Quote from GeneralHowitzer on 2025-05-07, 20:26

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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....

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6 VP's

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Card Balance:

Allies - 6

Axis - 5

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Complexity:

2

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Conditions:

Countryside

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Context:

Historical

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Location:

France

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Year:

1944

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Theater:

Western

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Campaign:

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Codename:

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Summary:

Objectives:

6 VP's, plus the City of Ecouche for the Allies

Battlefield:

Because of the two sets of thick hilly forests cutting across the left and right flanks at an angle, it limits movement of both forces from section to section. Thus proper placement of troops in the early moves of the game can have a dramatic effect on its final outcome.

Troops:

Allies - 6 Infantry, 6 Armor

Axis - 5 Infantry, 4 Armor

 

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Allied Strategy:

1. 

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Axis Strategy

1. 

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Battle Reports

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Author:

French Open, 2022; Also played at The Finest Hour Open, Chicago 2025.

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