Heat: Pedal to the Metal Heat: Pedal to the Metal

Mignano Monte Lungo - November 05, 1943 - November 13, 1943

Mediterranean Theater By: jdrommel - Last update: 06/20/2011
Axis Player: Allied Player:
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    first You play first


Historical Background:
After crossing the Volturno river, the 3rd US Infantry Division managed to advance to Cassino before finding itself blocked by the "Barbara" line at Mignano. Well entrenched on Monte Lungo and Monte Rotondo, the Germans soldiers of the 15.PanzerGrenadier Division, defend themselves fiercely, holding their positions for a week. Despite heavy losses, the Americans fail to breakthrough. During this whole fight, the company of Sergeant Audie Murphy was engaged in the vicinity of Hill 193.

The stage is set, the battle lines are drawn, and you are in command. The rest is history.

Briefing:
Axis player [Germany]
Take 5 command cards.

Allied player [United States]
Take 6 command cards.
You move first.

Conditions of Victory:
6 medals.

Monte Lungo and Monte Rotondo are Temporary Medal Objectives for the Allied player.

Special Rules:
Place a badge on the elite German infantry unit (Troops 2 - Specialized Units).

Set-up Order
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