D+8: August 1, 1943*
At. Aubin, France*
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Well done so far, Commander. Your entire unit has done an exceptional job in all tasks assigned to it. Especially your breakthrough at Sainteny which was a brilliant example of the employment of armor in difficult terrain. Now on to new business. You've had a couple of days to reorganize and rest, and you've received new equipment. The rest of the 7th army has been holding off the German attacks very successfully, despite the heavy armored reinforcements the Germans are pouring into Normandy. The easily defended bocage is helping us now. Most importantly, Cherbourg has been captured!*
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Unfortunately losses to us and the British have also been extremely heavy, and the buildup has not gone as rapidly as hoped simply because so many men and tanks need to be used as replacements. And, it will take days before the port at Cherbourg is fully operational.*
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However General Patton won't let that delay the start of the new offensive. He figures its better to attack now before the Germans make their line impenetrable. Your next assignment is to create a breakthrough in the German front here at St. Aubin. The Hermann Goering Panzer Division is in local reserve, but diversionary attacks by the British should draw off the German armor away from the area. We hope you will face mostly infantry and anti-tank formations, and you'll have most of the Division artillery in support.*
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Game Notes: In this battle, you will need a Minor or Major Victory to continue the campaign.*
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