The Fugitives


Berlin, Germany, May 3rd, 1945: The fortunes of war have turned full circle. The Reichstag was in flames;
the war all but over. Surviving elements of Panzer Division Muencheberg, the final stalwart defenders of
Berlin, decided to attempt breakout to the west rather than surrender to the Russians. Believing that the
Havel crossings at Spandau in western Berlin were only lightly defended, the few remaining units moved
out from Tiergarten after dark on May 2nd.

Game Length: 8 turns

For the Germans to win they must exit 32 VP's through any of the three roads leaving Spandau.
For the Russians to win they must prevent the Germans from exiting out of town and meet their fate.

Germans: Squads, MMG's, LMG's, AFV's
Russians: Squads, HMG, MMG, LMG's, AT Gun

Boards: #20, #23

Aftermath: By dawn the Germans had managed to sieze a bridge over the Havel, but the Russians kept it continously under fire. Despite this, fleeing civilians clogged the roads. Finally, their few remaining
vehicles simply rolled up onto the bridge and over the mass of humanity. Once across, German discipline
finally broke down. Everyone thought only of escape; posted rearguards refused to hold and joined the
headlong flight. With a victory of sorts in its last battle, the Muencheberg Division, like so many other
units, had ceased to exist.

Source: ASL Scenario 8, The Fugitives
