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

[Gordons HQ]

Turn 19

General Clauswitz looked at the destruction all around him, at the dead bodies lying all over the place and the thoughts that went through his mind were not printable. How could Hitler and the High Command allow this to happen, how could they insist on this sacrifice of Germanys finest men, women and children and for what. What noble cause had been undertaken, nothing , there was none was the only word for it, Germany lay in ruins.
The General at once got on his radio and cancelled all movement towards the Soviet lines. He Instructed his men that anyone who could make it to the American lines was free to do so.The rest were to cease fire as he would try to negotiate the surrender of the remainder of his division.
A white flag was raised above his Kublewagen and he drove slowly into the smoke pouring over the battlefield from the burning vehicles, not a shot was fired the was just a deathly silence.
This had been the First and last Stand of this Division, they had done their duty to the end.

Gordon

[Der Stuber]

Strike of the Lehr

H. Blauzahn vs. Der Stuber Turn 16


With men moving about in Fenetrange a enormous explosion shatters what windows remained in buildings as a giant plume of black smoke rises
from the river. "The bridge is gone," and Capt Grillo smiles and thinks to himself " those damn German engineers were persistant, I have to give them credit, they may have changed the tide of this whole operation."
To do what they did under such heavy fire if any of them survived they should get an iron cross with oak leafs.
The capt then yells out, "OK, load up and everyone move out as planned, I'll meet you in Raumiller".
The German onslaught at Raumiller continued with German armor pounding away at american positions. We took more losses and then Maj Bailey jumped from his position and led another counter attack. More German armor burning in the already crowded streets. These are determined men with one goal in mind.
To the east Lt Col. Sanders has his force inching forward toward Raumiller. He is having to fight off hidden tank fire at each move but the men know the gravity of the situation. He ponders the new orders sent to him from HQ, "Capt Grillo's plan had better work" or we are all doomed.



\Der Stuber.

[Glint]

First and Last Stand
A noble and valiant defence by the Germans!
I take my hat of to you, Gordon

[Harald Blauzahn]

Strike of the Lehr, H.Blauzahn vs Der Stuber, turn 17

General Beyerlein was examing the maps of the area.
His tea was getting cold meanwhile.
What to do?
On the eastern flank, his force has taken all objectives wanted.
Therefore all movement was halted.
The south and the west on the other hand gave the general some pain.
Rauwiller was still defended by a strong american force.
Both sides were struggling for every foot using all means including showels, bajonetts and even rocks (a very insufficient weapon against allied armor, btw.).
Most dangerous is the situation at Kirrberg. A very small german force is facing a large armored US force there.
Fortunately, by stopping any advance on the east, Beyerlein was able to set a number of units free to move westwards.
Speed will now be the key...

[Kool Kat]

[Smedley]

Strike of the Lehr
Turn 12

Fritz closed the top hatch of his Panther as mortar rounds started to fall.
"The Amis are getting desparate." he thought. All of a sudden the cannon was fired. A light tank burst into flames on the outskirts of Weyer. "Hold your fire, Gunther! Don't bother with those little panzers, watch for those damn tank destroyers." Luckily, no M10s emerged from hiding.

Weyer was almost completely surounded now. Stubborn American engineers fought to keep the town in Allied hands. A company of M4 Shermans sent to bolster the defenses had been decimated. Was victory at hand????

[Basson]

[Der Stuber]

Strike of the Lehr

H. Blauzahn vs. Der Stuber - Turn 17

Lt Col. Sanders armored column is making progress and advancing on Kirrberg. We might just make it he thinks.
Back at HQ the new plan presented by Capt Grillo seems to be going as planned.
The heavy fighting at Raumiller is still raging as both sides seem to keep pouring men and armor into the village. Major Bailey lights his last cigar after the last counter attack which they knocked out several tanks and pushed the landsers back a few streets. Those Landsers have to be getting tired of trying to take this village. The streets are littered with remains of German tanks and fighting vehicles and some of the men wonder how much more armor the Germans have left. The Major now thinks the possibility of holding Raumiller is getting better and better.


Der Stuber

[Der Stuber]

Strike of the Lehr

H. Blauzahn vs. Der Stuber - Turn 17

Lt Col. Sanders armored column is making progress and advancing on Kirrberg. We might just make it he thinks.
Back at HQ the new plan presented by Capt Grillo seems to be going as planned.
The heavy fighting at Raumiller is still raging as both sides seem to keep pouring men and armor into the village. Major Bailey lights his last cigar after the last counter attack which they knocked out several tanks and pushed the landsers back a few streets. Those Landsers have to be getting tired of trying to take this village. The streets are littered with remains of German tanks and fighting vehicles and some of the men wonder how much more armor the Germans have left. The Major now thinks the possibility of holding Raumiller is getting better and better.


Der Stuber

[Smedley]

Strike of the Lehr
Turn 13

Not much action this turn for our brave Panther crew.

Around the battlefield a sense of urgency prevails. The enemy recon action to the west has turned into a serious threat. The bridge at Fenetrange must be defended!

Drulingen has been cleared. Weyer is still in American hands, but the noose is tightening.

The assault on Raumiller is starting. Looks like this village will be another tough fight.

At the half, the Germans hold the advantage in points with 1400+. Enough for a Major Victory. But can they hold on????????

Rob