Glosters At The Imjin**
Date: 22 April 1951*   *                  
Battle Location: Imjin River, Korea*
Battle Type: British defend v China assault*
Game Length 60 turns*
Visibility: 15 (Dawn/early morning)*
Design by:  Andy Gailey*
Designed for human GB vs. AI play*
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Background*
the British 29th Infantry Brigade is defending the left flank of the UN positions on the Lower Imjin River. Because of the size of the sector to be defended (some 12 miles) for the 4 battalions of 29th Infantry Brigade, the individual battalions were well spread out to guard various important crossings of the Imjin. As it was only supposed to be a temporary halt before continuing the UN advance no great effort had been put into fortification. Unfortunately for the UN the Chinese launched their Spring Offensive upon these positions, and the 63rd Army have assigned the 187th, 188th and 189th divisions to the assault in this sector.*
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The 1st Battalion, the Gloucestershire Regiment (also known as "The Glosters"), under Lieutenant-Colonel James P. Carne are deployed on the left of 29 brigade, guarding the ford known as "Gloster Crossing".
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On the previous night, your patrols have been driven in by Chinese forces around Gloster Crossing and several probing attacks have already been made on "A" company's position at Castle Hill. The Chinese are already over the Imjin. As dawn rises, the full weight of the 63rd Army assault is unleashed on your positions.
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Historical Outcome:*
Fierce fighting occurred on the A and C company positions, with artillery fire being called on own positions on Castle Hill to drive the Chinese hordes off. By mid-morning the forward positions were untenable and the remnants of A and C fell back on D company and fought a rear guard action to Point 235 (Gloster Hill), where a final stand was made. Meanwhile, B company had been surrounded and had to fight off several Chinese assaults, before the 17 survivors could join the Battalion's final defence around Gloster Hill.*
A Troop of the 8th Hussars was sent to reinforce the battalion, but was forced to withdraw after the lead tank was destroyed by the Chinese.*
When 45 regiment was unable to provide any more support, the remnants of the Battalion attempted to make a break out to friendly lines. However only the remains of D company made it with the remainder of the battalion going into Chicom captivity where a further 30 Glosters were to die.
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2 Victoria Crosses were awarded for this action, and in addition the Glosters and C Troop received a USA Presidential Unit Citation.
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Fighting the battle*
Hold on with A and C companies, but not for too long. Use your artillery in close support of your engaged troops. Chinese mortar positions are numerous, and probably not worth firing at - final defensive fires are likely going to be your arty priority, not counter battery suppression. Do not try to hold your forward positions for too long, or the Chinese will be swarming over you - start a withdrawal with A and C towards D. B company should fight a delaying action as well, and eventually any remnants should make a stand on Gloster Hill. You have ammo units in the logistics zone, and light trucks which can move the ammo crates and also can be used to relocate your 3 inch mortars. The carrier platoon can provide fire support, but look out for Chinese bazookas and AT rifles! - do not get too close. 



 







