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Battle of Matz 11 June 1918

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monk2002uk:
Here is an AAR and photos from the game that we put on at Joy of Six:

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We had a blast, literally in some cases:



My write-up isn't complete but you will see that there are quotes from several German regimental histories. There are more to come when I get back from this trip.

Another taster, this time a French Corps commander relaxing in his purloined wicker chair:



No doubt the close proximity of the French heavy artillery battery upset the wine glass from time to time. C'est la guerre...

Robert

monk2002uk:
More material from German regimental histories has been added to the AAR, starting here:

Link

Robert

fred:
Very cool, and impressive.

I like the way you have set the regimental histories against the in game shots.

monk2002uk:
Thank you, fred.

Two more pages have been added. Here is the sketch map from the history of IR143. It shows the dispositions of the German infantry companies from the regiment, as well as the lines of attack for the French tanks:



Here is the attack plan for French 129th Infantry Division. It illustrates the jump-off points for the various battalions and the objectives, which included Méry and the line of German defenders between Méry and Courcelles:



Robert

Abwehrschlacht:
Excellent, what a great looking table!

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