12-31-2008, 04:41 AM
Generals,
WF scenario **Big Bully! by K.K.Rossokolski can be downloaded from here: https://www.theblitz.club/h2h_production...ls&sid=214
SM 2, Turns: 16
Date: 7 April 1939
Details: (Durres (Durazzo) Albania) (H2H) (HISB) (BZ) Mussolini's invasion of this most inward-looking of European countries was largely based on it's being a part of the Roman empire, and hence a prime candidate for membership in the new Italian Empire. And its position flanking the Adriatic sea was strategically important...indeed, southern Albania had been occupied by Italy for a time after WWI. After some threats, Mussolini's forces attacked on 7 April. . The invasion force was divided into three groups, which were to land successively. The most important was the first group, which was divided in four columns, each assigned to a landing area at a harbor and an inland target on which to advance. Despite some stubborn resistance especially at Durrës, the Italians made short work of the Albanians. Durrës was captured on April 7, the capital Tirana the following day, and the entire country by April 10. In later years, Albanian partisans caused significant problems for the Italian and German occupiers. (The map is taken from Google earth, with some artistic licence applied. The Italian ORBAT is essentially accurate, that for Albania based on some sketchy references, noting that much of the resistance was due to the fiercely martial warrior clans, who later provided the basis of the partisan movement. The Durres fighting was based on the gendarmerie, under an inspiring leader, and also included elements of the small army.)
Best regards
Slawek
WF scenario **Big Bully! by K.K.Rossokolski can be downloaded from here: https://www.theblitz.club/h2h_production...ls&sid=214
SM 2, Turns: 16
Date: 7 April 1939
Details: (Durres (Durazzo) Albania) (H2H) (HISB) (BZ) Mussolini's invasion of this most inward-looking of European countries was largely based on it's being a part of the Roman empire, and hence a prime candidate for membership in the new Italian Empire. And its position flanking the Adriatic sea was strategically important...indeed, southern Albania had been occupied by Italy for a time after WWI. After some threats, Mussolini's forces attacked on 7 April. . The invasion force was divided into three groups, which were to land successively. The most important was the first group, which was divided in four columns, each assigned to a landing area at a harbor and an inland target on which to advance. Despite some stubborn resistance especially at Durrës, the Italians made short work of the Albanians. Durrës was captured on April 7, the capital Tirana the following day, and the entire country by April 10. In later years, Albanian partisans caused significant problems for the Italian and German occupiers. (The map is taken from Google earth, with some artistic licence applied. The Italian ORBAT is essentially accurate, that for Albania based on some sketchy references, noting that much of the resistance was due to the fiercely martial warrior clans, who later provided the basis of the partisan movement. The Durres fighting was based on the gendarmerie, under an inspiring leader, and also included elements of the small army.)
Best regards
Slawek