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Operation Cobra (Historical);From the Movie, "Patton." (Bradley talking to Patton): "George, I've been working on a plan called "Cobra." I'd like to know what you think of it? Now, we've been slugging our way through hedgerow country half an acre a day and we've gotta find away to breakout! I want to use this road(pointing to the map). The St. Lo/Periers Road. We'll let Monty pin down the enemy forces at Caen, (Then) we'll pulverize an area three and a half miles wide with saturation bombing and then Seven Divisions will follow through... Now, Third Army will swing around here pointing at Avranches), a sweeping end run, right across france. What do you think? (Patton): " I think you'll need a screwball old horse cavalryman to command Third Army." (Bradley) "George, Ike came to that conclusion in London, three months ago. (Patton) "He What?...That Dirty......" , explicit supply recommended.

Large Scenario 162 turns, Designer Gary "Grrr" Cobleigh

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