On Sunday the Wollongong Wargamers continued with our #Operation YULETIDE campaign, an alt-history scenario whereby the Allies invade the Balkans instead of southern France (Operation DRAGOON)
The scenario was, dare I say, challenging for the Allies, in this case, the 1st (UK) Airborne Div in the bridgehead, and the relief forces from 2nd (US) Armored Div and 2eme (FR) Division Blinde.
The view of the Balkan's own 'Hells' Highway'!
The airborne deployed first, then the German defenders, then the US/French relief columns...
With the impassable mountains hemming in both attackers and defenders, it made for a crowded battlefield!
The defenders had immediate reserves, so the Allies pressed forward recklessly on their right flank while the odds were still in their favour...
A river of heroes!
The Tigers came out of Ambush!
With predictable results!
As more German armour appeared from left right and Chelsea, backing up a myriad of 88 batteries, the Allies resorted to smoke...
The German team were so confident in their defence, they started pulling elements from their blocking force to reinforce the reaction team!
The right flank attack had ground down to a bloody stalemate!
The Allies shifted focus to their left flank...
With some measure of success!
Lets take a few close ups...
Just one more?
But there was no getting away from it - Hell's Highway was well and truly blocked!
The US and French players conceded defeat and left the poor old Brits to seek terms...
A fascinating and challenging scenario, and good to see the German team finally get a win in this long running campaign...but they'd better not get used to it!
Great stuff and a nice idea for a campaign. I did something similar but based in Italy, where the Allies were saved by having Churchill tanks that allowed them to close with the enemy to gain a hard fought victory.
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve! Yes similar terrain no doubt, and the thicker armour of Churchills would have been a great help!
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