Lions and Tin Men ETO (id:#65266)
See Also: Lions and Tin Men by Swedish Volunteers
Os, Norway 1940-05-02 ()
Designer: Erik Leander
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Balance:
GermanNorwegian/Swedish
50%

Overview:

In early May, the defenses in central Norway, much like the snow on the ground, were reduced to minor patches. In the district of Röros, a handful of soldiers struggled to keep communications with Sweden open. To secure this, they needed to ensure that the Germans would not be able to cross the River Glåma. While organizing local hunters to bolster their forces, the Norwegians received unexpected aid. Led by Tage Holmqvist, a band of Swedish veterans from the Winter War appeared, ready and willing to fight. This band and some of Norwegians, were ordered to defend Os. Soon, German forces approached across the broken terrain.
Attacker: German (Maschinengewehr-Bataillon 13 & Eisenbahn-Pionier-Bau-Regiment 2 with Panzer-Abteilung-zur-besonderer-Vervendung 40, 181. Infanterie-Division)
Defender: Norwegian/Swedish (Hjemmefronten, Röros District)  
4.5 turns
    Players: 2     OBA: None     Night: No
Unit Counts:
Squads: A:10.0 D:8.0
AFVs: A:1
PzKpfw IB
Bicycle

AFVs: D:0
Guns: A:1
8cm GrW 34
D:0

Victory Conditions:

Exit VP: Building Control VC: Area Control VC:
Unit Based VC: LOS Style VC: CVP Cap:
Misc Rules: A: Variable OB (2 of 3 choices)
Overlays: NONE
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Last Played:
DateReporterOpponentBal.ResultTimeComments
2025-04-07(D) Jobbo Fett vs Rob W. German winAn alright scenario where both attacker and defender have to make difficult decisions, and where covering for losses can mean the difference between victory and difficulty. This scenario is entirely ruined by the Germans receiving the tank if you engage in using Sleaze Freeze.
2024-03-08(A) Richard Webb vs Bill Finlayson German winGreat little scenario. Played in the mini tournament at Heroes. Germans got the tank which helps a lot, and the Bicycle group ( bikes less useful). Managed to scrape a win in the last turn. A good little scenario- nice and simple, which is all my brain can cope with
2023-11-23(A) Todd Cox vs Norwegian/Swedish winGermans stuck one hex too far away. Started blasting into a melee hex trying to clear it out. Would advance enough units into a final hex, just one hex short of winning though.
2023-06-23(A) Shane Pask vs German winI set up to the west and the first reinforcements (group 3) joined them. Prep broke the Swedish MMG squad and ELRed their leader but the Norwegians killed the mortar crew (CR on 1MC). Advancing fire also CR/ELRed another Swede. After this there was not enough left in the west to halt the massed Germans. Turn 2 reinforcements (group 2) entered east to keep the Norwegians busy. I reclaimed the mortar but they were immediately broken by Norwegian DF. A Berserk squad kept the remaining Norwegians busy long enough for the necessary VP to stroll off the board unobserved on turn 4.
2022-04-15(D) Dan Best vs Kermit Mullins German win
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Jobbo_Fett Added a playing2025-04-13 02:23:51
Jobbo_Fett Linked the scenario to ROAR2025-04-01 01:59:49
Hutch Modified the gps location2025-03-12 14:08:03
Hutch Modified the Attacker's AFVs2025-03-12 13:59:38
Hutch Modified the unit counts2025-03-12 13:59:38
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Statistics:
Avg Rating: 6.83Votes: 12
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To-Play list count: 1
Estimated Play time: 2.4 hours
Recorded Games: 9
Archive recorded plays:
German6
Norwegian/Swedish3
Drawn:0

ROAR Data: (as of today)
Lions and Tin Men [Confirmed]
[A] Norwegian/Swedish 6
[D] German 9
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