ‘Romanian Bridgehead’. This… Conflict of Heroes — Price of Honour |
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The Red TideScenario#: PoH09 Date: September 19th, 1939 Location: Polany, PolandThe stiffening resistance of Polish forces and the Bzura counteroffensive had slowed the German Blitzkrieg. Fearing an imminent attack from France, the Wehrmacht was under increasing pressure to conclude the Polish campaign. The Polish decision to… Conflict of Heroes — Price of Honour |
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Captured ConvoyScenario#: PoH10 Date: September 19th, 1939 Location: Sieraków, PolandDuring the third phase of the Battle of Bzura (Sept 16-19), Polish forces of the “Poznań” and “Pomorze” armies were trying to break through to Warsaw via the forested area of Kampinos Woods. Leading the Polish formation was the “Wielkopolska” … Conflict of Heroes — Price of Honour |