[Desert War] Attack of the South African Division - June 06, 1942 - June 07, 1942

Battle of Gazala - Failed attack on the Gazala line.
Mediterranean Theater By: jdrommel - Last update: 12/22/2018
Axis Player: Allied Player:
x6 x6 x6 x6
    first You play first


Historical Background:
After the disastrous British attack on the "Cauldron", General Norrie ordered a new attack against Axis troops on the north of the Gazala line. General Pienaar, commander of the 1st South African Division made only a limited attack during the night of the 6th June by each of his infantry battalions. This attack against defensive positions of the 7th Bersaglieri Regiment and Schutzen-Regiment 361 ended as a close combat but failed to broke the Axis lines.
The stage is set, the battle lines are drawn, and you are in command. The rest is history.

Briefing:
Axis player [Germany/Italy] : 6 command cards.
Allied player [South Africa] : 6 command cards, you move first.

Conditions of Victory:
6 medals.

Special Rules:
- Use "BCF Command" rules (Nations 5) to all Allied units.
- Use "Royal Italian Army" rules (Nations 6) to Axis units with Italian badges. Don't use the "Italian High Command" rule.
- Use "Night Attacks" rules (Action 19).

Scenario Bibliography:
- Magazine "Batailles & Blindés" hors série n°8 - Afrika Korps, tome 2.

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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