Fighting over the control of a bridge somewhere in France.
The Scenario.
French Partizans destroyed the German company holding the bridge and awaited the approaching British force.
The Bridge must be intact and held.
German re-inforcements are on the way with orders to destroy the bridge and stop any attempted Allied crossing of the river.
British Force consisted of.
1 x Bttn of Infantry with A/T supports in halftracks and carriers.
Mg Support Company.
2 x Medium tank squadrons, (Firefly and 2 Cromwells) & Firefly HQ.
1 x Bridging tank.
1 x Field artillery battery with Sherman OP, ( 2 x Sextons)
&
1 x Groups of Partizans.
German force consisted of.
1 x Armoured Infantry Bttn (Hanomags)
2 x Engineers Companies.
PzIV tank squardron (3)
2 x Stugs.
1 x Panther (HQ)
1 x Artillery battery (2 x 105mm) with OP in Staff car.
1 x Pak 40 A/T.
In a very hard fought game, by nightfall, the bridge was intact and still in British hands.
The German engineers having failed to destroy the bridge.
Well done Glenn, a deserved victory after all went wrong at the start, lol.
A few pics of the game....
The victorious Partizans advance over the bridge to occupy the buildings in the village. |
The quiet village before the German assault. |
German tanks moving into the village. |
Quiet country silence is broken with the rumbling of tracks. |
A lone brave partizan damages a Stug as he is gunned down. |
Cromwells attempt the first crossing and are stopped. |
The British HQ Firefly goes up in Flames. |
Carnage on the bridge. |
Firefight at the bridge |
The British flanking force race into the village after Crossing the river |
The British mow down the German engineers and take the bridge. |
British forces link up and secure the bridge objective. |
The Flanking river crossing. |
German artillery pound the advancing Brits, but it's too late. |
Looks very nice!
ReplyDeleteWhat scale was this in?
Looks brilliant, I used to love playing Rapid Fire
ReplyDeleteThanks guys,
ReplyDelete20mm (1/72) Matt