Cutting the Cotentin Penninsula D+10 - June 16, 1944 - June 17, 1944

Historical Background:
Situation: the D-Day landing sites and "bridgehead" were secure and build-up was underway via 2 prefab "mulberry" harbors. Meanwhile the Germans were still largely hunkered down expecting attack at the Pas de Calais. The main US strategic target was now the deep-water port of Cherbourg, expected to be in Allied control by D+30. To that end the 82nd Airborne Division and the 9th US Infantry Division were ordered to cut the Cotentin peninsula and isolate the city.

The two divisions took the bridges over the Douve at Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte and Sainte-Colombe under enemy fire. Then the Americans advanced toward Barneville and reached the sea on June 18th, isolating Cherbourg.

This a SFTF, known as "Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte" by jdrommel, copied here and modified to play Online. AARs may be posted here:
http://www.daysofwonder.com/memoir44/battles/?id=3015

Briefing:
Axis Player [Germany]
Take 4 Command cards.
Allied Player [United States]
Take 6 Command cards.
You move first.

Conditions of Victory:
6 Medals [Germany],
***NEW*** 7 Medals [United States].
2 hexes are Exits for Allied forces. Each Allied unit that exits counts as one permanent medal for the Allies.

Special Rules:
Elite American infantry wear the 101st Airborne badge.
Rice Paddies replace Marshes for Online play.
A double-bridge is unusual. A river hex was added to prevent "jumping off"/"climbing up" mid-bridge.
***NEW*** Allies can conduct Air Strikes using Recon cards.

Warning:
Please note that this scenario was not approved by Richard Borg or Days of Wonder, so you have to check yourself about playability, potential gaming issues, etc.