The Trial of Sommauthe*
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Date June 10, 1940*
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Battle Location: Sommuthe, France*
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Battle Type: German assault vs France defend*
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Description: The German Infantry Regiment 178 had as part of the 76. Infanterie Division been lightly engaged during the initial stages of the invasion of France and losses had been minimal. Once attack operations began for the 76. Division as well that would change.*
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June 10, 1940 one month after the start of the offensive in the west, the first battalion of Regiment 178 was tasked with attacking the French defences in the woods around Sommauthe. The attack had to go in without heavy weapon support and would prove a daunting task in the face of stout French resistance. Historically the attacking Germans suffered heavy casualties and had to break off the attack while the French, having fought hard for their positions, withdrew during the night.*
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Notes: If played against the AI the human player should take the German side.*
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Source: Loeser, J - Bittere Pflict*
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Design by:  Ulf Lundstrom.**
