I had a grand game with my ASL stuff, it was very loosely based on the battle for Oosterbeek in 1944.
This home made scenario featured British Paras with a full company with MG support and a hidden 17pdr AT gun defending five key buildings from the SS with 15 squads, 6 mounted in halftracks and a pair of Panther tanks, whoever held the majority of the buildings after nine turns would be the winner.
For rules I used Retro, I loved ASL rules but they can be hard work so nowadays it has to be Retro with a few house rules. I find them easier, quicker and just as exciting.
After three turns I took a few photos...
At the end of my first session the Germans had lost both of their Panther tanks and a Hanomag from a hidden 17pdr before the crew were defeated in close combat. The Brits were largely holding firm but the SS had made some progress on the eastern side of the town.
The second session saw the British slowly withdraw towards the objective buildings under steady pressure from the SS who had now taken heavy losses. I never have much luck with Satchel Charges under either rules, it is much easier to place one in Retro but a roll of eleven won't do any damage!.
The SS took an objective but were struggling to make much headway, their attack in the east failed very badly and the Brits were sitting pretty.
Then with my British hat on I blundered, I got carried away and squandered my squads mopping up defeated units who didn't pose a threat. I left a key building unguarded on one side and against the odds a bold German move paid off for them.
Then the Brits were dashing back in an attempt to hold off three SS squads one of which had just rallied. The Germans broke cover braving MG fire and managed to capture two more key buildings on their last turn!.
The Paras had one last turn but only managed to retake one of the buildings in a very risky assault, the Germans had won the game 3-2.
What a thriller!.
The situation at the end of the game...
Retro
Another very entertaing game.
