Scenario 2
"Saint Gilles"*
26th July, 1944*
CCA, 2nd Armored Division*
West of Saint Lo*
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The infantry has not achieved a clean breakthrough. However, due to a lack of the typical German counter attack, the higher ups believe that they are on the ropes. We are to begin the exploitation regardless.
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At 0945 we left the start line near Hebecrevon. Advancing through the shattered hellscape left by the carpet bombing yesterday, we brushed aside scattered German resistance, marvelled at overturned Panther tanks and captured shell-shocked, bleeding-eared infantrymen. Now we are nearing the crossroads at Saint Gilles.
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Intelligence: The crossroads appears to be held by parts of Kampfgruppe Heintz, an infantry force attached to Panzer Lehr Division to replace losses. This strongpoint lies outside of the bomb zone, so expect resistance. The Germans reinforced their line with armor from Panzer Lehr yesterday, so you may well encounter some here. You are supported by several fighter bombers.
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Objectives: Take the crossroads and keep the advance going. *
