I decided to send the stronger of my Turn 3 reinforcements to the top of the map and the weaker (and more short ranged) to the bottom of the map, just to keep the Marines off Level 1. However, the Marines weren’t on Level 1 on the bottom of the map yet. The way to Level 1 was wide open for the USMC on the top and the KPA had only scattered remnants on the bottom. The original KPA defenders were no longer coherent as a force. The area on the bottom of the map offered more cover for the counterattack, so naturally the USMC focused their forces there. Very quickly they pushed the KPA off Level 3 and took more than a few prisoners. The KPA had their Concealments easily blown, broke up by Assault Fire and Captured in CC. The USMC could go anywhere and shoot anything. They were also forced to spread out in their setup. The KPA had the last turn so we would have a chance to “Advance” back on Level 3. Soon it would mean tough decisions between putting your squads on your level to score vs going to your opponent’s level to prevent them from scoring. The USMC would need to reduce the KPA force. So the KPA had 31 VP vs USMC 22 VP in their OB’s. All units counted “Exit Point” style (“Good Order”) toward the Victory Condition, prisoners excluded. They had a reserve platoon coming from the left on Level 5 on Turn 3 as well. The Marines started strong with 4×768 3×248, 2xMMG, 1xBaz and 2 leaders.
The KPA counterattack force, comprising of 2.5×458, 2×527, 2×447, 3xLMG and 2 leaders enter from the right side of the map on Turn 3. The KPA started with 2×447, 4×426 (conscripts), an LMG and a 8+1 Commissar. In about 6 turns, the Marines should fight their way to Level 1, the KPA should fight to stay on Level 3 or above. The Marines entered from the left of the map at or above Level 2. The KPA (North Koreans) started on Level 3 or above. Victory Conditions & Tactical Considerations
The North Korean 78th Independent Infantry Regiment and the 25th Infantry lead by Colonel Pak Han Lin put up a stout defence. Taplett’s (gent in the pic below) 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines fought southeastwards down the slopes of An-San/ Hill 296 towards the city (see the red circle on the map below, credit “Battle of the Barricades” by Col Alexander).
FT S3 Last Stand on An-San – Advanced Squad Leader AAR Scenario Background
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