Chain of Command: Canal Line Battles Flank Attack at Gorre

Following the success in the assault on Essars, in the next game the Germans, were keen to press home their advantage, This time they pushing forward on both flanks at Gorre to force the Royal Irish Fusiliers to deploy early. As they rushed forward supported by a Panzer III they were quickly met by fire from British sections rocked them back on their heals.

Despite coming under fire from two sides and effective Bren fire which succeeded in d driving the Panzer III back at close range. The British failed to inflict enough damage on the German units to affect their Force Morale in what was a spirted defence. The German’s responded with their sustained fire MG34 and mortar which weakened the British defensive line with teams being wiped out their Force Morale began to fall.

With HE fire from the Panzer and mortar, along with a sustained fire MG34 pouring more misery on the Royal Irish Fusilier positions. At this point a renewed flank attack on the left crashed home making the situation became untenable, for the British and their Force Morale began collapsed giving victory to the Germans.