Hill 112, 10 Km Southwest of Caen, France (Best played against
human opponent.) On July 10th, 1944, the 9th Cameronians, of
the 46th Infantry (Highlands) Brigade, 15th Infantry (Scottish)
Division, were assigned the defense of Eterville and with it
the security of the Brigade's left flank. Panzer Grenadiers of
the 22nd SS Panzergrenadier Regiment, 10th SS Panzer Division,
had quickly followed the withdrawing elements of the Dorsets
from the town of Maltot. In the dark of night, the Grenadiers
managed to work their way into the orchards around Eterville
through gaps between A and B companies of the 9th Cameronians.
Having penetrated into the Cameronians positions, the Grenadiers
ran amok, nearly capturing the Battalion headquarters and the
command staff. The left flank was now a serious concern and the
Brigade Headquarters dispatched the closest reserves, C Company
of the 2nd Glasgow Highlanders Battalion, to fill the gap and
secure Eterville. The Highlanders fought the enemy with PIAT
launchers and bayonets, finally dislodging the Germans. The 10th
SS withdrew after suffering heavy casualties. However the 10th
had inflicted severe losses on the British as well. For the Highlanders
this was the second such bloodletting in less than a month.
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