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Point 209 Dragon Rampant #2
(Defender) Germany	vs	Maori (Attacker) New Zealand (Attacker)

Formations Involved
Germany		164th Light Africa Division
Germany		21st Panzer Division
New Zealand		1st New Zealand Army Tank Brigade
New Zealand		2nd New Zealand Division

	Total
Side 1	1
Draw	0
Side 2	0

Overall Rating, 1 vote
5 4 3 2 1 3
Scenario Rank: --- of 1094

Parent Game	Dragon Rampant
Historicity	Alt-History
Date	1943-03-01
Start Time	16:00
Turn Count	24
Visibility	Day
Counters	89
Net Morale	0
Net Initiative	2
Maps	2: 76, 78
Layout Dimensions	56 x 43 cm 22 x 17 in
Play Bounty	181
AAR Bounty	168
Total Plays	1
Total AARs	1

Battle Types
Breakout
Delaying Action
Hill Control
Inflict Enemy Casualties

Conditions
Anti-infantry Wire
Entrenchments
Minefields
Randomly-drawn Aircraft
Reinforcements
Terrain Mods
Joint Forces Battle

Scenario Requirements & Playability
An Army at Dawn	Maps + Counters
Dragon Rampant	Counters

Introduction
Before the destruction of 4th New Zealand Infantry Brigade, division commander Bernard Freyberg had hoped to create a mobile brigade within his formation, including both tanks and the 28th Maori Infantry Battalion. The Maoris would be used to fill a gap in one of the remaining infantry brigades, and New Zealand armor did not fight in North Africa. Tanks and Maoris would have made a formidable combination.

Introduction

Before the destruction of 4th New Zealand Infantry Brigade, division commander Bernard Freyberg had hoped to create a mobile brigade within his formation, including both tanks and the 28th Maori Infantry Battalion. The Maoris would be used to fill a gap in one of the remaining infantry brigades, and New Zealand armor did not fight in North Africa. Tanks and Maoris would have made a formidable combination.

Conclusion
This is a heavily modified version of Scenario Five (Tebaga Gap) from New Zealand Division. The Kiwis have better armored support this time, and all of their infantry (Maoris, this time) can ride (either in their shiny new Bren carriers, or aboard those New Zealand tanks). But the Germans, they get some tank support, too (eventually), making for a tank battle.

Display Relevant AFV Rules

AFV Rules Pertaining to this Scenario's Order of Battle
Vulnerable to results on the Assault Combat Chart (7.25, 7.63, ACC), and may be attacked by Anti-Tank fire (11.2, DFT). Anti-Tank fire only affects the individual unit fired upon (7.62, 11.0). AFV's are activated by tank leaders (3.2, 3.3, 5.42, 6.8). They may also be activated as part of an initial activating stack, but if activated in this way would need a tank leader in order to carry out combat movement. AFV's do not block Direct Fire (10.1). Full-strength AFV's with "armor efficiency" may make two anti-tank (AT) fire attacks per turn (either in their action segment or during opportunity fire) if they have AT fire values of 0 or more (11.2). Each unit with an AT fire value of 2 or more may fire at targets at a distance of between 100% and 150% of its printed AT range. It does so at half its AT fire value. (11.3) Efficient and non-efficient AFV's may conduct two opportunity fires per turn if using direct fire (7.44, 7.64). Units with both Direct and AT Fire values may use either type of fire in the same turn as their opportunity fire, but not both (7.22, 13.0). Units which can take opportunity fire twice per turn do not have to target the same unit both times (13.0). Demoralized AFV's are not required to flee from units that do not have AT fire values (14.3). Place a Wreck marker when an AFV is eliminated in a bridge or town hex (16.3). AFV's do not benefit from Entrenchments (16.42). AFV's may Dig In (16.2). Open-top AFV's: Immune to M, M1 and M2 results on Direct and Bombardment Fire Tables, but DO take step losses from X and #X results (7.25, 7.41, 7.61, BT, DFT). If a "2X" or "3X" result is rolled, at least one of the step losses must be taken by an open-top AFV if present. Closed-top AFV's: Immune to M, M1 and M2 results on Direct and Bombardment Fire Tables. Do not take step losses from Direct or Bombardment Fire. If X or #X result on Fire Table, make M morale check instead (7.25, 7.41, 7.61, BT, DFT). Closed-top AFV's: Provide the +1 modifier on the Assault Table when combined with infantry. (Modifier only applies to Germans in all scenarios; Soviet Guards in scenarios taking place after 1942; Polish, US and Commonwealth in scenarios taking place after 1943.) (ACC) Tank: all are closed-top and provide the +1 Assault bonus, when applicable APC – Armored Personnel Carrier: These are Combat Units, but stack like Transports. They can transport personnel units or towed units. They are not counted as combat units for the +1 stacking modifier on the Direct Fire and Bombardment Tables (4.4). They may be activated by regular leaders and tank leaders (1.2, 3.34, 4.3, 5.43). They do not provide the +1 Assault bonus (ACC).

AFV Rules Pertaining to this Scenario's Order of Battle

Vulnerable to results on the Assault Combat Chart (7.25, 7.63, ACC), and may be attacked by Anti-Tank fire (11.2, DFT). Anti-Tank fire only affects the individual unit fired upon (7.62, 11.0).
AFV's are activated by tank leaders (3.2, 3.3, 5.42, 6.8). They may also be activated as part of an initial activating stack, but if activated in this way would need a tank leader in order to carry out combat movement.
AFV's do not block Direct Fire (10.1).
Full-strength AFV's with "armor efficiency" may make two anti-tank (AT) fire attacks per turn (either in their action segment or during opportunity fire) if they have AT fire values of 0 or more (11.2).
Each unit with an AT fire value of 2 or more may fire at targets at a distance of between 100% and 150% of its printed AT range. It does so at half its AT fire value. (11.3)
Efficient and non-efficient AFV's may conduct two opportunity fires per turn if using direct fire (7.44, 7.64). Units with both Direct and AT Fire values may use either type of fire in the same turn as their opportunity fire, but not both (7.22, 13.0). Units which can take opportunity fire twice per turn do not have to target the same unit both times (13.0).
Demoralized AFV's are not required to flee from units that do not have AT fire values (14.3).
Place a Wreck marker when an AFV is eliminated in a bridge or town hex (16.3).
AFV's do not benefit from Entrenchments (16.42).
AFV's may Dig In (16.2).
Open-top AFV's: Immune to M, M1 and M2 results on Direct and Bombardment Fire Tables, but DO take step losses from X and #X results (7.25, 7.41, 7.61, BT, DFT). If a "2X" or "3X" result is rolled, at least one of the step losses must be taken by an open-top AFV if present.
Closed-top AFV's: Immune to M, M1 and M2 results on Direct and Bombardment Fire Tables. Do not take step losses from Direct or Bombardment Fire. If X or #X result on Fire Table, make M morale check instead (7.25, 7.41, 7.61, BT, DFT).
Closed-top AFV's: Provide the +1 modifier on the Assault Table when combined with infantry. (Modifier only applies to Germans in all scenarios; Soviet Guards in scenarios taking place after 1942; Polish, US and Commonwealth in scenarios taking place after 1943.) (ACC)
Tank: all are closed-top and provide the +1 Assault bonus, when applicable
APC – Armored Personnel Carrier: These are Combat Units, but stack like Transports. They can transport personnel units or towed units. They are not counted as combat units for the +1 stacking modifier on the Direct Fire and Bombardment Tables (4.4). They may be activated by regular leaders and tank leaders (1.2, 3.34, 4.3, 5.43). They do not provide the +1 Assault bonus (ACC).

Display Order of Battle

Germany Order of Battle

Heer
Foot Leader Mechanized Towed

Heer

Foot

Leader

Mechanized

Towed

New Zealand Order of Battle

28th "Maori" Infantry Battalion
Foot

New Zealand Army
Foot Leader Mechanized

New Zealand Army

Foot

Leader

Mechanized

Display Errata (4)

4 Errata Items
	The reduced direct fire value of the Heer HMG became 5-5 starting with Fall of France. (plloyd1010 on 2015 Jul 31)
	All SS PzIVH tanks should have a movement of 8. (Shad on 2010 Dec 15)
	The morale and combat modifiers of German Sergeant #1614 should be "0", not "8". (Shad on 2010 Dec 15)
	INF unit 1112 has full firepower printed on the front and back of the counter. Back should be 4-2. (garbare83686 on 2022 Feb 08)

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Got a bit tangled up there!

Author	Grognard Gunny
Method	Solo
Victor	Germany
Play Date	2025-11-30
Language	English
Scenario	DrRa002

The Kiwi Commander opted for an infantry assault on the German line, keeping his tanks back until a couple of the AT guns could be delt with. The assault on the line went disastrously for the Kiwis and they retreated, pretty well shot up. (Read: Disastrous die rolling!) By the time that things had gotten back under control, dusk was falling and the tanks were brought up to attempt the finally crack that line. The immediate aftermath of that move was to lose two tank units to the AT guns, which had not been disposed of due to the lack of the Infantry assault accomplishing their mission. In short, it was a pretty well messed up mission for the Kiwis. (Note - This is another good scenario to teach how to assault a strong defensive line,)

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