Part 23: Turn 26 - 25th December 1943

I suffer my first defeat as the Germans force an Para battalion back.



Then they attack the port again.








The British spread their pain again – night bombing is not good for accuracy.



The US take out the U-boat factories and fuel production.






First I collect my panzer Division.



Then I smash through their lines – if they are routing, their units are in a bad way!



I use the 29th to open a wider hole, then put more units into it.



A much larger attack is needed to overcome their defences here.



Taking Naples is going to be costly. But they are cut off, so it should be doable.



I suddenly remember I've not addressed one of histories greatest issues – and immediately fire Mark Clark.



I've run my armoured units hard, and they need a bit of time to replace losses. I don't have any troops to bring in atm, so hopefully that'll leave more port space for supplies. I need Naples!








God help me. I think this may be the most interesting site to land that still gives me enough ports to support my troops.