Alan R. Arvold's Ode To Panzer Leader III: The France 1940 Situations

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Here's then Alan R. Arvold's next set of true-to-original situation conversions. As the original 20 situations from Panzer Leader game itself were covered originally in his Ode To Panzer Leader and Ode To Panzer Leader II archives, this then marks the situatios as of his Ode To Panzer Leader III archive:

From his Design Notes for Ode To PL III:

This continues the conversion of scenarios from Panzer Leader to West Front. The scenarios presented here are from the article “Panzer Leader, 1940” by Ramiro Cruz, from the General magazine Volume 15, #2. The main theme of these scenarios is the Battle for France in 1940. Nine of the scenarios deal with battles from that campaign and the other scenario deals with Operation Sealion. Eight of the battles are already covered in scenarios in West Front and its various expansions, so why present these? Well, remember that we are converting Panzer Leader scenarios, and these scenarios were really nothing more than caricatures of the real battles. While the real battles make for good scenarios in West Front, the Panzer Leader ones make for some interesting ones as well.

As before these scenarios are converted to the same standards as those in Ode to Panzer Leader I & II. For the original design notes for this series, refer to those in Ode to Panzer Leader. Thus these design notes will deal with the set up and construction of the scenarios. Variables such as changing the environmental conditions, morale, or changing the orders of battle for either or both sides, I leave to the discretion of the individual players.

One will note that most of the scenarios are rather small compared to previous ones in the series. Many have a low unit density on big boards and thus will lead to more free-wheeling play in the scenarios.

Interested in the original AH General Magazine Volume 15 Number 2? Get it here: LINK

Please note the scans are hundreds of megs in size, only attempt if you have the bandwidth [:)]

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To be continued!
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Great! Thanks! [:)]

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Ode to Panzer Leader: Scenario 21 (MCS 2.02)

Size Modifier: (5) 1
Turns: 10
Type: Custom
First Side: Allies

Alan R. Arvold

12 May, 1940

[Northern Belgium] [AXIS/ALLIED] [HISB] [GD]

Belgium: The Clash of Armor:

The meeting engagement of elements of General Prioux's Cavalry Corps, consisting of units from the French 2nd DLM, 3rd DLM, and an independent tank battalion, and units of General Hoepner's XVI Panzer Corps, consisting of elements of the German 4th Panzer Division, in northern Belgium.

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Ode to Panzer Leader: Scenario 22 (MCS 2.02)

Size Modifier: (4) 2
Turns: 15
Type: Custom
First Side: Allies

Alan R. Arvold

14 May, 1940

[Meuse River, France] [AXIS/ALLIED] [HISB] [GD]

Cherey: Guderian Attacked:

The French 213th Infantry Regiment and the 7th Independent Armored Battalion, both from the 55th Infantry Division, attack the German 1st Panzer Division's bridgehead across the Meuse River.

[ALL: OPT] [2.02]
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Ode to Panzer Leader: Scenario 23 (MCS 2.02)

Size Modifier: (6) 2
Turns: 12
Type: Custom
First Side: Allies

Alan R. Arvold

15 May, 1940

[Stonne, France] [AXIS/ALLIED] [HISB] [GD]

Stonne: Guderian's Flank:

Elements of the French 3rd Motorized Division, supported by tanks from the 3rd DCR, attack units of the German Gross Deutschland Motorized Regiment and 10th Panzer Division.

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If you're like me then you will agree there just isn't enough early war scenarios available! Also, while the late war PL/PB situation conversions can feel a bit claustrophobic when places on just two or three map boards, these early war scenarios play like a dream there

PL France 1940 situations are among my top favorites, I hope you guys enjoy them too! Again, my thanks to Alan R. Arvold for sharing his work with community [:)]
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Thank you for making these scenarios. I like early war scenarios too and I'm looking forward to trying these out.

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Ode to Panzer Leader: Scenario 24 (MCS 2.02)

Size Modifier: (4) 1
Turns: 10
Type: Custom
First Side: Axis

Alan R. Arvold

15 May, 1940

[Bouvellemont, France] [AXIS/ALLIED] [HISB] [GD]

The Thin French Line:

The German 1st Panzer Division attacks elements of the French 14th Infantry Division and the 3rd Brigade of Spahis, the last barrier between Guderian's forces and the open defenseless French plains.

[ALL: OPT] [2.02]
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Ode to Panzer Leader: Scenario 25 (MCS 2.02)

Size Modifier: (4) 1
Turns: 12
Type: Custom
First Side: Allies

Alan R. Arvold

17 May, 1940

[Montcornet, France] [AXIS/ALLIED] [HISB] [GD]

De Gaulle Attacks:

The French 4th DCR, under the command of Col. Charles de Gaulle, attacks the flank of the German 1st Panzer Division.

[ALL: OPT] [2.02]
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Ode to Panzer Leader: Scenario 26 (MCS 2.02)

Size Modifier: (4) 1
Turns: 12
Type: Custom
First Side: Allies

Alan R. Arvold

19 May, 1940

[Crecy, France] [AXIS/ALLIED] [HISB] [GD]
De Gaulle Tries Again:

Col de Gaulle's 4th DCR attacks the flank of the German 1st Panzer Division for the second time.

[ALL: OPT] [2.02]
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And back to France 1940. Time to give those arrogant invaders a bloodied nose! De Gaulle to the rescue !!!

Again my thanks to Alan for sharing his work with us.

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Thanks again! [:)]
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Betcha!
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And here are the remaining Ode To Panzerblitz III scenarios

Download pages:

[*] Ode to Panzer Leader: Scenario 27 (MCS 2.02)[/link]
[*] Ode to Panzer Leader: Scenario 28 (MCS 2.02)[/link]
[*] Ode to Panzer Leader: Scenario 29 (MCS 2.02)[/link]
[*] Ode to Panzer Leader: Scenario 30 (MCS 2.02)[/link]

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Scenario Descriptions:



Ode to Panzer Leader: Scenario 27 (MCS 2.02)

21 May, 1940

[Arras, France] [AXIS/ALLIED] [HISB] [GD]

Forlorn Hopes: "Frankforce" (elements of the British 5th and 50th Infantry Divisions, the 1st Tank Brigade, and remnants of the French 3rd DLM) attack units of the German Totenkopf SS Motorized and 7th Panzer Divisions.

[ALL: OPT] [2.02]


Ode to Panzer Leader: Scenario 28 (MCS 2.02)

23 May, 1940

[Calais, France] [AXIS/ALLIED] [HISB] [GD]

The Mobile Division Attacks: Elements of the British Mobile (1st Armored) Division attack the flank of the German 1st Panzer Division.
[ALL: OPT] [2.02]


Ode to Panzer Leader: Scenario 29 (MCS 2.02)

27 may, 1940

[Dunkirk, France] [AXIS/ALLIED] [HISB] [GD]

The British 1st Tank Brigade, plus some reinforcements, raid German lines held by the 7th Panzer Division.

[ALL: OPT] [2.02]


Ode to Panzer Leader: Scenario 30 (MCS 2.02)

10 October, 1940

[Operation Seelowe] [AXIS/ALLIED] [HYP] [GD]

Seelowe: Invasion Of England:

A hypothetical scenario; here reinforced elements of the German 79th Infantry Division attack units of the British 716th Infantry Division on Gold Seebad.

[ALL: OPT] [2.02]
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