Paratroopers Hit Back

Sadzot, Belgium, December 31, 1944: The German offensive in the Ardennes 
was at its climax; everywhere the Germans were trying to achieve a break-
out. On the northern shoulder of the bulge, the 2nd SS Division was driving 
towards the much-valued Erezee-Manhey road. When two SS battalions hit Sadzot 
in the middle of the night they completely destroyed the mortar company 
stationed there. Major Tomask, the commander of the 509th, heard the fighting 
and against orders sent two of his companies to retake Sadzot.

Game Length: 8 turns

For the Americans to win they must capture 5 of the 10 buildings 
For the Germans to win they must defend the town of Sadzot against the paratroopers

Americans: squads, MMG's, BAZ44's, AFV's
Germans: Squads, MMG, LMG's, PSK's

Boards: #17

Aftermath: The Germans, after facing stiff opposition from the mortar men, were 
in no mood to establish proper defensive positions. They spent most of their time 
looting the village and getting warm. When the paratroopers showed up with tanks 
there was a fierce but short-lived defense.

Source: On All Fronts, Paratroopers Hit Back, designed by Aaron Allen, May 1989

