Zon with the Wind WTO (id:#56276)
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Designer: Jon Mishcon
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Balance:
AmericanGerman
48.28897338403%

Overview:

Colonel Robert Sink and the 506th PIR had orders to seize the main highway bridge over the Wilhelmina Canal and then secure Eindhoven, the southernmost objective of the airborne “carpet” and only ten miles distant from the British armor waiting to surge forward from the Meuse-Escaut Canal bridgehead. With his regiment down in good order along the edge of the Zonsche Woods, Sink sent his 1st Battalion racing to grab the great bridge. There was almost no opposition . . .until the paratroopers reached the northern outskirts of the village of Zon. As they entered the village, fire erupted from a concealed heavy AA piece, one of several in place to protect the vital bridge from Allied bombers.
Attacker: American (1st Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment)
Defender: German (Selbstaendige FlaK Batterie (att.) Flieger Division 7)  
6 turns
    Players: 2     OBA: None     Night: No
Unit Counts:
Squads: A:11.0 D:5.0
AFVs: A:0
AFVs: D:0
Guns: A:0 D:2
8.8cm FlaK 18 x 2

Victory Conditions:

Exit VP: Building Control VC: Area Control VC:
Unit Based VC: LOS Style VC: CVP Cap:
Misc Rules: D: AA guns must set up unlimbered in trenches, may utilize HIP if in woods
Overlays: NONE
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Last Played:
DateReporterOpponentBal.ResultTimeComments
2024-03-10(D) Andy Bagley vs Michael Rodgers German winApparently a classic, though I had never played it before. For most of the game I thought I was doing fine, thanks to good placement of my AA guns and some really bad American DRs early on. Despite their loses the Americans pushed forward though, and a couple of good DRs towards the end gave them a chance of victory. Unfortunately we had to curtail the game due to time, at a point where the Germans were probably going to win but it wasn't certain; my opponent very graciously conceded however.
2023-06-10(A) Yuqi Xiong vs wf German winA nice intro scenario for use of ordnance and a bunch of complicated terrains. What American player need to do is to compete with time, and avoid deadly 88 fire.
My paratroopers advanced in 3 ways, and were not surprisingly blocked on all 3 fronts lol.
I should have made full use of superior FP and obstacles. After figuring out where two 88s were setup, paratroopers must concentrate their force, and move more aggressively.
2023-04-24(D) Alex Ashton vs Martin Barker American winMartin won in the last turn by exited the VP off board.
The scenario was a closely fought game but the firepower and leadership of the Americans eventually swung it Martin’s way.
2023-04-24(A) Dwayne Duval vs Kevin DuvalA German win
2022-04-08(A) Jonathan Plott vs Steve Boro German win

(VASL Log)		ASL Recon GotM between Steve B (Germans) and JonP (Americans) playing Zon with the Wind, ASL 188. Guess I should say Steve was playing, I was too busy losing. After two complete turns, I offered my concession as the Germans had just eliminated four 7-4-7 paratrooper squads, and an 8-1 leader during the RTph for FAILURE TO ROUT. If that American force composition sounds familiar, that was the ENTIRE western wing of the GI advancing force. My only defense (pun intended) is this is the second full-rules ASL game I have played. That said, I had a blast learning all the rich detail differences between ASL and SK (Snipers; had a full squad broken by an SA) bypass movement (which I didn't get too much a a chance to use) and concealment (which apparently gets striped from my units every time I think about moving them). I truly had a blast, and Steve was a very patient tutor...and obviously a fantastic tactician! Take a look at the log...it won't take long!
2021-02-21(D) Gus Ingenluyff vs German winA 30yo classic. A couple of germans in the village held up the Americans just long enough to run out of time to neutralize the guns on the back line.

2020-10-21(A) Scott Fischbein vs Will Thatcher German winAmericans made some good progress and had a bunch of units surrounding the exit by turn 4. The 88s popped up and wiped out a few squads before getting taken out themselves in advancing fire, but one of the crews was replaced by a stalwart HS and managed to take out some more exiting units. The Americans got pretty close with 6 out of 7 points exited, but couldn't rally the remaining units needed to get the job done. Enjoyed a great game with Will - an excellent opponent.
2019-03-08(A) Simon Staniforth vs American win
2018-11-30(D) Louis Langdeau vs Andrew S/James J German winTraining game for James, who joined Andy and piloted a few squads in his first time playing ASL. He got a hell of an introduction, because my dice were on fire all night. My first three shots were critical hits with my 88s. I would conservatively put my average die roll for IFT and TH rolls somewhere around a five. Andy and James managed to make a push, but when their last stack that could conceivably get off got broken, they called it.
2018-08-13(A) John Malaska vs Jeff Buser American winScenario is not a historical layout. Damaged Jeff's initial entry units, then a HS went on a late rampage & broke units needed to get his VC.
2018-06-01(A) Jonathan Kapleau vs Zucker, Daniel American win
2018-03-27(A) Jonathan Kapleau vs Holland, Donald American win
2018-03-07(D) Stephen dedier vs Johnston, Mike American winMy first PBEM game. Nice option to have with a hectic schedule and a lot of travel.
It is always tough to face the American paratroopers. With the Assault Fire capability at a 5 and multiple negative leaders they don't have to choose between moving and firing
I still managed to execute my plan pretty well of keeping my 88's under wraps till American 4 when one came out and eliminated a HS, Broke a leader and another squad. The 2nd 88 lost concealment to advancing fire. Still feeling good.
Disaster in the bottom of 4. The newly unconcealed 88 malfs on the first shot and the other crew rolls a 12 on an MC eliminating themselves.
Americans charge
Other 88 repairs on the next attempt breaking a squad and leader but the crew is broken in advancing fire.
Last ditch I am able to put shots on all 3 exit hexes including a fire land but it just isn't enough for those high morale troops and leaders. I break multiple units trying to exit but still 10+ VP get off the board for the American win.
2017-09-09(A) Jim Rupp vs James L. American win
2017-05-29(A) Jason Wert vs Gabe Wert American winNice scenario and tight action. 88's were a menace and wrecked the 9-2 and two Squads for CH. Americans managed to squeak off 8cvp for win
2017-04-02(D) David Garvin vs Mike Allexenberg American win
2016-12-03(D) David Garvin vs Jeff Coyle American win
2016-09-24(A) B-E Karlsson vs German American winMy third playing of "Zon with the wind". Good fun and another win for me. Loads of great rolls for me, heaps of shitty rolls for my opponent.
2016-07-01(D) B-E Karlsson vs American German winWon as the Germans but a close call. Three snakeyes in the last turn with the last 88 made my day.
2016-01-15(A) David Garvin vs Alain Chabot German win
2015-08-31(D) Jeff B vs Stuart Brant American win4.75 hrs
2015-01-17(A) David Yllanes vs Zeke American winI can see why this is a classic. Very fun and balanced scenario. I tried to envelop the German defense and the game was undecided until the last second.
2014-11-24(A) Simon Staniforth vs German win
2014-11-07(D) David Ramsey vs Gerard Burton American winAmericans came straight down the middle but the Germans couldn't hold out. A final failed morale shot against the last remaining 88 left too much to do for a squad and a half holding off half the American army.
2014-09-20(D) Andy Beaton vs Jonathan Kay German winPulled it out by blocking the exit with a 447 that never failed an FPF roll. Should have been a win for the Americans, but the dice said no.
2014-05-22(A) Paolo Cariolato vs Ugo Bartolucci American win
2014-05-08(A) Ruben Rigillo vs Marco Lombardi American win
2013-11-07(A) Rami Saarinen vs JR American win
2013-04-30(A) youhei nakano vs German winI am lose.
2013-01-09(A) Jeff T vs Jerry American winI pushed Jerry back and moved my initial force in a flanking move on the right through the gully. My 2nd turn units just bulldozed his Krauts back and he couldn't pass a morale check to save his life.

I stumbled on both guns in the woods on the right but he missed with 3 shots and got no ROF and I quickly broke one crew and pinned the other. I rushed him and had enough units up the hill and surrounding him at the exit woods for him to concede in US turn 4. Fun and quick as usual.
2012-10-05(D) C. Scott Kippen vs Jospeh Ladd American win
2011-06-03(A) Paolo Cariolato vs ecz German winBoring old scenario. I had fun a long time ago when little I knew about set up. Put your guns in the exit hexes and wait for the paras to come to you.
2010-07-03(A) Richard Jenulis vs Sean White American win
2010-05-13(A) Rami Saarinen vs JR German winChallenging (for Americans) but interesting scenario.
2009-10-20(A) Jonathan Davis vs Stefano Weckerle American winThe American 9-2 battle hardened. Then he went heroic. Then he lead two squads to produce heroes and another to become fanatic. The Americans exited 10 points off in Turn 5.
2009-06-08(A) James Lowry vs Patch Bunny German win
2009-05-08(A) Dan Cunningham vs BB German winCame down to the end... then he rolled hot and I got roasted
2009-01-17(A) Allen Evenson vs Dave Morgan American winBoth 88's Malfing Turn 3 made life alot easier.
2008-10-26(D) Paul Legg vs Miles Wiehahn American winIntensive Fire 2008
2008-10-04(D) Aaron Sibley vs Gerard Burton German win
2008-08-16(D) Bill Brodie vs Mark Greenman German winLived up to its reputation as one of the best. In the last turn the paratroopers made a valiant bid to get to the exit hexes, but the German firepower held them off.
2007-11-13(A) Eric Partizan Eric vs Michel Bongiovanni German win
2006-06-26(A) simon jones vs Martin Vicca German win
2006-05-02(D) Davide Bendazzi vs Mario Nadalini German win
2006-01-29(D) Oliver Schumacher vs Patrick Schiel German win
2005-09-19(D) Jesus Pie vs Pedro American win
2005-08-13(D) Eric Partizan Eric vs German win
2004-10-31(D) Paul Legg vs Graham Smith German winIntensive Fire 2004
2004-03-20(A) Steffen Knippel vs Dan Brautigan German win
2003-10-15(D) Alan Peterson vs Mark In progress
2003-10-15(D) Alan Peterson vs Mark Bergin German win
2003-10-15(D) Alan Peterson vs Mark Bergin German win
2002-01-26(A) Rich Weiley vs Simon Spinetti American winCANCON 2002 - Round one.
2000-01-27(D) Jeff T vs Ricky Gray German winGreat game, broke his last squad while trying to exit on final movement phase.
1998-09-17(D) Richard Jenulis vs Ivan Jirak American win
1998-06-08(D) Fred Ingram vs Dave McLee German win
1997-11-11(D) Rich Weiley vs Simon Tout German win
1997-04-05(A) Rich Weiley vs Ben Tam American winPaddington Bears - April 1997 second game.
1997-04-05(A) Rich Weiley vs Ben Tam American winPaddington Bears - April 1997 first game.
1992-09-15(A) Fred Ingram vs Rich Summers American win
(A) Jim Thompson vs Chad Mekash German win[Imported from ROAR]
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The German 88mm gun, originally designed as an antiaircraft artillery weapon, was equally effective against infantry
 
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Estimated Play time: 2.4 hours
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Zon with the Wind [Confirmed]
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