warspite1 -> RE: CFNA 1940-43 devoncop (Axis) vs warspite1 (CW) (2/13/2018 5:08:46 PM)
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Turn 100 30th August 1941 Southwestern Strongpoint 4 x attacks launched, costing the CW 12%, 10%, 17% and 13% losses. No casualties for the Axis. Eastern Strongpoint 3 x attacks, the first cost the CW 19% (for 1% in counter-battery fire), 20% and 13% Other South of Tobruk a company of Australians from the 13th Battalion hold off wave after wave of attack - thanks to support from the Royal Horse Artillery and the minefield effects. In response the Axis launch an airstrike with 52 bombers supported by 137 fighters. Despite only being able to muster 21 Hurricanes, they inflict 13 losses (just 2 destroyed) for the loss of 10 (2 destroyed). The enemy bombers do limited damage to the troops. Increasingly frustrated it seems (and understandably so), the Axis attack with land and air forces again. The gallant Aussies are all but wiped out but still they stand their ground. An RAAF Hurricane squadron, down to just 4 aircraft, intercept and all 4 planes are lost (all disabled). The Axis lose 5 aircraft (1 destroyed). More importantly, the attackers lose 45 rifle squads as well as mortars, guns and trucks. A fourth attack is then carried out and the Australians heroic resistance comes to an end. [image]local://upfiles/28156/CE30DFF5C53F477FA45C9D1AA5CE407C.jpg[/image]
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