Historical Background:
On the 17th of June, German soldiers of the 33.Infanterie Division entered in Orleans and advanced to the bridges with the objective to cross the Loire River as soon as possible. The French blew the two road bridges but the rail road bridge, called "Vierzon Bridge" remained intact, and the Germans captured it and began to cross the river. The 1st battalion of 33rd RICMS (Colonial Infantry), under the command of Major Schneider, was ordered to repelled German infiltrations and to hinder any crossing of the bridge. The French soldiers, in spite of the tiredness of one month of continual fighting and retreat march, counter-attacked and repelled the Germans. Then they defended the position until they received another order to withdraw.
The stage is set, the battle lines are drawn, and you are in command. The rest is history.

Briefing:
- Axis Player [Germany] : Take 6 Command cards.
- Allied Player [France] : Take 5 Command cards. You move first.

Conditions of Victory:
6 medals.
The exit hexagon of the railroad bridge on the Allied side is a temporary medal objective for the Allied player as well as the Axis player.

Special Rules:
- Use "French Army Command" rules (Nations 7).
- Use "Collapsibles rafts & boats" rules (Actions 5) to the four German infantry units with battle star.
- Use "Blitz" rules (Actions 15).
- "Air Power" card is removed of the game before to play.

Scenario Bibliography:
- "La fin de la campagne de France" - Gilles Ragache.
- "Les troupes coloniales dans la campagne de France" - Paul Gaujac.
- Satellite image of Orleans.

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.