The Crux of Calais

The Crux of Calais

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Publication: ASL Annual '90, For King and Country

Location: Calais, France

Scenario Date: 25 May 1940

# of Turns: 9

# of Maps: 2

Maps Used: 20, 23

Attacker: German

Defender: British

Conflict

Calais, and all the troops in it, was doomed to fall – it was only a question of time. The 2nd KRR was given the task of holding the three bridges over the Marck Canal. It had a handful of light tanks and scout cars for support. Throughout the 25th of May, the British were subjected to a terrific barrage, setting fire to a number of buildings until the whole of the battalion’s front was obscured by smoke. Then, at 1900 hours, the barrage lifted and enemy infantry, led by tanks, stormed toward the three bridges simultaneously. . .

Versions

• Scenario A22 in ASL Annual '90
• Scenario 96 in For King and Country

Victory Conditions

The German must have units north of the canal

Balance

• A22 ROAR
• 96 ROAR

Errata (A22)

• Add a 4-5-7 and a LMG and 6 "?" to the British OB
• Replace the British balance with "Add a 4-5-7 and an ATR to the British OB"
• In German balance replace "three 4-6-7s" with "two 4-6-7s"

MMP

Analysis

• "Point Crossfire: Crux of Calais" in At The Point 8/9
• "The Bad" in View From The Trenches 34/35

After Action Reports

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VASL Logs

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Downloads

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