BDF at 1638 - GERMAN WIN

 

The US are reduced to just a few cadres and crews, a hero and a leader [wounded]. The rest are POWs, broken or surrendering. The 2 remaining M8s can't be expected to do much at this stage. 

The Germans succeeded by exerting cautious steady pressure. They whittled down the US defenders who ran low on ammo and men. 

It was a brave defence - no doubt. But the Germans are numerous, have FP and can use the time they have to wear down the US.

In the real battle, I suspect they were in a rush and ran risks. Also, they would not have had St44s or snow camouflage in all likelihood. It's conceivable coming from Norway they'd have snow camouflage. But there is no evidence for this.

Still. A fun game. Lots happened. What next?

BDF at 1630

 

BDF 1616

 

With about 30 minutes before sunset - Twilight should start in 15? - The US have little left to fight back with. Outnumbered 2:1, how long can they last?

Back at this after a long break....BDF

 

Laborious. That about covers it. I think the Germans have too much to do with too little combat power. It's a long way to get to the jump off points. The mist makes it hard to use their FP. It does stop the US too though...

So many things can go wrong. An entire platoon has disappeared due to morale loss - just melted away. Seems fair. The main defences, lots of riflemen in foxholes to the south, and a bunch of MG nests to the north are untouched. Mobile devastating FP from aaHt are still on the map, though one has been shot up badly. Meanwhile, what attacks the Germans can launch are probes at best. The will inflict losses and burn thru ammo - but cannot dislodge the Americans.

Interesting study. The men who held Parker's Crossroads were brave, no doubt. But they achieved what was reasonably expected of them until 2nd SS arrived and then it was beyond anyone's ability to hold on. Like Arnhem bridge really.