Part 44: Turn 40: Night 24th May

Game Turn 40: Night, 24th May

Supply Levels



The GJR 85, after incredible delays, finally attacks, but it is already dark by the time the offensive begins. The Greeks troops, however, can do little to stem the tide, and are easily swept aside by assaults by the Gebirgsjager, who move up to make contact with the MNDBO forces as they advance.



The nightly bombardments are heavier this night, as a surplus of shells are available to the Germans in Maleme, and the fire has some effect, with the Australian troops in the MNDBO taking many casualties as the Germans pound the Commonwealth troops behind the front lines.



The CREFORCE units spend the night digging in, rallying and generally preparing for the coming fight the next day. There is some fire within Heraklion, but due to the supply situation there, it is not very effective.



The 5th Gebirgs Division repositions during the night to get closer to the Allied forces, arriving to their jump-off points just before dawn hits.



The diminished 2nd NZ Division forces dig in within their positions, hoping that the MNDBO forces in front of them can stem the tide.