Panzer Grenadier Headquarters - Library: Swallows of Death #26

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La Baraka Swallows of Death #26
(Defender) Germany	vs	France (Attacker)

Formations Involved
France		10e Régiment de Tirailleurs Marocains
Germany		87th Infantry Division

	Total
Side 1	0
Draw	0
Side 2	0

Overall Rating, 0 votes
5 4 3 2 1 0
Scenario Rank: --- of 940

Parent Game	Swallows of Death
Historicity	Historical
Date	1940-05-28
Start Time	14:00
Turn Count	16
Visibility	Day
Counters	40
Net Morale	1
Net Initiative	2
Maps	1: 125
Layout Dimensions	43 x 28 cm 17 x 11 in
Play Bounty	216
AAR Bounty	227
Total Plays	0
Total AARs	0

Battle Types
Inflict Enemy Casualties
River Crossing
Urban Assault

Conditions
Off-board Artillery

Scenario Requirements & Playability
Fall of France 2	Counters
Road to Dunkirk	Maps
Swallows of Death	Base Game

Introduction
Cerisy-Gailly, south of Albert. The 10th Moroccan Tirailleur Regiment, part of the 7th North African Infantry Division (DINA), sent its II Battalion to defend the Somme Canal on 20 May. The Moroccans made it to their new positions without encountering the endemic German air attacks and ambushes; the men believed they had been protected by their baraka, that is, luck derived from a divine blessing. They took over defense of Cerisy-Gailly, a rather extended village bordered by large marshy areas, on the evening of 27 May, relieving a Tunisian unit. The Germans had infiltrated through the marshes; fierce house-to-house combat raged in the night and the Moroccans eventually withdrew. In early afternoon, they of course counter-attacked.

Introduction

Cerisy-Gailly, south of Albert. The 10th Moroccan Tirailleur Regiment, part of the 7th North African Infantry Division (DINA), sent its II Battalion to defend the Somme Canal on 20 May. The Moroccans made it to their new positions without encountering the endemic German air attacks and ambushes; the men believed they had been protected by their baraka, that is, luck derived from a divine blessing. They took over defense of Cerisy-Gailly, a rather extended village bordered by large marshy areas, on the evening of 27 May, relieving a Tunisian unit. The Germans had infiltrated through the marshes; fierce house-to-house combat raged in the night and the Moroccans eventually withdrew. In early afternoon, they of course counter-attacked.

Conclusion
In the afternoon, the Moroccans initiated a furious counterattack against the positions just conquered by the Germans. They took back Cerisy one house at a time, killing 17 Germans and wounding 34 more. But the Moroccans paid a hefty price for the village. The 5th Company was reduced by half and one-fifth of the 6th Company was killed in action. However, the Germans had been chased off the left bank of the river.

Conclusion

In the afternoon, the Moroccans initiated a furious counterattack against the positions just conquered by the Germans. They took back Cerisy one house at a time, killing 17 Germans and wounding 34 more. But the Moroccans paid a hefty price for the village. The 5th Company was reduced by half and one-fifth of the 6th Company was killed in action. However, the Germans had been chased off the left bank of the river.

Additional Notes
Swallows of Death may be played with the 1st edition pieces and maps from 1940: Fall of France.

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). Prime Movers: Transports which only transport towed units and/or leaders (May not carry personnel units). May or may not be armored (armored models are open-top). All are mechanized. (SB)

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).
Prime Movers: Transports which only transport towed units and/or leaders (May not carry personnel units). May or may not be armored (armored models are open-top). All are mechanized. (SB)