SEP 22 (OAF 66.1) "Parker's Crossroad"

updated 060904

This scenario was originally published in ON ALL FRONTS number 66. The original scenario author is not stated. Extensive clarifications and modification have been made to the original scenario and modified by Bill Thomson.


North of Houffalize Belgium, December 23, 1944: The crossroads at Baraque-de-Fraiture, previously neglected, was recognized for its importance by Major A. C. Parker III. Acting on his own initiative using what forces he could muster, Parker quickly established a defensive position. On December 23, the 2nd Panzer Division tested the resolve of those defenders.

VICTORY CONDITIONS: The German player wins if there are no unbroken U.S. squads within a five hex radius of 5Y10 at game's end. American player Wins by preventing a German victory.

NORTH
14
Only hexrows Q-GG inclusive are in play; Place overlay I (on board 4 normally.
5
4
SCENARIO SEQUENCE:
American setup first
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German move first

AMERICANS FORCES:

GERMAN FORCES:
SPECIAL SCENARIO RULES:


AFTERMATH: Under a hail of murderous point-bland fire, the Americans suffered heavy casualties but managed to stave off onslaught after onslaught until finally ordered to abandon the crossroads.