Leros

The mountains of the northern Leros map (including the foothills that run onto the center map) after assembly. Clidi Ridge is on the right.

An oblique view of the same part.

The northern and center part of the island, seen from the southwest. Leros Castle is on the spur right of center.

Almost same view, different lighting. Very romantic except the sun is setting in the north.

The map in play

The British Commander (the shadowy figure on the left) pondering the wisdom of his setup after the initial landings (the stack of returning boats is visible right of center, as well as the even higher stack of the paratroopers which initially returned to Athens after seeing the setup).

...and later, watching his reserves move into action.

The island's "neck" at the beginning of the game, with a few Brits set up there and most of the Germans out of view to the left and behind Clidi Ridge.

The situation after the first day, with the neck viewed from the northwest. The British only offered token resistance in the north, deciding to attempt to contain the Germans at the neck (a strategy that turned out to be unwise). The Germans are on Mt Condrida (1, after an abortive attempt to reach Rachi Ridge) and on Clidi Ridge (2). The reserves are waiting behind the pass around Liberio together with some units on hasty defense (3), and the first heavy weapons are arriving from the direction of the northern pier (4). The British are dug in in Quaranta (5) and in the buildings north of Germano (6). They brought up strong reserves during the night from the southern half of the island, but with the German heavy weapons landed almost without losses could not withstand the second day's assault. Lesson for the British: counterattack early and often.