Frenchy Posted July 4, 2001 Share Posted July 4, 2001 I have a new scenario that I have sent to a few sights...Philippsbourg, Jan 4, 1945. Here's the situation: Nestled deep within the heart of the Vosges Mountains, lies the small village of Philippsbourg. It's a small village, just like the rest in the Alsacian province. The town wasn't important because of its size, but of its location. It was located on the Philippsbourg-Niederbronn highway. This highway was the best and quickest route for the Germans to reach the valuable Northern Alsacian Plains. With control of this highway, they could follow up any attack with armor and artillery. Since the beginning of Operation Nordwind (Dec 31st, 1944), the 256th Volksgrenadier Division was given the assignment of clearing out and holding Philippsbourg. Allied command, recognizing the importance of the town, ordered the 1st Battalion of the 275th Infantry Regiment (Task Force Herren) to retake the town from the Germans. With Armor and artillery support, the 1st Bn of the 275th held only the southern portion of the town by the evening of the 3rd. Savage fighting over the last 2 days had depleted both sides. The evening of the 3rd saw the depleted forces of the 256th VG Division holding the northern portion of Philippsbourg, and the hills north, east and west of the town. What was left of the 1st Bn/275th held the southern portion of the town. Remnants of F/275 (*2nd Bn) were isolated on the hill east of the town. Orders were received by the 1st Bn of the 274th Infantry Regiment to attack Philippsbourg and help relieve the pressure on the 1st Bn of the 275th. On the morning of the 4th, the 1st Bn of the 274th was ready to attack. If you'd like a copy, email me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfish Posted July 4, 2001 Share Posted July 4, 2001 Is anyone interested in trying this one out as a double-blind PBEM? E-mail me and we can work out the details. My address is in my profile. BTW, thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchy Posted July 4, 2001 Author Share Posted July 4, 2001 Kingfish - thanks. Send me an email when you need the scenario. I sent a copy to Manx's site so hopefully it will be posted in a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoffel Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 can yo send it to me as well please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Sniper Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 Can you send me a copy also please!! SS Peiper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mensch Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 Frenchy's Battle is now available at "Der Kessel" under Hosted Battle of the Month in the Battles section, Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. mensch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfish Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 My offer is still on the table for anyone interested. Double-blind PBEM, a turn a day, more on the weekends. Address is in my profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 Can anyone tell me what a "double blind" pbem is? How is it different than a regular pbem where I would send/receive an initial set up? Thanks, Murph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfish Posted July 6, 2001 Share Posted July 6, 2001 Double blind means that both opponents haven't played the scenario, so full FOW is preserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchy Posted July 6, 2001 Author Share Posted July 6, 2001 Stoffel, I am sure you already have the scenario but in case you don't I have emailed you one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchy Posted July 6, 2001 Author Share Posted July 6, 2001 SS Peiper, one has been sent to you. Sorry for the late reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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