Kreta - Operation Merkur
Published by: Heat of Battle. February 2008
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Introduction:
A Battle Study by Andrew Hershey, Shaun Carter, Derek Ward, Michael-Hastrup-Leth, and Magnus Hindsberger
KRETA contains:
• Huge Color 56"x40" Historical Map featuring Crete battle area, drawn by Tom Repetti.
• 120 full-color counters.
• Chapter OM, that includes rules for new units, terrain types and weapons notes.
• Historical Campaign Game.
• 7 Historical Map Scenarios.
• 10 Geomorphic Map Scenarios.
KRETA contains:
• Huge Color 56"x40" Historical Map featuring Crete battle area, drawn by Tom Repetti.
• 120 full-color counters.
• Chapter OM, that includes rules for new units, terrain types and weapons notes.
• Historical Campaign Game.
• 7 Historical Map Scenarios.
• 10 Geomorphic Map Scenarios.
Map board(s):
Board: Kreta
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This publication has been rated: 8/10 by 1 users. Write a review| Don't let the Negative Noise Scare You Away. nathan wegener: 8.0 out of 10. [Review score: 5] [Agree] [Disagree] After a long wait I finally got my copy of this pack. Contrary to the level of noise elsewhere - I found the components quite well done. The issues have been well documented so I won't repeat them. Rules introduced in the pack are limited to terrain and the specifics of the forces involved - including plenty of captured weapon use for both sides. I think the invasion of ... Read full review... |
Scenarios:
| Scenario | Played | Total | Rating | Location | Theatre | Attacker | Defender | Length | Balance | Popularity* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM-1: Morning's Peril | - | 33 | 7.15 | Maleme, Crete | MTO | German | Commonwealth | 2.8 hrs | 65% Commonwealth | 12% |
| OM-2: Glide Path to Hell | - | 34 | 7.27 | Maleme, Crete | MTO | German | Commonwealth | 5.2 hrs | 72% Commonwealth | 12% |
| OM-3: Hill 107 | - | 24 | 7.55 | Maleme, Crete | MTO | German | Commonwealth | 3.5 hrs | 61% Commonwealth | 9% |
| OM-4: The Umbrella Men | - | 33 | 7.67 | Pirgos, Crete | MTO | German | Commonwealth | 5.6 hrs | Balanced | 12% |
| OM-5: Stentzler's Wary Reconnoitre | - | 22 | 6.13 | Maleme, Crete | MTO | German | Commonwealth | 6.5 hrs | 76% German | 8% |
| OM-6: Waltzing the Matildas | - | 27 | 6.73 | Maleme, Crete | MTO | Commonwealth | German | 3.5 hrs | 56% Commonwealth | 10% |
| OM-7: Too Little, Too Light | - | 6 | 7.56 | Maleme, Crete | MTO | German | Commonwealth | 34.3 hrs | 60% German | 2% |
| AoC01: Rushing Hill A | - | 11 | 6.67 | Retimo, Crete | MTO | German | Australian / British | 6.4 hrs | 70% Australian / British | 4% |
| AoC02: The Venetian Fort | - | 11 | 6.33 | Heraklion, Crete | MTO | German | Greek / British | 5.2 hrs | 100% German | 4% |
| AoC03: The Olive Oil Factory | - | 20 | 6.78 | Retimo, Crete | MTO | Greek / Australian | German | 4.2 hrs | 63% German | 7% |
| AoC04: Town and Country | - | 12 | 5.71 | Heraklion, Crete | MTO | British | German | 4.4 hrs | 64% German | 4% |
| AoC05: At the Apex | - | 10 | 7.13 | Babali Hani, Crete | MTO | Australian / British | German | 2.9 hrs | Balanced | 4% |
| AoC06: 42nd Street | - | 7 | 7.25 | Suda, Crete | MTO | Commonwealth (Australian/NZ) | German | 5.5 hrs | 100% Commonwealth (Australian/NZ) | 3% |
| AoC07: Their First and Last | - | 8 | 4.00 | Canea, Crete | MTO | German | British | 3 hrs | 86% German | 3% |
| AoC08: The Game's Up Aussies | - | 5 | 4.25 | Retimo, Crete | MTO | German | Australian | 5.4 hrs | 100% Australian | 2% |
| AoC09: Unsung Heroes | - | 3 | 8.00 | Alikianos, Crete | MTO | German | Greek | 7.4 hrs | 67% German | 1% |
| AoC10: Glide Path to Invasion | - | 1 | 6.00 | Chania, Crete | MTO | German | British | 4.3 hrs | 100% German | 0% |
| OM-CG: Kreta - Operation Merkur Campaign Game | - | 7 | 8.00 | Maleme, Crete | MTO | German | Commonwealth | 83% Commonwealth | 3% |
* Popularity is the sum of Roar and Archive reported playings based as a percentage of the parent publication's total games.
(Dark) grey rows indicate Night scenarios.
Median length of scenarios: 5.2hrs
Average rating of scenarios: 6.68
Total playing time: 110.1hrs