Prelude to Festung Brest

The Operation “Chastity” offensivewas planned to gain control of the large harbors of Brest and Lorient whosefacilities were needed to provide the logistical support the Allies would need todrive across France. General Ramcke and the 2nd Fallschirmjäger Division wereprimarily responsible for the defense of Brest. Ramcke formed a defensive linefive …

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The Operation “Chastity” offensivewas planned to gain control of the large harbors of Brest and Lorient whosefacilities were needed to provide the logistical support the Allies would need todrive across France. General Ramcke and the 2nd Fallschirmjäger Division wereprimarily responsible for the defense of Brest. Ramcke formed a defensive linefive miles from the center of the city. Loyal to the Führer, he directed thefallschirmjägers 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 Americanshad enough strength to actually begin the offensive. The small town of Plouzané was the first objective of the175th Infantry Regiment of the 29th Infantry Division. They attackedPlouzané, held by fallschirmjägers and a marine unit from the Brest NavalBase.

Plouzané, France

The Battle for Brest> was fought in August and September 1944 on the Western Front during World War II. Part of the Allied plan for the invasion of mainland Europe called for the capture of port facilities, in order to ensure the timely delivery of the enormous amount of war materiel required to supply the invading Allied forces. It was estimated that the 37 Allied divisions to be on the continent by September 1944 would need 26,000 tons of supplies each day. The main port the Allied forces hoped to seize and put into their service was Brest, in northwestern France.

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German

Scenario Type = Starter Kit