0515_01: The Verdun of 1940 - PzC 12 France '40
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| Rating: | 8.5 (2) |
| Games Played: | 1 |
| SM: | 3 |
| Turns: | 38 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | Axis |
| Second Side: | Allies |
The Battle of Stonne, 15 May 1940: On the evening of May 14th, following the collapse of the
French defense at Sedan, the Allied situation was dire but not yet irretrievable. Lacking confidence
in the mechanical reliability of French tanks and concerned by reports received from retreating
soldiers and officers, Flavigny emphasized the defensive rather than offensive aspect of his mission.
He dispersed many of the 3e DCr's tanks in defensive "corks" at key points on the Ardennes Canal
and the base of Mont Dieu. Even if Flavigny had committed to an immediate counterattack, the gasguzzling
B1-bis tanks could not have been ready for action on the 14th. By the night of the 14th-
15th elements of 10. Panzer-Division, I.R. Grossdeutschland, and two motorized infantry divisions
were assembling on Flavigny's front. The French army's chance to deliver a fatal blow to Guderian's
motorized corps and restore the situation at Sedan had come and gone. Not content to dig in and
wait for a French counterattack, the Germans attacked at dawn on the 15th. The ensuing battle, in
which the village of Stonne changed hands 17 times, saw some of the fiercest fighting of the 1940
campaign and, according to one German veteran who was present at both Stalingrad and Monte
Cassino, of the entire war. [Size: Medium Small] Design Note: This "long" version of the scenario
covers the Battle of Stonne from May 15th-18th. The XIV. AK (mot.) will be replaced by VI. AK
midway through the game.
French defense at Sedan, the Allied situation was dire but not yet irretrievable. Lacking confidence
in the mechanical reliability of French tanks and concerned by reports received from retreating
soldiers and officers, Flavigny emphasized the defensive rather than offensive aspect of his mission.
He dispersed many of the 3e DCr's tanks in defensive "corks" at key points on the Ardennes Canal
and the base of Mont Dieu. Even if Flavigny had committed to an immediate counterattack, the gasguzzling
B1-bis tanks could not have been ready for action on the 14th. By the night of the 14th-
15th elements of 10. Panzer-Division, I.R. Grossdeutschland, and two motorized infantry divisions
were assembling on Flavigny's front. The French army's chance to deliver a fatal blow to Guderian's
motorized corps and restore the situation at Sedan had come and gone. Not content to dig in and
wait for a French counterattack, the Germans attacked at dawn on the 15th. The ensuing battle, in
which the village of Stonne changed hands 17 times, saw some of the fiercest fighting of the 1940
campaign and, according to one German veteran who was present at both Stalingrad and Monte
Cassino, of the entire war. [Size: Medium Small] Design Note: This "long" version of the scenario
covers the Battle of Stonne from May 15th-18th. The XIV. AK (mot.) will be replaced by VI. AK
midway through the game.
| Player Voting Stats | ||
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| Member | Balance | Enjoyment |
 jonnymacbrown |
Slightly Pro Allies | 10 |
 originalperson |
Slightly Pro Allies | 10 |
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| 1st Side Player | 2nd Side Player | Result | Score | ||||||
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jonnymacbrown | vs. | originalperson |  |
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Allies Major Victory | 54 | 6 |
It's a back and forth for most of the game, very fun.
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