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Here is a list of linked scenarios and operations for use with my posted A&AM "Close Combat" Campaign Rules.

Campaign Rules linked here:
http://forums.gleemax.com/showthread.php?t=1126165

Enjoy!

“Close Combat” Axis and Allies Miniatures Campaign System.

Eastern Front Campaign 1941 - 1945 v1.2
by Zach Kraus
Edited by Peter Franke

Axis – Germany and its Allies
Allies – Soviet Union and its Allies

Escalation – Special Rule
Increase the point value of a player’s initial roster to 115 points from 75. Players may use rosters of up to 20 units instead of 15. A player’s roster may have no more than 150 points in total units.

Note: This rule begins in 1943 at Kursk but may be used at any point in the war as per both players agreement beforehand.


1941
Operation I: Barbarossa
Axis Offensive
Duration: 5 games
Defender Options: 0
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 0 (poor)
Axis supply: rank 2 (excellent)

Description:
Germany has invaded the Soviet Union by launching a surprise attack.

Special Rules:
To win the operation, Germany must advance quickly by winning and gaining four campaign points. The soviets win by gaining only two campaign points and thus slowing the German advance. If the Soviets succeed in winning the operation, the Allied player will be rewarded with an additional point if they are playing the Eastern Front campaign.

Due to the poor preparations of the Soviets and the surprise of the German attack, the defending player’s roster may not contain the T-34/76.

Soviet player may also use the following units: any Polish unit, 40mm Bofors L60 and any British AT guns.

German player may also use the following units: any Romanians or Hungarians.

Suggested Maps: Any 1 – 8 “base set” and “expanded rules” (Starter Set + Axis and Allies Expanded Rules) or 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.

Operation II: Smolensk
Axis Offensive
Duration: 3 games
Defender Options: 0
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 0 (poor)
Axis supply: rank 2 (excellent)

Description:
Soviet 16th and 20th Armies destroyed.

Special Rules:
Due to the poor preparations of the Soviets and the surprise of the German attack, the defending player’s roster may not contain the T-34/76.

Soviet player may also use the following units: any Polish unit, 40mm Bofors L60 and any British AT guns.

German player may also use the following units: any Romanians or Hungarians.

Suggested Maps: Any 1 – 8 “base set” and “expanded rules” (Starter Set + Axis and Allies Expanded Rules) or 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.


Operation III: Operation “Silver Fox”
Axis Offensive
Duration: 3 games
Defender Options: 0
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 0 (poor)
Axis supply: rank 2 (excellent)

Description:
German and Finnish forces drive north of Leningrad.

Special Rules:
Soviet player may also use the following units: any Polish unit, 40mm Bofors L60 and any British AT guns.

German player may also use the following units: any Romanians, Hungarians or Fins.

Suggested Maps: Any 1 – 8 “base set” and “expanded rules” (Starter Set + Axis and Allies Expanded Rules) or 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.

Operation IV: Typhoon
Axis Offensive
Duration: 5 games
Defender Options: 3
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 0 (poor)
Axis supply: rank 2 (excellent)

Description:
The push for Moscow begins.

Special Rules:
Soviet player may also use the following units: 40mm Bofors L60 and any British AT guns.

German player may also use the following units: any Romanians, Hungarians or Fins.

Suggested Maps: Any 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.

Operation V: Moscow
Soviet Offensive
Duration: 5 games
Defender Options: 0
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 2 (excellent)
Axis supply: rank 0 (poor)

Description:
The first large Soviet counter-offensive.

Special Rules:
Soviet player may also use the following units: 40mm Bofors L60 and any British AT guns.

German player may also use the following units: any Romanians, Hungarians or Fins.

Suggested Maps: Any 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.

1942
Operation VI: Rzhev-Vyazama Offensive
Soviet Offensive
Duration: 5 games
Defender Options: 2
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 1 (good)
Axis supply: rank 1 (good)

Description:
The first Soviet Offensive ends in disaster.

Special Rules:
Soviet player may also use the following units: 40mm Bofors L60.

German player may also use the following units: any Romanians, Hungarians, Fins or Italians.

Suggested Maps: Any 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.

Operation VII: Operation Blau
Axis Offensive
Duration: 7 games
Defender Options: 0
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 0 (poor)
Axis supply: rank 2 (excellent)

Description:
The drive for the Caucuses has begun!

Special Rules:
Soviet player may also use the following units: 40mm Bofors L60.

German player may also use the following units: any Romanians, Hungarians, Fins or Italians.

Suggested Maps: Any 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.

Operation VIII: Stalingrad Part I
Axis Offensive
Duration: 5 games
Defender Options: 2
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 2 (excellent)
Axis supply: rank 1 (good)

Description:
The Germans drive to the Volga.

Special Rules:
Soviet player may also use the following units: 40mm Bofors L60.

German player may also use the following units: any Romanians, Hungarians, Fins or Italians.

Suggested Maps: Any *Urban* 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.

Operation IX: Operation Uranus
Allied Offensive
Duration: 3 games
Defender Options: 2
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 2 (excellent)
Axis supply: rank 0 (poor)

Description:
Soviet attack encircles the 6th Army in Stalingrad.

Special Rules:
Soviet player may also use the following units: 40mm Bofors L60.

German player may also use the following units: any Romanians, Hungarians, Fins or Italians.

Suggested Maps: Any 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.

Operation X: Operation Winter Storm
Axis Offensive
Duration: 3 games
Defender Options: 0
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 0 (poor)
Axis supply: rank 2 (excellent)

Description:
Manstien’s attempt to save the 6th Army.

Special Rules:
Soviet player may also use the following units: 40mm Bofors L60.

German player may also use the following units: any Romanians, Hungarians, Fins or Italians.

Suggested Maps: Any 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.



1943
Operation XI: Stalingrad Part 2
Axis Offensive
Duration: 3 games
Defender Options: 2
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 2 (excellent)
Axis supply: rank 0 (poor)

Description:
Rattenkrieg (special rule: Axis units cannot retreat)

Special Rules:
Soviet player may also use the following units: 40mm Bofors L60.

German player may also use the following units: any Romanians, Hungarians, Fins or Italians.

Suggested Maps: Any *Urban* 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.

Operation XII: The Third Battle for Kharkov
Axis Offensive
Duration: 5 games
Defender Options: 0
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 0 (poor)
Axis supply: rank 2 (excellent)

Description:
Manstien’s brilliance costs the Soviets 52 divisions!

Special Rules:
Soviet player may also use the following units: 40mm Bofors L60.

German player may also use the following units: any Romanians, Hungarians, Fins or Italians.

Suggested Maps: Any 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.

Operation XIII: Kursk
Axis Offensive
Duration: 5 games
Defender Options: 5
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 2 (excellent)
Axis supply: rank 2 (excellent)

Description:
Hitler’s stomach turns over as the largest clash of armor in history occurs.

Special Rules:
“Escalation” rules in effect.
Soviet player may also use the following units: 40mm Bofors L60.

German player may also use the following units: any Romanians, Hungarians, Fins or Italians.

Suggested Maps: Any 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.

1944
Operation XIV: Korsun
Allied Offensive
Duration: 5 games
Defender Options: 2
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 2 (excellent)
Axis supply: rank 0 (poor)

Description:
The Germans Break out but loose nearly 6 divisions

Special Rules:
“Escalation” rules in effect.
Soviet player may also use the following units: 40mm Bofors L60.

German player may also use the following units: any Romanians, Hungarians, Fins.

Suggested Maps: Any 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.

Operation XV: Jassy-Kisninev
Allied Offensive
Duration: 5 games
Defender Options: 3
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 2 (excellent)
Axis supply: rank 1 (good)

Description:
Romania changes sides.

Special Rules:
“Escalation” rules in effect.
Soviet player may also use the following units: 40mm Bofors L60 any Romanians.

German player may also use the following units: any Hungarians and Fins. Romanian units from any previous operations are removed from the Axis player’s roster.

Suggested Maps: Any 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.

Operation XVI: Battle of the Baltic
Allied Offensive
Duration: 5 games
Defender Options: 2
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 2 (excellent)
Axis supply: rank 1 (good)

Description:
The end for Finland.

Special Rules:
“Escalation” rules in effect.
Soviet player may also use the following units: 40mm Bofors L60.

German player may also use the following units: any Hungarians. Finnish units from any previous operations are removed from the Axis player’s roster.

Suggested Maps: Any 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.

Operation XVII: Battle of Budapest
Allied Offensive
Duration: 5 games
Defender Options: 3
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 2 (excellent)
Axis supply: rank 1 (good)

Description:
The end for the Huns.

Special Rules:
“Escalation” rules in effect.
Soviet player may also use the following units: 40mm Bofors L60.

German player: Hungarian units from any previous operations are removed from the Axis player’s roster.

Suggested Maps: Any 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.


1945
Operation XVIII: The Vistula
Allied Offensive
Duration: 5 games
Defender Options: 2
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 2 (excellent)
Axis supply: rank 1 (good)

Description:
The Soviets drive into Poland.

Special Rules:
“Escalation” rules in effect.
Soviet player may also use the following units: 40mm Bofors L60 and any Polish Unit.

Suggested Maps: Any 1 – 8 “base set” and “expanded rules” (Starter Set + Axis and Allies Expanded Rules) or 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.

Operation XIX: Lake Balaton (Unternehmen Frühlingserwachen)
Axis Offensive
Duration: 5 games
Defender Options: 2
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 2 (excellent)
Axis supply: rank 2 (excellent)

Description:
The last German offensive on the Eastern Front.

Special Rules:
“Escalation” rules in effect.
Soviet player may also use the following units: 40mm Bofors L60 and any Polish Unit.

Suggested Maps: Any 1 – 8 “base set” and “expanded rules” (Starter Set + Axis and Allies Expanded Rules) or 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.

Operation XX: Seelow
Allied Offensive
Duration: 3 games
Defender Options: 3
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 1 (good)
Axis supply: rank 2 (excellent)

Description:
The Soviet drive on Berlin proves costly.

Special Rules:
“Escalation” rules in effect.
Soviet player may also use the following units: 40mm Bofors L60 and any Polish Unit.

Suggested Maps: Any 1 – 8 “base set” and “expanded rules” (Starter Set + Axis and Allies Expanded Rules) or 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.

Operation XXI: Battle for Berlin
Allied Offensive
Duration: 5 games
Defender Options: 5
Operation Resources
Allied supply: rank 2 (excellent)
Axis supply: rank 1 (good)

Description:
The end for the Axis forces in Europe.

Special Rules:
“Escalation” rules in effect.
Soviet player may also use the following units: 40mm Bofors L60 and any Polish Unit.

Suggested Maps: Any *Urban* 1 – 8 “base set” and “expanded rules” (Starter Set + Axis and Allies Expanded Rules) or *Urban* 11 – 16 “Eastern Front” map configuration.

Added "Escalation" special rule, beginning at Kursk. This rule allows the inclusion of some of the heaviest armor in the war. King Tigers, SU-152's, and more will be accessable with the point increase. The roster size was increased to accomodate more soviet infantry, if they should so choose to go that route with the bonus points.

Dora9 and I just finished our first go at this campaign. We've been playing it for a few months now (this campaign can take a VERY long time, if you're interested in recreating the entire Eastern Front war experience). I conceded the campaign (as the Axis) down 8 campaign points at the end of the Kursk operation. One of the things we quickly learned from playing the campaign is that EVERY point counts and taking experimental or "fun" builds to an operation usually costs that player victory. Planes are often a luxury item that is too costly to spend points on, elite infantry and heroes make a common appearance and every point is weighed for it's usefulness and longevity on the battlefield. Additionally, because the soviets get to pick the maps so often, the Germans are forced into close quarters with hordes of infantry in an urban environment. This makes taking Flamethrowers essential as well as units with high anti-infantry dice. The SS-Stormtrooper and the Finnish MG (at 9 points) were often on the battlefield.

We may pick up again, switching sides. Hopefully there will be some new, 3" snow maps in the near future, they would really enhance the gameplay of this campaign.

-Frog