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[Plain Ian]

Turn 41 German – Bastogne



Not much to report here. The Germans have possibly gone onto the defensive here, or are switching troops elsewhere? Fuhrer Begleit Bde and 2nd Panzer active but the 26th VGD was quiet. Michael has hinted in his emails about the tough opposition from 2 Airborne Divisions but I think he exaggerates slightly.

Michael went for the easy target of the 2-506th and wheeled up a successive line of units to fire until I guess he reached the stacking limit. 60 men were lost to this tactic with a further 11 lost to 2 barrages by Werfer. The 2-506th did inflict 11 losses in return fire.

The 1-504th was also targeted by artillery after a unit from the 26th VGD moved up to act as spotter. 25 men lost.

Patrols by 106th Div still show 2 co.s of Panthers from 2nd Panzer in north.

The spotted unit next to Bastogne should be a Werfer?

Pressure in this area has eased but I don’t think it is over. I will continue to withdraw in certain areas while holding the main road. Not a great area to defend with a River and Woods behind me and only two crossing points.