Grenadier Against Grenadier MTO (id:#59396)

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Aprilia, Italy 1944-01-25 (8 others)

Overview:

VASL BOARD / SCENARIO CARD IS BELOW. . .The Anzio invasion was a complete success, achieving total local dominance and operational surprise. However, the cautious allies were slow to exploit the state of affairs. After three days of consolidation, the initial offense toward the Alban Hills began. To get there, the British 1 Infantry division was to st clear the Via Anziate up to Campoleone Station, at which point the US 1 Armored Division was to be introduced to exploit to the Alban hills. Laying astride the Via Anziate was the town of Aprilia, soon to be know as the Factory. Aprilia, and nearby Carroceto Station were to be the initial objectives of the Grenadier Guards. On the morning of the 25th, No. 1 Company assaulted Carroceto while the rest of the battalion secured the disused railway embankment to the immediate south of Aprilia. After word came that Carroceto was secure, number 2 and number 4 company began their assault on the Factory.

Defender: German (3rd Battalion, 29th Panzergrenadier Regiment, 3rd Panzergrenadier Division)  

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