Relax soldier, Paris has fallen. You deserve a rest!
352nd Pionier Battalion versus Irish Rangers in a fierce infantry engagement
Axis Forces:
Brigadier Matthew Kerns, leading 352nd Pionier Battalionfought a fierce infantry engagement against...
Allies Forces:
Private Andrew Hartnett, leading Irish RangersResult: Axis victory!
The 352nd Pionier Battalion was positioned in the ruins of Caen, attempting to hold the city against advanced British units of the 21st Army Group. The British drew early blood, destroying the Pionier’s MG34 team with an artillery strike. But the tide turned against the British, losing their sniper team and FAO in quick succession. A small SMG Force close assaulted a PIAT team and then endured a rapid fire assault from a full strength rifle squad. Ultimately, the British withdrew, leaving the Pioniers to hold Caen.
