Bridges at Leipzig

Leipzig, Germany, April 15, 1945: During the closing weeks in the war in Europe, the American 
advance penetrated into the heart of Germany. All along the way, the badly disorganized German 
army threw any and all weapons and troops available into the fight, including Volksturm and Flak 
units. On April 15th elements of the 23rd Infantry Division moved into the outskirts of Leipzig, 
Germany's fifth largest city. To enter the central district of town, the Americans had to secure 
the three canal bridges. Company G was assigned to this mission. Captain McDonald held 1st platoon 
in reserve to provide machinegun and mortar covering fire. 2nd platoon would take the first bridge,
3rd platoon would cross and take the center bridge.

Game length: 6 turns

For the Americans to win they must establish bridgeheads across the canal 
For the Germans to win they must prevent the Americans from establishing bridgeheads

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

Boards: #10, #23

Aftermath: When 2nd platoon was delayed by German machinegun fire, 3rd platoon moved across the bridge 
half mile south meeting little resistance. Outflanked, the remaining German troops pulled out, joining 
their comrads in the fight eastward, leaving the city to be defended by local police force.

Source: Coastal Fortress, scenario BB 18.1: Bridges at Leipzig
 
 
