The Twin Pimples DTO (id:#62714)
Tobruk, Libya
1941-07-18 (3 others)
Designer: Andy Howard
Starter kit scenario?: Deluxe scenario?:
Balance:
British / AustralianItalian
Overview:
The Twin Pimples was a feature in the Axis lines surrounding Tobruk. It was a defensive strong point consisting of two hills very close together that dominated the opposing Allied lines and at the time of the raid was held by units of the Italian Army. The 18th King Edward's Own Cavalry, normally part of the 3rd Indian Motor Brigade, held the line across from the Twin Pimples when it was decided to take out the Italian position. The No. 8 Commando was selected to carry out the operation and for some days prior they conducted patrols with the Indians to get to know the lay of the land. The plan called for three officers and 40 men of No. 8 Commando and a small number of Australian Engineers (to deal with ammunition dumps and gun emplacements) to cross the Italian forward positions to the road that they used to bring up supplies and then follow the road to the rear of the Twin Pimples and engage the position from behind. The 18th Cavalry were to carry out a diversionary raid just before the commando assault to divert the defenders' attention. On the night of the raid, 17/18 July, half the Commandos were armed with Thompson submachine guns and the other half with Lee–Enfield rifles with bayonets fixed. All carried hand grenades and every third man wore a groundsheet slung bandoleer fashion to use as a stretcher.Attacker: British / Australian (Elements of the 18th King Edward’s Own Cavalry,No. 8 Commando and Royal Australian Engineers)
Defender: Italian (Elements of the 27˚ Divisione di Fanteria ‘Brescia’)
5.5 turns
Players: 2 OBA: None Night: YesUnit Counts: |
Squads: A:19.0 D:21.0 |
AFVs: A:0 |
AFVs: D:0 |
Guns: A:0 OML 2-in. Mortar x 2 D:3 Cannone-cc da 37/45 Mortaio da 81/14 x 2 Mortaio da 45 Brixia x 2 |
Misc Rules: | Night Rules in effect [EXC: no Fortifications may set up using HIP, though units in them may]. |
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Publication | Board |
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ASL 7a - Hollow Legions (3rd Edition) | 26 |
ASL 7a - Hollow Legions (3rd Edition) | 28 |
Overlays: | H1 | H4 |
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hoxson1 Modified the Defender's Guns | 2024-03-22 18:06:22 |
hoxson1 Modified the unit counts | 2024-03-22 18:06:21 |
hoxson1 Modified the misc. rules | 2021-05-19 23:17:11 |
hoxson1 Linked the scenario to ROAR | 2021-05-19 23:16:07 |
hoxson1 Uploaded the Board image | 2021-05-19 23:15:24 |
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