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Title
Capture of distelfink radar station
Description
German radar station "distelfink", between Basly and Douvres-la-Délivrande, was defended by the 8.kompanie of Luftnachrichten Regiment. This position was really strong because of numerous blockhaus and trenches armed with anti-tank guns, anti-aircraft guns, mortars and machine-guns, all surrounded by …
Subject
Publisher
Date
1944-06-17
Scenario#
13438
Scenario Description
German radar station "distelfink", between Basly and Douvres-la-Délivrande, was defended by the 8.kompanie of Luftnachrichten Regiment. This position was really strong because of numerous blockhaus and trenches armed with anti-tank guns, anti-aircraft guns, mortars and machine-guns, all surrounded by minefields, anti-tank ditches and barbed wire. "distelfink" was attacked first on the 07th of June by Canadian soldiers of the North Shore Regiment, landed on Juno Beach. This was a set back. Several attacks followed on the next days without any success, the German radar station resisted firmly. Finally, on the 17th of June, a combined attack made by Hobart Funnies (Flails and AVRE) of the 26th Assault Squadron RE and Commandos of 41st Royal Marine Commando got the surrender of the German garrison totally isolated from 10 days in the rear of Allied lines.
Location
Douvres-la-Délivrande, France
Battle Narrative
The Battle of Douvres Radar Station was a military engagement of World War II as part of the Invasion of Normandy, that took place on 17 June 1944. The attack was by British 41 Commando, Royal Marines, the station and area were defended mainly by Luftwaffe ground forces. Preceded by an artillery bombardment and supported by mine-clearing and anti-bunker tanks of 79th Armoured Division, the Royal Marines were able to secure the surrender of the garrison.
Narrative Source
Combatants
German
British
Additional Information
Game Type: Standard
Board Type: Countryside
Website Access: Available

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