Baptism of Fire Dishonor Before Death #6 |
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(Defender) Germany | vs | United States (Attacker) |
Formations Involved |
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Scenario Rank: of |
Parent Game | Dishonor Before Death |
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Historicity | Historical |
Date | 1944-07-08 |
Start Time | 06:30 |
Turn Count | 22 |
Visibility | Day |
Counters | 44 |
Net Morale | 1 |
Net Initiative | 0 |
Maps | 1: 106 |
Layout Dimensions | 43 x 28 cm 17 x 11 in |
Play Bounty | 214 |
AAR Bounty | 227 |
Total Plays | 0 |
Total AARs | 0 |
Battle Types |
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Delaying Action |
Exit the Battle Area |
Inflict Enemy Casualties |
Urban Assault |
Scenario Requirements & Playability | |
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Dishonor Before Death | Base Game |
Elsenborn Ridge | Counters |
Invasion 1944 | Maps |
Introduction |
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On the previous evening CCB of the Spearhead Division had crossed the Vire River at Airel with orders to attack in the direction of St. Giles. Almost immediately they started receiving small arms fire to get their first taste of combat and it showed. Minor command and control problems cropped up, exacerbated by the lack of a coordinated plan between themselves and 30th Infantry Division for their insertion into the bridgehead. Near St-Fromond-Eglise Spearhead met their first serious opposition, a small contingent of Battle Group Heinz supported by some armor from 2nd SS Panzer Division. |
Conclusion |
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Combat Command B had a difficult introduction to its first day of active operations, but they had some success in this small action. The American tankers destroyed four enemy panzers for the loss of one Sherman of their own. The Spearhead Division now commenced a slow advance, overcoming German resistance one field and one farmhouse at a time. |
Additional Notes |
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Counters from Black SS may be used in place of those for Dishonor Before Death. |
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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The morale and combat modifiers of German Sergeant #1614 should be "0", not "8". (Shad
on 2010 Dec 15)
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The movement allowance on the counters in Airborne is misprinted. It should be "3." (rerathbun
on 2012 Jan 30)
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The Units in Beyond Normandy were misprinted with a movement factor of 5. The movement factor should be 8. (rerathbun
on 2012 Mar 21)
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Liberation 1944's counters are mislabeled 'PzIVF2.' The counter's ratings are correct (Armor 5, Move 8, DF 11-6, AT 6-8). (rerathbun
on 2014 Feb 14)
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