Race for the Valley - Sept. 41 to Apr. 1943
A Four Tier Event
Twinrivr terrain
As the Italian forces stumbled and faltered in North Africa, the German Afrika Korps arrived on the scene and quickly turned the tide of the war in the Axis favor. Rommel had made huge gains, but resistance in the latter part of 1941 started pressing the German advance.
In this remote sector of the North African desert, a race is underway to control a valley along the northern border of Algeria and Libya. This area has been contested since the first German push across Libya in early 1941, and the Allied counterattack at the end of the year. Even in modern times, armies cannot move far from water sources. This valley is vital, as two rivers run right through the middle, making this piece of land prime real estate.
This scenario will have a rolling plane set.The first day will represent battles of 1941-early 42, highlighting the matchup between the Hurricane Mk1 and the BF-109E.
The next 2 days will represent the opening battles of Mid-1942, when Spitfire Mk. Vs and Messerschmitt Bf-109Fs fought for supremacy of the air.
The following two days will depict the bitter struggle of Late-1942, as both sides fought a war not only against each other, but against the rough desert terrain and conditions. Although newer aircraft are arriving every day, neither side is gaining the advantage.
The final two days will mark the end of 1942 and the beginning of 1943, the arrival of US forces, and the last tenacious battles before the Afrika Korps is pushed out of North Africa.
Objectives - There are neutral bases in the valley. Capture these bases to control the valley. As time progresses, newer aircraft models will become available. Only ground vehicle troops will be enabled. There are bridges crossing these two tributaries, they must be held to allow your forces to advance, or destroyed to prevent your enemies from crossing. Only certain bases in the valley will have troops, therefore the bridges will remain vital to deploy troops into the Valley.
Icon range is 0 enemy.
Noe radar height is 200
Ack lethality 25%
All other standard AvA parameters apply.
Bishops - Axis
Knights - Allies
Phase One: JG27 is flying the venerable Bf-109E, and having a good scrap against the 112 Squadron Hurricanes, and American Lend Lease P-40Cs. Both sides are supported by various strike aircraft - Bostons and Hurricane IId aircraft for the Allies, and Ju-87 and Ju-88 aircraft for the Axis.
Phase Two: JG77 has just received new Bf-109Fs, and the RAF is forced to move its Spitfires from 145 Squadron and 601 Squadron to the area.
Phase Three: As the German Gruppen are starting to re-equip with the Bf-109G-2, RAF units are starting to replace their losses with Spitfire VIIIs, including several American squadrons. In addition, the Regia Aeronautica has re-entered the campaign with new Macchi 202 Folgore fighters. The Allies strengthen their air forces with the addition of Lend Lease American P-40Es and North American B-25 Mitchell bombers.
Phase Four: In a last desperate push, the Germans send their newest aircraft, the Bf-109G-6 and Fw-190A-5. In addition, the Italians send 2 squadrons of Macchi 205 Veltro fighters to the front. The Allies not only counter, but double-down on the Axis. The Allied Operation Torch has provided US built P-38Gs, and F4F-4 Wildcat fighters to counter the Germans, while the RAF brings in their latest fighter, the Spitfire Mk. IX. The last push also sees the combat debut of the Douglas A-20 Havoc, a high-speed medium bomber well suited for tactical operations against both enemy armor and bases.
Round I aircraft
Allied:
Hurricane I and IId
P-40C
Boston
Axis:
109E-4
110C-4
Ju-87D
Ju-88A-4
I-16 (sub for MC-200) no cannon
Round II aircraft
Hurricane I and IId
P-40B
Boston
Spitfire Vb
109E-4
110C-4
Ju-87D
Ju-88A-4
Bf-109F-4
Round III Aircraft
Spitfire Vb
P-39D
P-40E
B-25C
Spitfire IV
109F-4
Mc.202
110G
Bf-109G-2
Round IV Aircraft
Spitfire VIII
A-20G
F4F-4 (Torch Landings)
P-38G
Spitfire VIII
add to Tier II
Bf-109G-2
Mc.205
Bf-109G-6
Fw-190A-5
Ground vehicles (all phases)
Allied
M4 Sherman 75mm
M3 Halftrack
Jeep
Axis
Panzer IV
SdKfz 251
Jeep Sub for Kubelwagon
