New file at the Repository: Palma di Montechiaro (2012-09-25)

[Battlefront Repository]

This battle depicts the action that took place in the town of Palma di Montechiaro on 11 July 1943. Three variants are included in the archive: one designed for head-to-head play, one for a U.S. human player vs. the AI, and a head-to-head variant in which both sides receive ahistorical reinforcements that change the character of the battle. From the U.S. Army's official history: General Truscott, meanwhile, had called his senior commanders together on the evening of 10 July and issued his orders for the next day's operation. The 7th Infantry was to thrust westward to take Palma di Montechiaro and the high ground just beyond; the 15th Infantry was to continue north along Highway 123 to seize Campobello; General Rose's CCA, operating between these two combat teams, was to seize Naro, then assemble on the high ground to the north and east and prepare for further action. The 30th Infantry, guarding the division's exposed right flank, was to send one battalion cross-country to seize Riesi, there blocking an important avenue of approach into the division's eastern flank.The 3d Battalion, 7th Infantry (Lt. Col. John A. Heintges), led the advance on Palma di Montechiaro early on 11 July. Crossing the Palma River bridge without incident, the battalion encountered heavy fire from Italian troops who occupied strong positions along a line of low hills just south of the town. Deploying his troops, building up a base of fire, and using supporting weapons to excellen...

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[Erwin]

Delicious map. Looking forward to (adding it to my list and) playing it!

[Frankster65]

Looks excellent! Looking forward to trying it in both SP and MP. Map is gorgeous! Thanks for doing this.