___Dierfordt*

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____USA*
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___Germany*
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Date: 24th of March, 1945*
Location: Drop Zone W, North of Wesel*
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Part of the "Rhineland" series of scenarios*
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Designed By: Ts4EVER*
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The Allies have learned from their costly mistakes during Operation Market Garden: For Operation Varsity, the paratroopers and glider infantry will land directly ahead of the main assault, thus being able to link up with them immediately.
The US 17th Airborne Division will land directly north of the ruined city of Wesel and secure the Diersfordt Forest. After that, they will link up with the Royal Marines advancing from the south.
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The paratroopers will jump during daylight hours into their drop zone. The first step will be destroying any Germans contesting the landing and securing a safe perimeter around the zone.
It is especially important to destroy any German gun or infantry positions in the forest to the west. Once this is achieved, they will advance into the forest and take Diersfordt, as well as its historic castle.
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German forces are believed to be weak, but could have support from some tanks or assault guns. To combat this, the 17th Airborne has received some of the new 57mm recoilless rifles.
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Historical Scenario, designed to be played as the Americans. Please do not change the Paratrooper drop zones during setup.
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