The battle for Paris - August 19, 1944 - August 25, 1944

Operation Overlord - House to house fighting in Paris
Western Front By: Quit2 - Last update: 11/23/2011
Axis Player: Allied Player:
x4 x6 x6 x6
    first You play first


There are problems with this scenario: it cannot be set-up using the standard terrain tiles of Memoir '44 and the selected extensions. There are too many terrains of one or more types. Please contact the author.

Historical Background:
The Liberation of Paris (also known as the Battle for Paris) took place during World War II from 19 August 1944 until the surrender of the occupying German garrison on August 25th. It could be regarded as the last battle in the Battle for Normandy.
The Liberation of Paris started with an uprising by the French Resistance against the German garrison on August the 19th. On August 24th, the French Forces of the Interior (Forces françaises de l'intérieur, FFI) received reinforcements from the Free French Army of Liberation and from the U.S. Third Army under General Patton.

Briefing:
French resistance rules are in effect. Sniper rules are in effect. Special forces rules are in effect. Axis tank has 4 figures.
Allied player, take 6 cards. You go first.
Axis player, take 4 cards.

Conditions of Victory:
6 medals for each side. Two town hexes count as a temporary victory medal for the allies.

Special Rules:
None

Scenario Bibliography:
Wikipedia

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.
Set-up Order
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2
1
5
2
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10
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3
3
3
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