Part 58: Turn 54: 1700 26th May

Game Turn 54: 1700, 26th May

Supply Levels



The Welch Regiment feels the full force of the LLSR mortars and artillery, and even with the houses providing cover, it is not enough. The company protecting the south-most part of the city is forced to scatter, while a heavy strike in the eastern end turns many houses into nothing more than rubble.



Accurate small arms and mortar fire from the GJR 100 takes out the last of the artillery batteries from the 2nd NZ Division, and also deals with the Rangers, caught out in the open while attempting to protect the artillery. The GJR 100 surrounds the layforce company hunkered down in their entrenchments, but now the road to the port is almost clear. Counter-battery fire also targets the artillery and mortar team that is all that's left of the CREFORCE artillery and mortar sections.



Layforce fires back at the Germans, but only succeeds in forcing one Gebirgsjager and motorcycle company to hit the ground, suppressed by the accurate and disciplined fire from the commandos.

The Welch and Australians protecting Canea cede some ground in order so that they can prepare units to ex-filtrate during the night. They do receive some casualties while attempting to lose contact with the Germans, but the procedure is successful, and the line significantly shortened, although the inner city is now accessible to the Germans.



The 19th Australian Brigade recuperates and starts preparing defensive positions to hold the town.



The LLSR moves into position, and the 1st FJR has finally reassembled in or near Heraklion. Too far away to affect the fight in, it will remain within Heraklion and protect it from any stay-behind or partisan attack.



The 5th Gebirgs Division, relatively spent after an entire day on the offensive, rests and recuperates, with only the occasional artillery fire to ensure that the British keep their heads down.



Withdrawal Level: 26