RIDING THE COATTAILS*
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DATE: 6 September 1939*
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BATTLE LOCATION: Sanok, Poland*
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BATTLE TYPE:*
Slovakia (Advance) vs. Poland (Delay)*
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HISTORICAL SITUATION:*
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Under the pretext that Poland had appropriated certain Slovak territories during the Munich Crisis in September 1938, the Slovak government contributed three infantry divisions to the German Army Group South, specifically the 14th Army. They were tasked with flank protection of the eastern wing of Army Group South's initial thrust into the Carpathian area of Poland. One such town that had to be cleared was Sanok. *
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FORCES:*
Slovakia: Elements of Reconnaissance Company, 1st Slovak Division Janosik*
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Poland: Elements of Polish 18th Border Battalion and local police forces*
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AFTERMATH:*
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The Polish units in the area were mainly lightly armed border units which did not have much in the way of artillery or heavy support units. The recon company moved into position and at once dismounted from their bicycles and wagons. They led an assault with support from some light mortars. The fight lasted about thirty minutes with the Poles quickly falling back to the next defense line along the San river. *
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NOTES: This scenario was converted from an ASL scenario (see below) to SPWW2 format. Can be played PBEM as either side, or if playing against the AI, take the Slovakians. *
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SOURCE: ASL Scenario OB1*
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SPWW2 Scenario Creation by Don Lazov*