Larger, longer scenarios

[Dog829]

Gentlemen,
I noticed in ES that there is an add on scenario called Screaming Eagles that was designed by Charlie Cutshall and it is 180 turns long. I have tried to start and play it a couple of times but I have not managed to move through one turn yet. Red is right, that's a lot of units. However, I still believe that deep down we all want to be able to fight D-Day all over whilst we micro-manage the 1st or the 29th division. Or maybe the Brit Para's or our own 82nd or 101st at that. At least I do anyways. Here's the scenario description. Have any of you guys attempted playing this one? And Red, the problem isn't the number of units involved, its the AI becoming incapable of managing the units over a lengthy time frame correct?

South of Bastonge - Screaming Eagles vs. Panzer Grenadiers - December 19, 1944. This is a hypothetical battle for those who want a really large battle. It takes place south of Bastonge and pits a reinforced battalion of the 101st Airborne "Screaming Eagles" Division. The paratroopers of the 101st have augmented their strength by commandeering some retreating units during the Battle of the Bulge. They have added a hodgepodge platoon of armor along with a mixed bag of artillery. Additionally a reinforced tank company has been detached to assist their defense of the town. Opposing the Screaming Eagles will be the better part of an SS Panzer Grenadier Division. The paratroopers will be hard pressed to hold of the attack. They will be assisted somewhat by the staggered arrival of the elements of the SS division, some well placed mines and the beginnings of a dug-in position. In addition to snow on the ground there is some still falling, the sky is misty and visibility will be 30 hexes.

Could be done pbem I assume. It is a large, large scenario.