September 19th, 1944*
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Nijmegen*
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Thanks to the delays we inflicted on XXX Corps further in the south, our forces at the Nijmegen bridges had enough time to prepare a fortress-like defence. The British however have finally reached Nijmegen and will support their American allies with artillery and tanks.*
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Objectives: Keep the enemy from capturing the two bridges and reinforcing the paratroopers at Arnhem.*
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Enemy: We are facing about a battalion's worth of US Airborne forces, with some British infantry and strong tank forces from XXX corps in support.
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We have created a defensive line using several improvised units. The railroad bridge in the north is held by Luftwaffe and Heer training troops, including members of an NCO school (Kadetten). The road bridge is held by Kampfgruppe Euling, an elite SS force from 10. SS Panzerdivision Frundsberg. Their defenses are centered around the Hunner Park and they are supported by more Luftwaffe trainees. The area between them is held by Polizei and Railroad Guard forces of doubtful quality. Elements of 10. SS Panzer Regiment are on the other side of the river, but they have lost their tanks in Normandy and are forced to fight as infantry.*
The only tank support you have consists of some tank hunters we have dug into the park at the road bridge. They are dug in too deep to be moved. Various flak guns have been moved into ground defensive positions as well.*
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Everything BETTER than a draw will count as a victory. This is the final mission of the campaign!


