Squeezed Like Sardines Road to Dunkirk #31 |
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(Attacker) Germany | vs | Britain (Defender) |
Formations Involved |
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Overall Rating, 2 votes |
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3.5
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Scenario Rank: --- of 940 |
Parent Game | Road to Dunkirk |
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Historicity | Historical |
Date | 1940-05-27 |
Start Time | 18:00 |
Turn Count | 18 |
Visibility | Day & Night |
Counters | 76 |
Net Morale | 0 |
Net Initiative | 2 |
Maps | 1: 120 |
Layout Dimensions | 43 x 28 cm 17 x 11 in |
Play Bounty | 157 |
AAR Bounty | 227 |
Total Plays | 2 |
Total AARs | 0 |
Battle Types |
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Inflict Enemy Casualties |
Rear Guard |
Urban Assault |
Conditions |
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Off-board Artillery |
Smoke |
Terrain Mods |
Scenario Requirements & Playability | |
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Road to Dunkirk | Base Game |
Introduction |
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The British troops at Hazebrouck, Hondeghem and Cassel, and at various points along the La Bassée canal, had delayed the Germans just long enough to allow the next layer of Allied forces to form up. But the crucial action protecting the long western flank of the corridor leading to Dunkirk was the tenacious stand of the 48th Division north of Cassel. The division staff planned an all-round defense of the villages, as the Germans could come from any or every direction. As expected, they attacked Arnèke first. |
Conclusion |
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The Germans struck during the evening of 27 May and met a hostile reception from the 25mm guns and 2-pounders that had been moved up to support the British garrison. Both tanks and infantry suffered heavy losses as they approached the railway line. One 2-pounder alone accounted for five tanks and four armored cars, and then fired directly at the infantry as they swarmed over the railway. Nevertheless, the German armor nearly overcame the Glosters in a matter of hours. At one point armored vehicles drove into the village and fired at point-blank range into the garrison’s HQ (a local bar). The British response was furious until all vehicles withdrew. This gave the Glosters an opportunity to withdraw from the village during the night. |
AFV Rules Pertaining to this Scenario's Order of Battle |
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5 Errata Items | |
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Two British infantry have their full strengths printed on the back. They should both be "2-3" when reduced. (Shad
on 2010 Dec 15)
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Ignore the direct fire values. (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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Two German PzJr. 1 counters have their full strengths printed on the back, and reduced strengths on the front. (Shad
on 2010 Dec 15)
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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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