Retreat Hell! World War I Scenario

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Retreat, Hell! – A WWI Scenario for BattlegroundHD
Step into one of the most brutal and iconic engagements of World War I with Retreat, Hell!, a full scenario for BattlegroundHD that brings the Battle of Belleau Wood to your tabletop.

This scenario pits the battle-hardened U.S. Marines against entrenched Imperial German forces in the shattered remnants of the French forest. Designed for a 4'x4' battlefield, the scenario recreates the chaotic terrain of Belleau Wood. 

Created in collaboration with Matt Webb—whose detailed STL miniatures of 1918 U.S. Marines and Imperial Germans set a new standard—this scenario was designed to showcase these figures in a historically grounded, tactically rich engagement. Whether you're a veteran of Great War wargaming or diving into WWI for the first time, Retreat, Hell! is the perfect place to start.

Includes:

• Full scenario brief with objectives, forces, and setup

• Special terrain rules for Shattered Woods and Hasty Emplacements

• Designer’s Notes for hobbyists building their own Belleau Wood table

• US Marine Unit Cards and Weapon Card

• German Unit Cards and Weapon Card

Relive the fight. Repel the assault. And remember the cry of the Marines at Belleau Wood:
"Retreat? Hell, we just got here!"