Lawrence and I continue our game of Normandy 44. Last week the clear blue skies were a disaster for my Stalwart Germans - we pray for a Storm to come...
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| Disaster Strikes! More clear weather. Though there are a few clouds in the sky the Jabos still have free reign over the battlefield and our reinforcements do not have the mobility they need. The Germans retreat toward Cherbourg to try and make a strong line and hold the line at Caen. Sending in mere Stugs to held back the Allied armor where Panthers were attacking just two days ago... |
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| The end of Allied turn 15 and the game. The German forces everywhere collapse. Near Cherbourg everything is forced to fall back. That would not be so bad but near Caen the forces just outside the city disintegrate losing 2 units outright and the stug being forced to rout away. The Commonwealth forces enter Caen and baring idiotic play would never be forced out of the city now that they are in it. Allied VP is very close to the 10 needed for a win and no more hexes of Caen need be taken to get that VP. |
A good game on the topic. For a one map game with a moderate number of units it is a SLOG to play through for the Germans - you will be on the defensive nearly the entire time and plugging holes constantly with too few forces. Depending on the weather rolls (only one storm turn this game) it could be a rough patch for either side. Too few and the Germans don't catch a needed break and too many or too early the Allies are unable to get forces ashore. Looking forward to trying this one again - maybe as the Allies this time...
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