Armored Calvary

Keppeln, Germany, February 26, 1945: As 1945 began, the Allied armies in northwest Europe prepared 
for the final offensive to end the war. In the north, Field Marshal Montgomery made his plans to 
clear the west bank of the Rhine River. In early February, the 1st Canadian Army would attack south 
from the area of Nijmegen while the US 9th Army would attack northwards across the Roer River, the 
two forces converging on Wesel to crush the German forces between them. By the middle of February the 
Germans realized that the Rechswald could not be held and fell back. To prevent the 1st Canadian Army 
from closing too quickly, the Germans left strong forces in the outlying villages with orders to hold 
to the last.

Game Length: 8 turns

For the Canadians to win they must control the major buildings in the Hamlet of Keppeln 
For the Germans to win they must hold the town against the Canadians

Canadians: Squads, LMG's, PIAT's, AFV's
German: Squads, MMG, LMG, PSK, AFV's

Boards: #10, #19

Aftermath: Early in the morning the North Shore Regiment advanced into the hamlet of Keppeln without 
tank support. The attack quickly became bogged down as the well concealed Germans peppered the assault 
with heavy machinegun and artillery fire. The North Shore Regiment needed armored support to overcome 
the tough German defense. C Squadron under cover of an artillery barrage and carrying infantry PIAT 
squads rushed the village at full speed with all guns blazing. Several tanks bogged in the wet ground 
and a large number of tanks were knocked out of commission. The tanks and squads fought through the 
muderous fire to reach the village and after several hours of vicious fighting finally overcome the 
defenders.

Source: Coastal Fortress, Scenario PK 4.2, Armored Cavalry by Paul Kenny

