Firefight Scenario 1

This is a conversion of Firefight Scenario 1 produced by SPI in 1976. GENERAL SITUATION U. S. Forces, elements of the VII Corps are advancing south against flank elements of the 8th Guards Army, 20th Gds. Mot. Rif. Div., which is conducting a mobile defense. TASK ORGANIZATION U. S. Forces: Tank Company—seventeen M60A1. Soviet Forces: Tank Platoon—four T62. MISSION U. S. Player: Acting as advance guard, move south along Hwy. 1. Battalion will follow in ten minutes. Soviet Player: Defend town of Ebersburen. DEPLOYMENT The Soviet Player deploys first anywhere along or south of Rte. 298. U. S. Forces deploy in Versbach. VICTORY CONDITIONS The U. S. Player must pass five tanks through any hex of Ebersburen by the end of the Tenth Game-Turn. If he does, he wins; if not, the Soviet Player wins. Designer's Note: Scenario 1 is an introductory armored encounter between NATO and Soviet forces. The US must advance rapidly utilizing its numerical advantage; exceeding the time limit results in defeat. For this TDG, if you have attempted multiple runs yet remain without a clear plan, it is recommended you apply the OODA Loop, carefully plan your routes before committing to a course of action. There is never a single correct way to fight in Armored Brigade. Yet as with all scenarios, winning means little. Its purpose is to sharpen the commander’s judgement and decision-making. Hint: Set your formation to FREE. Tactical Recommendations For the U. S. Player (Attacking Force) Core Principle: Leverage your numerical and fire control superiority, conduct reconnaissance-led echelon assaults, and prioritize the time-sensitive objective of breaking through to the town over total annihilation of Soviet forces. Split your force into echelons to avoid clustering and ambushes Maximize your medium-long range firepower advantage, and avoid close-quarters urban combat Strictly manage game turn tempo, prioritize breakthrough over prolonged combat For the Soviet Player (Defending Force) Core Principle: L