D.O.W. Saturday Mission 24/09/16 @ GMT19:00


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MADNESS AT MERSA MATRUH by Connaugh









This scenario is a simulation and does not have any political message.




SITUATION:
After the defeat at Gazala, the Commonwealth has retreated to defensive strongpoints based on the coastal town of Mersa Matruh with the main goal of delaying the Afrika Korps from advancing on Alamein.

MISSION:
The Afrika Korps is to assault with the intent of capturing the Commonwealth strongpoints and destroy 75 per cent of the Commonwealth force, paving the way for an advance into Egypt.

EXECUTION:
The Etruscan Infantry Brigades- Trento, Brescia, and Pavia will assault the the town of Mersa Matruh. The Afrika Korps Armored units of 15th Panzer, 21st Panzer, 90th Light, and the Etruscan Armored units of Ariete and Trieste will capture Bir El Hukuma, Charing Cross, and Sidi Hamza. Then assist the Etruscan Infantry by capturing Mersa Matruh. Next, the Armored units will swing east to assault Bir Sarahna, Minqar Qaim, and Bir Kalda. The Commonwealth positions will be defended by the 10th Indian, 50th Northumbrian, and 2nd New Zealand infantry units along with the battered remnants of the 1st and 7th Armored. Two weak battle groups, Leathercol and Gleecol, have been formed to defend the center between Mersa Matruh and Sidi Hamza. A cynical staff officer has described a battle group as a "brigade group that has been twice overrun by tanks".

Three batteries of artillery (18 tubes) will be on call.

Armor units are equipped with Leopard AS1's.

Motorized Infantry Units are equipped with ASLAV-PC's.

Commonwealth tank units are comprised of Centurions.
Infantry are equipped with anti-tank weapons and missiles.

150 minute time limit.

Points scored for capturing defensive positions and destroying 75% of Commonwealth forces.








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SB Version: v4.004 64bit
Mission Name: Madness at Mersa Matruh
Created by: Connaugh
Multi-Crew: Yes
Single Crew: Yes
Mission Duration: 150 minutes
Date: 24/09/16 Satuday
Time: 19:00 GMT
Time (local): http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fi...1=1440&ah=3
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Units:

TANK PLATOONS:
8 Pz / 15th Panzer
5 Pz / 21st Panzer
190 Pz / 90th Light
132 Armored / Ariete
11 Armored / Trieste

MECHANIZED INFANTRY:
200 Inf / 15th Pz
104 Inf / 21st Pz
361 Inf / 90th Light
65 Bersaglia / Ariete
8 Bersaglia / Trieste

RECON:
3 Recon/ 15th Pz
33 Recon / 21st Pz

D.O.W. Saturday Mission 24/09/16

MADNESS AT MERSA MATRUH by Connaugh

SITUATION:
After the defeat at Gazala, the Commonwealth has retreated to defensive strongpoints based on the coastal town of Mersa Matruh with the main goal of delaying the Afrika Korps from advancing on Alamein.

MISSION:
The Afrika Korps is to assault with the intent of capturing the Commonwealth strongpoints and destroy 75 per cent of the Commonwealth force, paving the way for an advance into Egypt.

EXECUTION:
The Etruscan Infantry Brigades- Trento, Brescia, and Pavia will assault the the town of Mersa Matruh. The Afrika Korps Armored units of 15th Panzer, 21st Panzer, 90th Light, and the Etruscan Armored units of Ariete and Trieste will capture Bir El Hukuma, Charing Cross, and Sidi Hamza. Then assist the Etruscan Infantry by capturing Mersa Matruh. Next, the Armored units will swing east to assault Bir Sarahna, Minqar Qaim, and Bir Kalda. The Commonwealth positions will be defended by the 10th Indian, 50th Northumbrian, and 2nd New Zealand infantry units along with the battered remnants of the 1st and 7th Armored. Two weak battle groups, Leathercol and Gleecol, have been formed to defend the center between Mersa Matruh and Sidi Hamza. A cynical staff officer has described a battle group as a "brigade group that has been twice overrun by tanks".



The Afrika Korps advancing to assault the Mersa Matruh line




104 Inf/21 Panzer advancing








Commonwealth Centurion destroyed at Bir El Hukuma





65 Bersaglia / Ariete clearing Bir El Hukuma





11 Armored / Trieste destroyed at Sidi Hamza




132 Armored / Ariete taking losses at Sidi Hamza




15th Panzer assaulting Charing Cross






5 CSS / 15th Panzer assaulting Sidi Hamza





21st Panzer repelling Leathercol counterattack at Charing Cross





Charing Cross cleared by 90th Light





Sidi Hamza cleared by 104/21st Panzer




Gleecol counterattacking Commonwealth tank unit destroyed at Sidi Hamza by 15th Panzer





3 Recon / 15th Panzer detecting Commonwealth tank platoon advancing on Mersa Matruh




CSS Platoon moving up





Commonwealth convoy attempting to escape Mersa Matruh destroyed




Carnage at Mersa Matruh





Mersa Matruh cleared - Victory!

Great AAR, thanks for posting. Really enjoyed it.

Thanks for taking the time to write this up!! I know an AAR is not done in a few minutes. Good work! 😊