Rating: |
1.75 (2) |
Games Played: |
2 |
SM: |
3 |
Turns: |
28 |
Type: |
Stock |
First Side: |
Allies |
Second Side: |
Axis |
Downloads: |
96 |
Hill 112, 10 Km Southwest of Caen, France (Best played against human opponent.): Twelve days after the initial assault, the vital village of Maltot lay in ruins. On 22 July, 1944, the German 272nd Infantry Division, which had arrived on foot from the Pas de Calais, was assigned the defense of the village. The British 129th Infantry Brigade, of the 43rd Infantry Division, would attempt the secure Maltot from the Germans. In the vanguard were the 4th and 5th Wiltshire (Wilts) Battalions, supported by the reinforced 9th Royal Tank Regiment. Operation Express, as it was known as, was simply an assault from the northeast down the length of the valley. The assault kicked off at 17:30 hours, with the British advancing in line across the valley. The 4th Wilts were to advance around the southern edge of Maltot, while the 5th Wilts would encircle from the north. Typhoons on station overhead could be called in to deal with any particularly tough nuts. The initial progress was slow but steady, with the British securing a foothold. The Germans would still not easily give up the town, and elements of the 10th SS Panzer Division were sent north to reinforce the defenders, and if necessary, retake the town. Tigers from the 101st Heavy Panzer Battalion were also sent to support the defenders but were driven off by rocket firing Typhoons. As twilight fell upon Maltot, control of the village was still in doubt and the British command committed the 151st Royal Armored Corps flame throwing Crocodiles to help dig out the stubborn defenders. The British fought hard into the evening, finally securing the town at around 22:00 hours. The rest of the night was spent mopping up the prisoners.