Get Up Kids!


East of Krinkelt, Belgium, December 17th, 1944: The German counter-offensive in the Ardennes had
started the previous day at dawn. After quick successes due to surprise, the 1st SS PanzerKorps
met increasingly strong opposition from the Americans and soon certain regiments were blocked.
In order to open Rollbahn A with German troops and allow a fast progression, the 277th Volksgrenadier Division had to take over the villages of Rocherath and Krinkelt. It was soon obviouse to the
German command that it would not succeed alone, and Kampgruppe Muller of the 12th SS Panzer Division
was sent in reinforcement. After a difficult night advance through the woods to the east of Krinkelt,
the German units got to their attack positions by morning.

Game Length: 11 Turns

For the Germans to win they must capture 4 VP hexes in their westward drive.
For the Americans to win they must prevent the Germans from capturing VP's.

Germans: Squads, LMG's, MMG's, HMG's, MTR's, PSK's, AFV's
Americans: Squads, MMG's, HMG, BAZ's, MTR's, AFV's

Boards: #4, #5, #17, #33

Aftermath: The 3rd Battalion of the 393rd Regiment of "Battle Babes", which was making its first
engagement, undertook the initial attack. The Americans had to retreat, leaving behind several
wounded they could not transport. After travelling a few kilometers, they met up with entrenched
positions of the 3rd Battalion of the 23rd Infantry Regiment. The "Battle Babes" had just finished 
getting into position when the German tanks appeared and attacked the American positions with their
machine guns. Uncle Sam's soldiers and a few Shermans of the 741st Tank Battalion knocked out several 
of the German tanks, but the pressure was too strong and the American positions were overrun. The
survivors withdrew to Krinkelt as night fell. Sgt V. Mc Garaty of the 393rd and Pfc. J. M. Lopez of
the 23rd received the Medal of Honor for their bravery during these engagements.

Source: Tactiques Magazine Scenario ASL TAC10, Get Up Kids!

 

