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Originally Posted by schnickelfritz
Were I the commander on the spot, I would have called for whatever support Brigade/Division could send me in the way of reinforcements, fuel, and supplies...
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Well there's the problem I think. There are no reinforcements, fuel or supplies available from Brigade, Division or anywhere else for that matter. Everyone else is already occupied.
As for a walking barrage, by the last day or so of the 5th, it seems that they were almost out of everything. The artillery is likely to be otherwise occupied also, supporting other units in contact with the enemy. Mortars may be available, but after the long fight with the 124th, are likely to be very low on ammo.
If you take the pressure off other units it might be possible to support the 3-70th etc, but that may change the entire dynamic of the scenario and enable a breakout in another direction.