#01 - Night Drop (6 June) - PzC 02 Normandy '44
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| Rating: | 6.73 (25) |
| Games Played: | 27 |
| SM: | 2 |
| Turns: | 10 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | US |
| Second Side: | Germany |
UTAH Beach, the right flank of the Normandy Beachhead: Just after midnight on the 6th of June, the full weight of two American Airborne Divisions, the 101st "Screaming Eagles" and the 82nd "All-Americans", were dropped behind UTAH Beach to help pave the way for the seaborne landing of the 4th US Infantry Division. While the losses on the actual beachhead were light, the airborne troopers were widely scattered and paid dearly in the effort to capture strategic objectives such as the key road hub at St. Mere-Eglise and the causeways through the flooded areas. The capture of the Douve crossings were also critical in preventing the Germans from moving reinforcements from the area of Carentan. This 1 day scenario covers the D-Day action to consolidate the right flank of the invasion beachhead. For a 2 day version covering this same battle area, see #07 "Fallschirmjager vs Paratrooper".
| Player Voting Stats | ||
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| Member | Balance | Enjoyment |
 Blitz Shadow Player |
Slightly Pro Germany | 8 |
| Blitz Shadow Player |
Slightly Pro Germany | 8 |
| Blitz Shadow Player |
Slightly Pro Germany | 8 |
| Blitz Shadow Player |
Slightly Pro Germany | 7 |
| Blitz Shadow Player |
Slightly Pro Germany | 8 |
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| 1st Side Player | 2nd Side Player | Result | Score | ||||||
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agmoss99 | vs. | fastphil |  |
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Germany Major Loss | 4 | 36 |
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Krijger Koning | vs. | pokeytrev |  |
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US Minor Victory | 28 | 12 |
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jonnymacbrown | vs. | FM WarB |  |
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US Major Victory | 36 | 4 |
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Hwkhuntswalking | vs. | celamanka |  |
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US Minor Victory | 28 | 12 |
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KG_RangerBooBoo | vs. | Compass Rose |  |
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US Major Victory | 36 | 4 |
The play is very restricted for the Axis player, most units not being released until well into the game, and some when released are never able to influence the outcome.
The Germans don't have much of a chance.
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