Battle of the Bulge IV IN MARYLAND

Upcoming Scenario

Battle of the Bulge V

Sunday, December 14, 2008
Our 34th Scenario Game

For the fifth straight year, Outdoor Adventures Scenario Productions presents one of its most popular events, a recreation of one of the most famous battles of World War II. Last year more than 400 players attended! Using our extremely successful and simplified format, there will be tanks, pyrotechnics, multiple missions and props, along with Generals, Commanders, Engineers, and Medics.

More than $2,000 in total prizes will be drawn and awarded all day long.
Background

The German attack was code named "Wacht am Rhein" (Watch at the Rhine), but the Americans called it the Battle of the Bulge based on the shape of the German penetration into the Allied front. The German offensive ran into tenacious defenders and then ran out of fuel, with their attacks sputtering to a halt by the end of December. Allied counterattacks then gradually pushed the Germans back to their homeland.

A German surprise attack. On December 16, 1944, more than a half million German soldiers launched a major offensive in the Ardennes Forest area of Belgium. Their goal was to cut through this thinly held American sector and capture the vital supply port of Antwerp, isolating several Allied armies in the process.

The siege and relief of Bastogne. By December 21 the German forces had surrounded Bastogne, which was defended by the 101st Airborne Division and Combat Command B of the 10th Armored Division. Conditions inside the perimeter were tough—most of the medical supplies and medical personnel had been captured. Food was scarce, and ammunition was so low that artillery crews were forbidden to fire on advancing Germans unless there was a large, heavy concentration of them. Despite determined German attacks, however, the perimeter held.

We will re-create the Siege of Bastogne again this year. One fifth of the Allied forces will start in Bastogne, completely surrounded by the German Army.





The maximum number of players for this event will be limited to 600. We will close admission when 600 players have registered, so register online early! (We turned away players at Battle of the Bulge in December.)

COST: $35 at field, or $25 online (save $10) – includes admission and all day air
Registration begins promptly 7:30 AM with the game starting at 10:00 AM (see schedule below). Call 410-437-7492 if you have questions.
EVENT PAINT ONLY!

As a bonus for on line registration you can now pre-order your event paint at a $10 a case discount. Click on link below.
On Line Registration Ends
Thursday, December 11, 2008 at Midnight
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RPS Marballizer is our event paint for $65.00/case 2000

Prepay paint online and save $10.00 per case ($55/case)!!

Chrono Limit: 280 fps.

We will have a limited amount of HPA tanks for rent for this event for only $10, with ID. Gun rental with HPA tanks will rent for $20 with ID.

Cancellations must be made 72 hrs prior to game start. No refunds or transfers.

Schedule

Special Positions

* 7:00 a.m. Gates open
* 7:30 a.m. Registration & Air open
* 9:00 a.m. Rules Briefing & Prize Give-away
* 9:30 a.m. Teams head to fields
* 10:00 a.m. Game starts
* 4:00 p.m. Prizes & Game Ends

Late arrivals will be inserted into the game at the regular Rejuvenation times (every 15 minutes)




In an effort to reward players who volunteer for "extra duty," selected players for the following positions will receive the following...

* Generals (free admission, thermal goggles w/fan, free lunch & case of paint.)
* Commanders (1000 balls each, free lunch)

You must first register for the event, then you will be given information on how to apply for special positions. If registering by phone, be sure to ask about how to sign up for special positions. You can preview the following SpecialPositionsApp.pdf to know what the special positions are, and what the online form will contain.


Permitted:
Paint and smoke grenades (non-heat generating), radios, mortars, and semi-auto markers.


Prohibited:
HOME MADE GRENADES OF ANY KIND, Grenade launchers, Laser sights, Paint other than event paint, Full-Auto or multi-shot burst markers.
Food provided by:
MC Caterers with their renowned pit beef, ham, turkey and other culinary delights.scenario map> Click here for field directions & local accomodations <