Paras at Benouville Liberation 1944, 2nd Ed #10 |
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(Attacker) Germany | vs | Britain (Defender) |
Formations Involved | ||
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Britain | ![]() |
27th Armoured Brigade |
Britain | ![]() |
5th Parachute Brigade |
Germany | ![]() |
346th Static Infantry Division |
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Parent Game | Liberation 1944, 2nd Ed |
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Historicity | Historical |
Date | 1944-06-10 |
Start Time | 14:30 |
Turn Count | 24 |
Visibility | Day |
Counters | 90 |
Net Morale | 1 |
Net Initiative | 0 |
Maps | 3: 56, 57, 59 |
Layout Dimensions | 84 x 43 cm 33 x 17 in |
Play Bounty | 239 |
AAR Bounty | 222 |
Total Plays | 0 |
Total AARs | 0 |
Duplicates | LIBE010 |
Battle Types |
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Delaying Action |
Exit the Battle Area |
Inflict Enemy Casualties |
Road Control |
Urban Assault |
Conditions |
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Off-board Artillery |
Scenario Requirements & Playability | |
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Liberation 1944, 2nd Ed | Base Game |
Introduction |
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As long as the British remained east of the Orne River, they could launch attacks to expand their beachhead without having to factor in a river crossing. The advantages of this were obvious to both sides, so as the British rushed men to the beaches to expand the bridgehead, the Germans shuffled one of their “static” coast defense divisions a few kilometers southward from the beach defenses near Le Havre to drive the British back over the Orne. The 346th Infantry Division included over-aged Germans and unwilling ex-prisoners of war, but it did have its own contingent of assault guns. This motley collection formed up behind the strongpoint of Breville to drive the British back over the bridges at Benouville. |
Conclusion |
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The mission failed, but came surprisingly close to success. The “Germans” destroyed five of the Duplex-Drive Sherman tanks supporting the 7th Parachute Battalion, and the Paras only turned them back thanks to a bayonet charge by C Company of the 13th Parachute Battalion. The “static” division would continue to fight surprisingly well, but steadily be ground down over the weeks that followed. |
AFV Rules Pertaining to this Scenario's Order of Battle |
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4 Errata Items | |
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All Bren carriers should have a movement value of 7. (Shad
on 2010 Dec 15)
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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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