%CG_Beda_Fomm_1a_Historical - North Africa 1941

Beda Fomm, Libya: February 5th, 1941. (Scenario Size: Division. Recommended Head to Head but could be played Allied Human vs Axis AI. This scenario uses variable objective victory points) With the fall of Tobruk, O'Connor was pressed to complete the Italian rout as quickly as possible. Wavell was facing Axis actions in Greece, Syria and Iraq and the need to disengage the Allied forces was becoming urgent. While the Australians attacked along the Libyan coast taking Derna and threatening Benghazi, O'Conner decided to send 7th Armoured Division across the desert in the hope of cutting the road between Benghazi and Agedabia. It was hoped this would prevent the Italians from retreating into Tripolitania. 7th Armoured Division advanced in three brigade groups. Combeforce was the foremost formation and was charged with reaching the road as quickly as possible. 4th Armoured Brigade was to follow behind through Antelat, while 7th Armoured Brigade and the Support group were to drive directly west from Msus through Sceleidima and cut the road further to the north. Combeforce was to cut the road only 30 minutes before the first Italians arrived and the following two days were to be a desperate battle between the undersupplied British and the retreating Italians. Important play note; to move large formation along roads, select the lead unit and while holding the 'ALT' key down, right click on a road hex in the direction of movement. Where possible units in column will follow the preceding unit.