September 12, 1942, just before sunset: [Historical scenario] Japanese Major General Kiyotake Kawaguchi has come to Guadalcanal to lead the attack against the Marine foothold on the island at Henderson Airfield. The I and III battalions of the 124th Infantry regiment are to attack from the south, along with the Kuma Battalion, II battalion of the 4th infantry regiment 19th engineer battalion. Kawaguchi will personally lead these battalions. A composite of Japanese engineers, special naval landing troops and the Oka Force, II Bn 124 Inf Rgt are to attack from the West. The Japanese objectives are the Marine bridge over the Lunga, the air traffic control tower on Pagoda Hill, the main runway hangars, and the Fighter One airstrip. Kawaguchi has grossly underestimated the strength of the Marine force facing him. The Marines have also disrupted his supply base along the coast at Tasimboko, dispersing a small reserve force, his artillery, and supplies. Special Terrain rules: The Lunga River
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If you like I can scan his map for 12 July and try to mail you it?
I read there is a 5km gap between 3 and 1 SS divisions. 1st Recon for LSSAH is the lead unit and I had them half way between southern edge of map and Psel bridgehead. I am starting scenario at 04:00 hrs on 10th.
I just did a playtest of scenario (see FB for description). Can you tell me which Soviet tank brigades were present? Only two I have identified from online sources were 29 and 31? Oh I see you also have 170 and 110 also. cool.
This is going to be some battle. Losses were catastrophic in my first run through and I have about 20% of OOB for both sides present.
What does Nipe put German tank losses at for battle? wikipedia estimated about 43 including most of Tigers present.
I'll check with Nipe about the 10th and try to get a decent scan.