Part 59: Turn 55: 1900 26th May

Game Turn 55: 1900, 26th May

Supply Levels



There's apprehension in the air, with the few companies of the 2nd NZ Division still in fighting shape completely surrounded by Germans. Some supply drops arrive amongst the Gebirgsjager, bringing much-needed supplies, especially to the GJR 100 and motorcycle troops that have a more difficult supply line to the main German concentration.

The LLSR, having heard that the GJR 85 needed some support, diverts one of its mortar companies south, providing spotting for its artillery pieces, which ineffectually shell the entrenched British positions.



The GJR 100 keeps up its attack, raining fire down on the rear-guard layforce company and the artillery, with the latter being more effective than the former. All that fire ends up amounting to little, as the Layforce commandos prove their worth and training.



The LLSR keeps advancing into Canea, with artillery providing cover. The artillery is merciless, splashing into the city indiscriminately, and large parts of the city, and the old Venetian palaces, are irrevocably destroyed during the barrage.



The remaining CREFORCE forces in Canea wait until the coming of night before retreating, but the company and mortar team get ready to embark as soon as the sky turns dark. The 19th Australian keeps digging near Neon-Charion, while the rest of the units keep marching to the south.





Just as daylight is about to fade, the GJR 85 makes one more attack, trying to dislodge the remaining 2nd NZ Division company, but the trenches prove to be too much, and the Kiwis only take light casualties. With the sun going down, the attack is called off with little result.



Withdrawal Level: 27