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.
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