Hauptman Sabot1 reported from the battle: " An epic battle unfolded for the city of Albert. Members of the 3rd panzer organized and led the assault on the town. A mass of armor positioned itself in a crecent around the town effectively limiting external ground reinforcements, and inflicting heavy losses on those who tried. The town quickly fell except for the final Depot. A raging battle ensued as assaults and counter assaults tore through the remnents of the town. Allied air power flexed its muscle to attempt and break the siege, but the attackers would not give up. After 1 1/2 hours, the final allied presence was finally removed.Creative interdiction of allied reinforcements and disrupting assaults on allied FB positions bought the time to needed for the assaulting forces to achieve this victory."
AAR Sortie Started Feb 17, 2009 in a PzKpfw IVg from Bapaume. Ended with 8 kills and 0 captures.
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2009-02-19
Infantry shoots down aircrafts
Colour Sergeant Harcourt reported from Doullens: " Here is proof positive of my (unlikely) claim that I did in fact shoot down a 109 with the French SMG. Ha!"
AAR Sortie Started Feb 17, 2009 in a French SMG from Doullens. Ended with 1 kill and 0 captures.
Lieutenant Mailman2 reported from the battlefield outside Bouchoir: " The Spit was flying low over our FB. Since we didn't have AA guns up yet he was strafing the deck. I fired my rifle at him several times and got the pilot with a lucky skilled shot."
AAR Sortie Started Feb 17, 2009 in a German Rifleman from Bouchoir. Ended with 2 kills and 0 captures.
AAR Sortie Started Feb 17, 2009 in a French SMG from Doullens. Ended with 1 kill and 0 captures.
Lieutenant Mailman2 reported from the battlefield outside Bouchoir: " The Spit was flying low over our FB. Since we didn't have AA guns up yet he was strafing the deck. I fired my rifle at him several times and got the pilot with a lucky skilled shot."
AAR Sortie Started Feb 17, 2009 in a German Rifleman from Bouchoir. Ended with 2 kills and 0 captures.
2009-02-15
Peronne defenders awarded
Commander Oneupu2, BEF announced: " I have two awards thatI have been granted permission from AHC to offer. Firstly, Desaix for destoying all the FBs that I asked him to do. He acted as the PB should when requested for help and carried out each duty with perfection. Three active FBs in total. I award you the FB Destroying Ribbon.
Secondly, for Mifsud01. This guy defending the CPs in Peronne when I called for defensive shield to go up when most others ran past the CPs leaving them vulnerable. He stayed there until after the battle was over and even when I, myself logged off. He is rewarded for his defensive duties and duties to the Allied defense. I award you the Axis Denied Knight Cross. Wear them with pride guys and for all those out there, High Command is watching your every move and you will be duly awarded. Oneupu2 out !"
Peronne Defence Awards
Secondly, for Mifsud01. This guy defending the CPs in Peronne when I called for defensive shield to go up when most others ran past the CPs leaving them vulnerable. He stayed there until after the battle was over and even when I, myself logged off. He is rewarded for his defensive duties and duties to the Allied defense. I award you the Axis Denied Knight Cross. Wear them with pride guys and for all those out there, High Command is watching your every move and you will be duly awarded. Oneupu2 out !"
Peronne Defence Awards