ASL Map Spotlight: Parry Island
"Operation Catchpole", and was a three-phase operation involving the invasion of the three main islands in the Enewetak Atoll: Engebi, Eniwotek, and Parry.
Custom VASL Charts
These custom VASL charts are something I've been working on (and off) for most of 2022. They've been available for download in the VASL section to the left for many months, but I've really made no mention of them.
ASL Map Spotlight: Biazza Ridge
As part of Operation Husky (the invasion of Sicily), The Battle of Biazza Ridge (July 10-12, 1943) would turn out to be one of the hardest fought and bloodiest engagements during the liberation of Sicily.
ASL Map Spotlight: Purple Heart Draw
Purple Heart Draw, as it was called, ran for 750 yards east to west along the battalion front, only 200 to 400 yards from the line of departure. It was deep enough to be almost impassable for tanks, and so well covered by enemy fires as to promise heavy losses for infantry who tried to cross.
ASL Map Spotlight: Operation Neptune
Not the be mistaken with the Normandy version of "Operation Neptune" (the naval component of Operation Overlord), this action details the crossing of the then 200-yard wide Seine River by the British 43rd Wessex Division in August of 1944.
Hill 621: The Movie
My long time project in ASL was to create a full 3D version, both maps and miniatures, that was fully playable and compatible with the original game. After having posted a full article on how I made the 3D environment (see "ASL With Miniatures" inset link below), the next big step was to give a reality check by making...
A Review Of The Scenarios Of Hakkaa Päälle!
Hakkaa Päälle! adds quite a facelift to the Finnish, by providing new squad types, new SWs, and of course guns and AFVs. There are also a number of early war and rare Russian AFVs, Aerosans, and some new rules for such things as Light Woods, Prepared Fire Zones, Russian Early War Doctrine, as well as updates to the Finnish to bring them more in line with historical accuracy.
ASL Map Spotlight: Red Barricades
The Battle of the Barrikady was a turning point on the eastern front. Red Barricades simulates that battle.
ASL Map Spotlight: Port-en-Bessin
The Battle of Port-en-Bessin also known as Operation Aubery took place from 7–8 June 1944, at a small fishing harbour west of Arromanches during the Normandy landings of World War II.
Second Front: A Comparison to ASL
The real question is how close does Second Front, as a videogame, compare to the Advanced Squad Leader system?
