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Fought over three sessions against old Treadhead himself, this scenario has a fairly small German force capturing a couple of bridges over the Ardennes canal defended by an even weaker force of French troops.
Both sides do get reinforcements subject to dr of 5,6 at various times during the scenario. My doughty opponent's inability to roll this number for several turns kept a slight flicker of interest alive in my cynical French heart.
Initially the Germans captured both bridges easily but a French counter attack managed to retake one of the bridges but with heavy losses. In fact losses were at GT8 were 10 French steps to 1 German step, this was forced on the French by the simple fact that even for a minor French win you have to control at least one bridge. Having recaptured the bridge the French player is then well advised to dig in around said bridge and try and hold out for a draw. The only problem with this plan is with 3 X 16 German OBA and German aircraft the chance not not losing 15 steps (required for a German major victory)over the course of 24 turns is highly unlikely. In fact losses became more equal towards the end of our game but were still 16 French step losses to 7 German step losses when I called the game.
Another win for my distinguished opponent however I do not expect to see many French wins with the VC has written. Pretty average scenario avoid.
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