Combat Commander: Battle Pack 5 Fall of the West (engl.) (Exp.)

Beschreibung

Combat Commander: Battle Pack 5 Fall of the West ist ein Kennerspiel. Diese Erweiterung für die Combat Commander Serie versetzt Spieler in die Kämpfe in Frankreich, Belgien und Norwegen im Frühjahr 1940. Szenarien mit speziellen Regeln bieten taktische Tiefe und fordern flexible Strategien im historischen Kontext.

Combat Commander: Battle Pack #5 – Fall of the West is the fifth themed scenario collection for the Combat Commander series. This Battle Pack focuses on military actions in France, Belgium, and Norway from late April to June 1940, highlighting critical engagements where both sides tested each other intensely. The scenario rules emphasize the flexibility of the Allied Minor hand, reflecting periods when higher command interference was reduced. The pack includes twelve new scenarios printed on cardstock and ten new maps depicting verified real-world locations. These maps feature actual road names and terrain details, grounding the game in historical accuracy. Four scenarios introduce experimental AFV rules, showcasing early tank versus infantry combat. These reflect the still-developing doctrines, armaments, and countermeasures of the time. While swift tank advances remain iconic of the Blitzkrieg, many encounters were cautious and tentative—capturing this nuance adds a unique dimension to the Combat Commander experience. Scenarios included in Fall of the West:

• 74 – “Sturmgruppe Granit”: The daring glider assault on Fort Eben Emael, marking the start of the campaign, 10 May 1940;
• 75 – “Sturmgruppe Breton”: Glider landings near Maastricht, Belgium, facing a fierce Belgian counterattack, 10 May 1940;
• 76 – “A Most Gallant Dirty Little Imp”: Heroic leadership at the Dyle River, Belgium, featuring the first WW2 Victoria Cross recipient, 15 May 1940;
• 77 – “The Crucible of Fire”: Early tactical withdrawal by the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) at Petegem, Belgium, with the Bren Carrier, 21 May 1940;
• 78 – “By These Deeds They Shall Be Known”: BEF rearguard actions protecting Dunkirk’s port, Cassel, France, 27 May 1940;
• 79 – “Battering Ram at Kvam”: British defenders facing heavy German tank and bomber assaults in Norway’s Gudbrandsdal Valley, 26 April 1940;
• 80 – “Bitter Isthmus”: French defense at Monthermé, demonstrating local resilience, 14 May 1940;
• 81 – “The Bottleneck”: A fluid encounter near Sedan, France, featuring the FCM 36 tank, 14 May 1940;
• 82 – “Hidden Guns Lash Out”: Defense on the outskirts of Gembloux, France, with PzKpfw III tanks holding off a major German assault, 14 June 1940;
• 83 – “Thrust in the Dust”: The peak of French anti-tank efforts at Gembloux facing waves of German armor, 15 June 1940;
• 84 – “Seize the Canal”: German urban assault on Château-Porcien along the River Aisne, 9 June 1940;
• 85 – “The Striking Hammer”: A major French armored counterattack against German positions at Perthes, featuring the Char B1bis, 10 June 1940.

Note: Combat Commander: Battle Pack 5 – Fall of the West is not a standalone game and requires both Combat Commander: Europe and Combat Commander: Mediterranean to play.

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