Part 22: Turn 18: 0900 22nd May

Game Turn 18: 0900, 22nd May

The 3 FJR, even with mounting losses and fully encircled, shows that it can still bite back, with many casualties sustained by the mixed MNDBO forces as they attempt to remove the last few pockets of resistance, with the Australians and Hussars especially hit hard.

Fire by CREFOR resounds throughout both the battle near Rethymnon, Heraklion and Modion, in between Canea and Maleme, with light casualties sustained by the Germans on all three sectors. Fire is returned by the Germans near to Modion, taking out the last 5th Brigade Mortar detachment.

The 5th Gebirgs Division keeps moving to encircle the Commonwealth troops, but 4 companies seem to march towards the West rather than East.



With news that there are Germans coming their way, some of the Greeks start routing in Kastelli, and Major Bedding is unable to keep them at their post.


_{You haven't seen this sector in a long time, eh?}

4th Brigade keeps pushing up, sending volleys of mortar fire sailing towards the Pioneers: the MG Pioneer company finally breaks due to the pressure of the attack: the Aussies and Kiwis are that much closer to saving their comrades. 10th Brigade and 5th Brigade join in, also firing what weapons they have, although casualties are minimal.



Heavy fire from the LLSR is the prelude for another assault on the Kiwis, and the thin line is starting to disintegrate under the pressure. The race is on between the 5th Brigade holding out and the Pioneers and KG Ramcke keeping steady.