Historical Background:
During the night 25th to 26th of December 1944, Axis troops entrenched in the Gothic line, launched an offensive against units of the 92nd US Infantry Division in Garfagnana sector, it was Operation "Winter Storm". This Axis offensive was limited because of lack of troops, tanks and fuel and consisted of three infantry columns (two with RSI soldiers and one with German soldiers), advancing in the Serchio valley. The attack by surprise in the darkness gave the advantage to the Axis troops who defeated the 92nd US ID and some Italian partisans groups. In less than two days, Axis troops reached their objectives, the villages of Barga and Piano di Coreglia. This was a great success for Axis : the Axis defense of the Gothic line was improved in this sector, the 5th US Army Corps was tactically tripped out because of the rout of the 92nd US ID and RSI troops morale was increased by this successful offensive.
The stage is set, the battle lines are drawn, and you are in command. The rest is history.

Briefing:
Axis player [Italy/Germany] : 5 command cards, you move first.
Allied player [USA/Italian Resistance] : 6 command cards.

Conditions of Victory:
6 medals.
Barga and Piano di Coreglia are each a temporary medal objective for the Axis player.

Special Rules:
- Use "Specialized Units" rules (Troops 2) to all Axis infantry units with Elite badges.
- Use "French Resistance" rules (Nations 1) to the two Italian Partisans units (with Italian badges).
- Use "Air Strike" rules (Actions 3) to the Allied player.
- Use "Night Attacks" rules (Actions 19).

Scenario Bibliography:
Wikipedia - The battle of Garfagnana.

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.