by GeneralHowitzer | May 17, 2025 | 1941, Armor, Artillery, Desert, Infantry, Medal Objectives, Memoir 44, Scenario, Strategic, Theater: Mediterranean
Bardia The Battle of Bardia, fought in January 1941, was the first major land engagement of World War II planned and executed by an Australian formation. As part of Operation Compass, the 6th Australian Division, under Major General Mackay, targeted the Italian-held...
by GeneralHowitzer | May 16, 2025 | 1943, Armor, Artillery, Desert, Infantry, Memoir 44, Scenario, Tactical, Theater: Mediterranean
Sbeitla Tunisia During Operation Frühlingswind (Spring Wind) in February 1943, German forces launched a surprise offensive in central Tunisia, aiming to exploit weaknesses in the American lines. After initial successes at Sidi Bou Zid, they advanced toward Sbeitla,...
by GeneralHowitzer | May 16, 2025 | 1942, Armor, Artillery, Combat Cards, Desert, Infantry, Medal Objectives, Memoir 44, Scenario, Tactical, Theater: Mediterranean
St. Joseph's Farm The 1942 tank battle at Chouigui Pass (also called St. Joseph’s Farm) in North Africa occurred during the early stages of the Tunisia Campaign in World War II. On November 25, 1942, American forces from the 1st Battalion of the 1st Armored...
by GeneralHowitzer | Dec 2, 2024 | Desert, Memoir 44, Smackdown, Tactical
Sidi Omar - Cat & Mouse Games So here is the situation. Allies have a superior armor advantage on the right flank – as soon as the two units from the center move over there. But they don’t want to move in too quickly. The reason is that in desert tank...
by GeneralHowitzer | Nov 1, 2024 | 1941, Armor, Desert, Infantry, Medal Objectives, Mediterranean Theater, Memoir 44, Scenario, Strategic
Sidi Rezegh Airfield The Battle for the Sidi Rezegh Airfield (November 19–22, 1941) was a pivotal engagement during Operation Crusader in the North African Campaign of World War II. Located near Tobruk in Libya, the airfield was a strategic point fiercely contested...
by GeneralHowitzer | Nov 1, 2024 | 1944, Armor, Desert, Medal Objectives, Mediterranean Theater, Memoir 44, Scenario, Tactical
Securing the Flank The battle “Securing the Flank” near Caen, France, was part of the Allied efforts during the Normandy Campaign of World War II in the summer of 1944. Following the D-Day landings, the Allies sought to expand their beachheads and secure...
