West of the Vire

Expecting a German counterattack before long to drive a wedge between the American beachheads at Omaha and Utah, high command tasked the 29th Infantry Division with conducting a reconnaissance-in-force west of its lines to capture two important bridges over the Vire-Taute Canal and perhaps link up with the 101st Airborne …

1944-06-12

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Expecting a German counterattack before long to drive a wedge between the American beachheads at Omaha and Utah, high command tasked the 29th Infantry Division with conducting a reconnaissance-in-force west of its lines to capture two important bridges over the Vire-Taute Canal and perhaps link up with the 101st Airborne east of Carentan. General Norman Cota insisted on at least tow reinforced companies and even accompanied E Company when it crossed the Vire downstream from C Company. Intending to meet up at Montmartin-en-Graignes before heading off to their respective bridges, both companies were ambushed along the way.

Montmartin-en-Graignes, France

The Battle of Carentan was an engagement in World War II between airborne forces of the United States Army and the German Wehrmacht during the Battle of Normandy. The battle took place between 6 and 13 June 1944, on the approaches to and within the town of Carentan, France.

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German

Scenario Type = Starter Kit