George Kelln
Elder Member
Hell's Highway 2nd Edition, Tactical Mission playtest continued with the completion of Turn 5.
The German pocket located at the north end of Mariaheide is shrinking, although the Germans have redirected 2x Panther tanks and a SPW 251/21 AAht over to prevent the Allies from cutting them off.
In the centre, the American paratrooper's 75mm OBA has finally come down on the St. Nicholas Convent, breaking an 8-3-8 and 5-4-8 squad defending the south side of the convent; it also has hit the Germans' HQ (10-2 and 8-3-8 w/FT) in the centre of the convent. The paratroopers continue to push north up Hell's Highway while at the same time sending forces to try and outflank the German line to the west of the village.
In the north, the British continue to push south down Hell's Highway, putting pressure on the Germans, forcing the to redistribute units from the south facing the Americans to meet this threat. This turn 3x Allied FB with MG only ranged over the battlefield, with one the FB knocking out a Panther tank.
To the east of the village, the Germans have started to manoeuvre out of their defensive position, with two Panther tanks moving into position to duel with a pair of Sherman tanks.
During this TM Scenario, fire has started in the north and the east, putting up a wall fire in each area and cloud of smoke. It has forced the Germans to reposition some of their forces to prevent from being cut off.
Next session will be the start of Turn 6, at the end of the turn is a dr to see if the Tactical Mission end.
The German pocket located at the north end of Mariaheide is shrinking, although the Germans have redirected 2x Panther tanks and a SPW 251/21 AAht over to prevent the Allies from cutting them off.
In the centre, the American paratrooper's 75mm OBA has finally come down on the St. Nicholas Convent, breaking an 8-3-8 and 5-4-8 squad defending the south side of the convent; it also has hit the Germans' HQ (10-2 and 8-3-8 w/FT) in the centre of the convent. The paratroopers continue to push north up Hell's Highway while at the same time sending forces to try and outflank the German line to the west of the village.
In the north, the British continue to push south down Hell's Highway, putting pressure on the Germans, forcing the to redistribute units from the south facing the Americans to meet this threat. This turn 3x Allied FB with MG only ranged over the battlefield, with one the FB knocking out a Panther tank.
To the east of the village, the Germans have started to manoeuvre out of their defensive position, with two Panther tanks moving into position to duel with a pair of Sherman tanks.
During this TM Scenario, fire has started in the north and the east, putting up a wall fire in each area and cloud of smoke. It has forced the Germans to reposition some of their forces to prevent from being cut off.
Next session will be the start of Turn 6, at the end of the turn is a dr to see if the Tactical Mission end.