Lasting Valor

Near Viareggio, Italy, April 6, 1945: On April 5th, the 307th's lead element, Company C, of the 
92nd US Infantry Division "The Buffalo Soldiers" had reached the initial objective - Castle Aghinolfi. 
The Germans were caught by surprise as many were still eating breakfast when the Buffalo Soldiers 
arrived. The Germans within the castle fired on the lone company with machine guns and mortars. Before 
long, the company had suffered 60% cassualties. The forward observer and radioman were both hit and the 
radio was destroyed, cutting off all contact with the outside. The company had no choice but to pull back. 
Lieutenant Vernon J. Baker, the company's only black officer, volunteered to harass the enemy so that the 
wounded could escape. Baker personally destroyed three machine-gun nests and an observation post. Baker, 
who had already received a Bropnze Star and Purple Heart, would receive the Distinguished Service Cross 
for his actions that day.

Game Length: 7 turns

For the Americans to win they must capture the machine-gun nests and the OP on top of the adjacent ridge to reach the castle
For the germans they must hold the machine-gun nests and the Observation Post.

Americans: Squads, MMG's, MTR, BAZ
Germans: Squads, HMG, MMG, LMG's, MTR's

Boards: #9

Source: Kemit Mullins, Advancing Fire, Lasting Valor
