Wyre Forest Gamers - The 'Triangle', 18th July 1944

The 'Triangle', 18th July 1944

To play this scenario you will need the standard ‘O’ Group rules, published by Reisswitz Press. The battle is designed to be played on a 6’ x 4’ table using 10mm figures.

Background

The Triangle was a small area of land enclosed within three interconnecting roads, located approximately one kilometre south east of Escoville, with the apex of the feature pointing south. From 9th July the units of 152 Brigade, 51st Highland Division had endured an uneasy stand-off with the German defenders until, on the 18th, the brigade began its assault. There was a preliminary aerial bombardment, the British artillery began its barrage at 0645hrs and one hour later troops from the 5th Battalion The Seaforth Highlanders crossed the start line. Their opponents were the men of the 858th Grenadier Regiment.

Battle Area Map

Game Objectives

The British force enters the field from the upper table edge.

The aim of the attacking side is to capture the two crossroads on the base of The Triangle and the road intersection at the apex.. To capture these objectives the attacker must have an unsuppressed section on the feature at the end of a turn with no enemy units within four inches. For each of objectives the attacking player is occupying when the game ends he receives one point. A total of one point means the game is a draw, two points is a minor victory and three points is a convincing victory. Any other outcome is a victory for the defender. The normal FUBAR rules apply.

British Force

1 Battalion consisting of 3 companies with an off-table 3” mortar platoon and forward observation officer. The battalion HQ is ‘first rate’, the troop rating is ‘regular’ and the battalion morale is classed as ‘combat effective’. Three artillery missions are allowed during the game. The British force receives 16 support points plus 1 D6. At least 4 points of support must be taken from List 1.

British Supports

German Force

1 Battalion consisting of 3 companies with an off-table 81mm mortar platoon and forward observation officer. The battalion HQ is ‘first rate’, the troop rating is ‘regular’ and the battalion morale is classed as ‘combat effective’. One artillery mission is allowed during the game. The German force receives 10 support points plus 1 D6. At least 4 points of support must be taken from List 1.

German Supports

Special Rules

Any support points not taken may be added to the first initiative roll.

The British start line will be a maximum of 6” from the table edge. The German forward defensive line will be a minimum of 12” from the enemy start line.