February 25th, 1945*
North-East of Juelich*
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The attack of the Division has swung to the northeast, aiming now in the direction of Duesseldorf instead of Cologne. 
We are now on point as the attacking regiment. 
While 175th is mopping up in Stetterich, the 1st Battalion and us are to advance north and secure the three villages of Welldorf, Guesten and Serrest, as well as some outlying hamlets.
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Objectives: *
Deploy your core unit and elements of 1st Battalion.*
Capture the three villages.*
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Enemy: Enemy forces of various units have retreated from Juelich in some disorder and are now trying to coagulate into a coherent defense.
 German civilians have dug new trenches in front of their villages, but there was neither time nor materials to create more obstacles or minebelts.
 However, reconnaissance reports possible tanks in the vicinity, possibly from 9th Panzer Division. The Germans have also started to employ civilian militias in the frontlines.*
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You are in command of 2 companies of 1st Battalion as well.
 Support will come from the divisional artillery and the 747th Tank Battalion.
 Note that they have received some of the new "Jumbo" variant of Sherman, which is heavily armored and can be used to relatively safely trigger ambushes, especially at long range.
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You will receive some reinforcements after the battle. Historical note: 1st Battalion attacked Welldorf directly, while 2nd Battalion flanked the town in the west (south on the map) behind a smoke barrage.






