Bullets For Breakfast - Steel Panthers: World War 2
| Rating: | 9.1 (2) |
| Games Played: | 2 |
| SM: | 1 |
| Turns: | 10 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | US |
| Second Side: | Germany |
| Downloads: | 98 |
This scenario is very loosly based on one from Squad battles Eagle Strikes by Wild Bill Wilder I say loosly based because maps are of a different scale as are the OOB's a little different in both games, however I hope I have captured some of the essence of this bitter melee exchange.
This is the description from the Squad battles game.
July 5th, 1944, Poterie Ridge, France, 0630 hours
Design Notes: This is a type of meeting engagement - a real melee. It can be played from either side but playing as the United States offers the greater challenge.
2 Player Battle - Yes
Historical Background: The Allied command had decided to get the ball rolling southward from the Cotentin Peninsula to Caumont. Leading the way would be the US VIII Corps. The center division of the advance was the 82nd Airborne. Even though down to half-strength due to continual fighting since D-Day, the sky warriors were still full of fight.
With the 79th and 90th Divisions on their flank, the "All-Americans" would take the hills just in front of la Haye-du Puits. The Second Battalion of the 507th moved against the center hill of Poterie Ridge and encountered no resistance. The advance company moved to the southern slope and formed a defensive perimeter to hold the ground gained.
The paratroopers slept lightly, knowing that they were the tip of the spear of the advance. Rising at first light and looking to breakfast on cold C rations, Company B found that it had nested itself in the middle of a German bivouac area for Group Koenig. A sharp firefight erupted. The rest of the battalion, hearing the intense firing of weapons of both sides hurried to the area.
Pfc James Geach, part of the US reinforcements, found himself facing two German tanks advancing on his position. He grabbed a buddy and a bazooka. Though he had never fired a rocket launcher before, he had courage and he learned quickly. His firing on the tanks challenged the German armor, forcing it to retire. For his actions, Geach would receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
By the afternoon of the 5th, Poterie Ridge had been secured and the first steps toward Caumont had been taken.
This is the description from the Squad battles game.
July 5th, 1944, Poterie Ridge, France, 0630 hours
Design Notes: This is a type of meeting engagement - a real melee. It can be played from either side but playing as the United States offers the greater challenge.
2 Player Battle - Yes
Historical Background: The Allied command had decided to get the ball rolling southward from the Cotentin Peninsula to Caumont. Leading the way would be the US VIII Corps. The center division of the advance was the 82nd Airborne. Even though down to half-strength due to continual fighting since D-Day, the sky warriors were still full of fight.
With the 79th and 90th Divisions on their flank, the "All-Americans" would take the hills just in front of la Haye-du Puits. The Second Battalion of the 507th moved against the center hill of Poterie Ridge and encountered no resistance. The advance company moved to the southern slope and formed a defensive perimeter to hold the ground gained.
The paratroopers slept lightly, knowing that they were the tip of the spear of the advance. Rising at first light and looking to breakfast on cold C rations, Company B found that it had nested itself in the middle of a German bivouac area for Group Koenig. A sharp firefight erupted. The rest of the battalion, hearing the intense firing of weapons of both sides hurried to the area.
Pfc James Geach, part of the US reinforcements, found himself facing two German tanks advancing on his position. He grabbed a buddy and a bazooka. Though he had never fired a rocket launcher before, he had courage and he learned quickly. His firing on the tanks challenged the German armor, forcing it to retire. For his actions, Geach would receive the Distinguished Service Cross.
By the afternoon of the 5th, Poterie Ridge had been secured and the first steps toward Caumont had been taken.
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| Member | Balance | Enjoyment |
 Gordons HQ |
Well Balanced | 8 |
 keif149 |
Well Balanced | 6 |
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keif149 | vs. | Richie61 |  |
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US Decisive Victory - 25 or more Turns | 40 | 5 |
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Gordons HQ | vs. | keif149 | |
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Draw - 25 or more Turns | 10 | 10 |
I thin as it played out a fitting tribute to the original Saquad Battles game
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