Historical Background: On the 25th of January 1942, at 07 AM., Kampfgruppe Warrelmann, made up with Maschinengewehr-Bataillon (mot.) 2 and Aufklärungs Abteilung 3, left Antelat toward the North. It had received the order from Rommel to capture the village of M'sus taking advantage of the disorganization of British troops. Two hours later, the Kampfgruppe was stopped by a counter-attack of British tanks. In the same time on its right hand, the Panzer-Regiment 8 (15.Panzer-Division) was fighting against another British column, quickly scattered. After inflicting serious losses to the British tanks, Kampfgruppe Warrelmann continued its advance and captures M'sus, the airfield and a British supply depot at 11 AM. The stage is set, the battle lines are drawn, and you are in command. The rest is history.
Briefing: Axis player [Germany] : 6 command cards, you move first. Allied player [United Kingdom] : 5 command cards.
Conditions of Victory: 6 medals. The supply depot and the main hexagon of the airfield are each a temporary medal objective for the Axis player.
Special Rules: - Use "BCF Command" rules (Nations 5) to all Allied units. - Use "Specialized Units" rules (Troops 2) to all Axis infantry units (these are motorized units). Badges are not required. - Use "Special Weapon Asset" and "Anti-Tank Guns" rules (SWAs 1 & 2) to the two units with anti-tank badge. - Use "North African Desert" rules (Actions 9). - Use "Oasis Recovery" rules (Actions 10).
Scenario Bibliography: - Magazine "Batailles & Blindés" hors-série n°8 - Afrika Korps tome 2. - "Rommel in the desert" - Wolkmar Kühn.
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.
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