The Operation “Chastity” offensive
was planned to gain control of the large harbors of Brest and Lorient whose
facilities were needed to provide the logistical support the Allies would need to
drive across France. General Ramcke and the 2nd Fallschirmjäger Division were
primarily responsible for the defense of Brest. Ramcke formed a defensive line
five miles from the center of the city. Loyal to the Führer, he directed the
fallschirmjägers to hold the line to the last man. It was not until August 23rd,
when three Infantry Divisions from the VIII Corps arrived, that the Americans
had enough strength to actually begin the offensive. The small town of Plouzané was the first objective of the
175th Infantry Regiment of the 29th Infantry Division. They attacked
Plouzané, held by fallschirmjägers and a marine unit from the Brest Naval
Base.
Attacker: American (2nd Batt., 175th Inf. Regiment, 29th Inf. Division)
The American advanced slowly on a broad front. With careful movement he was able to capture the first row of 7 building hexes. But his slow movement and a CC that lasted 2 turns left him behind the clock. With only a slim chance of capturing the final required building hexes, the Americans had to make hazardous moves that ended badly. The game was called in Turn 6.
2020-11-02
(D) Craig Renier
vs
Steve B
American win
The American forces attacked entirely on the German left flank, which was weakly defended. The German player shifted forces to compensate, but was limited by open terrain and overwhelming American firepower. The German defense on the left held the main building through Turn 3, but then collapsed under the heavy pressure. The German player conceded in Turn 5.
2020-10-25
(A) Craig Renier
vs
Steve B
American win
The American center of gravity focused on the German right flank with a feint on the left. After Turn 3, the American forces were able to cross the first road on the German right and capture the front line building on the German left, but both adversaries had their initial forces intact. Starting Turn 4, the American fire was finally able to break some German MMCs allowing a quicker advance. The Americans attained victory conditions before the final turn and the German player conceded.
2020-07-09
(D) M T
vs
N.N.
German win
Played using map Y as suggested by the designer. The Germans managed to contain the American advance through careful use of defensive terrain. Nice and quick playing scenario.
