Djebel el Guessa An Army at Dawn 2nd Ed #9 |
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(Attacker) Germany | vs | United States (Defender) |
Formations Involved | ||
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Germany | 10th Panzer Division | |
Germany | Hermann Göring Panzer Division | |
United States | 1st "Old Ironsides" Armored Division |
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Scenario Rank: --- of 940 |
Parent Game | An Army at Dawn 2nd Ed |
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Historicity | Historical |
Date | 1942-12-06 |
Start Time | 10:00 |
Turn Count | 20 |
Visibility | Day |
Counters | 126 |
Net Morale | 1 |
Net Initiative | 2 |
Maps | 2: 76, 77 |
Layout Dimensions | 56 x 43 cm 22 x 17 in |
Play Bounty | 249 |
AAR Bounty | 227 |
Total Plays | 0 |
Total AARs | 0 |
Battle Types |
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Hill Control |
Inflict Enemy Casualties |
Conditions |
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Off-board Artillery |
Randomly-drawn Aircraft |
Reinforcements |
Smoke |
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Scenario Requirements & Playability | |
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An Army at Dawn 2nd Ed | Base Game |
Introduction |
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The British infantry suffered severe damage defending Tebourba. Combat Command B from the 1st Armored Division took their place while the Tommies pulled back for rest and refitting. The U.S. Army’s official history states that CCB was “rankled by their recent setbacks” under British command (neatly blaming British First Army commander Kenneth Anderson rather than Fredendall), and sure they would do better under American leadership. Five new Sherman tanks bolstered their confidence as part of the replacements for the numerous older Lee medium tanks already lost. Enemy flares illuminated their positions well before dawn, signaling to observant officers that their confidence would soon be tested. |
Conclusion |
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Combat Command B's confidence quickly slipped away and confusion reigned. It took the paratroopers less than half an hour to turn the American flank. This left Battery C of the 27th Armored Field Artillery Battalion exposed. They engaged the panzers with their halftrack-mounted howitzers in an uneven duel for two hours waiting for help, radioing “For Christ's sake . . . please, please send help!” Unfortunately the medium tanks had rolled forward four hours before but foundered in the terrain, not making the six miles to the battlefield for another hour. By that time Battery C had ceased to exist. When the tanks showed up they split into two forces and charged through the valley at full speed with no reconnaissance. Fifteen minutes later all five of the confidence-building Shermans and 13 M3 Lees burned fiercely as German medics tried to save the survivors. Later, another American attack and heavy rain stabilized the situation but the Americans sustained substantial losses. |
Additional Notes |
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Update of 1st edition Scenario 8 |
AFV Rules Pertaining to this Scenario's Order of Battle |
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5 Errata Items | |
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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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All SS PzIVH tanks should have a movement of 8. (Shad
on 2010 Dec 15)
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The morale and combat modifiers of German Sergeant #1614 should be "0", not "8". (Shad
on 2010 Dec 15)
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All SPW 251s have an armor value of 0. (Shad
on 2010 Dec 15)
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Reduce strength direct fire value be came 5-5 in Army at Dawn. (plloyd1010
on 2015 Jul 31)
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