Part 43: Obong-Ni Ridge: Turn 18

Next mission has fewer formations I believe, so restoring direct (or partial) control will be a distinct possibility. I will post the formations for the next mission later tonight if all goes as planned.

Obong-Ni Ridge: Turn 18




At this point, the only units that can safely counterattack are the heavy weapons teams and infantry squads on the second line of defense. If any other units attacked or moved, they would probably be cut down immediately if not badly suppressed. There are a couple more units that would be able to attack but are still pinned too much.



Another murder volley is ordered. I have a feeling that they are actually doing a lot of damage, it's just that most of the attacks are falling on rearline units that we can't even see yet.

So good news guys, it turns out that there is such a massive wave of North Korean infantry attacking us, that every shell we fire is guaranteed to kill some of them!



Also, we've been having bad luck with rallying the troops. If this trend continues, we won't be able to attack at all, especially considering that the North Korean artillery is starting to target vital firing positions.



Speaking of which, the firebase to the north is shelled heavily; I don't believe there were any losses, but the Pershings have been buttoned severely.




During the enemy's turn, our lines are almost completely overwhelmed. The ridge has been held for a while, but it is probably time to evacuate whoever can be saved (especially our HQ team).



I doubt we'll last far past turn 20.



I really, really doubt it.