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 Anzio 
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Updated
Nov. 23, 2013
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Grognards Pre-Con
2013 WBC Report
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2014 Status: pending December 2013 Membership Trial Vote |
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Robert Frisby, VA |
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2012-13 Champion |
 
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| WBC Event History |
| 1991 |
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Tom Oleson |
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8 |
| 1992 |
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Mike Sincavage |
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13 |
| 1993 |
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Mike Sincavage |
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12 |
| 1994 |
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Mike Sincavage |
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14 |
| 1995 |
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Mike Sincavage |
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9 |
| 1996 |
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Mike Sincavage |
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8 |
| 1997 |
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Tom Oleson |
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10 |
| 1998 |
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Mike Sincavage |
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8 |
| 1999 |
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Mike Sincavage |
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12 |
| 2000 |
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Robert Ryan |
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24 |
| 2001 |
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Stephen Likevich |
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21 |
| 2002 |
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Mike Sincavage |
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18 |
| 2003 |
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Mike Sincavage |
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20 |
| 2004 |
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Robert Ryan |
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22 |
| 2005 |
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Paul Fletcher |
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18 |
| 2006 |
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Paul Fletcher |
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22 |
| 2007 |
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Bruno Sinigaglio |
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33 |
| 2008 |
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Robert Ryan |
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17 |
| 2009 |
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Tom Oleson |
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19 |
| 2010 |
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Tom Oleson |
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20 |
| 2011 |
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Mark McCandless |
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21 |
| 2012 |
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Robert Frisby |
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17 |
| 2013 |
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Robert Frisby |
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17 |
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Rank Name From Last Total
1. Robert Ryan MI 09 204
2. Tom Oleson WA 11 184
3. Paul Fletcher CT 13 159
4. Mike Sincavage VA 03 114
5. Robert Frisby VA 13 98
6. Stephen Likevich OH 01 74
7. Mark McCandless LA 13 51
8. Bruno Sinigaglio AK 13 40
9. Carl Walling PA 06 30
10. Chris Harris VA 08 25
11. Mike Scott MD 10 21
12. Paul O'Niel MD 06 21
13. Ed Witkowski VA 13 20
14. Bill Scott VA 11 19
15. Vince Meconi DE 13 18
16. Greg Tanner AZ 12 18
17. Mark Bayliss uk 05 17
18. John Clarke VA 12 12
19. John Grant Jr CT 01 8
20. John Clarke VA 11 6
21. Randy Heller NH 06 6
22. Frank Sinigaglio NJ 05 6
23. Walter Garman MD 99 4
24. Johnny Hasay PA 11 3
25. Bill Riggs VA 09 3
26. Steve Foren FL 07 3
27. Brian Addison VA 05 3
28. Bryan Jackson NY 01 2
29. John Ellsworth IL 01 1
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2013 Laurelists
Repeating
Laurelists:  |
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Mark McCandless, LA
2nd
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Ed Witkowski, VA
3rd
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Vince Meconi. DE
4th
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Paul Fletcher, CT
5th
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Bruno Sinigaglio, AK
6th
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| Past Winners |
Tom Oleson, WA
1991, 1997, 2009-10
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Mike Sincavage, VA
'92-'96, '98-'99, '02
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Robert Ryan, MI
2000, 2004, 2008
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Stephen Likevich, OH
2001
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Paul Fletcher, CT
2005, 2006
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Mark McCandless, LA
2011
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Robert Frisby, VA
2012-13
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With only two other former champs
in attendance, the odds for Robert Frisby to defend his title
soared once two-time champ Paul Fletcher faltered. |
Vince Meconi's Germans were unable
to stop Mark McCandless in the semifinals, setting up a Final
match between the two most recent champions. |
Year 14 of the Renaissance sans
Icon
This years Anzio experience was again minus the presence
of the venerable grognard Tom Oleson. Despite his absence, the
game attracted at least 17 players for the 14th consecutive year.
Those advancing to the playoffs after 18 games were the last
two champions: Robert Frisby and Mark McCandless, along with
Vince Meconi and Ed Witkowski.
The 15-Turn Basic Game was the choice for the first semifinal.
Ed's initial invasion on Sep III came ashore at Termoli. Robert
attacked the invasion zone with everything possible while screening
the commonwealth units in the toe and heel of the boot. On Oct
I, the Germans succeeded in eliminating the Termoli beachhead.
The second invasion proved no more successful than the first,
with the Germans crushing the invasion in two turns.
The 6-Turn Tournament Game was employed in the second semi.
As noted by all, this scenario cuts to the chase immediately
with heavy attack and counterattack by both sides. The Germans
held strongly at Cassino, but Mark concentrated his Allies on
the Adriatic. His attacks captured Termoli. The strong German
defenses between Roma and Cassino made invasion there risky,
so Mark landed near Pescara and fanned out to await the inevitable
German riposte. His Allies were able to weather the storm and
hold Salerno, Napoli, Foggia, Termoli and Pescara to advance.
The two past champs chose the 15-Turn Basic Game for the title
game. Robert bid away three Erzatz reps for the Germans. Mark's
Allies invaded at Termoli while supporting landings occurred
at Taranto and Reggio. Robert attempted to crush the invasion
from north and south before a linkup could occur. The foothold
was maintained, but at the cost of the British 46th and 56th
Divisions. For their part, the Germans also suffered heavy losses
and retreated to form a line from Pompei through the mountains
and along the Sangro. In October, the Allies pushed north of
the Sangro towards Pescara, but German counterattacks pushed
them back - eliminating an Indian Division and the New Zealanders.
On Nov I, Mark invaded at Mondragone, causing Robert to abandon
Napoli in order to counterattack at Cassino. The next six turns
yielded devastating attacks by both sides. The initiative chit
was passed six times, indicative of the heavy losses on both
sides, but the attrition favored the Germans more. They still
held Roma, Anzio, Terracina, Cassino and Pescara at game end
to allow Robert to retain his title.
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Robert Frisby's Germans crushed both
of Ed Witkowski's invasions in the semifinals. |
Defending champ Robert Frisby and
2011 champ Mark McCandless met in the Final. |
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Bruno Sinigaglio [6th Year]
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