WWII – Page 5

Bolt Action AAR: Bieville – Bienville June 1944

This weekend the local HMGS-South group played a Bolt Action game.

South of Sword Beach, June 8, 1944.

The British 1 / Suffolk Regiment is advancing south toward Caen following the D Day landings. The next objective for the regiment is the twin villages of Bieville – Bienville. The 1^st Platoon of ‘B’ Company is making a flanking attack against the German defenses on the outskirts of the villages. Once the defenses are overcome, the remainder of the regiment can attack the villages.

The German 736 Regiment of the 716^th Division is trying to form a solid defensive line in front of Caen. The 3^rd company of the regiment has been tasked with holding Bieville – Bienville. The 2^nd Platoon has dug into hasty defensive positions on the outskirts of Bieville – Bienville to delay the British advance.

After a preliminary barrage, the British approach the German positions.

Looking across the open fields toward the objectives.

The British feint on the left and attack on the right, using the woods for cover. Both British tanks are knocked out.

As the right flank attack is slowed by heavy casualties, the left is thrown in.

Although one of the three objectives was cleared of defending infantry, it was not taken by the British. A clear German victory.

Spearhead – WWII East Front

Saturday the local HMGS-South group played a game of Spearhead with 3mm miniatures from Pico Armor. The scenario was based on part of the German counterattack around Kiev on December 5, 1943 – specifically the 48th Panzer Corps vs. the 1st Tank Army and the 18th Army.