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joegrundman · 06-19-12, 04:09 AM

Spring 1944

Battle of Rennes

A seaborne invasion from Great Britain combined with a breakout from the Allied forces in Brittany led to a major battle in the region centered around Rennes.

The seaborne invasion was very costly, with 4 Royal Navy cruisers sunk by coastal artillery and one older dreadnought class battleship damaged when a manned torpedo hit her in the night time after D-Day.

Allied planes softening up the target area were also exposed to severe anti-aircraft fire with heavy losses.

Eventually the forces breaking out from Brittany captured Rennes in a battle that almost demolished the well-defended town.

Germany loses two 3-3 infantry
Allies loses three 3-4 infantry, 4 aaf, CA4, BB3 damaged

06-19-12, 04:09 AM	#6
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Spring 1944 Battle of Rennes A seaborne invasion from Great Britain combined with a breakout from the Allied forces in Brittany led to a major battle in the region centered around Rennes. The seaborne invasion was very costly, with 4 Royal Navy cruisers sunk by coastal artillery and one older dreadnought class battleship damaged when a manned torpedo hit her in the night time after D-Day. Allied planes softening up the target area were also exposed to severe anti-aircraft fire with heavy losses. Eventually the forces breaking out from Brittany captured Rennes in a battle that almost demolished the well-defended town. Germany loses two 3-3 infantry Allies loses three 3-4 infantry, 4 aaf, CA4, BB3 damaged __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill