William Slavin
6 Kp., SS Panzer Regiment 12 enter the fray
Moving into positions east and west of Gruchy, the allied armour is just in time to welcome the German SS Panzer reinforcements as they arrive along the road from Authie. Lead elements of A Co. and the carrier platoon also arrive, taking up positions in the cleared houses of the village.
The German commander drops smoke on his tanks’ right flank, trying to blunt the enemy fire from that direction as he focuses on destroying the Fireflies to his left. But one of his tanks is quickly brewed up by the waiting Canadians.
6 Kp., SS Panzer Regiment 12 enter the fray
Moving into positions east and west of Gruchy, the allied armour is just in time to welcome the German SS Panzer reinforcements as they arrive along the road from Authie. Lead elements of A Co. and the carrier platoon also arrive, taking up positions in the cleared houses of the village.
The German commander drops smoke on his tanks’ right flank, trying to blunt the enemy fire from that direction as he focuses on destroying the Fireflies to his left. But one of his tanks is quickly brewed up by the waiting Canadians.