0512_01: Gembloux Gap - The Battle of Hannut - PzC 12 France '40

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0512_01: Gembloux Gap - The Battle of Hannut

20 - 6 - 19 Allies

Rating:	7.58 (37)
Games Played:	45
SM:	3
Turns:	32
Type:	Stock
First Side:	Axis
Second Side:	Allies

The Gembloux Gap, Belgium, 12th May 1940: The Battle of Hannut. Since the beginning of the campaign the Germans are doing their best to make the Allies believe that the main thrust of the German attack is in the plain of Belgium. To reinforce this belief the Germans attack with the 3rd and 4th Panzer divisions from the XVI. AK. On the French side everything is going according to the plans. The Corps de Cavalerie has created a screen in front of the Gembloux Gap to protect the infantry who is supposed to hold the defensive line of the Dyle. General Prioux, commander of the Cavalry Corps, must hold the position for two days. There will be some surprises on both side, the excellence of the Somua S-35 on one side and the effectiveness of the German aviation on the other side. It will be the first tank battle of the Campaign. [Size medium]

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	itlnprd	vs.	skc007	Axis Minor Victory	42	18
	devoncop	vs.	agmoss99	Allies Major Victory	54	6
	devoncop	vs.	agmoss99	Axis Major Victory	54	6
	KG_RangerBooBoo	vs.	scots greys	Allies Major Victory	54	6
	scots greys	vs.	KG_RangerBooBoo	Axis Major Loss	6	54

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von Waldenburg

It deserves at least one try :)

Dog Soldier

German tanks and air power vs. Allied tanks and artillery.

Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything.
- Wyatt Earp

Ricky B

This scenario has challenges for both sides - quality French tanks, German Stukas and unit quality.

jonnymacbrown

Probably the best scenario in the game.

PK Powers

we really don't understand how the French can lose here(or how the Germans can win!!!)

Dog Soldier

One of the better scenarios in the F40 game.

Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything.
- Wyatt Earp

Dog Soldier

One of the best scenarios in France 40.

Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything.
- Wyatt Earp

Airedale

The default rules can skew the results for those not used to them

Barbarrossa. Wed May 11, 2016 3:58 am

GERMANS ARE STRONG AND NUMEROUS

GERMANS LIGHT TANK ESPECIALLY

Tactical_Hussar Sat Jun 11, 2016 3:09 pm

It`s a quite challenging scenario for both sides, with numerous maneuver possibilities for each side. Very fun and interesting to play, one of the most competitive scenarios of France `40.

Steel God Frid Sep 25, 2020 3:01 pm

In operational terms there is no hope for the French in this scenario, but in game terms the scenario is extremely well balanced. It can get boring for the French unless they want to risk a counter attack, which in turn risks playing right into the German's hands.

KG_RangerBooBoo Sun Sep 04, 2022 3:09 pm

Some of those French Tanks are beasts.

devoncop Wed Nov 08, 2023 6:13 pm

The French do have a lot of forces arriving as reiforcements, albeit many are of dubious quality. The French can dispute the crossings early but then need to fall back on their artillery support. German air assets are formidible.

"I may not agree with what you say but will defend to the death your right to say it"

agmoss99 Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:02 am

The French kept a solid line and retreated steadily. That prevented most German artillery from doing anything. And advancing units kept disordering in the dark.