George Kelln
Elder Member
RACE FOR THE MEUSE: In the early morning hours of 10 May 1940, a single code-word “Danzig” was transmitted to German forces and at 04.30 hours, German panzers rumbled westward across the border into the Low Countries, heralding the start of the Blitzkrieg in the West. Without encountering significant obstacles, the reconnaissance elements of the 1.Panzerdivision raced across Luxembourg, crossing the 50 kilometres, even before the inhabitants were awake, and reaching the Belgian frontier at Martelange at 07.45 hours. An Advance Guard, consisting of a motorcycle company, an engineer company, an anti-aircraft battery, two anti-tank companies, two companies of infantry, and four groups of artillery raced westward in the early morning hours. The German plan foresaw an attack on Martelange by Marschgruppe Voraus – a motorcycle company supported by armoured cars - then an attack on Bodange by the entire Advance Guard. Closely following up, engineers were to repair bridges, remove roadblocks, and clear minefields for the main body of 1.Panzerdivision. After the capture of Bodange, the commander of the Advance Guard was to reassemble his forces in the area of Fauvillers, keeping the roads open for the panzer forces, while watching south towards the Anlier Forest for the expected French.
Playtesting is continuing with a hopeful release in the summer 2018. Here is an example of the map.
Playtesting is continuing with a hopeful release in the summer 2018. Here is an example of the map.