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Curtain Up at Ellon Panzer Lehr 2 #1
(Attacker) Germany	vs	Britain (Defender)

Formations Involved
Britain		56th Infantry Brigade
Britain		Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry
Germany		130th "Lehr" Panzer Division

	Total
Side 1	0
Draw	0
Side 2	2

Overall Rating, 2 votes
5 4 3 2 1 3.5
Scenario Rank: --- of 913

Parent Game	Panzer Lehr 2
Historicity	Historical
Date	1944-06-09
Start Time	10:15
Turn Count	15
Visibility	Day
Counters	81
Net Morale	0
Net Initiative	1
Maps	2: 27, 33
Layout Dimensions	86 x 28 cm 34 x 11 in
Play Bounty	180
AAR Bounty	171
Total Plays	2
Total AARs	1

Battle Types
Delaying Action
Exit the Battle Area
Inflict Enemy Casualties
Urban Assault

Conditions
Hidden Units
Naval Bombardment
Off-board Artillery
Smoke

Scenario Requirements & Playability
Fall of France 1	Maps
Liberation 1944	Counters
Panzer Lehr 2	Base Game

Introduction
Bayeux sat in the center of the area's road net, making it the prime objective of I SS Panzer Corps. Panzer Lehr assembled in the Tilly-sur-Seulles area and then proceeded northward along both sides of the road leading to Bayeux. The recon battalion accompanied by General Bayerlein bypassed Ellon in order to set up the divisional command post in Arganchy, leaving its status unknown. Meanwhile, the assault group received an unmerciful shelling from several Allied warships during their approach march. On nearing Ellon the shelling lightened.

Introduction

Bayeux sat in the center of the area's road net, making it the prime objective of I SS Panzer Corps. Panzer Lehr assembled in the Tilly-sur-Seulles area and then proceeded northward along both sides of the road leading to Bayeux. The recon battalion accompanied by General Bayerlein bypassed Ellon in order to set up the divisional command post in Arganchy, leaving its status unknown. Meanwhile, the assault group received an unmerciful shelling from several Allied warships during their approach march. On nearing Ellon the shelling lightened.

Conclusion
It had been a long, grueling march for the grenadiers just to reach Ellon, made worse by the shelling that forced them to seek shelter in the dust behind the panzers. Upon reaching the village the German panzers spread out over a wide front seeking to envelop the village. The aggressive defenders quickly counterattacked with one squad of infantry proving particularly troublesome. They managed to pin down Panzer 604's supporting infantry and leapfrog their way to the tank for a close assault. Despite the British bravado the grenade attack failed to cause any damage, and the tide turned against them. Soon Ellon found itself in German hands.

Conclusion

It had been a long, grueling march for the grenadiers just to reach Ellon, made worse by the shelling that forced them to seek shelter in the dust behind the panzers. Upon reaching the village the German panzers spread out over a wide front seeking to envelop the village. The aggressive defenders quickly counterattacked with one squad of infantry proving particularly troublesome. They managed to pin down Panzer 604's supporting infantry and leapfrog their way to the tank for a close assault. Despite the British bravado the grenade attack failed to cause any damage, and the tide turned against them. Soon Ellon found itself in German hands.

Display Relevant AFV Rules

AFV Rules Pertaining to this Scenario's Order of Battle
Vulnerable to results on the Assault Combat Chart (7.25, 7.63, ACC), and may be attacked by Anti-Tank fire (11.2, DFT). Anti-Tank fire only affects the individual unit fired upon (7.62, 11.0). AFV's are activated by tank leaders (3.2, 3.3, 5.42, 6.8). They may also be activated as part of an initial activating stack, but if activated in this way would need a tank leader in order to carry out combat movement. AFV's do not block Direct Fire (10.1). Full-strength AFV's with "armor efficiency" may make two anti-tank (AT) fire attacks per turn (either in their action segment or during opportunity fire) if they have AT fire values of 0 or more (11.2). Each unit with an AT fire value of 2 or more may fire at targets at a distance of between 100% and 150% of its printed AT range. It does so at half its AT fire value. (11.3) Efficient and non-efficient AFV's may conduct two opportunity fires per turn if using direct fire (7.44, 7.64). Units with both Direct and AT Fire values may use either type of fire in the same turn as their opportunity fire, but not both (7.22, 13.0). Units which can take opportunity fire twice per turn do not have to target the same unit both times (13.0). Demoralized AFV's are not required to flee from units that do not have AT fire values (14.3). Place a Wreck marker when an AFV is eliminated in a bridge or town hex (16.3). AFV's do not benefit from Entrenchments (16.42). AFV's may Dig In (16.2). Open-top AFV's: Immune to M, M1 and M2 results on Direct and Bombardment Fire Tables, but DO take step losses from X and #X results (7.25, 7.41, 7.61, BT, DFT). If a "2X" or "3X" result is rolled, at least one of the step losses must be taken by an open-top AFV if present. Closed-top AFV's: Immune to M, M1 and M2 results on Direct and Bombardment Fire Tables. Do not take step losses from Direct or Bombardment Fire. If X or #X result on Fire Table, make M morale check instead (7.25, 7.41, 7.61, BT, DFT). Closed-top AFV's: Provide the +1 modifier on the Assault Table when combined with infantry. (Modifier only applies to Germans in all scenarios; Soviet Guards in scenarios taking place after 1942; Polish, US and Commonwealth in scenarios taking place after 1943.) (ACC) Tank: all are closed-top and provide the +1 Assault bonus, when applicable Tank Destroyer: do not provide the +1 Assault bonus, even if closed-top (SB) APC – Armored Personnel Carrier: These are Combat Units, but stack like Transports. They can transport personnel units or towed units. They are not counted as combat units for the +1 stacking modifier on the Direct Fire and Bombardment Tables (4.4). They may be activated by regular leaders and tank leaders (1.2, 3.34, 4.3, 5.43). They do not provide the +1 Assault bonus (ACC).

AFV Rules Pertaining to this Scenario's Order of Battle

Vulnerable to results on the Assault Combat Chart (7.25, 7.63, ACC), and may be attacked by Anti-Tank fire (11.2, DFT). Anti-Tank fire only affects the individual unit fired upon (7.62, 11.0).
AFV's are activated by tank leaders (3.2, 3.3, 5.42, 6.8). They may also be activated as part of an initial activating stack, but if activated in this way would need a tank leader in order to carry out combat movement.
AFV's do not block Direct Fire (10.1).
Full-strength AFV's with "armor efficiency" may make two anti-tank (AT) fire attacks per turn (either in their action segment or during opportunity fire) if they have AT fire values of 0 or more (11.2).
Each unit with an AT fire value of 2 or more may fire at targets at a distance of between 100% and 150% of its printed AT range. It does so at half its AT fire value. (11.3)
Efficient and non-efficient AFV's may conduct two opportunity fires per turn if using direct fire (7.44, 7.64). Units with both Direct and AT Fire values may use either type of fire in the same turn as their opportunity fire, but not both (7.22, 13.0). Units which can take opportunity fire twice per turn do not have to target the same unit both times (13.0).
Demoralized AFV's are not required to flee from units that do not have AT fire values (14.3).
Place a Wreck marker when an AFV is eliminated in a bridge or town hex (16.3).
AFV's do not benefit from Entrenchments (16.42).
AFV's may Dig In (16.2).
Open-top AFV's: Immune to M, M1 and M2 results on Direct and Bombardment Fire Tables, but DO take step losses from X and #X results (7.25, 7.41, 7.61, BT, DFT). If a "2X" or "3X" result is rolled, at least one of the step losses must be taken by an open-top AFV if present.
Closed-top AFV's: Immune to M, M1 and M2 results on Direct and Bombardment Fire Tables. Do not take step losses from Direct or Bombardment Fire. If X or #X result on Fire Table, make M morale check instead (7.25, 7.41, 7.61, BT, DFT).
Closed-top AFV's: Provide the +1 modifier on the Assault Table when combined with infantry. (Modifier only applies to Germans in all scenarios; Soviet Guards in scenarios taking place after 1942; Polish, US and Commonwealth in scenarios taking place after 1943.) (ACC)
Tank: all are closed-top and provide the +1 Assault bonus, when applicable
Tank Destroyer: do not provide the +1 Assault bonus, even if closed-top (SB)
APC – Armored Personnel Carrier: These are Combat Units, but stack like Transports. They can transport personnel units or towed units. They are not counted as combat units for the +1 stacking modifier on the Direct Fire and Bombardment Tables (4.4). They may be activated by regular leaders and tank leaders (1.2, 3.34, 4.3, 5.43). They do not provide the +1 Assault bonus (ACC).

Display Order of Battle

Britain Order of Battle

Army
Foot Leader Mechanized Motorized Towed

Army

Foot

Leader

Mechanized

Motorized

Towed

Germany Order of Battle

130th "Lehr" Panzer Division
Foot Leader Mechanized

130th "Lehr" Panzer Division

Foot

Leader

Mechanized

Display Errata (8)

8 Errata Items
	The "Optional Values" for the 17-Pdr given in an Avalanche Press Daily Content piece on the 17-Pdr Anti-Tank gun (and printed on a replacement counter sheet Download) are now the Official Ratings, published in games like Cassino '44, Grossdeutschland 1946, and Indian Unity, as shown in one of the two counter images. These are: 5-5 / 8-8 MA 0 (Towed). (caryn on 2012 May 03)
	The "Optional Values" for the Achilles---and by extension the Archer---given in an Avalanche Press Daily Content piece on the 17-Pdr Anti-Tank gun (and printed on a replacement counter sheet Download) are now the Official Ratings, published in games like Cassino '44, Grossdeutschland 1946, and Indian Unity. These are: 8-5 / 8-8 Full Strength and 4-5 / 8-8 Reduced Strength. (caryn on 2012 May 03)
	All Bren carriers should have a movement value of 7. (Shad on 2010 Dec 15)
	Ignore the direct fire values. (Shad on 2010 Dec 15)
	Leaders for the Panzer Lehr Division appear in the second release. Players with the first release should use the ILS for selection and substitute regular Heers leaders, if not using the Heers leaders originally specified. (plloyd1010 on 2016 Jul 13)
	Leaders for the Panzer Lehr Division appear in the second release. Players with the first release should use the ILS for selection and substitute regular Heers leaders, if not using the Heers leaders originally specified. (plloyd1010 on 2016 Jul 13)
	Leaders for the Panzer Lehr Division appear in the second release. Players with the first release should use the ILS for selection and substitute regular Heers leaders, if not using the Heers leaders originally specified. (plloyd1010 on 2016 Jul 13)
	Leaders for the Panzer Lehr Division appear in the second release. Players with the first release should use the ILS for selection and substitute regular Heers leaders, if not using the Heers leaders originally specified. (plloyd1010 on 2016 Jul 13)

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Thought it would be easy....

Author	Grognard Gunny
Method	Solo
Victor	Britain
Play Date	2023-12-26
Language	English
Scenario	PaL2001

The German forces went for the bulk of the VPs by heading directly for the middle of the battle area, up the road. The British held them off despite the German preponderance of men and material through a slow but steady retreat from just North of the East/West Road on board 33 to the ridge line South of the town on board 27. The Naval Gun Fire finally got in the fight during the third period of availability for it and it helped a bit. The British Commander kept his 17lb back from the initial fray.... but I kept wondering if it would have been better to have it on line earlier in the fight. It was a close run thing, but the British prevailed handily.

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