352nd Pionier Battalion versus Irish Rangers in a fierce infantry engagement

Axis Forces:

Brigadier Matthew Kerns, leading 352nd Pionier Battalion

fought a fierce infantry engagement against...

Allies Forces:

Private Andrew Hartnett, leading Irish Rangers

Result: Axis victory!

Elements of the British 1st Army advanced into Caen with hopes of capturing a Platoon commander of the 352nd Pionier Battalion. Although able to advance on the squad CP, reinforcing Pionier squads overwhelmed the British assault force, saving the officer from being captured.

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