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 | 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 | May 9, 2025 | 1945, Armor, Countryside, Infantry, Location: Netherlands, Medal Objectives, Memoir 44, Scenario, Special Weapons, Strategic, Theater: Western
Reichswald - The Siegried Line 9th February 1945: The Reichswald is the 5-mile gap between the Maas and Rhine and the natural advance route from the German-Dutch border to the Ruhr. After amassing troops to get a numerical advantage near Groesbeek, the allies advanced...
by GeneralHowitzer | May 8, 2025 | 1944, Artillery, Countryside, Infantry, Location: France, Medal Objectives, Memoir 44, Scenario, Special Weapons, Strategic
Poterie Ridge After the capture of Hill 131 (Mont Etenclin) on July 3, 1944, the paratroopers of the 325th Glider Infantry and 508th Parachute Infantry Regiments, 82nd Airborne Division, were ordered to capture La Poterie Ridge and Hill 95, the last heights before...
by GeneralHowitzer | May 7, 2025 | 1944, Armor, Countryside, Infantry, Location: France, Medal Objectives, Memoir 44, Scenario, Tactical, Theater: Western
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...
by GeneralHowitzer | May 7, 2025 | 1940, Armor, Artillery, Countryside, Infantry, Location: Belgium, Medal Objectives, Memoir 44, Scenario, Strategic
Escaut - Schelde: Resistance on the Scheldt After the loss of the Ghent bridgehead, the Belgian troops were tasked with defending the line along the Upper Scheldt. They fulfilled this duty with honor and remarkable courage. On May 20, 1940, German forces crossed the...