27 April 2009

Japanese Surprise - What If - ENH - 1943


I've got a brandnew Pacific one for you. It's a 'what-if' scenario and it plays in Australia. It goes something like this:


Japanese Surprise**

Australia Defend - Japan Assault*
Australia, near Townsville*
0700 hrs 24 February 1943*
Turns 35*
Scenario Size: Medium*
C&C Friendly*

Low Carnage Settings**

Tested by: Huffy, Bob55 & Crazy Canuck


Henk "Dutchiexx" Neumann*
Dutchiexx@spwaw.com*
MADE FOR ENH 2009**
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SCENARIO NOTES:**

Just imagine. Imagine that the Coral Sea Battle had been an overwhelming succes for the Japanese. It left them enough safe bases to built a magnificent presence just to the north of Australia. Imagine Australias forces were still spread thin. In February 1943 the Japanese built-up reached a strength where they were able to sent an invasion force to Australia. Their main goals were to take as many harbours and airfields as possible.**

You command the Australian forces near Townsville in NE Australia. Your forces are spread all over the countryside. The latest news that has reached you is that the Japanese have landed to the south of Townsville on a non-defended stretch of beach. Their forces seem to be on their way to your chemical factory and your harbor.** 

Organise your forces and meet the Japanese before they outflank you and take Townsville Harbour.**

Further reading:*
Peter. G.Tsouras; Rising Sun Victorious**


DESIGNER NOTES**

Use the first turn to get accquainted with your forces. Organise your defence and throw back the Japanese. On the upper left hand corner you will find some American armour to bolster your defences. Use them well! Have FUN!

26 April 2009

Ortona, Little Stalingrad..

The first basic work for the Ortona miniseries is advancing well. I've got a beautifully crafted map of the little town of Ortona made by M4Jess. I've compared it to what I see on Google Maps. There's onely one thing I can say: Kudos Jess! Right now I am working on maps covering the Moro River crossing and the battle for the gully. So.. Check back for the latest news on the goodies!

Japanese Surprise...


Will most probably be published next week, so .... check back!

21 April 2009

Canadians in Ortona...



Right now I'm preparing a miniseries or -campaign around the battle for Ortona.

The Battle of Ortona (December 20, 1943 to December 28, 1943) was a small, yet extremely fierce, battle fought between German Fallshirmjaeger(paratroops) and assaulting Canadianforces from the 1st Canadian Infantry Division. It was the culmination of the fighting on the Adriatic front in Italy during "Bloody December". The battle dubbed "Little Stalingrad" for the deadliness of its close-quarters combat, took place in the small Adriatic Sea town of Ortona, with its peacetime population of 10,000.

Ortona was of high strategic importance, as it was one of Italy's few usable deep water ports on the east coast, and was needed for docking allied ships and so shorten Eighth Army's lines of supply which at the time stretched back to Bari and Taranto. Allied forces were ordered to maintain the offensive, and going through the built up areas in and around Ortona was the only feasible option. Ortona was part of the Winter Line defence system and the Germans had constructed a series of skilfully designed interlocking defensive positions in the town. This, together with the fact that the Germans had been ordered to "fight for every last house and tree" made the town a formidable obstacle to any attacking force.

Check back for further details!



10 April 2009

Upcoming NEW Scenario...


ENH Clash At Prawiedniki. Based on pictures of a small Polish village near the Polish-Soviet border by my friend Janek 'JMN'. I've turned the map into a a little scenario where a German battlegroup tries to regain some terrain on the Soviets.

Japanese Surprise in second testphase!


Got the first testresults this week fom one of the testers. Tweaked and changed some things and will offer the scenario fo retest tomorrow!

Be prepared for some heavy defensive action!

06 April 2009

NEW Scenario In The Making...

Right now a new one is being tested. Here's the storyline:

_______Japanese Surprise**

Just imagine. Imagine that the Coral Sea Battle had been an overwhelming succes for the Japanese. It left them enough safe bases to built a magnificent presence just to the north of Australia. Imagine Australias forces were still spread thin. In February 1943 the Japanese built-up reached a strength where they were able to sent an invasion force to Australia. Their main goals were to take as many harbours and airfields as possible.**

You command the Australian forces near Townsville in NE Australia. Your forces are spread all over the countryside. The latest news that has reached you is that the Japanese have landed to the south of Townsville on a non-defended stretch of beach. Their forces seem to be on their way to your chemical factory and your harbor.**

Organise your forces and meet the Japanese before they outflank you and take Townsville Harbour.**

Further reading:*
Peter. G.Tsouras; Rising Sun Victorious**

02 April 2009

NEW Trilogy About WWII

Well known author Jeff Shaara is in the process of delivering a trilogy of novels about the American involvement in World War 2. At this moment I'm reading the first part "Rising Tide", about the war in North Africa and Sicily.

Shaara shows the common frontline soldier as well as the leadership. Mind you, he has written novels and no historical accounts, but he knows his prime players (Rommel, Monty, Churchill) so well, that their depicted thoughts and conversations are utterly believable.

"Rising Tide" gives you an immersing reading experience. I am looking forward to the next two parts. By the way, the second one "The Steel Wave" will be out in paperback on May 19th!