Counterattack on Martinville Ridge


Martinville Ridge, Normandy, France, July 16, 1944: The constant bocage 
fighting had eroded the fighting strength of the 20th Infantry Division 
but they slowly pushed on, anxious to reach St. Lo. Today would be a day 
of rest for the men of the 116th Regiment. Until assault guns and mortar 
fire ruined it...

Game length: 7 turns

For the Germans to win they must take the battlefield
For the Americans to win they must hold their ground

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

DASL Boards: #e, #f, #h

Aftermath: The German paratroopers had infiltrated the line between the 
dispersed American units and had three assault guns for support - a rare 
occurance in the bocage. The Americans took heavy casualties before the 
Germans withdrew. The last mile to St. Lo would not be easy.

Source: On All Fronts, Counterattack on Martinville Ridge, designed by V. Lewonski,
March/Aprill issue
