by GeneralHowitzer | Nov 1, 2024 | 1942, Armor, Artillery, Desert, Infantry, Medal Objectives, Mediterranean Theater, Memoir 44, Scenario, Strategic
Flanking Maneuver at Bir Hakeim The Flanking Maneuver at Bir Hakeim refers to a significant episode during the Second Battle of El Alamein and the broader Western Desert Campaign of World War II, which took place in May-June 1942. Bir Hakeim was the site of a crucial...
by GeneralHowitzer | Nov 1, 2024 | 1944, Armor, Artillery, Base Game, Beach, Infantry, Medal Objectives, Memoir 44, Scenario
First Assault Wave (Omaha Beach) The invasion of Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944, was a pivotal part of the D-Day landings during World War II’s Operation Overlord. Omaha Beach, one of five landing sites in Normandy, was assaulted by U.S. forces, primarily the 1st...
by GeneralHowitzer | Nov 1, 2024 | 1942, Armor, Artillery, Desert, Infantry, Mediterranean Theater, Memoir 44, Scenario, Strategic
Escape via the Coastal Road The “Escape via the Coastal Road” refers to the dramatic retreat of Allied forces, particularly British and Commonwealth troops, during the Battle of Dunkirk in May-June 1940. This was part of the larger Dunkirk Evacuation...
by GeneralHowitzer | Nov 1, 2024 | 1944, Armor, Artillery, Breakthrough Game, Infantry, Memoir 44, Scenario, Winter, Winter Wars
Escape Along Salmchateau Background 9 VP’s Card Balance: Allies – 5 Axis – 6 Complexity: 4 Conditions: Winter Location Year Theater Campaign: Ardennes Offensive Codename Summary: In this scenario, the Allies are surrounded by Axis forces. Two escape...
by GeneralHowitzer | Nov 1, 2024 | 1941, Armor, Artillery, Desert, Infantry, Mediterranean Theater, Memoir 44, Scenario
Dug in at Sidi Omar The Battle of Sidi Omar (November 1941) occurred during the broader Operation Crusader in the North African Campaign of World War II. Sidi Omar, located on the Libyan-Egyptian border, was a heavily fortified Axis stronghold defended by Italian and...
by GeneralHowitzer | Nov 1, 2024 | 1944, Armor, Artillery, Base Game, Countryside, Infantry, Medal Objectives, Memoir 44, Scenario, Tactical
Counter-attack on Mortain The Counter-Attack on Mortain, also known as Operation Lüttich, was a German offensive in early August 1944 during World War II, aimed at retaking the town of Avranches and halting the Allied advance in Normandy. Launched on August 7, the...
