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Over the river and through the woods - The Matrix Games version of West Front

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Over the river and through the woods

By J. Schneder II
Axis 2 - 5 - 1 Allies
Rating: 8.19 (11)
Games Played: 8
SM: 2
Turns: 18
Type: Custom
First Side: Axis
Second Side: Allies
Downloads: 300
Town of Askim, Norway-"The Östfold"(best played against a human opponent) Shortly after the invasion of Norway, the German forces found themselves advancing quickly against the Norweigen defenders. Through a series of blunders on the Norwegian side having to do with communications, the Germans were having an easy time of it. An important, though small action occurred near Askim in the Östfold (which is the south-eastern part of Norway). It might have changed the ease of the German conquest had the Norwegians done things differently. Askim was defended by some ad hoc infantry and artillery, with more artillery support from the nearby Höytorp fortress. In actuality they lost the battle mainly due to misinterpreted orders and complacency. Can the Norweigen commander hold the line against the Germans long enough to change history?? (DESIGNER'S NOTES): Again my thanks to Steve "von Niemack" for allowing me to use his map for this project. I have attempted to simulate the disorganised Norweigen command structure by my unusual placement of the Norwegian forces rather than making them 'fixed' troops.
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Herr Straße Laufer
I think it is a fun scenario. But, needs further work on victory conditions and removal of exit hex. The Germans could never get there in the time allotted.
“The past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, the lie became the truth.”― George Orwell (1984)