ASL SCENARIO

CONVERSIONS FOR
BATTLEGROUP
SET #2
DESIGNER’S NOTES:
The following scenarios have been loosely converted from ASL Scenario cards. The original map boards are
included to give players an idea how to theme their tables. ASL games are often played at a larger scale than
Battlegroup games. Maps should be scaled down where possible. While ASL frequently uses 20+ squads per
side, infantry units have been reduced to an appropriate number of platoons where possible.

The victory conditions have been modified but should be similar to the original ASL objectives. ASL special rules
have been converted into Battlegroup-friendly rules where possible.

Units listed can be drawn from any suitable Battlegroup book of the appropriate era (dates are included on each
scenario). For example, while playing late war games, players should use Fall of the Reich, Spring Awakening or
perhaps the Overlord books, etc. This is left to player discretion.

These scenarios have not been playtested, but I have attempted to balance out the point values and Battle
Ratings when possible. Many ASL scenarios are asymmetric by design. Players should feel free to modify
scenarios as desired. Also note that some ASL scenarios were released in 2-3 different versions (they were
adjusted in later magazines or game copies) so if you possess one of these scenarios, the OOB may be different
than what is featured herein.

SCENARIOS INCLUDED
Soviets vs. Germans

With Flame and Shell 1943, Russia

The Schoolhouse 1943, Russia
The Dead of Winter 1941, Russia
Preparing the Way 1944, Poland
Hill 621 1944, Russia
Crickets in Spring 1945, Hungary
A Hotly Contested Crossroads 1945, Germany
Draconian Measures 1943, Russia
 WITH FLAME AND SHELL
(ASL Scenario conversion for Battlegroup)
July 5, 1943 – Cherkasskoye, Russia
Historical Background Aftermath

Kursk, the greatest tank battle in history, had
opened badly for the Germans. The offensive that
Hitler thought would win the war had suffered
enormous losses as it assaulted the deep, well
prepared Russian defensive positions. The new
miracle tanks which were to lead the way were lost
in droves to minefields, anti-tank guns, their own
imperfections, and inexperience. But on the right
wing of Grossdeutschland, things had gone more
according to plan and deep penetrations of the first
Soviet defenses had been made. The village of
Cherkasskoye, located five miles inside the Russian
defenses, now became the focal point of the initial
day’s fighting.
The bulk of the German heavy armor bogged down
in the wet lowlands outside the town, but lighter
elements—led by terrifying flame-throwing
tanks—entered the village and reduced the Soviet
strongpoints with hissing four second bursts of fire
generating 1000° Centigrade. The Russians
withdrew the remnants of their forces before
nightfall under the cover of a 15 man rear guard
which made the ultimate sacrifice for their
comrades’ escape.

Original Scenario Design: Unlisted

Conversion: Curtis Turner

 Elements, Kampfgruppe Schimmelmann, 11th
Panzer Division
 Forward HQ (no kubelwagen) (3R)
 2x Grenadier Platoon (11R)/(11R)
 3x Flammpanzer III (3R)/(3R)/(3R)
 3x StuH 42F (3R)/(3R)/(3R)
 2x MG34 on Tripod (1R)/(1R)
 2x MG42 on Tripod (1R)/(1R)
586 Points, Battle Rating: 47
Special Rules:
 For every two German units which exit the
north table edge (with less than 50%
casualties), the Soviet player must draw a
Battle Rating chit.
Victory Conditions
The Germans win by breaking the Soviet
force.
Elements, 67th Guards Rifle Division
 1x Forward HQ (no jeep) (3R)
 2x Rifle Platoons (5i)/(5i)
 2x Maxim MG’s (1i)/(1i)
 3x AT Rifle Teams (1i)/(1i)/(1i)
 3x 45mmL66 guns (1i)/(1i)/(1i)
 3x Zis-3 AT guns (2i)/(2i)/(2i)
 2x Sapper Squads w/ one demolition
charge each. (2R)/(2R)
 3x Fortified Buildings
 10” Trenches
 “For the Motherland!” (+D6 BR)
590 Points, Battle Rating: 31+D6
Special Rules:
 Soviet AT guns may be placed inside the
Fortified buildings.
Victory Conditions
The Soviets win by breaking the German
force.
 THE SCHOOLHOUSE
(ASL Scenario conversion for Battlegroup)
July 9, 1943 – Ponyri Station, Russia
Historical Background
It was a nondescript, strung-out village but it was
situated in the Kursk salient and it was destined to
become the scene of the most intense street fighting
since Stalingrad. The school, the water tower, the
tractor station, the railway embankment, and the
train station became fiercely contested landmarks
whose price in blood was paid and repaid dozens of
times in that fateful week. But now, three days after
the initial foothold was gained, the surrounding hills
239.8 and 253.5 had fallen to German assaults and
monstrous Ferdinand assault guns rumbled into the
village streets.
Original Scenario Design: Unlisted
Conversion: Curtis Turner
Aftermath
The Ferdinands were soon immobilized by Anti-
Tank guns firing at their tracks and then dispatched
by "anti-tank squads" with explosive charges and
petrol bombs. Nevertheless, the German attack
gained 500 costly yards only to prompt an
immediate Soviet counterattack. So intense was the
fighting that the opposing battalion commanders
both fell within seconds at the forefront of their
respective forces while exhorting their men to take
or retake the schoolhouse. On this occasion, the
Germans held the schoolhouse but could not take
the all-important crossroads. After over a dozen
such attacks, the Germans were forced to up the
ante and commit their last reserves in the form of
the 10th Panzer Grenadier Division the following
night to take the village. Nonetheless, for several
days thereafter Ponyri remained the target of
repeated Soviet counterattacks including massed
armor and even a sabres-drawn cavalry charge.
 Elements, 508th Grenadier Regiment
 1x Forward HQ (3R)
 2x Grenadier Platoon (11R)/(11R)
 2x MG34 on tripod (1R)/(1R)
 2x MG42 on tripod (1R)/(1R)
 1x Assault Pioneer Squad w/ flamethrower
(3R)
 4x Ferdinand (20R)
903 Points, Battle Rating: 52
Special Rules:
 Germans arrive as Reserves (D6 per turn)
on the west board edge starting Turn 1.
Victory Conditions:
The Germans win by occupying all three
objectives at the end of their turn. The Germans do
not win by breaking the Soviet force.
Elements, 307th Rifle Division
 1x Forward HQ (3R)
 2x Rifle Platoon (5i)/(5i)
 1x DshK MG Team (1i)
 3x Maxim MG Team (1i)/(1i)/(1i)
 2x 57mm AT Guns (2i)/(2i)
 2x 45mmL66 AT Guns (1i)/(1i)
 3x Fortified Buildings
 “For the Motherland!” (+D6 BR)
Elements, 1032nd Rifle Regiment
 Rifle Platoon w/ AT grenades (5i)
 6x T-34/76 w/ one officer (18R)
702 Points, Battle Rating: 46+D6
Special Rules:
 Place three objectives in the Soviet
deployment zone on/in suitable structures.
 At the start of each Soviet turn roll a single
D6 dice. If the result is equal or less than
the current turn, then Elements of the
1032nd Rifle Regiment arrive on the east
table edge.
Victory Conditions
The Soviets win by breaking the German
force before they achieve their victory condition.
 THE DEAD OF WINTER
(ASL Scenario conversion for Battlegroup)
December 29, 1941 – Staritsa, Russia
Historical Background
The German army was frozen in place. Bitter cold
and deep snow made the thinly-clad Wehrmacht
dig in and fight first for warmth, then the Russians.
The Siberians were well equipped for war in the
snow, but the Soviet High Command still threw
them piecemeal at the German strongpoints. The
much-heralded Soviet winter counteroffensive was
in fact a series of small-unit actions amongst the
white and evergreen of the Russian winter. The raid
on the crossroads northwest of Staritsa was just one
of many.
Original Scenario Design: Unlisted
Conversion: Curtis Turner
Aftermath
To protect the critical crossroads, the Germans had
cut a maze of trenchworks through the snow. If not
in comfort, at least in cover, sentries peered into the
snowy distance. Deep silence. Then, the sound of
tank engines. The white, boxy shapes of T-34s with
their snowmen-like supporting troops emerged
from the east heading straight for the crossroads.
The Germans were momentarily stunned until their
emplaced panzer took the advancing tanks under
fire. The German infantry ran from one fire position
to another. The Siberians advanced in line abreast,
some clinging to the sides of the slewing T-34s.
Within minutes it was over. The panzer had been
destroyed by Russian infantry assault and a number
of the German troops had died. However, all three
T-34s were smoking and there were no moving
Siberians to be seen. The Germans were to learn
that this by no means meant they were all dead. But,
the Russians had been thrown back for another day.
 Elements, Infanterie Division 26
 1x Forward HQ (3R)
 2x Grenadier Squad (3R)/(3R)
 1x MG34 on tripod (1R)
 1x 37mm AT gun (2R)
 Trenches for both squads of Grenadiers
 1x Pz. IVE (3R)
175 Points, Battle Rating: 15
Special Rules:
 The Pz. IVE is “dug-in”.
Victory Conditions:
The Germans win by breaking the Soviet
force.
Elements, 31st Soviet Army
 Rifle Platoon (5i)
 3x T-34/76 (9R)
158 Points, Battle Rating: 14
Special Rules:
 Soviet units arrived as Reserves (D6 per
turn) along the East table edge beginning
on Turn 1.
Victory Conditions
The Soviets win by breaking the German
force. For each T-34 the Soviet player exits the
table along the west edge, the German player must
draw one battle rating chit.
 PREPARING THE WAY
(ASL Scenario conversion for Battlegroup)
August 16, 1944 – Ostroviec, Poland
Historical Background
The Soviet wave swept inexorably toward the borders of
the Reich—but in those isolated instances where
replenished German armored units were encountered,
they still proved masters of the battlefield. During the
night of August 14th, the 3rd Panzer Division detrained at
Kielce in southern Poland to halt the advance of a Russian
breakthrough during the collapse of Army Group Center.
In order to allow his division the time it needed to
prepare for the counterattack, and to ready the path, the
German commander formed an armored task force from
the first units unloaded. The mixed force was placed
under the command of Lt. Zobel who was ordered to seize
the bridges at Ostroviec in preparation for the division’s
advance on Opatov. On his first approach, however, three
Panthers were lost to enemy fire and he fell back into
nearby woods. Realizing that the element of surprise had
been lost, and pressed for time, Zobel decided to boldly
attack again before the Russian garrison was reinforced.
As part of his task force created a diversion to the south,
Zobel led a contingent of Panthers and infantry which
forced entry into the town.
Aftermath
With his self-propelled artillery deployed on the edge of
the woods to provide support, Zobel fought his way
through the town toward the bridges on the far side.
Follow-up companies were to annihilate any Russian
forces that might continue to offer resistance behind him;
Zobel couldn’t be bothered. Two German tank platoons
seized the east bridge "on the bound," crossing over it to
form a small bridgehead. Meanwhile 5th Company had
secured the heights to the south of town which dominated
the area. Zobel dispatched armor to overrun the remnants
of the Russian garrison trying to escape northward, and
ordered the artillery moved to the heights to zero in on
the northern and eastern roads. Despite initial setbacks,
the young officer had accomplished his mission
admirably.
Original Scenario Design: Unlisted
Conversion: Curtis Turner
 Elements, 6th Panzer Regiment
 1x Forward HQ (3R)
 2x Grenadier Platoon (11R)/(11R)
 2x MG34 on tripod (1R)/(1R)
 2x MG42 on tripod (1R)/(1R)
 3x Panzerschreck Team (1R)/(1R)/(1R)
 6x Panther G w/ one officer (18R)
 2x Off-Table 105mm Howitzers
934 Points, Battle Rating: 50
Special Rules:
 None.
Victory Conditions:
The Germans win if they exit 12 units (with
less than 50% casualties) off the North table edge.
They do not win by breaking the Soviet force.
Elements, 113th Guards Infantry Regiment
 1x Forward HQ (3R)
 2x Rifle Platoon (5i)/(5i)
 3x Maxim MG Team (1i)/(1i)
 2x Sapper Squad w/ demo charge
(2R)/(2R)
 2x 45mmL66 AT Guns (1i)/(1i)
 2x 57mm AT Guns (2i)/(2i)
 3x T-34/85 (9R)
522 Points, Battle Rating: 34
Special Rules:
 None.
Victory Conditions
Break the German force – or prevent them
from being able to achieve their victory condition.
 CRICKETS IN SPRING
(ASL Scenario conversion for Battlegroup)
March 7, 1945 – Aranyos-Puszta, Hungary
Historical Background Aftermath

The Lake Balaton offensive, code named
‘Fruehlingserwachen’ (Spring Awakening) began on
March 6th. The ‘Hitlerjugend’ division launched its
part of the attack at 0400. The first day was
disappointing as the division made very little
progress against the Soviet 26th Army. On 7th
March, the Germans attacked again. SS-
Panzergrenadier Regiment 25 attacked Fekete-
Puszta, but gained very little ground before being
stopped by heavy resistance. SS-Panzergrenadier
Regiment 26 made much better progress in its
attack since it was supported by a panzer battalion
and part of a self-propelled gun battalion
Bataillon II of Panzergrenadier Regiment 26 began
its attack on Odon-Puszta at 0440. The town was
captured in a rapid attack by tanks and halftracks.
Advancing further south, Bataillon II was stalled on
the outskirts of Aranyos-Puszta. The Soviets
launched a number of counterattacks, especially
against the German right flank, but with the
assistance of the tanks and three Grillen (Cricket)
self-propelled guns supporting the defense, the
Germans held. After two days of fighting, the
Germans had penetrated four miles into the Soviet
defenses – but at a high cost.

Original Scenario Design: Bill Sisler

Conversion: Curtis Turner

 Elements, Bataillon 2, SS Pnz. Gren. Regt. 26 Elements, 26th Army

 Grenadier Platoon (11R)  Rifle Platoon (5i)

 1x MG34 on Tripod (1R)  Maxim team (1i)
 DshK w/ 3 Crew (1i)
Reinforcements A  3x Zis-3 AT guns (2i)/(2i)/(2i)
 Armoured Panzergrenadier Platoon w/  2x AT gun dug-outs (Reinforced)
halftracks (15V)  20” Trenches
 3x Panther Gs w/ one officer (9V)
Reinforcements, 26th Army
Reinforcements B  Rifle Platoon (5i)
 3x Grille H (2R)/(2R)/(2R)  6x T-34/85 including one officer (18R)

654 Points, Battle Rating: 42 607 Points, Battle Rating: 31

Special Rules: Special Rules:

 Reinforcements A begin arriving as
Reserves (D6 per turn) on Turn 2 along
road entrances A and B.
 Reinforcements B begin arriving as
Reserves (D6 per turn) on Turn 5 along
road entrances A and B.
Victory Conditions:
The Germans win by breaking the Soviet
force.
 The Soviet reinforcements begin arriving as
Reserves (D6 per turn) on Turn 3, along
road entrance C.
 D6 Soviet units begin the game on Ambush
Fire.
Victory Conditions
The Soviets win by breaking the German
force.
 HILL 621
(ASL Scenario conversion for Battlegroup)
July 1, 1944 – Minsk, Russia
Historical Background
In late June 1944, the Soviets began what eventually
would be known as the “Destruction of Army Group
Center”. The key to this offensive was the city of
Minsk. Should it be captured, numerous German
formations would be hopelessly cut off. One of the
vital routes for the German retreat was via
Stolbtsky Highway which ran behind a series of low
ridges and then crossed the Berezina River south of
Minsk. On July 1st, the much overworked and
understrength German 170th Infantry Division (in
reality a large battalion) was overwhelmed by
elements of Rotmistrov’s Fifth Guards Army. The
survivors took to their heels and attempted to patch
together a defense along the last line of ridges
overlooking the escape route to Minsk. The
Russians, in probing for a weakness in the German
line, had managed to overrun the German-held
village of Letornovski and were boiling towards the
ridges. Hurriedly gathered German reinforcements
were converging in an attempt to patch up the line
and hold Hill 621, key to the defense.
Aftermath
The German defense briefly crystallized and held
the Russian onslaught. Field Marshal Model formed
a regimental Kampfgruppe from remnants of the
4th, 5th, and 12th Panzer Divisions to close the
Russian breakthroughs; but there were too many
breakthroughs and not enough Germans. Desperate,
he sent in whatever armor remained for the last
ditch fighting along the ridges that flanked the
Stolbtksy highway. Gradually, one ridge after
another was cleared by the Russians. The remaining
German mobile forces darted here and there in
futile efforts to stem the tide. By July 2nd, both the
ridges and the highway were Russian-held; and on
July 3rd, the Soviets entered Minsk, former
headquarters of Army Group Center.
Original Scenario Design: Unlisted
Conversion: Curtis Turner
 Elements, 170th Infantry Division Elements, 5th Guards Army

 1x Forward HQ (3R)  1x Forward HQ (3R)

 1x Grenadier Platoon (11R)
 3x Rifle Platoon (5i)/(5i)/(5i)
 1x MG34 on tripod (1R)
 2x Maxim MG team (1i)/(1i)
 1x MG42 on tripod (1R)
 2x Off-Table 80mm Mortars
Reinforcements A
Reinforcements A  6x T-34/76 w/ one officer (18R)
 1x SdKfz 251/1 (tow) (1R)
 1x PaK 40 (2R) Reinforcements B
 3x Su-122 w/ one officer (6R)
Reinforcements B  2x Su-152 (9R)
 4x Pz. IVH w/ one officer (12R)  4x Tank Rider Squad (on Su vehicles)
Reinforcements C
(1i)/(1i)/(1i)/(1i)
 1x Forward HQ in SdKfz 251/3 (3R)  2x Supply Trucks (1i)/(1i)
 2x Grenadier Squad in SdKfz 251/2 (3R)/(3R)
 1x MG34 on tripod (1R) 746 Points, Battle Rating: 59

Reinforcements D Special Rules:

 1x Pz.III N (3R)  Starting units deploy in the Soviet
 2x StuG III G (6R) deployment zone.
 1x Recon Platoon Command in SfKfz 250/1 (2R)  Reinforcements A arrive on road entrances
 1x SdKfz 251/1 (tow) (1R) E, F or G on Turn 3.
 1x PaK 38 50mm AT gun (2R)
 Reinforcements B arrive on road entrances
Reinforcements E E, F or G on Turn 6.
 1x StuH 42F (3R)
Victory Conditions (Germans & Soviets)
832 Points, Battle Rating: 48 Each side wins by breaking the opposing
side.
Special Rules:
 Place four objectives on the four hills marked
with the German cross. These do not count as in
German possession at the start of the game
unless units are deployed within 5”. These
points must be captured as normal.
 Starting units deploy in the German deployment
zone.
 Reinforcements A arrive on road entrances B
and C on Turn 2.
 Reinforcements B arrive on road entrances A or
D on Turn 4.
 Reinforcements C arrive on road entrances B or
C on Turn 6.
 Reinforcements D arrive on road entrances A, B,
C or D on Turn 8.
 Reinforcements E arrive on road entrances B or
C on Turn 10.
 A HOTLY CONTESTED CROSSROADS
(ASL Scenario conversion for Battlegroup)
February 18, 1945 – Cunzendorf, Germany
Historical Background Aftermath

The 8th Panzer Division was part of a relief
operation the Germans were mounting on the small
city of Lauban, which had been encircled by the
Soviets. Aufklaerungs Abteilung 59 was tasked with
screening the right flank of the 8th Panzer Division
by securing and establishing a blocking position
around the crossroads of Cunzendorf. In the early
light of dawn, Oberleutnant Teltz and four men of
the recon battalion spotted Soviet tanks and
infantry preparing to attack the crossroads. The
four day battle for Cunzendorf was about to begin.
Original Scenario Design: Andy Clarke
The initial attack was halted by the Landsers. Two
of the Soviet tanks were knocked out by
Einzelkampfers armed with only panzerfausts and
rifles, while a third Soviet tank was destroyed by a
Hetzer attached to the recon unit. The surviving
tanks broke off their attack and the Soviet infantry
were driven back under intense fire with heavy
losses. The Soviets tried for three more days to
bludgeon their way past the Landsers guarding the
crossroads, but to no avail. When the Soviets finally
withdraw they left behind 18 knocked out tanks
littering the crossroads at Cunzendorf.

Conversion: Curtis Turner

 Elements, Panzer Aufklarungs Abteilung 59
 1x Grenadier Platoon (11R)
 1x Panzerschreck Team (1R)
 1x SdKfz 250/1 (1R)
 1x SdKfz 234/4 (1R)
 1x SdKfz 250/8 (1R)
 1x Pz. IIF (2R)
 2x Hetzer 38(t) (3R)/(3R)
 2x Off-Table 81mm Mortars
 “To the last bullet…” (+D6 BR)
428 Points, Battle Rating: 23+D6
Special Rules:
 The Pz. IIF gains ‘Scout1’
 The Panzerschreck team may deploy in any
building on the table.
 The command squad and three rifle teams
in the Grenadier Platoon each possess one
panzerfaust.
Victory Conditions:
The Germans win by breaking the Soviet
force.
Elements, 3rd Guards Tank Army
 2x Rifle Platoon (5i)/(5i)
 1x Assault Pioneer Squad (w/ AT grenades,
1x Demo Charge, 1x Flamethrower) (3V)
 3x T-34/85 w/ one officer (9R)
 3x Su-85 w/ one officer (9R)
449 Points, Battle Rating: 31
Special Rules:
 The Soviets begin arriving as Reserves (D6
units per turn) on the east table edge
starting on Turn 1.
 Before deployment, both players
collectively select eight structures around
the center of the table. These will be used
for the victory conditions.
Victory Conditions
The Soviets win if they occupy five of the
eight pre-selected structures. They do not win by
breaking the German force.
 DRACONIAN MEASURES
(ASL Scenario conversion for Battlegroup)
August 13, 1943 – Kharkov, Russia
Historical Background Aftermath

Kharkov was again becoming the focal point for a Colonel Crisolli’s panzers saved the situation
major battle for the fourth and last time as the temporarily by storming the tractor plant,
rampaging Red armies of Vatutin and Konev dislodging the Soviets from the city, and sealing the
converged on the city—the site of huge German dangerous penetration. However, another 300
supply dumps. The first Soviets to reach the city Soviet tanks of the 5th Guards Tank Army
belonged to an armored formation of the 57th Army attempted to encircle the city a week later and,
which had crushed the 848th Grenadier Regiment of although rebuffed with heavy losses, convinced
the 282nd Infantry Division on August 10th and Manstein that eventual encirclement was certain.
rolled into the eastern part of the city where they He ordered the evacuation of the city on the 22nd.
took over the tractor plant and other factories.
German morale collapsed to the point where
imposition of draconian courts-martial was
considered. However, the troops rallied and plans to
shoot every tenth man of the division were
dismissed. The 6th Panzer Division was hurriedly
dispatched to counterattack in an effort to throw
the Russians out of the city.

Original Scenario Design: Unlisted

Conversion: Curtis Turner

 Elements, 282nd Infantry Division
 1x Forward HQ (no kubelwagen) (3R)
 1x Grenadier Platoon (11R)
 1x MG34 on tripod (1R)
 1x MG42 on tripod (1R)
Reinforcments A (6th Pz. Division)
 2x Grenadier Squad (3R)/(3R)
 1x MG34 on tripod (1R)
 4x Pz. IVH w/ one officer (12R)
Reinforcements B (6th Pz. Division)
 1x Assault Pioneer squad with
flamethrower in SdKfz 251/1 (4R)
 2x Tiger w/ one officer (4R)/(4R)
670 Points, Battle Rating: 47
Special Rules:
 Reinforcements A arrive on Turn 2 on road
entrance A.
 Reinforcements B arrive on Turn 4 on road
entrance B.
Victory Condition (Germans/Soviets)
The Germans win by breaking the Soviet
force or by exiting 10+ units (with less than 50%
casualties) off the west table edge.
Elements, 57th Army
 1x Forward HQ (3R)
 2x Rifle Platoon (5i)/(5i)
 1x Maxim MG team (1i)
 3x AT rifle teams (1i)/(1i)/(1i)
 1x 57mm AT gun (2i)
 1x Zis-3 AT gun in reinforced gun pit (2i)
 “For the Motherland!” (+D6 BR)
Reinforcements A
 1x Rifle Platoon (5i)
 3x T-34/76 (9R)
479 Points, Battle Rating: 35+D6
Special Rules:
 Reinforcements A start arriving as Reserves
(D6 per turn) anywhere along the West
table edge, beginning Turn 2.
 D6 Soviet units begin the game in Ambush
Fire.
Victory Conditions
The Soviets win by breaking the German
force, or by immobilizing/destroying all six of the
German tanks.