Crisis in the Balkans – 1917

Background

This scenario is a fictional battle based on the later war actions that might have occurred between the allied forces present in the Balkans, and a possible Turkish force.

Designer’s notes

The action presented here is entirely fictional, although it is always interesting to ponder the what-ifs of history: what if the Turkish and allied forces facing a stand-off in the Balkans had indeed been successful in manoeuvring around one-another in the mountainous terrain in the region?

Objectives

Capture the river crossings, and the town and village that are adjacent to these. 

Entry points

Allied forces must enter from the four grid squares indicated on the map.

Turkish forces may enter anywhere on the opposite table edge indicated on the map.

Terrain

Second contours of all hills count as difficult terrain, whilst third contours are impassable to all troops. The grid squares on the map are 12” squares.

Allied OOB

Allied forces can comprise any combination of allied forces that were present in the Balkans. For example the main division could be British, with the attached regiment being an ANZAC regiment. Alternatively players might use a combination of French and British forces, or any other  historically appropriate combination.  

Turkish forces

Turkish OOB