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PERRY’S HEROES >> World War II >> Scenarios >> West Front >> Normandy’44 >> Warhammer Modern
History
After the successful attack of the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, the 1st and 2nd battalions, 506th Parachute Infantry, moved out during the night of the 12th June. They reached their positions around Hill 30 (south of Carentan) and they bivouacked. At 0500, Colonel Sink ordered the 2nd Battalion to attack toward Carentan. The 2nd Battalion, had moved out astride the main road, CD903 leading into Carentan from the southwest. The Easy Company led the way with the Fox Company on his left.
Warhammer Modern Lite scenario
Aftermath
After a fierce house to house fighting the US Paratroopers reached the center of the town. They were zeroed-in by the german artillery when they reached important crossroads but finally gathered with the other regiments of the division which attacked from the northeast.
The oberst Von der Heydte, commanding the FallschirmJägers, had only left a reduced company in the town to delay the americans. The 6 FallschirmJäger Regiment withdrew to the south of the town where they met the leading elements of the 17. SS-PanzerGrenadiers Division.
Author’s notes
This scenario isn’t based upon the TV Show ’Band of Brothers’ but on the actual events that occured. That’s the reason why the map may seem a little strange to players who are familiar with the TV episode.
You can also look at the articles about the true "Café de Normandie".
