Monastery Hill*
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Date: March 2, 1941*
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Battle Type: Italian Assault vs Greek Defend*
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Design: M Bellizzi*
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By March of 1941, Italy was becoming desperate for a victory in it's Greek invasion.  Reversals in Albania, and a total route in Africa had brought Italian prestige and morale to new lows.  Something had to be done, and fast.*
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As part of a general offensive, the 71st & 72nd Regiments of the 38th "Puglia" Division were assigned the task of securing Monastery Hill.  By securing the key Hill 731, it was hoped the Italians could push the Greeks back into Greece proper.*
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The Italian player's 71st Regiment's mission is to attack to secure Monastery Hill on 2 Nov 1940 in order to open a gap for follow on forces to exploit into the Greek rear.  Battaglione 1 will move to attack the left flank of the enemy's positions while Bttaglione 2 will fix the enemy in his positions.  The desired endstate is both Battaglione's have pushed through the Greek trenches and secured both hilltops.*
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A Greek Infantry Company with support is entrenched along Monastery Hill and it's adjoining peaks.*
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This scenario is loosely adapted from ASL # A14.  For players wishing to have a SPWW1, this is about as close a scenario as you can get.*