Part 60: Turn 56: Night 26th May

Game Turn 56: Night, 26th May

Supply Levels



There is little movement by the Gebirgsjager as night hits, but what movement there is is important. After a small diversionary bombardment on the commandos holding the eastern approaches to Suda, one half-strength Gebirgsjager company and an GJR 100 MG company sneak their way further inside the perimeter, hugging the coast as much as possible. Their approach goes largely unnoticed by the preoccupied commandos.



Finally noticing the Germans, the engineers of 5th Brigade try to fire at them, but their small arms fire is ineffective. The last remaining 4th Brigade company also begins firing into the fight, and has some success against GJR 85 soldiers.



The ships finally pick up more evacuees from Canea, removing a mortar platoon and a infantry company from the siege. The defenders will have to continue making the perimeter smaller until they are all able to be extracted out. To the south, more British troops are successfully making the march down to relative safety.



Further reinforcements from Layforce attempt to land at Suda, but the transports come under withering firepower from the Germans MG emplacements, forcing them back. In order to land any forces, it will be necessary to clear the port of enemy fire, but with such diminished forces, will the Allies be able to?

Withdrawal Level: 30