Split Down the Middle, 15th of September, 1944*
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Date: September 15, 1944*
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Battle Location: Peleliu, Palau Islands*
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Battle Type: USMC vs Japan (Meeting Engagement)*
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Description:
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The 1st Marine Division, many of whom are grizzled veterans of Guadalcanal, are now called upon to lead the invasion of Peleliu. The capture of this island is intended to secure General MacArthur's flank in his attack on the Phillipine Islands. What is anticipated to be a 3 day fight will go on for 8 weeks. The 1st Batallion, led by "Chesty Puller", has hit the beach and is moving quickly toward the airfield. Japanese tanks are roaring into the junction of two American battalions and are striking the suprised Marines.*
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Notes: Converted/adapted by Jose Logrono from the original 1995 Steel Panthers wargame.*
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Design by: Wild Bill Wilder (Scenario found in Hapshott's Steel Panthers scenario collection @
www.alternatewars.com/Games/SP/SPanthers.htm).**