[Aleutian Islands] X Hill - May 12, 1943

Operation Landgrab - Attack in the north of Attu.
Pacific Theater By: jdrommel - Last update: 12/22/2021
Axis Player: Allied Player:
x5 x6 x6 x6
    first You play first


Historical Background:
Landed unopposed on Red Beach, north of Holtz Bay, the 1/17th Infantry advanced slowly in Addison Valley towards its objective, X Hill. But Japanese were more rapid and settled combat positions prepared in advance on the hill. On the 12th of May, US infantrymen attacked X Hill with the support of 105mm howitsers of A battery, 48th Artillery Battalion. In spite of heavy losses, they succeeded to occupy the ridge in the evening and prepared the defense against possible Japanese counter-attacks.
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-States] : 6 command cards, you move first.

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

Special Rules:
- Use "Imperial Japanese Army" rules (Nations 3).
- Special Weapon Asset rules (SWAs 4) are in effect for Japanese units equipped with mortars and machine-guns (SWAs 6 and 7).
- Use "Sniper" rules (Troop 10) to the Japanese infantry unit with a single figure. Its destruction is a victory medal.

Scenario Bibliography:
- Attu, the forgotten battle - National Park Service.
- Satellite photography of the area.

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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4
18
1
8
1