Road to Dunkirk Part Une: The German Blitzkrieg

Overview

This introductory scenario represents the initial German breakthrough in the Ardennes, where British forces are caught off guard and must hold out against an unexpected German advance.

Forces

Attacker (German) - 1000 points – Early War German

Defender (British) - 1000 points – Early War British

Objective

The German player must move at least 50% of their units off the British deployment zone within six turns. The British player must prevent this.

Deployment

Meeting engagement.

British - Begin with their commander and one infantry section deployed. Remaining units arrive from reserves starting on Turn 2.

Germans - Entire force enters the board on Turn 1.

Board Setup

Place a road running diagonally across the board, with fields, woods, and a single farmhouse for cover.