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Andrew Williams -> RE: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/17/2010 10:29:00 PM)
9am 20 September Wolfheze [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/wolfheze5.jpg[/image] Attacking with six teams is not to be advised... but just how weak are the defences. Despite having the two entry VL's the Germans hold all the vantage points.. it's time to hide in the trees. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/wolfheze6.jpg[/image] A team probing the defeces is taken care of [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/wolfheze7.jpg[/image] Time runs out [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/wolfheze8.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/17/2010 10:35:54 PM)
9am 20 Sept. Arnhem Heights The battle starts with the Germans moving quickly in the east. Lucky full supply enables an arty strike to put a stop to it... wiping out all 3 teams. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/arnhts5.jpg[/image] With the Brits safely ensconced in the few buildings in the southern part of the map the German infantry don't have the strength to advance,. Brit teams lurking in the forest snatch two late VL's before time expires. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/arnhts6.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/17/2010 10:38:20 PM)
9am 20 Sept. Velp The stugs have move on as XXX corps arrives [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/velp9.jpg[/image] The airbourne troops couldn't make any headway here earlier with the Stugs. controlling all the open fields. But XXX corps armour motored about virtually unopposed by the depleted Knaust BG. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/velp10.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/17/2010 10:57:09 PM)
At the end of 20 Sept 9am turn [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/strat_20_9am4.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/18/2010 12:30:47 AM)
Midday 20 September The Irish Guards just had the driel Nth Vl to wrap up... [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/heteren5.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/18/2010 12:34:47 AM)
midday 20 September Wolfheze If 6 teams here last turn was difficult... try it with 5 ( I should have moved) [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/wolf7.jpg[/image] I got nothing... Both Allied Bg's retreat in dissaray.... jjust tried to push too far here. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/wolf8.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/18/2010 12:52:57 AM)
midday 20 September Arnhem Heights German forces continue their push toward Arnhem Bridge. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/arnhts7.jpg[/image] This time they bring along halftracks to try and force the issue. Luckily the Brits have full off board support - artillery takes care of one HT [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/arnhts8.jpg[/image] And air support takes care of the other [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/arnhts9.jpg[/image] This does the job... And the German Bg disbands ... never to be seen again. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/arnhts10.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/18/2010 1:00:38 AM)
midday 20 Sept Valkenhuizen [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/valken3.jpg[/image] There is a lot of open ground to cover [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/valken4.jpg[/image] One lone armored car tried to interfere - destroying a Stuart. But there was little else to hamper the advance of the armour and the Germans are disbanded , never to be seen again. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/valken5.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/18/2010 1:02:04 AM)
At the end of the midday 20 Septemebr turn. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/strat_20_12.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/18/2010 9:46:47 PM)
The buildup for the attack on appeldoorn and then on to the Zuider Zee and The Ruhr has begun [image]local://upfiles/2239/C20AE79DBF754FFBAC8B61C69804FCFE.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/20/2010 2:33:07 AM)
3pm 20 Sept Mook XXX corps securing the flanks... Where the hell is VIII corps? [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/mook1.jpg[/image] Atrocious deployment is gist for the mill for the XXX corps boys [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/mook2.jpg[/image] Standard tactics of picking up VL's before committing to the assault. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/mook3.jpg[/image] Brings expected results with the very week German forces. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/mook4.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/20/2010 2:38:50 AM)
3pm 20 September Arnhem rail Bridge The US paratrrops have had plenty of rest... [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/rail1.jpg[/image] That looks like an awfully long bridge though... [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/rail2.jpg[/image] bayonets fixed and wild screams carry the day... [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/rail3.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/20/2010 2:48:39 AM)
3pm 20 September The Grenadier guards move on to Shaarsbergen [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/shars1.jpg[/image] with speedy armour available the plan is to quickly seal off the pocket and then squeeze.. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/shars2.jpg[/image] With all the uncontested VL's easily accounted for.... The armour goes for broke with a stab at the German VL.... [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/shars3.jpg[/image] German counter attack in the final 2 minuses fail to wrest control from the Brits... and they are forced to disband. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/shars4.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/20/2010 2:54:03 AM)
6pm 20 Sept. Mook the Germans amke another foray.. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/mook5.jpg[/image] The ring of death - again [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/mook6.jpg[/image] No quarter asked and none given... [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/mook7.jpg[/image] The Germans get to refom overnight [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/mook8.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/20/2010 2:56:55 AM)
6pm 20 September Arnhem rail Bridge. With just the southern shore of the river to clear.... bayonets remain fixed. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/rail6.jpg[/image] The german static BG disbands... [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/rail7.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/20/2010 3:07:36 AM)
6pm 20 September papendalsche XXX corps rumble forward.... [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/pap1.jpg[/image] The Tankers gun their engines preparing for jump off... [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/pap2.jpg[/image] The hidden German infantry quickly appear when their flank is turned and the armour attacks from behind... [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/pap3.jpg[/image] The Dutchmen are forced to disband.... [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/pap4.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/20/2010 3:09:54 AM)
At the end of september 20 6pm turn [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/strat_20_6pm.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/20/2010 3:25:37 AM)
midnight 20/21 September Pannerden - SS resurgent After an earlier debacle when crossing the river this time The best of British armour is seeking glory.. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/pan4.jpg[/image] If all Vl's are to taken under control a lot of open ground needs to be crossed. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/pan5.jpg[/image] within seconds a Cromwell is left a burning hulk after a hit from a hidden gun. A supporting Cromwell� tries to outflank the suspected position. The still hidden gun scores again. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/pan7.jpg[/image] it wasn't supposed to go like this... The Brits fall back in dissaray as a third Cromwell takes a hit from the unseen enemy...� i told you not to attack at night. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/pan8.jpg[/image] Very late in the Battle two Stug's are seen advancing cautiosly on the scrambling British.

Tejszd -> RE: H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/20/2010 3:26:08 AM)
Have to give marks/points to your opponent for continuing on as the outcome has looked very grim for a while.... But I guess getting shot attacking is better then getting shot retreating by your own side....

Andrew Williams -> RE: H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/20/2010 3:32:06 AM)
middnight 20/21 September Renkum Heath Ordered to clear a forming up area for a strike into the Reich everyone is on the attack [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/renkum8.jpg[/image] Two Bg's but no points to spend... it will be a very reserved attack - let's call it a probe. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/renkum9.jpg[/image] A lot of long range shooting but not a lot of action.. Time runs out [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/renkum10.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/20/2010 3:38:16 AM)
midnight 20/21 September Ginkel Heath - XXX corps continues to advance [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/ginkel10.jpg[/image] The fast moving tankers keep intercepting fleeing German BG's [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/ginkel11.jpg[/image] The Axis disband after the VL's are collected by the swift moving tanks... A short sharp action in the trees was the only highlight. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/ginkel12.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/20/2010 3:42:26 AM)
with one midnight battle to come [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/pap10.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/20/2010 9:39:04 AM)
[image]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5166/5234710245_cf57843b76_z.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/21/2010 6:45:30 PM)
midnight 20/21 September Papendalsche Allied armour has moved through and left the AB in holding positions. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/pap11.jpg[/image] If armour were available... but it is the ring of death for the Dutchmen. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/pap12.jpg[/image] Clearing the remnants ensconced in the woods was hampered by artillery support. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/pap13.jpg[/image] The savage assault by the paras causes the Dutchmen to withdraw and must spend 24 hours regrouping. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/pap14.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/21/2010 6:48:43 PM)
At the end od the midnight 20/21 September [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/strat_turnN_21.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/21/2010 8:40:12 PM)
As dawn breaks 6am 21 September Mook Understrength and ill conceived probes are made toward Hells Highway [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/mook10.jpg[/image] The Brits form up with their trademark ring of death [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/mook11.jpg[/image] The German BG gets to spend 5 turns regrouping... which will seem like an eternity [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/mook12.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/21/2010 9:00:35 PM)
As dawn breaks 6am 21 September Pannerden With the Bg's in contact falling back in dissaray the 43 wessex make an assault crossing un-accompanied by armour... But come all kitted out with support. The Fanatical KG Euling wait with determined confidence [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/pannerden10.jpg[/image] De jA Vu No place to run no place to hide. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/pannerden11.jpg[/image] A nice bit of blood 'n bone should help the tress grow. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/pannerden12.jpg[/image] Three Stugs run amuck [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/pannerden13.jpg[/image] The Brits fall back in dissaray [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/pannerden14.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/21/2010 9:14:28 PM)
As dawn breaks 6am 21 September Heelsum [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/heelsum10.jpg[/image] The advancing tanks meet a tentative German probe. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/heelsum11.jpg[/image] Plan is to hold positions until the VL's are picked up. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/heelsum12.jpg[/image] A rare insight into the fanatical German mind - The Heroic Fromm is assaulting with his tripod mounted Heavy MG. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/superman.jpg[/image] [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/heelsum13.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/21/2010 9:26:24 PM)
As dawn breaks 6am 21 Sept. After 3 days of constant movement The Grenadier Guads are not quite as cohesive as they would have liked. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/renk10.jpg[/image] They enter the frey understrength and carrying quite a few walking wounded. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/renk11.jpg[/image] They've relieved the tired paratroopers who have left them in good position. [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/renk12.jpg[/image] Slowly tightening the noose [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/renk13.jpg[/image] Until there is no life left to carry the fight [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/renk14.jpg[/image]

Andrew Williams -> RE: H2h AAR: Airborne Army Captures Dutch Towns... (12/21/2010 9:31:32 PM)
At the end of the 6am 21 September turn The Fanatical SS are hanging on... [image]http://www.closecombatwar.com/AAR/renk15.jpg[/image]

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