Surprise at Kalfertshaus

Germany, February 24, 1945: After XX Corp's 94th Infantry Division and 
elements of the 10th Armored Division had established bridgeheads on the
east bank of the Saar River, plans were made to continue driving east and 
capture the town of Zerf. In a move to expand the bridgehead by encouraging 
a German withdrawal, the 5th Ranger Battalion was ordered to infiltrate the 
German front line and out the main road leading to the German rear.

Game Length: 5 turns

For the Americans to win they must capture the two buildings along the road 
     heading toward the German rear
For the Germans to win they must prevent the Rangers from penetrating their lines

Americans: Squads, MMG's, BAZ45's
Germans: Squads, HMG, MMG

Boards: #16

Aftermath: As the Rangers approached the objective B Company came under fire from 
a farmhouse. Not wishing to bypass a German stronghold they attacked. Just as the 
Germans were being overrun, a machinegun in a hidden pillbox openned up, pinning 
the Rangers. A flanking maneuver around the pillbox, combined with a rush of of 
the farmhouse, gave the Rangers the upper hand. All the Germans either surrendered 
or were killed.

Source: On All Fronts, Surprise at Kalfertshaus, designed by Art Douglas, June 1988

 
