The 80th Anniversary of D-Day...

...well, close anyway. Justifiably there's been a good deal in the news media lately concerning the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandie. With the first game in June scheduled for GHQ a game inspired by this anniversary seemed an obvious choice. Phil and I played the game on Tuesday 4th June, so just one day short of the planned date and two of the actual landings in Normandie. So, here are a few atmospheric pictures to get you in the mood ~

The dawn of freedom approaches!

The German commanders try to make sense of what is unfolding before them. Can this really be The Invasion so long awaited or a mere diversion from the main assault at the Pas de Calais?

In the German forward command post it's pretty clear this is a major assault, diversion or not!

From the German rear the defences seem formidable, though they acknowledge them to be rather less than complete...

Casualties are arriving from the fierce naval bombardment and bombing attacks as a prelude to the main action!

The German Field Dressing station is already busy with the first of many casualties arriving from the beach area.

Civilian survivors of the heavy attack from both air and sea flee inland for their lives, clogging roads and adding to the general confusion caused by the Maquis destroying phone lines in the rear area...

Part II, the long awaited "Dawn of Freedom" will be featured in the next blog post as time and circumstances permit.