Historical Background:
After landing in Empress Augusta Bay during Operation Cherry Blossom, the 3rd Marine Division ventures into the Bougainville Jungle. On November 19, the Marines reach River Piva and a crossroads where the Numa Numa trail meets the East-West one. There, they are stopped by the 23rd Japanese Infantry Regiment. A fierce battle ensues; but after one week of tough resistance, the Japanese are defeated.

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.

Allied player [United States Marine Corps]:
Take 6 Command cards.
You move first.

Conditions of Victory:
6 Medals.

Special Rules:
Imperial Japanese Army Command rules are in effect (Nations 3 - Imperial Japanese Army).

US Marine Corps Command rules are in effect (Nations 4 - US Marine Corps).

River Piva is fordable (Terrain 61 - Fordable Streams).



(Open de France Memoir '44 - 2009)

Scenario Bibliography:
- Wikipédia - Battle of Piva forks.
- Encyclopédie la 2ème Guerre mondiale au jour le jour.