A Flames of War Narrative Mega-Battle
Date: January 4
Location: Kulturfabriken, Stockamöllan
Time: 10:00 – Late (Dinner and overnight stay included – bar on site)
Tickets: 600 SEK (400 SEK for members)
Available at: bunkerkommandosyd.se
Mission Briefing
“September 1943. Gulf of Salerno, southern Italy.
Allied forces strike ashore under fire, aiming to capture Naples and roll up the German defences. The Wehrmacht, shaken by Italy’s surrender, mounts ferocious counter-attacks to eject the invaders. The struggle for the beachhead will set the stage for the Italian campaign.”
Event Structure
Pre-Event – “Operation Arsch” — January 3 (Evening)
A narrative role-play scenario depicting the chaos of Italian capitulation and German disarmament operations. Players portray Italian, German and Axis-aligned troops racing to secure key terrain and materiel before dawn. No Allied forces take part.
Main Event – “Landings at Salerno” — January 4
A full-day Flames of War mega-battle emphasizing historical flavour and dynamic storytelling. Beach landings, inland pushes, command briefings, and reinforcement waves will unfold across linked tables as the day progresses.
Ruleset: Flames of War 4th Edition + House Rules for historical flavour and scenario balance.
The Forces
Allied Divisions
- U.S. 36th Infantry Division
- U.S. 45th Infantry Division
- British 46th Infantry Division
- British 56th (London) Infantry Division
- British 7th Armoured Division
- U.S. 82nd Airborne Division
Axis Divisions
- 15th Panzergrenadier Division
- 16th Panzer Division
- 26th Panzer Division
- 29th Panzergrenadier Division
- 3rd Panzergrenadier Division
- Panzer Division Hermann Göring
Each player commands one historical division (90 points, historically themed). Loan armies available upon request.
Logistics
- Setup from 09:00, first dice at 10:00
- Dinner and overnight stay included
- Bar on site
- Maximum 12 players (6 per side)
- Tickets: 600 SEK (400 SEK for members) via bunkerkommandosyd.se
- After securing your ticket, report intent and preferred division. Assignments and player briefings will be distributed in advance.
Enlistment
Confirm participation after purchasing your ticket. Division slots are first-come, first-served. Loan forces must be requested early.
House Rules Summary
To enhance immersion and reflect the tactical complexity of Operation Avalanche, this event includes special rules and Game Master–controlled events:
- Hidden Deployment: Initial Axis forces deploy secretly; Allies reveal positions as landings commence.
- Phased Campaign Days: The battle is divided into several simulated “days” with command breaks and a “night phase” for reorganization, recovery, and secret orders.
- Naval Fire Support: Allied commanders may call in off-table naval artillery once per phase, controlled by the Game Master.
- Event Decks & GM Interventions: Dynamic historical events and mission cards—ranging from communication failures to sudden reinforcements—will be introduced throughout the day.
- Narrative Balance: The Game Master maintains pacing, atmosphere, and strategic flow for a cinematic and historically grounded experience.
Salerno Awaits
Bring your courage, your army, and your sense of history.
The Allies fight to gain a foothold on the European mainland.
The Axis fights to hurl them back into the sea.
Only one side will hold the beachhead.
Signed,
Martin
Bunkerkommando Syd