Date: Tue, 19 Jul 1994 19:34:13 +0200 From: Arnaud Bouis Subj: Double Blind PanzerLeader Scenario Double-Blind PanzerLeader Scenario ---------------------------------- Referee Information This scenario must be played with double blind rules. Two sets of AH's Panzerleader must be available. It is essential for the spirit and surprise of the game that reinforcements be kept unknown to the players until their arrival. Add sounds and effects as desired (clangs of tank threads arriving east, the noise of fighter- bombers), this is an "atmosphere"-oriented scenario. This scenario has been designed to put both players in situations which they will judge, in turn, desperate. Players who do not abandon and still adhere to orders will be rewarded. General layout of events : A scratch infantry German force tries to break out eastwards against a more mobile and very equal American force. However, on turn 3 a German Panzer relief force enters in the Americans' back. The American player must not collapse morally, and the German not get lax and forget orders. Time is working for the Americans. For on turn 4, American airpower appears, and From turn 6 on, very powerful U.S. Armored Forces roll in... Game lasts 13 turns. Both players set up simultaneously. The German player moves first. German Reinforcements: Turn 4: Relief force from 6th SS Panzer Army, enter on the East edge of board C. 3 x PzIV (SS) 2 x PzV Panther (SS) 1 x PzIVb (King Tiger) U.S. Reinforcements: Note: All U.S. reinforcements enter on the North edge of board D. Turn 4: 5 x Fighter-bomber Turn 6 : Armored Division arrives 1 x M8 Greyhound 2 x M4 Sherman (14-10-10-9) 4 x M4 Sherman (11-8-9-8) Turn 8 : 1 x M8 Greyhound 3 x M10 TD Turn 10 : 2 x M36 TD 3 x ARM Infantry (4-2-10-2) 1 x M7 Priest Turn 12 : 3 x M4 Sherman (14-10-10-9) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (This sheet is to be given to the German player only. For History buffs, change the place and division names as they have not been checked). von :Stab 271. Volksgrenadier Division Oberhautquarter OKW/ 46345 -JHG Houffalize, Belgie, 27. Dezember, Jahr 1944 fur : Oberst [insert player's germanized name here] II. Abteilung/Volksgrenadier Regiment 1271 OKW-ZK4 Oberst [insert player's germanized name here], having stood fast according to the orders of the Fuhrer, last night our division was encircled by American infantry elements, identified as 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion (3rd U.S. Infantry Division), reportedly commanded by the infamous Major [insert other player's americanized name here]. Though our forces are now heavily depleted by weeks of fighting, and are particularly exhausted, they must break out. As you know, yesterday I ordered the guns to be sabotaged and all non-essential vehicles to be abandoned in order to save what precious fuel we have left. you must now bring all the remnants of your battalion together and save your men. As our remaining forces consist mainly of our bravest and last experienced cadres and include some of the division staff, we can not be allowed to fall into enemy hands. Break out eastwards, to join hands with 6th SS Panzer Army -which is reportedly doing efforts to save us- and continue fighting for Germany. and the fuhrer. Be fast ! I know the situation is desperate, but we have no choice but to push on regardless. The American ring must still be light, our only chance lies in speed before it gets hermetical. According to your last radio report, the forces at your disposal are: 8 Rifle Infantry platoons 4 SMG Infantry platoon 6 (horse) Wagon platoons 2 Truck platoons 1 StugIIIG platoon 1 150mm Assault Gun platoon (SW-38) You will set up anywhere on board C. American forces set up on board D, Game length is 13 turns Victory points : 3 points per 271st VGD unit exited east, 1 point per U.S. unit destroyed. (American VP : 2 points per German unit destroyed/still on the maps at game's end) Mapboard configuration : !..........!..........! !..........!..........! !....C.....!.....D....! (map D is upside down, as cannot be shown on this !..........!..........! diagram) !..........!..........! (North is upwards, West is left) Heil Hitler ! General Major Von Kluck, 271. Volksgrenadier Division -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (This sheet is to be given to the American player only. For History buffs, change the place and division names as they have not been checked). from : 3rd U.S. Infantry Division Div HQ/ Order 321235/XZ52/Top Secret Spa, Belgium, December 27th, 1944 to : Major [insert player's americanized name here] Commander, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion message follows Major [insert player's americanized name here], yesterday elements of your battalion encircled German infantry elements, identified by your neighbor unit as 271st Volksgrenadier Division. Congratulations ! Unfortunately, the krauts aren't finished. Though their forces are now heavily depleted and probably near breaking point,a breakout attempt is expected. You must prevent them from escaping at all costs. These German remnants consist mainly of cadres and probably the entire division staff, they can not be allowed to escape. They will certainly be trying eastwards, to join hands with 6th SS Panzer Army, which is reportedly doing efforts to help them.. Hold out at all costs ! If you judge the situation to be desperate, delay them whatever happens, until our Cavalry arrives. Given recent air reconnaissance, you are advised to watch your flanks and rear. We're trying to find you air support. According to your last report, the following units are at your disposal : 3 SCOUT Infantry platoons 3 M-3 SCOUT Halftrack platoons 6 Infantry platoons 3 MG (Infantry) platoons 6 Truck platoons 1 57mm AT Gun platoon 2 76mm AT Gun platoons 1 90mm AT Gun platoon 1 40 mm AA Gun platoon 2 81mm mortar platoons You will set up anywhere on board D. German forces set up on board C, and will try to escape to the east edge of board D. Game length is 13 turns Victory points : 2 points per enemy unit destroyed/still on the maps at game's end (German VP : 3 points per 271st VGD unit exited, 1 point per U.S. unit destroyed) Mapboard configuration : !..........!..........! ! .........!..........! !.....C....!....D.....! (important: map D must positioned upside-down, !..........!..........! contrary to this diagram) !..........!..........! (North is upwards, West is left) God help you. Major General Hogan, Commander, 3rd Infantry Division. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tell me after you play it.. Arnaud