Escape - The Matrix Games version of West Front

By now the bulk of the US forces in and around St.-Vith had been evacuated through Vielsalm. What was left, straggling along the Salm valley was Task Force 'Jones'. It consisted of of what was left of 14th Cavalry group, two tankdestroyer companies of 814th TD batallion, the 440th Field artillery batallion and some rearguard troops. Jones' force was trying desperately to gain Vielsalm and link up with the main force. Speed was of the essence since the germans were trying to seal off the the escape route. Kampfgruppe 'Krag' (2nd SS Pz.Div.) was racign ahead to take Salmchâteau on the west bank of the river, while element s of the Führer Grenadier Brigade were moving up from the south.