XIX Corps had pushed it’s way through the West Wall and filtered
into the towns and villages beyond. The various German units retreating from the battle regrouped outside
of Welbenfraus and immediately counterattacked. A mix of armored cars, light recon tanks and leftover
SP guns were all thrown into the assault. Far from being beaten, the spearhead was well organized and well
equipped. The Americans weren’t expecting the attack. They had thought the war would be over by
Christmas.
Attacker: American (Elements of the 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Inf. Division and Elements of Task Force One, B Regiment, 2nd Armor Division and Elements of CCB, 2nd Armor Div.)
Defender: German (Elements of the 183rd VG Div. and remnants of the 9th Panzer Div.)
Turns: 8 Players: 2 OBA: Both Night: No
Welbenfraus, Germany 1944-10-04
Unit Counts:
Squads: A:20.0 D:23.0
AFVs: A:7 M8 HMC x 2 M7 HMC x 3 M18 GMC x 1 Jeep(a) x 1
D:15 StuPz IV x 2 StuH 42 x 1 PzKpfw IIL x 3 PSW 234/1 x 2 PSW 234/4 x 1 PzA III/IV x 1 PzJg III/IV x 1 SPW 251/1 x 4
Guns: A:2 M1 81mm Mortar x 1 M1 57mm AT Gun x 1 D:0