Section Leaders:
Fionn Kelly & Madmatt

Riesberg

American – Reisberg
Turn 16

For the purposes of this AAR, I have assumed the personality of Capt. Turner, unit A-0.

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Orders - Turn 16

The tanks are in a good position.  I’m going to leave one where he is, advance the other one to get a few shots at the platoons behind the church and then pull him back to support Charlie platoon.  I’m not sure if it is the right order but I’m going to leave Baker Platoon where they are even though they are low on ammo and advance Fox Platoon into the enemy’s flank.  I’m moving Dog Platoon into a position where they can assault the church in a few minutes.

I’m moving up to be with Charlie Platoon.

Action – Turn 16

It’s a good thing Charlie Platoon repositioned because, as expected, the enemy counterattacked.  He must be getting awfully low on troops because he only sent a squad and we fought them off handsomely.

I am “tired” but I’m glad I came up to help Charlie Platoon out.  This heavy SMG squad had 7 men in it 20 seconds ago.  Now there is only 1.

Baker Platoon has almost been wiped out but their sacrifice enabled Fox Platoon to get close enough to really do some damage.  I have very little infantry left so I’m going to have to be very careful with them from now on.

Sgt. Hillard is bearing the brunt of the German defense of the woods.  It’s not as bad as it looks as two of the units are “crews” armed with pistols and I’m sure another is an HQ section but it is still too much for a green unit.  He’s going to have to fall back.

The battle around the church is going well.  As I said above, since I have little infantry left, I’m going to have to be very careful with them.  Dog platoon is my strongest platoon now.  The tanks and the heavy weapons platoon are going to have to earn the combat pay now.

This unit has just suffered a casualty from HE tank round near miss (notice how the man in front is leaning back).  You can see the debris from the explosion on the right.

I’m glad I moved my MMGs when I did.  They got in position just in time to get this unit (the same unit that took a casualty in the picture above) as he was coming out of the church.  I think they’ve panicked now.

 “Butcher’s” Bill