Fireball Forward: Operation Epsom¸ the First Normandy Offensive
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Operation Epsom¸ the First Normandy Offensive is a book of tactical scenarios for the Fireball Forward! game system. The scenarios are drawn from Operation Epsom¸ the British offensive that took place west of Caen¸ in Normandy¸ from 26-30 June 1944. They feature engagements between British VIII Corps (15th (Scottish) Infantry Division¸ 11th Armoured Division¸ and 43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division) and the German 12th SS Panzer Division. II SS Panzer Corps (9th SS Panzer Division and 10th SS Panzer Division)¸ and other armored forces. Take British infantry¸ supported by powerful artillery¸ against battle-hardened panzer-grenadiers. Use a Crocodile flamethrower tank to reduce German fortifications. Conduct counterattacks with ad hoc German armored forces and engineers (with flamethrowers of their own!) through Norman villages. Fight over the bridges over the Odon that were critical to the outcome of the operation. The scenarios show the varied nature of the fighting that took place in the fields and villages of central Normandy in late June 1944. The book includes 15 game scenarios¸ an historical summary¸ orders of battle¸ and designer's notes. The book has been updated for the 3rd edition Fireball Forward! rules. This is not a stand-alone game-you must have the Fireball Forward! rules to play these scenarios.