[Dutch East Indies campaign] Landing at Dili - February 19, 1942 - February 20, 1942

Invasion of Portuguese Timor
Pacific Theater By: jdrommel - Last update: 04/04/2022
Allied Player: Axis Player:
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Historical Background:
During the nights of 19th and 20th of February 1942, units of the 228th Japanese regiment landed at Dili, on Timor island. Allied troops (Sparrow Force), were composed of both Australian units entrenched at Dili airfield and scattered on the neighboring hills, and Dutch troops defending the town.
After some confusion (Japanese troops were mistaken for Portuguese reinforcements), the Dutch opened fire on the attackers but were eventually forced to withdraw to the South. On the airfield, the Australian platoon resisted the Japanese assault and inflicted heavy losses but were outnumbered by the attacking force. They fought until first light and then withdrew to the hills to continue guerilla warfare on Timor Island.
The stage is set, the battle lines are drawn, and you are in command. The rest is history.

Briefing:
Axis Player [Japan]
Take 5 Command cards. You move first.

Allied Player [Australia/Netherlands]
Take 5 Command cards.

Conditions of Victory:
6 medals.
The main hex of Dili airfield is a Temporary Medal Objective for the Axis player.

Special Rules:
- Imperial Japanese Army rules (Nations 3) are in effect.
- British Commonwealth Forces rules (Nations 5) are in effect for the four Australian units
- Night Attacks rules (Actions 19) are in effect.
- The Comoro river is impassable except through the hex with a Ford (Terrain 41).

Scenario Bibliography:
- The battle on Timor - Australian War Memorial.

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