The Italian Government has surrendered to the Allies. For this reason Hitler ordered that the Italian Military be disarmed. Now the Italian weapons are being pressed into German service.

The Allies are slowly pushing the Germans up the boot, but it is anything but a rout. Field Marshal Kesselring has systematically withdrawn his forces from one prepared defensive position to another. All the while making the allies pay dearly for every foot of ground they gain.

Presently you hold the village of Scarpiello sitting astride the main highway. Your orders are simple; hold the village until ordered to withdraw.

Your pioneers may place booby traps anywhere on the board. They require 2 turns to set up and are equal to a demo charge. The pioneers may also assist crews in digging in AFV’s and guns. One squad can build an improved position for an AFV in 8 turns, two squads in 6 turns, and three squads in 4 turns (max of 4 turns). One squad can dig in a gun in 5 turns, two squads in 3 turns (max of 3 turns). Neither weapons nor squads may fire during this process as well as their close assault defense being reduced by one.

5 M13/40

3 75/18 Semovente

1 90/53 Semovente

1 Lancia w/90mm AA

4 Marder III

2 SIG 33 Pz. III

2 Pz IV H

3 SdKfz. 250/7 Mortars (= 3 batteries)

1 28mm Squeeze bore *

2 Quad 20mm AA

* The 28mm is manned by a fallshirm squad not a gun crew

3 booby traps

Booby Traps:

Your pioneers have three options for the booby traps. You must choose between options 1 and 2 prior to the start of the game. All three traps will be the same. Option 3 can be used anytime prior to the trap being placed.

1.) booby trap may be placed with trip wire activation (exact location of trip must be noted)

2.) booby trap may be remote detonated (pioneer squad remains within 12" radius and LOS)

3.) If the trap hasn't been placed, then it may be used as a standard demo pack