Archive for Axis & Allies ForuMINI Specialised in the World War II Axis & Allies Miniatures and War At Sea Games          Axis & Allies ForuMINI Forum Index -> AAM Scenarios Bean965 Has anyone written a scenario on the Falaise Pocket? If not, I think I'll tackle that next, using standard 3" maps. tw252 Re: Has anyone written a scenario on the Falaise Pocket? Bean965 wrote: If not, I think I'll tackle that next, using standard 3" maps. No offense, but I would suggest that you read Blumenson's "Battle of the Generals" first. general Hoth Try this one out: http://aaminis.myfastforum.org/about6363.html the fanatical defence of Falaise by the 12 SS Division. Bean965 Re: Has anyone written a scenario on the Falaise Pocket? tw252 wrote: Bean965 wrote: If not, I think I'll tackle that next, using standard 3" maps. No offense, but I would suggest that you read Blumenson's "Battle of the Generals" first. None taken. Why do you suggest that? Snippersly It is on my wish list to write...but I'm focused on my Battle for Caen project now.  The first scenario in the series is almost done. Go for it...would love to try it out! Pasalades My grandfather was shot (and survived) at Falaise. We could certainly use more scenarios on the subject. Snippersly Re: Has anyone written a scenario on the Falaise Pocket? Bean965 wrote: If not, I think I'll tackle that next, using standard 3" maps. YES!! No more folding 10 maps to make one! (just kidding) Bean965 Re: Has anyone written a scenario on the Falaise Pocket? Snippersly wrote: Bean965 wrote: If not, I think I'll tackle that next, using standard 3" maps. YES!! No more folding 10 maps to make one! (just kidding) Point taken, but in my own defense, compare my scenario maps in the last two scenarios to the battle/topo maps from my sources - they're as "dead-on" as you can get with AAM maps! No, you convinced me to switch - I'm going to try to strike more of a compromise between accuracy and making them easy to pick up and play, to maximize their use. Bean965 What are you writing? Snippersly wrote: It is on my wish list to write...but I'm focused on my Battle for Caen project now.  The first scenario in the series is almost done. Go for it...would love to try it out! I'm waiting for three books in a "Normandy Series" about the lead-up to the Falaise battle, and the battle itself. What's your Caen series going to cover? - I don't want to duplicate. Bean965 What unit was he in? Pasalades wrote: My grandfather was shot (and survived) at Falaise. We could certainly use more scenarios on the subject. I like to make my scenarios work as tributes - maybe I could do something that involved his unit. Pasalades Re: What unit was he in? Bean965 wrote: Pasalades wrote: My grandfather was shot (and survived) at Falaise. We could certainly use more scenarios on the subject. I like to make my scenarios work as tributes - maybe I could do something that involved his unit. That's why I want a Canadian Vickers.  Look at my Avatar.  It's from the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (not to be confused with the Cameron Highlanders of Canada).  It was a heavy weapons regiment (now a reserve infantry unit).  He was a machine gunner and went from Normandy to Germany.  I'm working on a Carpiquet scenario which he saw action in, for Operation Windsor. Bean965 Re: What unit was he in? [/quote]That's why I want a Canadian Vickers. [/quote] I'll bet Panzer Painter could fashion you a few of those... tw252 Re: Has anyone written a scenario on the Falaise Pocket? Bean965 wrote: tw252 wrote: Bean965 wrote: If not, I think I'll tackle that next, using standard 3" maps. No offense, but I would suggest that you read Blumenson's "Battle of the Generals" first. None taken. Why do you suggest that? It will give you some light on why the gap was not closed. Remember-OWS- Suggest reading on the subject... Falaise I've read most of the classic, with a "England" view of the subject and a rather harsh treatment of the Canadian capacity. Now, with a less bias view of the theatre of action. Terry Copp. Fields of Fire ISBN-10: 0802037801 Maple Leaf route: Falaise ISBN-10: 0919907024 Multiple author Victory at Falaise: The soldiers' story ISBN-10: 0006384986        Axis & Allies ForuMINI Forum Index -> AAM Scenarios Page 1 of 1