CREHEN, BELGIUM, 12 May 1940: At 0800 hours the 2nd DLM retreated from Hannut, to avoid being overwhelmed by German supporting units. Soon after, the Germans were engaged by another French strongpoint at Crehen at 8:30 A.M. In this position, the 2nd Cuirassiers, commanded by Captain Sainte-Marie Perrin and armed with 21 French Hotchkiss tanks, took on the best the German panzer force had to offer. The action rapidly grew hotter as Perrin's Hotchkiss squadrons engaged the Panzers from a series of prepared positions, even as the Germans approached on the center of Crehen. Despite the loss of Captain Perrin early in the engagement, the French unit stood and fought it out with the enemy, both sides taking heavy losses. As the supporting infantry of the Dragoons suffered losses, the responsibility for the defense shifted to the French tankers. Part of a German column advanced into the town center, while the rest performed a flanking maneuver around the defenses. By 11:00 A.M. the surviving Dragoons had retreated to Merdorp while the ten remaining Hotchkiss tanks broke out to Thisnes. Losses had been inflicted on the German attackers, but the French armor was being inexorably forced back.

Welcome to GEMBLOUX II, an updated edition of the popular Battle of France 1940 module. The emphasis is on the word 'new' because it is all NEW. And updated. The scenario layout you love, the new counter art, and more. A new 8' × 22" board replaces the previous 'Village 42' half-board overlay. What's more, you receive two copies of two bonus sheets of color die cut counters. That means full color French MMC/SMC/SW, Guns, and early-war German infantry, AFVs and Guns. And if you enjoy the all-original military art we are creating to enhance and freshen your tac-sim experience then these are for you!