Gambit

Maleme Crete, May 21, 1941: The New Zealanders had spent most of 20th May pinned down
by endless sweeps of German fighter aircraft. Communications were a shambles, cassualties
were heavy, and local counterattacks simply failed. Colonel Andrew of the 5th New Zealand
Brigade opted to withdraw from the immediate area of Maleme airfield and regroup to the
southeast. The problem remained of how to draw back when the German paratroopers seemed
everywhere.

Game Length: 8 turns

For the New Zealanders to win they must exit 9 squads.
For the Germans to win they must eliminate 4 squads.

New Zealanders: Squads, MTR's, LMG's, ATR
Germans: Squads

Aftermath: The Germans swept down from the hill and surrounded one isolated platoon of the
New Zealanders. In so doing, they openned a corridor through which the rest of the 22nd
was able to pass. Colonel Andrew was able to regroup and hoped to retake the airfield the
following day. His hopes were soon to be fulfilled.


Source: ASL Scenario Q, Gambit 