Rapid Fire – Monty v Rommel

Description

Rapid Fire – Monty v Rommel this 40 page, A5 booklet takes four of the 1942 Western Desert scenarios from our ‘Monty’s Desert Battles’ book and adapts them for the popular 4’ x 6’ table size. With re-worked forces represented by easy to replicate graphic orbats, it allows players to recreate some of the key clashes between Rommels’ Panzer Army Afrika and 8th Army, under its new commander, Montgomery.

Rapid Fire – Monty v Rommel Introduction

• Himeimat pits British mobility against German and Italian reconnaissance troops, delivering tactical intensity in desert combat.
• Alam el Halfa unfolds 21st Panzer Division’s attack on British defences, providing divisional-level gameplay challenges.
  Lightfoot captures Highland Division’s assault on fortified Axis lines at El Alamein, balancing strategy within manageable tabletop space.
• Bir el Abd plays out the Desert Rats’ clash with Ariete Armoured Division, emphasizing breakthrough manoeuvres in heated confrontation.
• Monty v Rommel supports player strategies with vehicle photos, Rapid Fire Reloaded charts, and essential stats for WWII battles.

Scenarios

• Scenario 1: Himeimat- Delaying Rommel (31st August 1942)
• Scenario 2: Alam Halfa – The Turning Point (31st August 1942)
• Scenario 3: Lightfoot – Desert D-Day (23rd October 1942)
• Scenario 4: Bir el Abd – Ariete’s Last Stand (4th November 1942)
• Vehicle and Gun Statistics

Acknowledgements

Our thanks to John Durston, Don McHugh, Alan McCoubrey and friends Dave Tuck and friend. Thanks also to Jean-Michel for the British infantryman artwork on the cover.

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