On July 13th 2008, 200+ Taliban insurgents assaulted 48 American and 24 Afghan soldiers. The Taliban destroyed several tons of American supplies and were able to enter the base before being repelled by artillery and air strikes.

The attack was one of the bloodiest attacks of the war and should make a good scenario.

Wargame

Bolt action modern or other modern infantry based game

6×4 table

48 American figures, 200 enemy figures.

American army bases about 2×2 in the center of the table surrounded by hills and farms

Set-Up The Americans and Afghans should be within the base. They are not permitted any vehicles but can take an extra mmg. The Taliban should be in the surrounding hills. They are allowed lightly armoured vehicles such as trucks.

Objectives

Americans repel the attackers. Taliban destroy the American base.

Special rules

Air strikes, the Americans can call in an air strike every third turn.

Taliban destruction, the Taliban should designate 3 buildings they are attempting to destroy. If they get within 3inches and set off a bombardment it is considered destroyed.