1021_01_Breskens_Pocket_2 "Operation Switchback, Part II" - PzC 24 Scheldt '44
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| First Side: | Allies |
| Second Side: | Axis |
Breskens Pocket, 21 October 1944: Spry used the momentary lull in fighting brought about by the
German withdrawal to reorganize his forces and prepare for the final assault against the Breskens
Pocket. The Stormont, Dundas, & Glengarry Highlanders, supported by flame-throwing crocodiles
from 79th Armoured, were to open this new phase of the offensive with an attack against Breskens
on October 21st. The following day the North Nova Scotia Highlanders were to pass through the
SD&G positions and prepare to attack Fort Frederik Hendrik. Meanwhile, the remainder of the 8th
and 9th Brigades would attack Oostburg and Schoondijk and from there force their way to Cadzand.
The 7th Canadian Infantry Brigade, recovering from the devastating losses sustained on the Leopold
Canal, would remain in reserve until the 25th, at which time it would relieve the 9th CIB. The
reinforced 157th Infantry Brigade, on loan from 52nd (Lowland) Division, was to advance toward
the Damse Vaart and assault when practicable, but the plans forming for Operation Vitality cast
doubt on this brigade's continued involvement in Switchback. As the sun rose on the 21st, the
Allies unleashed a massive artillery barrage on Breskens as the SD&G Highlanders advanced
toward their objective. Though the beleaguered defenders of Festung Schelde-Süd had already
suffered much and the outcome of the pending battle was not in doubt, they would not yield
Germany's last bridgehead south of the Scheldt River without a fight...
[Size: Medium]
Design Note: This is a "short version" of the scenario, covering the period from October 21st-25th.
This scenario should be played with the "Indirect Fire and Airstrikes by the Map" optional rule to
enable the Walcheren batteries to fire on targets south of the Scheldt.
German withdrawal to reorganize his forces and prepare for the final assault against the Breskens
Pocket. The Stormont, Dundas, & Glengarry Highlanders, supported by flame-throwing crocodiles
from 79th Armoured, were to open this new phase of the offensive with an attack against Breskens
on October 21st. The following day the North Nova Scotia Highlanders were to pass through the
SD&G positions and prepare to attack Fort Frederik Hendrik. Meanwhile, the remainder of the 8th
and 9th Brigades would attack Oostburg and Schoondijk and from there force their way to Cadzand.
The 7th Canadian Infantry Brigade, recovering from the devastating losses sustained on the Leopold
Canal, would remain in reserve until the 25th, at which time it would relieve the 9th CIB. The
reinforced 157th Infantry Brigade, on loan from 52nd (Lowland) Division, was to advance toward
the Damse Vaart and assault when practicable, but the plans forming for Operation Vitality cast
doubt on this brigade's continued involvement in Switchback. As the sun rose on the 21st, the
Allies unleashed a massive artillery barrage on Breskens as the SD&G Highlanders advanced
toward their objective. Though the beleaguered defenders of Festung Schelde-Süd had already
suffered much and the outcome of the pending battle was not in doubt, they would not yield
Germany's last bridgehead south of the Scheldt River without a fight...
[Size: Medium]
Design Note: This is a "short version" of the scenario, covering the period from October 21st-25th.
This scenario should be played with the "Indirect Fire and Airstrikes by the Map" optional rule to
enable the Walcheren batteries to fire on targets south of the Scheldt.
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