United Sates Parachute Platoon ‘The elite of the US forces, the Parachute Infantry are a tough, gritty force which makes up for in firepower what it lacks in numbers. It is well trained, ably led, and is rated as Elite. Command Dic Lieutenant, Senior Leader with carbine Platoon Sergeant, Senior Leader with SMG Bazooka Team, two crew 25. Rena ed Sergeant, Junior Leader with SMG M1919A4 .30 Cal LMG Three crew 60mm mortar Team, five crew Eight rifles National Characteristics are the same as those listed in the main rule book for a US force: Marching Fire! and Scout. US paratroopers are Aggressive in Close Combat, SUPPORT OPTIONS The following support list is used for this campaign, which attempts to represent the limited assets available for the US parachute forces operating in this area on D-Day. Parents rec ‘Add SMG to Squad Adjutant Entrenchments for one Team Jeep, no crew Medical Orderly Satchel Charge List Two. Bazooka Team, two crew Pre-game Barrage Roadblock 60mm mortar Team, five crew LMG on bipod mount, three crew Sniper Team MMG on tripod mount, five crew Forward Observer and 81mm mortar battery M3 anti-tank gun, five crew and Junior Leader Parachute Squad with Junior Leader All Teams and Squads from the Support Lists are rated as Elite unless otherwise stated. Items in red may only be purchased when attacking Items in blue may only be purchased when defending, The support list options here are the same as those in the main Chain of Command rule book, with the same specific rules applying. However, the following options are unique to this campaign. 60mm Mortar Team The 60mm mortar has no smoke rounds and only fires HE. It has a minimum range of 18", but closer than that the crew may use their rifles. ‘Add SMG to Squad The parachute forces were known to distribute submachine guns to bolster their firepower. A ‘maximum of three may be assigned to a Squad, each replacing one rifleman from the Rifle Team. Forward Observer and 81mm mortar battery The battery is equipped with both HE and smoke rounds. Consult the rule book for the firing procedures of both ammunition types.rinany Fallschirmjager Zug The parachute forces are among the best troops the Germans can field, proving tough opposition in Italy and now France. Itis well armed, highly capable, and is rated as Elite. ‘Command Dice: eras Unteroffizier, Senior Leader with SMG Panzerschreck Team, two crew Emenee Obergefreiter, Junior Leader with SMG. MG42 G42 Two crew Two crew Two rifles Two rifles One SMG National Characteristics are the same as those listed in the main rule book for a German force: Maschinengewehr and Handgranaten! SUPPORT OPTIONS The following support list is used for this campaign, which attempts to represent the limited assets available for the German Fallschirmjiger forces operating in this area on D-Day. ere oes re ‘Add FG42 to one Gruppe ‘Add Panzerfaust to one Gruppe ‘Adjutant Barbed Wire Entrenchments for one Team Medical Orderly Minefield Panzerschreck Team, two crew Pre-game Barrage Roadblock Senior Leader Truck (eins Sniper Team MMG on tripod mount, five crew Fallschirmjager Gruppe with Junior Leader Forward Observer and 8cm mortar battery Pak 40 anti-tank gun, five crew and Junior Leader All Teams and Gruppe from the Support Lists are rated as Elite tems in red may only be purchased when attacking. Items in blue may only be purchased when defending, ‘The support list options here are the same as those in the main Chain of Command rule book, with the same specific rules applying. However, the following options are unique to this campaign. ‘Add FG42 to one Gruppe One of many unique weapons designed for German paratroopers, this weapon was capable of semi and fully automatic firing, Treat it as an Assault Rifle per ‘the main rules. This replaces one rifleman in either LMG Team, with a maximum of four per Gruppe. ‘Add Panzerfaust to one Gruppe The panzerfaust is used like a hand grenade, requiring a Command Initiative to fire. They are not allocated to specific figures, but are with the Gruppe until they are required. This option provides two weapons. Truck The Germans had numerous trucks to transport men and supplies around Normandy. It may hold one Gruppe or two Teams.Bonus Scenario Battle of Bloody Gulch Background ‘The US forces begin to establish a perimeter to the Southwest of the recently secured Carentan. Suddenly, a German armored counterattack crashes into the forward positions and bitter fighting ensues. Will the Allied armored relief arrive in time? * Patrol Phase Deployment This is Scenario Three, Attack & Defend, in the main rule book and all deployment is as stated there. The US and German initial Patrol Marker deployment options are shown on the image above. US Briefing The US player has four support points available whenever this scenario is played. Please note the scenario specific rules in the Umpire’s Notes. German Briefing You are being supported by two StuG Ill Gs and one Marder Ill from the 17" SS Panzergrenadier Division Gétz von Berlichingen for this scenario. 15