24 June 2009
17 June 2009
NEW SPWaW Scenario-, Campaign- and Maplist
13 June 2009
NEW ENH Scenario: Crossing The Moro
_______Crossing The Moro**
__Canada Assault - Germany Defend*
_______Italy, Near Ortona*
____0400 hrs 5 December 1943*
_____________Turns 35*
_______Scenario Size: Medium*
___________C&C Friendly*
______Low Carnage Settings**
_____Henk "Dutchiexx" Neumann*
mailto:Neumann*_______Dutchiexx@spwaw.com*
_______MADE FOR ENH 2009**
________SCENARIO NOTES:**
Cross the River Moro and open the road to Ortona.**
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:**
The Road to Ortona started for the Canadians here as they took over from the weary British 78th. The 8th Army had pushed the Germans across theMoro river. The 1st Canadian divisional commander, Chris Vokes, was signalled on December 4th to "get over the River Moro as soon as possible".Vokes chose to cross the Moro at three points. At the modern highway 16 that ran along the coast, at the town of San Leonardo and st a village calledVilla Rogatti two miles upstream. The Hastings and Prince Edward regiment (the Hasty P's) were to establish the bridgehead on the right, theSeaforth Highlanders of Canada in the center and the Princess Particia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) on the left supported by elements of theBritish 44th Royal Tank Regiment.**Opposing them were the 200th Panzer Grenadier regiment and the 90th Panzer Grenadier regiment who had blown both the bridge at San Leonardoand along highway 16. They had settled in for a fight.**The divisional engineers informed their commander that it was not possible to build an assualt crossing at Villa Rogatti. Much to his chagrin when hehad handed over that part of the front to the Indians they had errected "Impossible Bridge" 3 days later.**The Canadians would eventually cross the Moro and push into San Leonardo but not until after the Germans extracted a heavy price. The bloodiestmonth in the entire Italian campaign for the Canadians was just beginning.**
______DESIGNER NOTES**
This scenario is the first of a series depicting the battles in and around Ortona, a little town in Italy that ater the battle was commonly known as Little Stalingrad.**This scenario was designed C&C Friendly, using the Low Carnage Settings 90S, 80H, 100RR, XXXTQ, 110TT, 150IT, 180AvS, 120AvA, 150SOF / Command & Ctrl ON / AutoRally OFF to reduce unrealistic SPWAW slaughter.**
Have FUN!
20 May 2009
NEW May 2009 SP:WaW Scen-, Campaign and Maplist
04 May 2009
Moro River Crossing...
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!
