Historical Background: As soon as he received the authorization by the US High Command, general Leclerc ordered to his division to rush towards Paris. On the 24th of August, the 2nd French Armored Division fought against the main German defensive line in the south of the capital. A strong defensive position made by several 88mm antitank guns was met by Combat Command Warabiot at Croix de Berny crossroad and at the Fresnes prison. In the evening, the German defense surrendered : the road to Paris was open. The stage is set, the battle lines are drawn, and you are in command. The rest is history.
Briefing: Allied player [France] : 6 command cards, you move first. Axis player [Germany] : 5 command cards.
Conditions of Victory: 6 medals.
Special Rules: - The two Axis artillery batteries are antitank "88" batteries. Use "Heavy Anti-tank Guns" rules (Troops 23). - Use "Sniper" rules (Troops 10) to the Axis infantry unit with a single figure. - Use "Fortresses" rules (Terrains 24) to the Fresnes Prison.
Scenario Bibliography: - http://www.liberation-de-paris. - "La 2ème DB" - Erwan Bergot.
Official scenario of FFM44. Played during the tournament in Le Mans on the 26th of December 2011.
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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