Memoir 44 Discussion Forum
Panzer Lehr Counter Attacks
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The Panzer Lehr Counterattacks occurred in July 1944 during the Normandy Campaign in World War II. The Panzer Lehr Division, an elite German armored unit, launched a series of counterattacks against advancing Allied forces, particularly around the town of Saint-Lô, in an effort to halt the Allies' breakout from the beachheads.
Despite their reputation and heavy concentration of tanks and mechanized units, Panzer Lehr faced overwhelming Allied firepower, including massive air support from Allied fighter-bombers and extensive artillery barrages. The division suffered heavy losses in tanks, vehicles, and personnel.
The counterattacks failed to stop the Allied advance, and the division was effectively shattered as a fighting force during the subsequent Operation Cobra, the major Allied offensive that broke through German defenses and led to the encirclement of German forces in the Falaise Pocket. The failure of the Panzer Lehr counterattacks marked another step in the gradual collapse of German resistance in Normandy.
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6 VP's
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Card Balance:
Allies - 6
Axis - 4
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Complexity:
4
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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:
Mediterranean
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Campaign:
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Codename:
Operation Dragoon
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Summary:
Objectives:
6 VP's, plus the City of Toulon
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 - 10 Infantry, 4 Armor
Axis - 10 Infantry, 1 Artillery
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Allied Strategy:
1. The key objective for the Allies is to capture the town of Toulon. If the Allies occupy three of the town hexes at the end of any turn, they win immediately. So, besides the need to simply destroy Axis units, the Allied player should keep up a relentless push toward the center section which contains Toulon. This will force the Axis player to not only defend individual hexes, but also to move troops toward defending the center, thus dislodging some from behind sandbags.
2. The most imminent need for the Allies is to get their infantry away from the back wall and into the fight against the two sandbagged hexes right in front of them. Any retreat flags thrown by the Axis powers will increase odds of a hit from 50% to 67% against the Allies.
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Axis Strategy
1. Because the Allies have four Armor units, the Axis are outnumbered. So the scenario is primarily defensive. Given the right cards, some offensive operations may be possible. But historically, the Germans had to eventually pull back, so be aware, and be careful.
2. Your forward infantry in the center section may get overwhelmed by the Allies, so you will want to get in your hits while you can. If appropriate, you may consider a strategic retreat to let your infantry fight another day.
3. Because you are outnumbered in terms of forces, your best chance of scoring hits will be to remain in your defensive positions and hit the enemy as they approach.
4. Be sure to protect the four hexes of Toulon, for should the enemy gain control of three hexes, you will lose instantly.
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Battle Reports
(percentage of Allied victories):
66%
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Author:
Days of Wonder
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