Downed Pilot – Scenario and Rules

On By NuadaIn AAR, Chain of Command, WW2

Lucius and I played this scenario bit ago, but I didn’t post it. We wanted to try out the sentry rules and raid scenario that Pat at Wargaming with Silver Whistle.  We combined those with TFL’s Chain of Command, an absolutely brilliant ruleset.

The table was laid out with bits of terrain I had to hand. The Paras would come on the table from the right, while the German QRF would come from the lower right.

The village. The sentries were placed at the edge of the stone wall and the road, and then next to the old farm house on the far side of the table

Here is the scenario that Lucius drew up:

British

Situation:

Lieutenant,

Squadron Leader Vincent Brimble has had a spot of bother with the Jerries and made the unfortunate but lofty decent under his silk sheet. He has made contract with the resistance and has been moved to a safe house within close proximity to the frontline. Close to the Sqn Ldr’s safe house is the Jerries’ sector HQ. Resistance has reported that the German’s have one section patrolling and posted sentries. Resistance has also estimated that the Jerries’ have a mounted troop and armour stationed nearby that could potentially be called upon as a QRF.

Mission:

5 Platoon under Lieutenant Colins has been tasked to recover Sqn Ldr Brimble, and if the situation presents itself, destroy the German sector HQ.

ORBAT:

  • HQ Section
    – PIAT team
    – Sniper
    – 2 inch mortar (to be held at LOD with weapons section)
  • 1 Section
  • 2 Section
  • 1x .303 Vickers MMG (at LOD on over watch)

German

Situation:

Oberleutnant,

Due to the steely eyes of our triumphant Flakvierling gunners, an enemy Spitfire has been shot down and reports are that the pilot has bailed out in your sector. It is speculated that he is being held in the vicinity of your sector HQ by the resistance waiting to move him back across the frontline. As you know, your opposing you is the plucky Red Devils. Expect them to carry out operations in support of the local resistance to return the pilot to their lines.

Mission:

Locate the downed enemy pilot while maintaining positive control of your sector through patrols, road blocks, and sentry positions.

ORBAT:

  • 3 x static sentries
  • 1 x patrol, half-section with 1 x MG 42
  • QRF consisting of:
    – 1 x Sd.Kfz. 251 with a mounted section
    – 1 x StuG

 

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