COTA - Alpha Scenario List
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2004 12:38 am
Hi folks,
Dave has given permission for me to post up the names and brief descriptions of the scenarios we have so far for COTA. Bear in mind that this list is still alpha, though I doubt it will change much (other than adding more of course, and maybe changing the duration of some scenarios) for the final release. There are also more historical scenarios to come covering Malta and the 1940 Italian-Greek battles.
First I'll post about the battles on the Greek mainland:
Greek Historical Scenarios
The Charge of the Centaurs
28 October 1940, 8 days 17 hours.
The Italian Ferrara Infantry Division, with the Centauro Armoured Division in reserve, attacks the Greek VIII Inf Div in the area around Kalpaki. The Greeks face a tough fight to stop the strong attack force from moving through the Kalpaki crossroads and south to Ioannina, which will unhinge the whole Greek line.
First Clash at Veve
10 April 1941, 5 days 7 hours.
The first major contact between Commonwealth (i.e. British-aligned countries, in this case mainly Australia and New Zealand) forces and the attacking Germans. The Allies must hold the Kleidi Pass long enough to allow the Greek units on their flanks to withdraw and must conduct a skilful delaying action to then extricate themselves ahead of the onslaught, which is led by the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler.
The First Clean Break
13 April 1941, 2 days 17 hours.
An ad-hoc group of British, Australian and New Zealand units commanded by 1st UK Arm Bde HQ, must delay the powerful German armoured attack at Soter. They have to achieve a clean break in order to allow the units occupying the Aliakmon Line to reach their positions and dig in; the Germans, again led by the LSSAH and backed up by the might of Pz Div 9, must break through and cut off thewithdrawal of the rearguard, while themselves exploiting south towards Kozani.
Foothills of the Gods
14 April 1941, 4 days 15 hours.
Following the withdrawal of Allied forces to the Aliakmon Line and the German breakthrough at Kleisoura, an opportunity has arisen for the Germans to try and bounce the New Zealanders out of their positions at the Portas and Olympus Passes. Overlooked by the looming bulk of snowy Mount Olympus, the Germans must overcome the terrain and the opposition to force a path to the open country beyond, cutting off nearly the whole Allied force in Greece. The Allies must stop the Germans cold here, and hold for at least four days before themselves moving south to take up better positions on the Thermopylae Line.
Tanks at Platamon
14 April 1941, 2 days 21 hours.
Guarding the narrow coast road at the Platmon Tunnel, 21 NZ Inf Bn is expecting an infantry assault - not tanks! The Germans have realised that the Aliakmon Line positions can be outflanked if they can only get past the Platamon Tunnel and through the Tempe Gorge. The New Zealanders know that their comrades on Olympus will be pulling back, but if the Germans get through Platamon and Tempe before the Allies, the Greek Campaign will end in total disaster.
Tempe Gorge Crisis
17 April 1941, 2 days.
The desperate and brave fight of 21 NZ Inf Bn at Platamon has bought just enough time for the Allies - or has it? The Bn has withdrawn to positions in the Tempe Gorge, gateway to Larissa, itself the greatest chokepoint on the Allied withdrawal route. There it has been met by two battalions of 16th Au Inf Bde, the whole group now designated Allen Force after its commander. The Germans, this time led by the doughty mountain troops of Gebirgsjägerdivision 6, must crush Allen Force and exploit to Larissa to cut off the Allied withdrawal from Olympus.
Elasson Rearguard
18 April 1941, 2 days 15 hours.
This time it is Pz Div 2's turn at the point of the spear. Following the failure of German attacks at the Portas and Olympus Passes, the panzers have been directed over minor roads towards Elasson and Tirnavos and on to Larissa. In their way stands the reinforced 6th NZ Inf Bde, which has orders to deny the approach for at least two days. With luck, the Kiwis will be able to inflict enough of a bloody nose on the advancing Germans to stop them pursuing the withdrawal of all Commonwealth forces in Greece to the Thermopylae Line.
Modern Thermopylae
23 April 1941, 3 days.
This was to be the final line, a stronghold where the Allies could stop the Germans dead in their tracks. However, the perfidy of General Tsolakoglou in deposing his commander and surrendering the Army of the Epirus, has the left flank of the line swinging in the air. Another withdrawal will be required, and again it is vital to prevent the Germans breaking through before it can be completed. Australian and New Zealand brigades must stop the powerful attack of Gebirgsjägerdivision 6 and the tanks of Panzerregiment 3 before making their escape.
Regards
33
Dave has given permission for me to post up the names and brief descriptions of the scenarios we have so far for COTA. Bear in mind that this list is still alpha, though I doubt it will change much (other than adding more of course, and maybe changing the duration of some scenarios) for the final release. There are also more historical scenarios to come covering Malta and the 1940 Italian-Greek battles.
First I'll post about the battles on the Greek mainland:
Greek Historical Scenarios
The Charge of the Centaurs
28 October 1940, 8 days 17 hours.
The Italian Ferrara Infantry Division, with the Centauro Armoured Division in reserve, attacks the Greek VIII Inf Div in the area around Kalpaki. The Greeks face a tough fight to stop the strong attack force from moving through the Kalpaki crossroads and south to Ioannina, which will unhinge the whole Greek line.
First Clash at Veve
10 April 1941, 5 days 7 hours.
The first major contact between Commonwealth (i.e. British-aligned countries, in this case mainly Australia and New Zealand) forces and the attacking Germans. The Allies must hold the Kleidi Pass long enough to allow the Greek units on their flanks to withdraw and must conduct a skilful delaying action to then extricate themselves ahead of the onslaught, which is led by the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler.
The First Clean Break
13 April 1941, 2 days 17 hours.
An ad-hoc group of British, Australian and New Zealand units commanded by 1st UK Arm Bde HQ, must delay the powerful German armoured attack at Soter. They have to achieve a clean break in order to allow the units occupying the Aliakmon Line to reach their positions and dig in; the Germans, again led by the LSSAH and backed up by the might of Pz Div 9, must break through and cut off thewithdrawal of the rearguard, while themselves exploiting south towards Kozani.
Foothills of the Gods
14 April 1941, 4 days 15 hours.
Following the withdrawal of Allied forces to the Aliakmon Line and the German breakthrough at Kleisoura, an opportunity has arisen for the Germans to try and bounce the New Zealanders out of their positions at the Portas and Olympus Passes. Overlooked by the looming bulk of snowy Mount Olympus, the Germans must overcome the terrain and the opposition to force a path to the open country beyond, cutting off nearly the whole Allied force in Greece. The Allies must stop the Germans cold here, and hold for at least four days before themselves moving south to take up better positions on the Thermopylae Line.
Tanks at Platamon
14 April 1941, 2 days 21 hours.
Guarding the narrow coast road at the Platmon Tunnel, 21 NZ Inf Bn is expecting an infantry assault - not tanks! The Germans have realised that the Aliakmon Line positions can be outflanked if they can only get past the Platamon Tunnel and through the Tempe Gorge. The New Zealanders know that their comrades on Olympus will be pulling back, but if the Germans get through Platamon and Tempe before the Allies, the Greek Campaign will end in total disaster.
Tempe Gorge Crisis
17 April 1941, 2 days.
The desperate and brave fight of 21 NZ Inf Bn at Platamon has bought just enough time for the Allies - or has it? The Bn has withdrawn to positions in the Tempe Gorge, gateway to Larissa, itself the greatest chokepoint on the Allied withdrawal route. There it has been met by two battalions of 16th Au Inf Bde, the whole group now designated Allen Force after its commander. The Germans, this time led by the doughty mountain troops of Gebirgsjägerdivision 6, must crush Allen Force and exploit to Larissa to cut off the Allied withdrawal from Olympus.
Elasson Rearguard
18 April 1941, 2 days 15 hours.
This time it is Pz Div 2's turn at the point of the spear. Following the failure of German attacks at the Portas and Olympus Passes, the panzers have been directed over minor roads towards Elasson and Tirnavos and on to Larissa. In their way stands the reinforced 6th NZ Inf Bde, which has orders to deny the approach for at least two days. With luck, the Kiwis will be able to inflict enough of a bloody nose on the advancing Germans to stop them pursuing the withdrawal of all Commonwealth forces in Greece to the Thermopylae Line.
Modern Thermopylae
23 April 1941, 3 days.
This was to be the final line, a stronghold where the Allies could stop the Germans dead in their tracks. However, the perfidy of General Tsolakoglou in deposing his commander and surrendering the Army of the Epirus, has the left flank of the line swinging in the air. Another withdrawal will be required, and again it is vital to prevent the Germans breaking through before it can be completed. Australian and New Zealand brigades must stop the powerful attack of Gebirgsjägerdivision 6 and the tanks of Panzerregiment 3 before making their escape.
Regards
33
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