"Rofte - Duce - Fa!" - The Matrix Games version of West Front
| Rating: | 7.35 (2) |
| Games Played: | 1 |
| SM: | 2 |
| Turns: | 15 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | Allies |
| Second Side: | Axis |
| Downloads: | 151 |
December 6, 1940
Hitler's aim of transforming the Balkans into a satellite by peaceful diplomacy was shattered by Mussolini's unprovoked invasion of Greece from Albania. Mussolini, whose role in the fall of France had been no cause for celebration, sought glory with a military triumph of his own. Mistakenly, he believed Greece would collapse when attacked.
Much to his surprise, the Greeks fought back with a vengence. By early December over 5000 Italians had surrendered, and thousands of others were streaming North away from Greece.
This scenario seeks to depict how the Greeks, supported by British aircraft, harried the retreating Italians, as they pushed north along a mountain highway on the way toward the Albanian capital, Tirana. It's titled "Rolfte-Duce-Fa" which means 'God bless the Duce!' Both the Italian and Greek soldiers and airmen probably had something else to say about Mussolini at this time!
Hitler's aim of transforming the Balkans into a satellite by peaceful diplomacy was shattered by Mussolini's unprovoked invasion of Greece from Albania. Mussolini, whose role in the fall of France had been no cause for celebration, sought glory with a military triumph of his own. Mistakenly, he believed Greece would collapse when attacked.
Much to his surprise, the Greeks fought back with a vengence. By early December over 5000 Italians had surrendered, and thousands of others were streaming North away from Greece.
This scenario seeks to depict how the Greeks, supported by British aircraft, harried the retreating Italians, as they pushed north along a mountain highway on the way toward the Albanian capital, Tirana. It's titled "Rolfte-Duce-Fa" which means 'God bless the Duce!' Both the Italian and Greek soldiers and airmen probably had something else to say about Mussolini at this time!
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| Member | Balance | Enjoyment |
 Scud |
Well Balanced | 7 |
 General Lee Ensayne |
Moderately Pro Allies | 7 |
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Scud | vs. | General Lee Ensayne |  |
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Allies Minor Victory | 18 | 8 |
Odd little scenario with Axis forces primed for ambushes, as the allies head to the objectives. Just as odd, it's kind of fun.
Resolve then, that on this very ground, with small flags waving and tinny blasts on tiny trumpets, we shall meet the enemy, and not only may he be ours, he may be us. --Walt Kelly
The Italians have a chance, but a limited one. Weak force, scattered over the map. Fortunately, the allied force isn't that good either, but there are a lot more of them.
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