This is the first of three scenarios depicting American attempts to dislodge a Japanese defensive emplacement. Since it is the first one has to assume that in reality the Americans were not able to take the position in either this or the following scenario. Unfortunately, despite the history the Americans basically have to eliminate the defenders without losing more than two steps. Give that the Japanese have higher morale and reasonable firepower, especially for assault combat this is a very difficult assignment.

In addition, there is really no opportunity to maneuver as the playing space is very tightly defined around the emplacement.

My Americans caused one step loss on the Japanese by the time they had taken three (by the fourth turn) so the scenario stopped quickly. While mathematically possible, an American victory in this scenario is highly unlikely. Yet I would suggest playing it and its two compatriot scenarios to get a feel for these incredibly close in small unit engagements and see how the Japanese were very tough to root out.

Having said that, however, the saving grace of this scenario is that it is short. It is not one to play ftf against anyone, but it worth while, especially to get a feel for the map, the jungle and the forces. I give it a "2"