Among the Bravest of the Brave


Arnhem, Holland, September 20, 1944: Colonel John Frost realized that 
disaster was now only a heartbeat away for his 2nd Para Battalion. 
Relief from the 3rd and 11th Battalions had been stopped short near 
the St. Elizabeth hospital. Frost was now almost certain they would 
not be able to come to his aid. His men had been involved in non-stop 
fighting for over 50 hours. Throughout Frost's shrinking perimeter, 
houses were aflame. Many of the structures had collapsed. Frost's 
beloved battalion was being buried in the ruins of the buildings 
around him and his positions were being overrun. Yet Frost knew he 
was sorrounded by the bravest of the Paras and was not yet ready to 
surrender. He was determined to deny the Germans access to the Arnhem 
Road Bridge to the last bullet. Major Digby Tathem-Warter, wearing an 
old bowler with umbrella in hand, also realized the gravity of the 
situation and once more led his Paras to evict a platoon of Germans 
that had infiltrated the ever shrinking perimeter.

Game Length: 7 turns

For the British to win they must eliminate the German infiltration in the building
For the Germans to win they must hold the builing.

British: Squads, MMG, LMG's, LMG's, DC's, PIAT's
Germans: Squads, MMG, LMG's, PSK's, AVF's

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Aftermath: German infantry had managed to gain a foothold in a few of the 
buildings near Colonel Frost's headquarters. Twirling his battered umbrella, 
Major Digby Tathem-Warter led his men in a charge against the SS. A bloody 
hand-to-hand struggle ensued as the Hohenstauffen fought doggedly for their 
recent gains. Yet, it was the Major's men who prevailed, wiping out the foot-
hold in their perimeter. Just as the Major thought the worst was over, more 
SS grenadiers with armor support came thundering down the streets. Bitter 
fighting erupted once more among the ruins of the city. Using PIAT's and some 
captured panzerfausts, the Red Devils were able to drive off the German tanks 
and after horrendous cassualties, turn back the German counterattack - this time.

Source: Among the Bravest of the Brave designed by Scott Holst
