Bruneval Raid*
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Date: February 28, 1942*
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Battle Location: Bruneval, France*
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Battle Type: Great Britain parachute raid vs Germany defend*
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Description: With the hopes of capturing an enemy Wuerzburg radar the British staged Operation Biting on the night between February 27 and 28. It included parachuting in the raiding party, elements of Company C of the British 2nd Parachute Battalion, under command of Major John Frost east of the target near Bruneval on the French coast.*
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The Paras where then to make their way to the radar site, codenamed ‘Henry’ and attempt to recover vital parts. Later Royal Navy patrol boats would later pick up the raiding party from the beach and evacuate.*
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In this scenario finding the Wuerzeburg radar and destroying it will count as mission accomplished. Then, for a complete victory, exit the paras off the map with the aid of the Royal Navy.*
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Notes: If played against the AI the human player should take the British side.*
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Sources: *
Darman, P - Surprise Attack; Lightning Strikes of the Worlds Elite Forces*
Peatling, R - Without Tradition; 2 Para 1941-1945*
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Design by: Ulf Lundstrom.**







