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1 Table of Contents Organizational Notes 3 D Series USMC 4 Scenario #1 9 E Series USMC 11 Scenario #2 15 F Series USMC 17 Scenario #3 21 G Series USMC 25 Scenario #4 29 Scenario #5 32 Japanese 38 WCBH New Rules 44 WCBH QRS Update 47 WCBH Weapons & Vehicles 48 BoF II QRS Update 49 BoF II Vehicles 51 2 Copyright 2007 Gordon Roach, Task Force Productions

2 Organisational Notes The USMC underwent a staggering number of changes and evolutions within WW2. The rationale was the lessons from the battlefield and new equipment forcing continual refinement of tactics (and thus doctrine and organization) and integration of new equipment. The result was four complete makeovers of the ground combat units from The D-Series of TO&E was in use from the start of the war, but was only fully ratified in This includes battles from the Philippines to the Solomons. In the finality of actual deployment some units were disbanded or re-equipped. In addition, the supply of weapons was given a low priority to the USMC, the Army having a higher priority. The USMC thus had to soldier on with bolt action M1903 Springfields. In addition, the rapid expansion of the Corps made this even harder so weapons being made for the Dutch were redirected to the USMC and used to equip special USMC units. And somehow the odd rarity of a British Boyes AT rifle appeared even. So without the high firepower the USMC became known for in later years, The USMC was reborn in WW2, and forged on the quality of its men not its machines. The tactics and experiments paved the way for the E series. The E Series formalized the concept of fireteams, a then revolutionary concept now used worldwide. These were two 6 man teams each with rifle and BAR, allowing each fireteam of the Section to provide equal firepower as they moved in attack or covered the other in defence. Availability of more M1 Garands now gave each fireteam significant firepower. The E series first saw use at Tarawa, and used onwards into the central Pacific in The F series built further on this and reduced the fireteam to just four men, but increased the number of fireteams in a section to three with a separate Section leader. The advantages of this were overwhelming, and the command and control of the Section became easier, and firepower increased further. The F series was used from the Marianas and on into Finally, the G series was not actually adopted till after the war finished, but was used by most of the USMC divisions in 1945 (some still used the F ). This gave further firepower to each Section, and made many changes among supporting units and such. Medal of Honor Plt.Sgt. MITCHELL PAIGE Guadalcanal 1942 For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division, in combat against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands Area on October 26, When the enemy broke through the line directly in front of his position, Platoon Sergeant Paige, commanding a machine-gun section with fearless determination, continued to direct the fire of his gunners until all his men were either killed or wounded. Alone, against the deadly hail of Japanese shells, he manned his gun, and when it was destroyed, took over another, moving from gun to gun, never ceasing his withering fire against the advancing hordes until reinforcements finally arrived. Then, forming a new line, he dauntlessly and aggressively led a bayonet charge, driving the enemy back and preventing a break through in our lines. His great personal valor and unyielding devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. 3 Copyright 2007 Gordon Roach, Task Force Productions

3 D Series We Can Be Heroes USMC forces have a Troop Rank of 3. USMC Para forces and Raiders may replace their BARs with Johnson LMGs from July In addition, Para forces may replace M1903 Springfields with M1 Garand semiauto rifles from July All SMG are M1A1 Thompson. M1917 are crew weapons requiring 3 crew. M1919A4 are crew weapons requiring 2 crew. AT Rifle are crew weapons requiring 2 crew. 37mm AT Guns are crew weapons requiring 4 crew. USMC Force Structure 1x Hero 1-3x Rifle Squad 0-1x BAR Squad 0-1x HQ Squad 0-4x MG Squads 0-1x 37mm AT Squad 0-1x M3 Light Tank or M3 SPM (Max of 2), USMC Para Force Structure 1x Hero (as Raider Hero) 1-3x Para Rifle Squad 0-1x Para HQ Squad (as Raider HQ) 0-2x MG Squads 0-1x M3 Light Tank or M3 SPM (Max of 2), USMC Raider Force Structure 1x Hero Squad 1-3x Raider Rifle Squad #1 1-6x Raider Rifle Squad #2 0-1 Raider AT Squad 0-2x MG Squads 0-1x Demolition Squad Hero Our hero is likely armed with a diverse range of equipment, and the Player may choose which of the following options they wish. These are actually all based on historical heroes, which may in itself make Hollywood seem not so outrageous after all. 1 M1 Thompson SMG, knife, Colt 45 autopistol. 2 M1903 Springfield, knife, Colt 45 autopistol. 3 M1919A4 machinegun, knife, Colt 45 autopistol. 4 2 Colt 45 auto-pistol, knife. Rifle Squad 1x Marine with BAR, knife 1x Marine with M1903 rifle and Rifle Grenades, Coming ashore, Solomons, Copyright 2007 Gordon Roach, Task Force Productions

4 knife 6x Marine with M1903 rifle, knife Para Rifle Squad 1x Marine with Johnson LMG, knife 1x Marine with M1903 rifle and Rifle Grenades, knife 6x Marine with Johnson M1941 rifle, knife BAR Squad 1x Sidekick with SMG or M1903 rifle, knife, Colt 45 auto-pistol 2x Marine with BAR, knife 5x Marine with M1903 rifle, knife HQ Squad This is required if more than any two other Squads are used. 2x Sidekick with SMG or M1903 rifle, knife, Colt 45 auto-pistol 4x Marine with M1903 rifle, knife MG Squad 1x Marine with M1903 rifle, knife 1x Marine with M1917 or M1919A4, knife, Colt 45 auto-pistol 2x Marine with M1903 rifle, knife 37mm AT Squad 1x Marine with M1903 rifle, knife, Colt 45 autopistol 4x Marine with BAR, knife 1x 37mm AT Gun Raider Hero Our hero is likely armed with a diverse range of equipment, and the Player may choose which of the following options they wish. These are actually all based on historical heroes, which may in itself make Hollywood seem not so outrageous after all. 1 M1 Thompson SMG, knife, Colt 45 autopistol. 2 Rifle, knife, Colt 45 auto-pistol. 3 2 Colt 45 auto-pistol, knife. The hero is accompanied by a Sidekick; Raiders, Solomons Copyright 2007 Gordon Roach, Task Force Productions

5 Raider Rifle Squad #1 1x Marine with BAR, knife 1x Marine with rifle and Rifle Grenades, knife Raider Rifle Squad #2 1x Sidekick with SMG or rifle, knife, Colt 45 auto-pistol 1x Marine with SMG, knife 1x Marine with rifle, knife Raider MG Squad 1x Marine with rifle, knife 1x Marine with M1919A4, knife, Colt 45 autopistol 2x Marine with rifle, knife Raider AT Squad 1x Marine with rifle, knife, Colt 45 auto-pistol 1x Marine with Boyes AT Rifle, knife, Colt 45 auto-pistol 1x Marine with rifle, knife Demolition Squad 1x Marine with SMG, knife, Colt 45 auto-pistol 2x Marine with rifle, knife, Colt 45 auto-pistol, Demolition Charges Medal of Honor CPL. A. CASAMENTO Guadalcanal 1942 For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company "D", First Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division on Guadalcanal, British Solomon Islands, in action against the enemy Japanese forces on 1 November Serving as a leader of a machine gun section, Corporal Casamento directed his unit to advance along a ridge near the Matanikau River where they engaged the enemy. He positioned his section to provide covering fire for two flanking units and to provide direct support for the main force of his company which was behind him. During the course of this engagement, all members of his section were either killed or severely wounded and he himself suffered multiple, grievous wounds. Nonetheless, Corporal Casamento continued to provide critical supporting fire for the attack and in defense of his position. Following the loss of all effective personnel, he set up, loaded, and manned his unit's machine gun, tenaciously holding the enemy forces at bay. Corporal Casamento single-handedly engaged and destroyed one machine gun emplacement to his front and took under fire the other emplacement on the flank. Despite the heat and ferocity of the engagement, he continued to man his own weapon and repeatedly repulsed multiple assaults by the enemy forces, thereby protecting the flanks of the adjoining companies and holding his position until the arrival of his main attacking force. Corporal Casamento's courageous fighting spirit, heroic conduct, and unwavering dedication to duty reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. 6 Copyright 2007 Gordon Roach, Task Force Productions

6 Baptism of Fire II D Series USMC Equipment Notes All Rifles are M1903 Springfields (bolt-action) unless otherwise noted. By 1943 these were being replaced by M1 Garand (semi-auto). I have no knowledge of the USMC deploying the Garand to the battles on Guadalcanal. USMC Para forces and Raiders may replace their BARs with Johnson LMGs from July In addition, Para forces may replace M1903 Springfields with Johnson M1941 semi-auto rifles from July Raiders May replace theirs with M1 Garand from July D series USMC Rifle & Para Platoon ID LD M Seasoned Veteran Platoon Commander Platoon Sergeant Section Leader Platoon HQ Section 1x Platoon Commander (Rifle or SMG) 1-2x Platoon Sergeant (Rifle or SMG) 2-4x Rifleman (Rifle) Rifle Section (x3) 1x Section Leader (Rifle) 1x Squad Leader (Rifle) 1x BAR LMG 3-6x Rifleman BAR Section (x1) 1x Section Leader (Rifle) 1x Squad Leader (Rifle) 2x BAR LMG 2-4x Rifleman Optional Support 1 Assault Section 2 Machinegun Squad 1 37mm A/T Section 1 75mm Gun Section 1 Scout Section 1 Mortar Spotter and Off-Table LM3 1 Mortar Spotter and Off-Table MM4 1 Gun Spotter and Off-Table LG18 1 AFV Platoon (M2/M3, SPM) D series USMC Raider Platoon ID LD M Veteran Platoon Commander Platoon Sergeant Section Leader Platoon HQ Section 1x Platoon Commander (Rifle or SMG) 0-1x Platoon Sergeant (Rifle or SMG) Rifle Section (x3) 1x Section Leader (Rifle or SMG) 1-2x Squad Leader (Rifle or SMG) 2x BAR LMG 1-3x Rifleman 1x Rifleman (M1903 with Rifle Grenades or Sniper Rifle) Optional Support 2 Assault Section 2 Raider Machinegun Squad 1 A/T Rifle Section 1 Mortar Spotter and Off-Table LM2 7 Copyright 2007 Gordon Roach, Task Force Productions

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