by GeneralHowitzer | Nov 1, 2024 | 1942, Armor, Artillery, Eastern Front, Infantry, Medal Objectives, Memoir 44, Scenario, Strategic, Winter
Rzhev (the Meat Grinder) The Battle of Rzhev, fought in the winter of 1942, was a major Eastern Front conflict between the Soviet Red Army and Nazi Germany during World War II. It occurred near the town of Rzhev, about 150 miles west of Moscow, and became known as the...
by GeneralHowitzer | Nov 1, 2024 | Armor, Artillery, Countryside, Infantry, Medal Objectives, Memoir 44, Scenario
Russian Breakout The “Russian Breakout” generally refers to a series of Soviet offensives during World War II where Soviet forces broke through German lines, particularly on the Eastern Front, shifting momentum in favor of the Allies. 6 VP’s Card...
by GeneralHowitzer | Nov 1, 2024 | 1943, Armor, Artillery, Countryside, Eastern Front, Infantry, Memoir 44, Scenario
Ponyri (Kursk) The Battle of Ponyri took place in Ponyri, a small town in the Kursk Oblast of Russia, during World War II. It occurred in July 1943 as part of the larger Battle of Kursk, one of the biggest tank battles in history. Ponyri was a critical point on the...
by GeneralHowitzer | Nov 1, 2024 | 1944, Artillery, Base Game, Beach, Countryside, Infantry, Medal Objectives, Memoir 44, Scenario, Tactical
Pointe-du-Hoc The Battle of Pointe du Hoc was a critical part of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. Pointe du Hoc, a steep cliff overlooking the English Channel between Utah and Omaha beaches, was targeted because it housed a German gun battery capable of threatening...
by GeneralHowitzer | Nov 1, 2024 | 1945, Armor, Artillery, Countryside, Infantry, Medal Objectives, Memoir 44, Scenario, Strategic
Moyland Wood (Operation Veritable) The Battle of Moyland Wood, part of Operation Veritable, took place in February 1945 near the village of Moyland in Germany. It was a significant engagement between British and Canadian forces of the Allied 21st Army Group and German...
by GeneralHowitzer | Nov 1, 2024 | 1944, Armor, Artillery, Base Game, Countryside, Infantry, Medal Objectives, Memoir 44, Scenario, Strategic
Montelimar 6 VP’s Card Balance: 5 – 5 Complexity: 3 Conditions Location Year Theater: Campaign Codename Summary: The Montelimar scenario has 5 hllly hexes dominating the center of the field of battle, plus several nearby hills. The side which controls this...