Duitsche troepen in verdeediging gedrongen! Belgische vlaggen zwaaien bij Mechelen!
In a daring operation, British troops have landed behind German lines in the area of Mechelen and Willebroek. Reports from the area are scarce, but speak of large formations of red beret wearing British troops landing near the Leuven-Willebroek Canal. German defenders are under pressure everywhere.
Last night, Alan and myself played through the first campaign turn of our [BMCV virtual game](http://www.nirya.be/snv/ttm/archives/000125.html). We played two turns in the tactical game (we're using a mix between BKC and ad lib kriegspieling), until one of the formations on table had completed its initial orders -- we felt that this would provide the players with a suitable new decision point (instead of simply _continue with present orders_).
Photographs have been taken, and the reports will go out to players this weekend.
EXTRA EDITION FROM THE DAILY HERALD:
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From STANLEY BISHOP
�Herald� War Reporter at S H A E F
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Good radio contact was established last night between the Airborne Army north of Brussels and Supreme H.Q., and progress reports have begun to filter through.
But it must be, of necessity, some time yet before the first tactical picture of the initial successes can be given.
We must expect a delay of perhaps from twelve to twenty-four hours before the situation can be assessed.
So far everything has gone to plan in the air and on the ground.
Until dusk last evening Allied fighter bombers and fighters were working ahead of the airborne advance, attacking enemy gun posts and defence positions, and breaking up transport columns wherever they were found.
The attack is being made in the area where the enemy hoped to stop the Allied march to the Reich. Large German formations between the North Sea and the thrust of the Allied offensive are risking being cut-off from the German mainland.
The new invasion, linked with the advance of the British 2nd and Canadian 1st Armies from the Southern part of Belgium, is an immediate thrust intended for the heart of the Reich.
More updates to follow soon!
Always thrust the Herald for up-to-date war reports!!!
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ReplyDeleteToo bad I can't be part of this campaign. I'm looking forward to the pictures and maps, with comments of the commanders involved.
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