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Débarquement :
In Utah and the British zone, the strong points are swept away like chaff.
In Omaha, all the strong points resist (3.0 each)
The 352nd division reacts and goes to the beaches. They will not pass !
(another mistake : 1st reaction : movement potential /2 and roads not usable .... )
2nd wave :
On the American side, the support of the fleet and the Rangers made it possible to open the beaches of Omaha, but the outlets remained closed by the 352nd division.
East of Orne river :
The British paratroopers want to defeat the 716th division but after an unfortunate Ex, the HJ counterattack and eliminate them (on an Ex)
T2 ( June3 - Cloud)
The Americans tried to cut through the Cotentin and advance towards Cherbourg. They also seized key towns to gather their bridgeheads and start to advance towards St Lo.
On the British side, the loss of the bridgehead on the Orne was a great mistake...
T3 (June4 - Shower)
US attack has very average results, little advance towards Cotentin
German reinforcements arrive in force: thanks to 2 successive moves DR and F pass through Caen and gather against the British
The British reacted as best they could, but the DR attack only damaged the 4th Brigade and forced the British troops to redeploy. But the mass of reinforcements arriving ashore that week turned the attempted attack on its head...
On the American side, the Cherbourg area is approaching with great difficulty and battles of attrition
T4 (July1 - Showers)
The Americans besiege Cherbourg and especially cut the Cotentin at Lessay
The English cross the Orne
The Frundsberg is forced to intervene and abandons the bridgehead.
The troops of the Cotentin are isolated and have to retreat to Cherbourg
LAH and H join the coast at the base of the Cotentin while F and DR regroup east of the Orne
The American assault on Cherbourg (Ex) is bloody, but the city falls.
Desert Rats and Canadians cross the Odon river defended by the 21st Pz
All paratroopers were repatriated to England for fear of a storm which was always possible
T5 (July2 - Sun)
The English open the ball with an offensive supported again by the BomberCommand . PzLher and 21st Pz cease to exist ... but the losses are severe for the attackers too ...
PzLher and 21st Pz cease to exist ... but the losses are severe among the attackers too ... but losses are severe among the attackers too ...
T6 ( July3-Cloud)
Another round of good weather, with the Germans in contact everywhere and well weakened in the British sector
The Americans strike with the aim of opening breaches. The H fills the holes as best it can...
The Germans reposition their troops
But it is now the English who are doing well, passing the Orne and encircling Caen.
Caen was liberated and Coutance was reached.
The Americans finally found the key to progress in the bocage.
But the weather has been rather mild so far, not sure that August will be favourable to the allied advance...
T7 (July 4-Rain)
T8 ( August1-Sun)
The last week of good weather before the arrival of a big disturbance
The English and Americans took advantage of the good weather to launch some nice offensives.
But their successes were quickly stopped by the efficient reactions of the defenders. The Americans will not enter Brittany any time soon...
T9 ( August 2 - Storm)
The Germans took advantage of the poor conditions to withdraw quietly and prepare an evacuation to the east
T10 (August 3 - Shower)
End of the campaign: The British fire 2 "Combat" shots to open the turn. The defenders then only have to retreat cautiously and move all armoured reserves out of the combat zone.
The situation on the American side: Britain far from being affected.
Dead pile :
Weather :
Another great German victory