After the failed attempt on his life, Hitler became even more distrusting of his generals. He decided on a plan, called Operation Luttrich, and gave it to Field Marshall Von Kluge to execute it. Von Kluge rallied the XLVII Panzer Korps and moved them into position around the town of Mortain. Mortain was being defended by the 30th Corps called "Old Hickory", who proved to be very stubborn defenders. The artillery observers moved to the top of the hill, where they could see the whole area and called down artillery fire on the approaching German Panzers. While the men of the 120th Infantry Regiment held the high ground, the 823rd Tank Destroyer Battalion held the town.
| American | German | |
| Division 1 |
4 Squad Bases 3 M4A1 Sherman Tank 1x |
4 Squad Bases 2 Panzer IV Tank |
| Division 2 |
4 Squad Bases 2 M4A1 Sherman Tank |
4 Squad Bases 2 Panther Tank 1x |
| Strategy Decks | Artillery 1 Artillery 2 American Air Support 1 |
German Reinforcements 1 |
| Starting Strategy Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Operations Cards | 002 Heavy Fog (shared) | 002 Heavy Fog (shared) |
| Deployment Zone | Div. 1: dark green hexes on map 1A. Div. 2: light green hexes on map 9A. |
Div. 1: dark gray hexes on map 4A. Div. 2: light gray hexes on map 7A. |
| Starting Initiative |  |
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| Objective |
Hold the high ground and the town as long as possible.
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| Rounds | 8 | |
| Actions per turn | 2 | 2 |
| Reinforcements | Round 6 (Status) light green spaces 2 squad bases (8 Regular Infantry) 1 Sherman tank |
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| Special Rules | For as long as the Americans hold the high ground, the Americans will roll three dice for establishing contact for artillery cards, and the spotting number will be 3. If the Americans lose the hill objective, they will roll as normal, except they will roll 2D6 for the establish contact roll. While heavy fog exists, no indirect fire, including mortar fire and artillery is permitted. During the status phase of each turn, roll a D6, on a 5 or 6 the fog is lifted.- | |
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