The Allied efforts to breach the German fortified defenses known as the Hitler Line were moving slowly forward. General Juin, commanding the Free French forces in Italy, had a plan to outflank the Germans through the Esperia defile and on to Mt. Onto. The initial French assault was forcefully repulsed by anti-tank ambushes and determined defenders manning positions among the rock-strewn approaches to Esperia. General Monsabert was not deterred, however, and ordered an all-out combined-arms assault, with a battalion of African infantry attacking the town over the hills and an armored force pushing up the road.
Attacker: Free French (Groupement Linares, Chasseurs d' Afrique)
Defender: German (Panzergrenadier-Division 90)
6.5 turns
Players: 2 OBA: None Night: No
Unit Counts:
Squads: A:13.0 D:8.0
AFVs: A:5
M4A2 x 2 M5(a) x 3
AFVs: D:0
Guns: A:0
M2(a) 60mm Mortar x 2
D:2
5cm PaK 38 2cm FlaK 30 5cm leGrW 36 x 2
Misc Rules:
A: Stealthy. may initiate H-t-H as is Gurkha
Map Board(s):
2a
5b
Overlays:
NONE
Errata (source)
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I put up a forward defence and thought it was a decent set up, let down by some average dice. Interesting VC's and I suspect most of the German wins have come from the Free French failing to get the captured buildings needed by turn 3. I see there have been a few wins on the first turn, people not reading the VC's correctly I suspect.
2020-11-07
(A) John Smith
vs
Scott
German win
This scenario is feast or famine. It either ends before turn 1 is complete, or goes the distance. It can also be very dicey. If the Free French doesn't get some critical rolls turn 1 (or if the Germans get a few hot rolls turn 1) it won't end well for the French. I like the idea of dynamic VCs or sudden death type VCs, but I didn't even make it out of my turn 1 (Free French). I had a plan and it was mostly going okay until I stumbled across the German AT gun that got off 4 straight shots, one of them a CH on a Sherman. At the end of the FF MPh I was adjacent to 4 building hexes that I would advanced in to. Unfortunately the units in 3 of those 4 hexes were pinned because of great low FP rolls by my opponent, and lousy MC/PTC rolls by myself. So, at most I could capture 1 building of the 3 required by the end of the first Game Turn, and the game ended after only three phases. We still had fun, but approach this scenario carefully and understand what you're getting into with the VCs.
2020-02-08
(D) Richard Jenulis
vs
Bill Owen
German win
NWASL Championship 2020 - round 2
My fastest win in my ASL career. The game was over by my turn 1 Final Fire Phase when it became obvious that the Free French could at best only get two buildings, and most likely would only end up with one. The Germans played a very upfront defense that caught the Free French unexpected. Despite winning in less time than it took to set up, this scenario keeps me thinking about the different possibilities. I seldom want to play the same scenario twice, but I would like to try this again as the Free French.
2020-01-12
(D) Eben Johnson
vs
German win
Read the victory conditions carefully and check with you opponent that you both agree.
2015-07-03
(D) Russell Dewhurst
vs
Ken
Free French win
2015-06-13
(D) Will Willow
vs
Fred Schwarz
German win
FTF
2015-06-13
(A) Fred Schwarz
vs
Will Willow
German win
2015-03-21
(A) Randy Strader
vs
youhei nakano
German win
Dicey scenario ended with failure of FF to achieve needed conditions on first turn. Would like to play again, as VC force attacker into extreme aggression which makes it tense and fun.
2014-08-23
(A) Jason Wert
vs
Rob Schoenen
Free French win
2013-11-07
(A) Richard Carter
vs
Kevin Klausmeyer
Free French win
I was able to fulfill the 6 bldgs at end of Turn 1 VC for the win. I think this is quite an interesting scenario overall. I like the end game sort of maneuver it forces in the opening moves. It can feel a little dicey though since you have to take risks to try to win w/ the sudden death type VC's.
2012-07-14
(A) Paolo Cariolato
vs
Arlecchino
Free French win
2012-03-17
(D) Paul Jones
vs
Burnie Fox
German win
Free French suffered the automatic loss at end of T1.
2012-03-03
(A) Edward Fritz
vs
Dave Bresson
German win
Played again without the French giving up the playbalance. Reinforcements entering on turn 1 allowed this game to go to turn three, but the French were unable to get the 9 building locations needed to keep the game going.
2012-03-03
(A) Edward Fritz
vs
Dave Bresson
German win
Played again without the French giving up the playbalance. Reinforcements entering on turn 1 allowed this game to go to turn three, but the French were unable to get the 9 building locations needed to keep the game going.
2012-03-03
(A) Edward Fritz
vs
Dave Bresson
German win
French lost in the first turn - was not able to take 3 building locations.
2012-02-19
(A) Andy Beaton
vs
Dan Cunningham
German win
Failed to make VC at turn 3. Came close, but only through incredible dice luck. It's like a desperate last turn rush on the first 3 turns. Neither of us had much left when it did end.
2012-02-10
(A) Steve Bowen
vs
TB
German win
Very difficult attack for the Free French across an open road. Forced to attack aggressively and seek out CC in order to avoid the sudden death loss on turns 1, 2 and 3 the French are very dependent on decent dice to stay in the game. A unique scenario that does not entirely succeed but is worth a play. In my game the French lost at the end of turn 2 when the Germans recaptured one of the required buildings.
