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!
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.
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