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#0805_01: The Push for Vire - Battles of Normandy

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Panzer Battles Ladder

#0805_01: The Push for Vire

By Rick Bancroft
Allies 0 - 3 - 1 Axis
Rating: 9.2 (3)
Games Played: 4
SM: 1
Turns: 18
Type: Stock
First Side: Allies
Second Side: Axis
Vire: August 5th, 1944. (Scenario Size: Brigade+. Head to Head or United States Human vs AI) On August 1st, the town of Vire was almost undefended as the British approached as part of Operation Bluecoat. With the commitment of II.SS-Panzerkorps, the 11th Armored Division had to halt their advance and protect thein eastern flank. This delay allowed the Germans to move defensive troops into the town, forcing the Americans four days later to prepare an assault. The Combat Command A of the 2nd Armored Division and the 116th Infantry Regiment of the 29th Infantry Division were tasked with taking this major road hub. Vire had been heavily damaged by the Allied bombing raids on June 6th. These raids targeted transportation hubs throughout Normandy and were designed to slow the movement of German reserves forward to fight the landing. Now, the US forces are ordered to take the crossroads as part of the breakout from Normandy. The Germans are ordered to hold at all costs, to help protect the rear of the German counterattack (Operation Lüttich) forming to cut off the American spearheads. Both sides have significant heavy artillery support for the forces engaged in the town.
Player Voting Stats
Member Balance Enjoyment
Gris's ProfileGris Well Balanced 7
fastphil's Profilefastphil Well Balanced 7
PK Powers's ProfilePK Powers Well Balanced 8
Gaming Records
1st Side Player 2nd Side Player Result Score
Axis Gris's Profile Gris vs. fastphil fastphil's Profile Allies Axis Major Victory 12 2
Allies PK Powers's Profile PK Powers vs. fastphil fastphil's Profile Axis Draw 5 5
Axis fastphil's Profile fastphil vs. Alpha Zwo Alpha Zwo's Profile Allies Draw 5 5
Axis Landser34's Profile Landser34 vs. Gris Gris's Profile Allies Draw 5 5
Gris
Colonel
Gris Wed Mar 15, 2017 12:30 am
Your fighting the terrain as much as the Axis. Enjoyable scenario.
'Millions died or suffered in the mud of Flanders between 1914-18. Who remembers them? Even those with names on their graves are by now unknown soldiers.' - Mier Ronnen, Jerusalem Post, 1933 Gris
PK Powers
General of the Army
PK Powers Thu Jan 30, 2020 1:46 am
even scenario ; well balanced