Lambs Led to Slaughter

As A and D Companies attacked the middle of the Goch-Kalkar road, the inexperienced C Company attacked on the RHLI left flank. Most of C Company, comprised mainly of non-riflemen soldiers such as artillerymen and service corps men, had never fired a shot in anger. Major Pigott, the …

1945-02-19

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As A and D Companies attacked the middle of the Goch-Kalkar road, the inexperienced C Company attacked on the RHLI left flank. Most of C Company, comprised mainly of non-riflemen soldiers such as artillerymen and service corps men, had never fired a shot in anger. Major Pigott, the company commander, had tried to teach them elementary combat tactics prior to the offensive. Supported by three Shermans from the Fort Garry Horse, they advanced toward the prepared German positions northeast of the Milk Factory.

Goch, Germany

Operation Veritable was the northern part of an Allied pincer movement that took place between 8 February and 11 March 1945 during the final stages of the Second World War. The operation was conducted by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery's Anglo-Canadian 21st Army Group, primarily consisting of the First Canadian Army under Lieutenant-General Harry Crerar and the British XXX Corps under Lieutenant-General Brian Horrocks.

Canadian

German

Scenario Type = Standard