Escouves Forest
After the capture of Alençon on 12 August 1944 in the morning, the 2nd French Armored Division under General Leclerc continued its
offensive toward Argentan. The French were informed that the 9th Panzer Division was in Ecouves forest….
6 VP’s
Card Balance:
Allies – 6
Axis – 5
Complexity:
2
Conditions:
Countryside
Context:
Historical
Location:
France
Year:
1944
Theater:
Western
Campaign:
Codename:
Summary:
Objectives:
6 VP’s, plus the City of Ecouche for the Allies
Battlefield:
The center of the battlefield is dominated by the large Ecouves forest which is hiding some Germans.
Troops:
Allies – 6 Infantry, 6 Armor
Axis – 5 Infantry, 4 Armor
Allied Strategy:
1.
Axis Strategy
1.
Battle Reports
Author:
French Open, 2022; Also played at The Finest Hour Open, Chicago 2025.
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