The War Is Over ETO (id:#67056)

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Ferlach, Austria 1945-05-11 (3 others)

Overview:

With World War II coming to its conclusion, most German units in Yugoslavia desperately tried to reach the western border to surrender to the Allies rather than risk summary justice from the Partisans in retaliation for the numerous war crimes committed. Since 1941, most did not succeed. But on the 9th of May, an ad-hoc Kampfgruppe of Polizei units found its way to British troops blocked by a Yugoslavian Partisan unit. Supported by tanks, they held a bridge over the Drau, near the village of Ferlach. The Germans tried to talk their way across, but without result. So, on the 11th of May, with tacit British approval, they tried by force.....Partisans have to defend the hill and keep the Germans from crossing the bridge. Partisans have a couple of Stuart tanks, some MG's, and a few captured Panzer Fausts. Germans have only poor quality 2nd line troops and a handful of Italian tankettes. Looks like there is plenty of time to get across the bridge but fragile tanks and low morale could cause either side's plans to fall apart.

Defender: Partisan (1st Tank Brigade)  

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