Quote:I. SITUATION
a) ENEMY
Parts of the 29th Infantry Division haven broken through the defensive positions at the beach unexpectedly quickly and advanced towards Cabourg - Colleville Sur Mer. They now are trying to link-up with their pinned down parts at the beach.
The enemy attacked 1st company's position one hour ago with two infantry companies and achieved a breakthrough which cannot be exploitet yet because the enemy force - like our 1st company - has suffered high casualties. The enemy will commit his second echelon - presumably another infantry company - any minute now.

b) FRIENDLY
The battalion is dug in with main defensive positions to the north. 1st company which was tasked with flank protection was hit hard by the surprising American attack.
The battalion reserve (players), consisting of a platoon HQ, two infantry squads, one engineer squad, a HMG team and a self-propelled infantry gun is assembled for counter attack.

c) WEATHER:
The overcast weather has cleared up since the morning.


II. MISSION
The battalion reserve immediately counter attacks the breakthrough force at 1st company's former position and seizes it in order to restore the battalions right flank before the enemy can commit his second echelon.


III. EXECUTION
At platoon leader's discretion.


IV. SUPPORT
a) MEDICAL
The platoon HQ has a medic attached

b) ARTILLERY
The battalion mortars are firing a barrage at the reference point west of 1st company's position to support the counter attack in one minute.