The Axis Breaks*
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Date: September 10, 1943*                     
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Battle Location:  Porta San Paolo, ROME*
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Battle Type: German advance vs. Italian delay*
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Design: CB Blackard*
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Battle Description: On September 8, 1943, Italy announced an armistice with the Allies.  The Germans then proceeded to disarm the Italian forces but some, particularly those in and around Rome, decided to turn on their former Allies and resist.  In this battle, the German 2nd Fallschirmjaeger Division, attempting to enter Rome from the south, finds the Italian 21st "Grenadiers of Sardinia" Division blocking the way.*
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Note:  If played against the AI, this scenario should be played with the human player as the Germans.
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Source: This scenario is loosely based on Avalon Hill's ASL Scenario 57, "The Battle for Rome."

