Hellcats Boxed North Wind #10 |
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(Defender) United States | vs | Germany (Attacker) |
Formations Involved | ||
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Germany | 10th SS "Frundsburg" Panzer Division | |
United States | 12th "Hellcat" Armored Division |
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Overall Rating, 1 vote |
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3
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Scenario Rank: --- of 940 |
Parent Game | North Wind |
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Historicity | Historical |
Date | 1945-01-17 |
Start Time | 09:00 |
Turn Count | 24 |
Visibility | Day |
Counters | 86 |
Net Morale | 1 |
Net Initiative | 3 |
Maps | 4: 10, 11, 6, 9 |
Layout Dimensions | 86 x 56 cm 34 x 22 in |
Play Bounty | 170 |
AAR Bounty | 227 |
Total Plays | 1 |
Total AARs | 0 |
Battle Types |
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Inflict Enemy Casualties |
Road Control |
Urban Assault |
Conditions |
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Off-board Artillery |
Terrain Mods |
Scenario Requirements & Playability | |
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Battle of the Bulge | Maps + Counters |
Eastern Front | Maps |
Iron Curtain | Counters |
North Wind | Base Game |
Road to Berlin | Maps + Counters |
Introduction |
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Part of the German 'Panzer Reserve' the veteran 10th SS Panzer Division had been unable to join the Ardennes offensive - the German transportation network simply could not bring every available division to the front. Assigned to the second echelon of North Wind, it crossed the Rhine under heavy air attack and was immediately flung into a counter-attack against the American bridgehead near Herrlisheim. |
Conclusion |
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Unlike almost all Waffen SS units, the 10th Panzer Division actually deserves the 'elite' label. Originally formed with experienced officers and the pick of the SS recruit pool, the division fought well in Normandy and at Arnhem. Well rested and at full strength, they overwhelmed two battalions of the raw 12th Armored Division's 'Hellcats' - 43rd Tank Battalion even surrendered 15 intact Sherman tanks. The incident marked one of the worst performances by American troops in France. |
Additional Notes |
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Either Elsenborn Ridge or Iron Curtain are required to play this scenario but not both. |
AFV Rules Pertaining to this Scenario's Order of Battle |
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4 Errata Items | |
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The reduced direct fire value of the SS HMG is 5-5 in Beyond Normandy and Road to Berlin. (plloyd1010
on 2015 Jul 31)
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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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The M18 has a special rule in Battle of the Bulge but it applies globally: "A two-step M18 unit can fire one anti-tank shot and move half its movement allowance (retain fractions) in a single impulse. The order in which it does these two actions is the player's choice." (Shad
on 2010 Dec 15)
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