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[Burma] Battle of Hlegu - March 06, 1942

Japanese roadblock.
Pacific Theater By: jdrommel - Last update: 03/23/2015
Axis Player: Allied Player:
x5 x6 x6 x6
    first You play first


Historical Background:
After the battle of Payagyi, the British column approached to Hlegu, on the road of Rangoon. Just before the village, the Japanese had erected a roadblock and they attacked tanks of the 7th Hussars with Molotov cocktails. Face to heavy fire of the tanks, the Japanese were forced to retreat and to leave Hlegu.
The stage is set, the battle lines are drawn and you are in command. The rest is history.

Briefing:
Axis player [Japan] : 5 command cards.
Allied player [United Kingdom] : 6 command cards, you move first.

Conditions of Victory:
6 medals.
Hlegu is a temporary medal objective for the Allied player.

Special Rules:
- Use "Japanese Imperial Army" rules (Nations 3).
- Use "BCF Command" rules (Nations 5).
- Use "Road Blocks" rules (Terrains 40).
- Use "Rice Paddies" rules (Terrains 60).

Scenario Bibliography:
- Wikipedia - Battle of Pegu.
- "La campagne de Birmanie" - Pierre Lesouef.

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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