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Operation: Battlecry

Authorising Officer: Mj Gen Van Rossum

Operational Outline:

Successful attacks by the assault divisions has presented an opportunity to strategically breach the Alamein defensive line.

Success in this Operation will also coincide with strategic operations in Morocco which will be vital to the overall North African situation.

Operational Objectives:

Phase one objectives will be to punch through the enemy defensive positions to allow infiltration by reserve units. This will be followed by the establishment of firebases within the enemy operational area to force engagement and write down enemy strength. Lastly breakthrough of the enemy second line positions will be achieved through the use of direct assault and flanking sub-operations.

Phase two objectives will be the pursuit and engagement of the retreating enemy forces as they retreat along the coast. In this phase highest priority will be given to independent operation and initiative.

Operational Timings:

D-Day for Operation Battlecry is 20th Feb with H-Hour provisionally set for 09:00 hours. Phase one objectives are expected to be achieved before sunset (6pm local time) on D-Day. Overnight resupply and re-organisation for pursuit will be arranged with Divisional logistics and support made available.

D+1 launch time for Phase two attacks is 10:00 hours.

Enemy Dispositions:

A mixed force of infantry and armour with artillery and mobile support is dug into the ASB positions. The first defensive line is one mile in depth and is backed by a second line two miles to the rear.

Intelligence will provide detailed information on enemy forces in your area of operation prior to each phase of the operation.

Terrain:

Mixed desert terrain, largely consisting of firm sand broken by hills, soft sand and wadis covers the entirety of the ASB positions. Some small oases and settlements will be indicated on the maps issued prior to each phase of the operation.

Be aware that the ASB position has been heavily contested previously and that you may expect to encounter detritus from these engagements during operation Battlecry.

Weather Report:

Weather for the 20th is expected to be clear, though high winds and light rain are possible later in the day. Weather for the 21st is expected to be clear.

Battlecry 2010 details:

Date : 20th to the 21st of February.

Location: ASB Stadium, Auckland

Sign in to start at 8:30 on the 20th, 1st game starting at 9am Saturday and 10am Sunday.

Format:

The Flames of War at Battlecry 2010 is a Themed and mixed point tournament. It is aimed to be occuring during the period of the 2nd Battle of El Alamein, and the subsequent Torch landings.

Saturday 3x 1200 pt games
Sunday 2x 1500 pt games

Two lists to be submitted, one 1200 and one 1500. All Combat and Weapons platoons must be the same named Platoon in both lists, however different Options or Upgrades can be chosen. Divisional support may be altered between the two lists.

All armies to be selected from the North Africa lists in the new North Africa book only. To allow American forces to participate American players ONLY may select forces from their Tunisia list options.

In addition the following restrictions apply: These restrictions apply to provide a more historical basis for the tournament. Note these restrictions apply to platoons containing the items mentioned below. For platoons that can upgrade or swap out to contain the items below, simply disregard the option. At the time that this tournament is set, that equipment was not fielded.

German players may not include:
Tiger heavy tank platoons or Nebelwerfer Rocket Artillery platoons

British players may not include:
17/25 pdr RA anti-tank platoons or Heavy AA 3.7” anti-aircraft platoons

Italian players may not include:
AA/AT Platoons featuring 90/53 Guns.

American players may not include:
M10 tank destroyer platoons or any addition of or upgrade containing Bazookas.

Saturday Missions (1200 pts each):

No Retreat
Cauldron (Now NEW and IMPROVED!)
Breakthrough (Now NEW and IMPROVED!)

Sunday Missions (1500 pts each):

Fighting Withdrawal
Free for All

As indicated in the operational outline some battlefield effects will be in play during the tournament. Some of these will begin during games, some will begin and end during games and others will be in place throughout the game. These will be reasonable effects to challenge and entertain, not to hamper or unbalance play.

All terrain will be North Africa themed desert terrain in moderate to high densities. Any offers for loans of suitable terrain are welcome!

Prize catagories currently: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall, Best General, Best Sports, Best Painting. If we get enough prize support we may also add Best Allied General and Best Axis General.

I will most likely be using the BF software to calculate opponents each round and tournament placing. Scoring will be remarkably similar to the BF standard.

There will be a fee to attend Battlecry 2010. See registration page for more details.

Please send your interest or any questions here: BattlecryFlames@gmail.com
If you want to be emailed when the online registration is ready, say so in your email to the above address.

Army Lists and Histories will need to be submitted by Feb 1st 2010 to the address above.

Please check the BattleFront forums as more information will be posted closer to the event.
Hope to see you there!!

Registration:
You need to register and pay to be able to play in this tournament.

Tournament Entry Charges

Pre-registration - Prior to November 1st 2009 $25

Anyone who pre-registers and pays before Nov 1st will receive a “Secret Gift”, two extra free raffle tickets and a personalised Lanyard ID plus a chance to win a free Battlecry 2010 T-shirt.

Pre-registration - November 1st to January 31st $35

Anyone who pre-registers and pays after Nov 1st but before Jan 31st will receive one extra free raffle ticket and a personalised Lanyard ID.

To play in this tournament you must register before Jan 31st and Army lists must be submitted by Feb 1st. You must also be able to play in all 5 rounds over the two days of BattleCry.