Tales of Brave Sir Robin . . . SFS ROUND 3 Sitrep Thread!

[Toten Tanz]

Strike of the Lehr - Toten Tanz vs. Rupert Turn 10

Lehr Artillery strikes fell once more causing casualties and disruption to American units all along the Division front.

Det 2, Pz.Auf. Lehr Abteilung 130 seized the town square in Drulingen. It came under fire from a lone American MG platoon, suffering no casualties. The JgdPz supporting the attack took several American infantry units which were to the NE of Weyer, some 2KM away under fire. They caused casualties and threw the units into disarray. They also destroyed an American HQ unit to the SE of Drulingen, as well.

In Weyer, a third infantry company was thrown into the fight for the town. Panthers from II Blt/Panzer Lehr Reg 130 moved into the town. A platoon of M-10s was spotted on the SE end of Ischermuhl ridge. They were situated in a defensive posture towards the SE, giving the Panthers excellent shots on there rear armor. All 4 American TDs were quickly dispatched. Flamen HTs were also brought forward to support the final push to clear the Americans from the town.

On Ischermuhl Ridge, Lehr forces traded fire with defending American units. The Americans were driven back. 1 Co, 1 Btl, 901 PzGdr Reg., supported by Engineers and dismounted motor cycle troops, prepared for one last push down the ridge to clear it of American forces.

With American armor massing to its front, it was decided that Det 1, of Pz.Auf. Lehr Abteilung 130 would move to the NE to support the attack on the ridge. 7 Co., I Blt/Panzer Lehr Reg 130 would assume flank security for II Blt/Panzer Lehr Reg 130, on the high ground S/SE of the ridge.

At Rauwiller, 1 Btl, 902 PzGdr Reg.continue its attack towards the town, supported by the MkIvs of 6 Co., I Blt/Panzer Lehr Reg 130. They over-ran the ATGs earlier encountered, and a quad 50 AA unit. The battalion was able to pushed American units out of their prepared positions on the outskirts of the town.

With just three infantry platoons, II Btl, 951 VlkGdr Reg, in Fenetrange was a battalion in name only. It had no hope of stopping the American TF to its front. The decision to sacrifice the unit was made. It's mission was to delay the Americans as long as possible. A hasty ambush was launched, which destroyed a platoon of AA Hts that had ventured too close. The Btl command, on the East side of the Sarre began to withdrawal. Elswhere, other Lehr units continued to deploy against the American counter attack from the West. Hopefully, the sacrifice of II Btl, would not be in vain.

American artillery continued to fall across the Division front. Casualties continued to mount in the Division.

In Weyer, the Americans counter attacked for a third time, they destroyed one infantry platoon, but were unable to push KG Otzenberger from the town. On Ischermuhl Ridge, American forces pulled back to the very far SE end of the ridge. American TDs, SP Howitzers and loaded HTs could be seen around Schalbach.

At Rauwiller, American units re-occupied their positions along the West edge of the town. A TD platoon attacked and destroyed the remaining platoons of Det 3, of Pz.Auf. Lehr Abtl. 130. This loss will no doubt be felt as the battle continues. Two American tank platoons were seen some 4 KM SW of Kirrberg. That meant that American units had already crossed the Sarre, unseen and were a threat to KG Muhler's right flank.

The American TF at Fenetrange reacted swiftly to the ambush by II Btl, 951 VlkGdr Reg. After unsuccessfully assaulting German positions, its heavy firepower was brought to bear. The II Btl units in the town were reduced, and the remaining soldat captured, as American tanks over-ran their postitions.