![]() ![]() But by the second and third days of the operation, the Germans were counterattacking with four SS Panzer divisions, including some units equipped with the dreaded Tiger tanks. Kicking off on June 26, 1944, the British made good progress the first day despite a determined German defense. The British expected their opposition to be the 12th SS Panzer (Hitler Youth), the 21 st Panzer and Panzer Lehr Divisions, all of which had been depleted by recent combat in Normandy. The main Allied unit was General Richard O’Connor’s British VIII Corps consisting of the 11th Armoured, the 15th (Scottish) and 43rd (Wessex) Divisions, all of which were well-trained, but inexperienced units. ![]() EPSOM was the first major British offensive after the D-Day invasion and was designed to encircle the ancient city of Caen from the south in the Odon and Orne River valleys and provide a jumping off point for a final offensive to capture the city. Gateway portrays OPERATION EPSOM, sometimes called the First Battle of the Odon. The new series of Close Combat games started with 2007’s Close Combat: Cross of Iron the last release in the series prior to Gateway was 2012’s Close Combat: Panthers in the Fog. Gateway is the seventh game in the revised and updated Close Combat series developed by Slitherine, Ltd. That being said, the game is a fun and interesting Real-Time Tactical (RTT) wargame that engages and challenges players. Gateway has all the virtues, and sadly, all the faults of its predecessors. Passed Inspection: Great graphics involving game play high replay value short learning curve.įailed Basic: AI is weak on the offense cannot accelerate time cannot save mid-battle.Ĭlose Combat: Gateway to Caen ( Gateway) is the latest in the venerable Close Combat series of games. ![]() Digital download: $34.99 Download and boxed edition: $49.99 Close Combat: Gateway to Caen – PC Game Review By Patrick BakerĬlose Combat: Gateway to Caen.
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