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Hill 610 Go for Broke #8 |
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| (Attacker) Germany | vs | United States (Defender) |
| Formations Involved | ||
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| Germany |  |
305th Infantry Division |
| United States |  |
100th "Purple Heart" Infantry Battalion |
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| Side 1 | 2 |
| Draw | 1 |
| Side 2 | 1 |
| Overall Rating, 3 votes |
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3.67
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| Scenario Rank: --- of 913 |
| Parent Game | Go for Broke |
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| Historicity | Historical |
| Date | 1943-11-05 |
| Start Time | 14:30 |
| Turn Count | 10 |
| Visibility | Day |
| Counters | 23 |
| Net Morale | 0 |
| Net Initiative | 1 |
| Maps | 1: 2 |
| Layout Dimensions | 43 x 28 cm 17 x 11 in |
| Play Bounty | 139 |
| AAR Bounty | 165 |
| Total Plays | 4 |
| Total AARs | 2 |
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| Hill Control |
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| Eastern Front | Maps + Counters |
| Elsenborn Ridge | Counters |
| Go for Broke | Base Game |
| Introduction |
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While the Germans were counterattacking the rest if the regiment, the Nisei captured Hill 610 with daring daylight assault in the face of heavy German artillery fire. Once there they dug in and awaited further developments. AS they suspected, late in the afternoon the Germans decided to reoccupy their hilltop real estate. |
| Conclusion |
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Repeatedly the Germans formed up for assaults, and just as often amazingly accurate mortar fire broke up their efforts before they could get very far. Lt Neill M. Ray with two Nisei corporals, Katushi Tanouye and Bert K. Higashi, had established a carefully hidden observation post well ahead of the American lines to bring the fire down on the Germans. Realizing what the Americans had done but unable to pinpoint the Nisei post, all of the German artillery in the sector began a steady rolling barrage across the ground in front of the American positions until the three were killed by a direct hit. Even without this aid, by nightfall it was over and the Americans still occupied the heights of Hill 610. This marked the final attempt by the Germans to reoccupy the area around Santa Maria Oliverto. |
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| 1 Errata Item | |
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The reduced direct fire value of the Heer HMG became 5-5 starting with Fall of France. (plloyd1010
on 2015 Jul 31)
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A quick and small scenario. At first glance, it looks as though the Germans should have a easy time. They outnumber the Americans by almost 2:1. The Americans set up on the front face of the hill, and the Germans set up south of the city. The first three turns involve the Germans moving through the city to get in position. The Germans set up for the final push on the north edge of the city, and start with artillery barrage on the defenders with little effect. The German right flank starts to advance and close with the single American platoon on the defender's left. The Americans respond with Arty and 81mm fire on the advancing troops and disrupt them. The German center advances to form a firebase to pin the American center. The American right platoon advances against the disrupted German left flank hoping to slow them down. The German right flank becomes demoralized due to American offboard fire, and soon retreats to the city when they cannot rally. The two centers trade fire with no effect. The Germans have a rough time rallying the troops in the city, and the center exchanges are not gaining any ground. As we near turn 9, the Germans advance the center to try and close to assault and move the American center. The Americans respond and disrupt the Germans. As the game ends, the Germans cannot dislodge the defenders from the hill, and the Americans win! |
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| Fast, Furious, (sorta) Inconclusive |
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In this sceanario a small group of Germans attacks a smaller group of Nisei dug in on a hill. There is no subtlety. There is no maneuver (only 2 1/2 hours of game time). There is, however, plenty of fireworks. The Germans must race towards the hill, experiencing artillery and mortar fire along the way. My Germans shrugged off the fire, unlike in the real situation. They were able to storm the lower slopes and actually cause 2 step losses on the Nisei but were unable to shake them from the hilltop. They were however, able to get into an assault on the hex and when turn tenended, a single demoralized Grenadier platoon was found holding out on the hilltop against two Nisei platoons. A fun and quick scenario to end out the year. I give it a "3". |
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