Guam Landings
The Guam Landings, part of the Pacific Campaign during World War II, were a major Allied amphibious assault on the Japanese-controlled island of Guam in the Mariana Islands. The battle took place between July 21 and August 10, 1944, and was a key part of the U.S. strategy to secure the Marianas as a staging area for future operations, including the eventual bombing of Japan.
6 VP’s
Card Balance:
Allies – 6
Axis – 5
Complexity:
4
Conditions:
Historical
Location:
Guam
Year:
1944
Theater:
Pacific Theater
Campaign:
Pacific Campaign
Codename
Summary:
There is a massive invasion force of Marines coming on shore with infantry, armor and artillery.
Objectives:
6 VP’s and one Objective Medal for the Marines.
Battlefield:
The battlefield is marked by a v-shaped river flanked on one side by a series of hills, and on the other by rice paddies.
Troops:
Allies – 10 Infantry, 8 Armor, 3 Artillery
Axis – 11 Infantry
Allied Strategy:
1. You have an overwhelming force to assist you. You have a lot of armor. Start with that and attack the sandbagged enemy from a distance. You will be able to wipe out several front-line units very quickly using your armor.
2. There is a Medal Objective on your right flank. You can target it, but will need to deal with the enemy infantry unit close to the beach at hex M3.
3. Deal with the two enemy infantry units right on the beach first, or they will be able to score a hit on every retreat flag they throw against your forces.
Axis Strategy:
1. The Japanese are well-protected behind sandbags, and would need a pretty good reason to break cover, while they wait for the Marines to attack.
2. You have a forward unit in the village of Asan, which you can use to take out some figures, maybe a full unit before you are destroyed.
3. And you have a forward unit in the jungle and sandbagged at M3, which you can also use for some quick hits against the enemy.
Battle Reports (percentage of Allied victories):
67%
Author:
Days of Wonder
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