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First Action
Go for Broke 3 #1
(Defender) Germany vs United States (Attacker)
Formations Involved
Germany 3rd Panzergrenadier Division
United States 100th "Purple Heart" Infantry Battalion
United States 776th Tank Destroyer Battalion
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Side 2 1
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Scenario Rank: --- of 940
Parent Game Go for Broke 3
Historicity Historical
Date 1943-09-27
Start Time 23:00
Turn Count 16
Visibility Night
Counters 48
Net Morale 0
Net Initiative 1
Maps 2: 22, 59
Layout Dimensions 56 x 43 cm
22 x 17 in
Play Bounty 175
AAR Bounty 171
Total Plays 1
Total AARs 1
Battle Types
Inflict Enemy Casualties
Rural Assault
Urban Assault
Conditions
Off-board Artillery
Scenario Requirements & Playability
Elsenborn Ridge Maps + Counters
Go for Broke 3 Base Game
Liberation 1944 Maps
Introduction

North of Highway 7, the 34th Infantry Division's 133rd Regimental Combat Team (including the 100th Infantry Battalion) advanced on Benevento. After a 20-mile forced march through pouring rain, the battalion deployed for its first action of the war. The Volturno River just north of the village would provide security against a counterattack once the village was secured. Leading the way was the Reconnaissance Company of the 776th Tank Destroyer Battalion.

Conclusion

Accounts vary widely as to who entered Benevento first and on what date. the best evidence points to the commander of the 776th Tank Destroyer Battalion leading the Nisei in during the early hours of the 30th. The 100th suffered its first casualties, three killed and 31 wounded. This action provided a diversion for the 3rd Infantry Division that was securing the key crossroad town of Avellino further south.

Additional Notes

Use Elsenborne Ridge counters for the I&R platoons. This scenario is an updated version of the "First Action" scenario from the 1st edition of Go for Broke.


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Go for Broke 3 #1 - First Action
Author Juiceman
Method Solo
Victor United States
Play Date 2023-08-01
Language English
Scenario GfB3001

Short scenario that might be best played face to face using hidden set up since the game takes place at night. Not a bad first scenario to this historic and brave unit. The Nisei, even reduced have good morale that helped them carry the day where other units would run away.

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