ASL – Wacht am Rhein Vol 3

Wacht am Rhein Volume 3 is the third and final installment of the Wacht am Rhein series, covering the final phase of the Battle of the Bulge in January 1945 as Allied forces launched major counteroffensives against the shrinking German salient.

The scenarios focus on some of the fiercest engagements of the campaign's closing weeks, including attacks on fortified positions, armored clashes, road-junction battles, and efforts to cut German supply lines.

Game System
The module is designed for Advanced Squad Leader, the standard tactical system for WWII squad-level combat.

The scenarios are generally large in scale and feature extensive use of armor, off-board artillery, minefields, fortifications, and winter conditions. Most engagements pit American forces against German defenders during the Allied advance.

Included Scenarios

WaR17 – A Great Deal of Blood
Chenogne, Belgium, January 1, 1945
American forces assault German defenses protecting Chenogne and the Bois de Fragotte.

WaR18 – Montgomery Attacks
January 1945
British counteroffensive against the northern edge of the German salient.

WaR19 – Battle for the Crossroads
January 1945
Fight for control of a key strategic crossroads in the Ardennes.

WaR20 – Goronne
Goronne, Belgium, January 7, 1945
82nd Airborne troops attack determined German defenders near Vielsalm.

WaR21 – Hill 510
West of Mageret, Belgium, January 8, 1945
German SS engineers supported by armor assault a heavily defended American hilltop position.

WaR22 – Tillet
Tillet, Belgium, January 9, 1945
The US 87th Infantry Division and 761st Tank Battalion attack elite German defenders.

WaR23 – Tailles
Tailles, Belgium, January 12, 1945
US VII Corps attempts to break through strong German defenses.

WaR24 – Thirimont
Thirimont, Belgium, January 13, 1945
The US 30th Infantry Division attacks Fallschirmjäger defensive positions.

WaR25 – Oberwampach
Oberwampach, Luxembourg, January 17, 1945
Final major clashes in the southern Ardennes sector as German forces struggle to maintain communications.

Objective
The scenarios recreate the final battles of the Ardennes campaign, focusing on reducing the German salient, capturing fortified positions, controlling road networks, and destroying enemy armored reserves.

Players
2 players

Playing Time
Approximately 6 to 10 hours per scenario depending on the engagement.

Complexity
High
Designed for experienced ASL players who enjoy large-scale armored and winter battles.

Replayability
9 stand alone scenarios
Wide variety of offensive and defensive situations
Heavy armor and artillery presence
Numerous historical January 1945 engagements

Components (indicative)
9 ASL scenarios printed on cardstock
1 page of special rules
ASL-compatible materials