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    The document summarizes a Rapid Fire wargame scenario set in early 1945 near Biscke, Hungary. German forces from the IV SS Panzer Corps including Kampfgruppe Ney and the 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking are attempting to retake Budapest from Soviet forces. The scenario is played on a 9'x5' table representing the area around Biscke where the German advance is confronted by the Soviet 18th Tank Corps. The order of battle for both German and Soviet forces is provided along with victory conditions and special rules for the scenario.

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    The document summarizes a Rapid Fire wargame scenario set in early 1945 near Biscke, Hungary. German forces from the IV SS Panzer Corps including Kampfgruppe Ney and the 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking are attempting to retake Budapest from Soviet forces. The scenario is played on a 9'x5' table representing the area around Biscke where the German advance is confronted by the Soviet 18th Tank Corps. The order of battle for both German and Soviet forces is provided along with victory conditions and special rules for the scenario.

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    A Rapid Fire 2 Scenario V1.0 (28/8/08) by Brad Smith

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    The document summarizes a Rapid Fire wargame scenario set in early 1945 near Biscke, Hungary. German forces from the IV SS Panzer Corps including Kampfgruppe Ney and the 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking are attempting to retake Budapest from Soviet forces. The scenario is played on a 9'x5' table representing the area around Biscke where the German advance is confronted by the Soviet 18th Tank Corps. The order of battle for both German and Soviet forces is provided along with victory conditions and special rules for the scenario.

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    Biscke

    3rd January, 1945


    (Hungary)

    A Rapid Fire 2 scenario V1.0 (28/8/08)


    By Brad Smith

    Background
    In early 1945, while Soviet forces were closing on Berlin, IV SS Panzer Corp was tasked with retaking Budapest in
    Hungary. Spearheading the attack was SS Kampfgruppe Ney, supported by the 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking. As Axis
    foces neared the town of Biscke, they were confronted with a powerful blocking force built around the 18th Tank Corps.

    German armour and motorised infantry advance across the light snow
    (Figures and vehicles from collection of Tim O’Connor, photos by Andrew Wheeler)

    The Wargame Scenario


    The game is played on an 9’ x 5’ table. The terrain is covered in light snow not affecting movement. Buildings start intact.
    Woods are dense. Elevations are a continuous obstacle to movement. The game is 8 moves long.

    Points are awarded for eliminating enemy forces (destruction, rout or surrender) as follows:

    Type Points
    Aircraft, JSII, Panther 10
    Panzer IV, Hetzer 8
    Su76, Sdkfz 141/1, Lynx 6
    Truck, ATG, HT, S/car, A/car 4
    Car 2
    Infantry 1

    To win the German forces must inflict at least 120 casualty points and have at least 50 points “worth” of combat capable
    forces beyond the line A-B at the end of the game. To win, Soviet forces must inflict at least 120 casulaty points and
    have at least 50 points “worth” of combat capable forces beyond the line C-D at the end of the game. If both sides
    achieve their objective, or neither side does, it is a draw.

    Sources
    Battle for Budapest (Part 2) – Darren Makepeace and Richard Marsh
    http://www.rapid-fire.uk.com/budapest2.pdf

    Battle for Budapest – 100 Days in World War II – K. Ungvary

    - 1 -
    Soviet JSII heavy tanks (foreground) counterattack towards German held territory (background)
    (Figures and vehicles from collection of Tim O’Connor, photos by Andrew Wheeler)

    Soviet Order of Battle - all regular except where noted


    elements of 18th Tank Corps

    Guards Motor Rifle Brigade (3 battalions*) test @ 20 casualties each


    HQ CO + 3 figures, 50mm mortar car / jeep
    3 x rifle companies each 8 figures, truck
    HW Company 14 figures, 2 x MMG, 2 x ATR, 81mm mortar, 57mm ATG, 2 x trucks
    * elite for morale only ^ 45mm ATG in 1st battalion only

    2 x Heavy Tank Regiments (regular) each:


    2 x JSII

    2 x Light SP Regiment (regular) each:


    3 x SU76

    Reconnaissance Platoon
    White S/car (.50 cal), 4 figures

    [off-board arillery]
    Guards Mortar Battalion (regular)
    2 x Katyushas (off-board), 2 figure OP team, car

    [air-support]

    Yak 9T 2 x HMG, 37mm cannon

    AFVs test by regiment

    Soviet scenario rules


    Soviet forces start as per the map with troops embussed and guns towed. At the start of each turn, a D6 is rolled and
    on a 5 or 6, a friendly aircraft appears that turn. Aircraft can test to target any forces not in woods or intact buildings.
    Target switching rules apply to aircraft attacks and IDF. The Soviet player moves first.

    - 2 -
    Axis Order of Battle - all regular except where noted
    elements Kampfgruppe Ney and 5th SS Panzer DivisionWiking

    Kampfgruppe Ney (2 battalions*) test @ 20 casualties each:


    HQ CO + 3 figures, P/schrecke, car
    2 x companies each 8 figures, P/faust, truck
    1 x company 8 figures, P/faust, Sdkfz 251/1 HT
    HW company 15 figures, 2 x MMG, 81mm mortar, 120mm mortar, 75mm ATG, 2 x trucks
    * elite except for firing

    1st Battalion Westland Panzer Grenadier Regiment


    HQ CO + 3 figures, P/schrecke, car
    3 x companies each 8 figures, P/faust^
    ^ tank riders (see below) – 4 figures per tank

    5th SS Panzer Division Wiking (regular)


    company 3 x Panthers^
    company 3 x Panzer IV^
    AT company 2 x Hetzers
    Reconnaissance Coy Sdkfz 141/1 (20mm)
    Lynx
    ^ carrying tank riders

    [air support]
    Messerschmidt BF 109G (2 x HMG, 30mm cannon)

    # AFVs test by company

    German Panzer IVs setup a gunline


    (Figures and vehicles from collection of Tim O’Connor, photos by Andrew Wheeler)

    Axis scenario rules


    Axis forces start as per the map with troops embussed and guns towed. At the start of each turn an axis aircraft is
    available as per the allied scenario rules. German aircraft can appear no more than 2 turns. The German player moves
    second.

    - 3 -
    Battle Map: Biscke

    - 4 -

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