OBJECTIVE

Special Operations Executive has ordered your command to assist the 1st Infantry Division in the capture of the small village of Verlautenheide. Surprize the German defenders and take the town, before moving on to take Crucifix Hill and Ravelsberg.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

During October 8-11, 1944, members of the U.S. 1st Infantry Division captured the Belgian town of Verlautenheide. Part of the Battle of Aachen, U.S. soldiers surprized enemy troops, which were recovering from heavy allied bombardment of the region. Afterwards, the Allies took Crucifix Hill, then captured Ravels Hill without firing a shot. (Source)