Operation Skorpion Rommels First Strike Halfaya Pass May 1941

Set in North Africa on May 26, 1941, 'Operation Brevity' by the Allies to relieve the Tobruk garrison failed, but they held the crucial Halfaya Pass. British forces were also harassing German defenders. German General Rommel decided to recapture the terrain. Fearing the British Matilda tank, he launched three panzer battalions and support units in 'Unternehmen Skorpion,' known as Operation Skorpion to the Allies. The battle was short and intense. Despite a firepower gap, the Germans had a weakness. Can they capture the pass and clear its southern approaches before running out of supplies, especially fuel? Operation Skorpion is a fast - paced game with a new fog - of - war system. Opposing strength is hidden until combat. Combat values can change during the game with smart use of mobile supply units. The British player can counterattack with powerful artillery. Rules like Combined Arms and HQ Coordinated Combat add realism. This game offers exciting, tense, and balanced gameplay, often deciding the winner in the last or second - last turn. Command the Afrika Korps or the British in this Compass Games battle and rewrite history from Spring 1941.

To play Operation Skorpion, first set up the game board according to the provided instructions. Each side, either the Germans or the British, takes turns making moves. Remember, you won't know the strength of the opposing units until they enter combat. Use your mobile supply units wisely to change combat values. The British player can use their artillery for direct or indirect fire to counterattack. When it comes to the Germans, aim to capture the Halfaya Pass and clear its southern approaches before your supplies, especially fuel, run out. Don't forget the game rules like Combined Arms and HQ Coordinated Combat as they add to the realism. Keep the game board clean and store the pieces properly after each use to ensure long - term enjoyment.