Part 27: Turn 23: 1900 22nd May

Game Turn 23: 1900, 22nd May

The LLSR moves while keeping up their constant mortar barrage, although thanks to the fortified positions held by the survivors of 5th Brigade, it has little effect. The rest of the 7th Flieger Division, or what remains of it, is quiet as night approaches. Answering fire from the 2nd NZ Division is even less effective, even though the Germans of the GJR 100 aren't in fortified positions themselves.



With resistance in the east of Heraklion evaporating, most of the British 14th Brigade troops start to move to provide support and reserves for the city. One last assault attempt to clear the last few stragglers in the east does not go ahead, as darkness is coming fast.



One last assault, however, finally cracks the last pockets of resistance, and the rest of the paratroopers on the extreme east of the battle finally surrender or are forced to scatter into isolated, combat-ineffective units. Seeing success in the east, Brigadier Chapel finally directs his troops outside Heraklion to push forward, now that his flank is secure.



The last shots of the night are fired by the GJR 100 towards elements of the 2nd NZ Division and light casualties are reported throughout the front, although the heaviest hit company is one of the remaining ones from the 10th composite brigade. Apart from that, the sun sets and yet another day of fighting is over.