Ressen
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This map was created by AceOfWar. It was designed exclusively for the OMG modification for Company of Heroes.
This four player map has reached it's final version.
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History
Despite the capture of Nijmegen bridge and the clearing of the town on the previous evening, the five tanks of Guards Armored Division which were across the river did not advance. The Division resumed its advance about 18 hours later, at noon. Lieutenant-General Brian Horrocks claimed he needed this delay to sort out the confusion among his troops that had resulted from the battle in Nijmegen. This was a controversial decision that has been examined often in the years since. The Coldstream Guards Group were repulsing an attack on the Groesbeek position, the Irish Guards Group had gone back to Eindhoven to meet another attack, the Grenadiers had just captured the approaches to the bridge with the US paratroops and got five tanks over it to support the Airborne bridgehead and the Wesh Guards were in 82nd Airborne reserve. The Guards Armored Division was scattered over twenty-five square miles of the south bank of the Waal.
The Market Garden plan depended upon a single highway as the route of advance and supply. This imposed a delay since other units could not be deployed on other routes to maintain momentum.
The delay enabled the Germans to reinforce the defense already established at Ressen (a Waffen SS infantry battalion, eleven tanks, an infantry battalion, two 88 mm batteries, 20 20 mm flak and the remnants of the fighting at Nijmegen) south of Arnhem aided by use of the bridge following their capture of its northern end. The advance of the Guards, hindered by marshes that prevented off-road movement, was soon halted by a firm German defensive line. The Guards not having the strength to outflank it, the 43rd Division was ordered to take over the lead, work its way around the enemy positions and make contact with the Polish at Driel. The 43rd was 30 km (20 miles) away and there was a traffic jam between it and Nijmegen. It was not until the following day (Friday) that the whole division crossed the River Waal and began its advance.
Map Description
Ressen is a small town across the River Waal from Nijmegen. It was a reserve area for the Allies in the months past Operation Market Garden. If the Germans are able to recapture it the way to Nijmegen is clear.
Creator's Comments
My first map for OMG or COH in general for that matter. The church and the square in front of it are the main focal points for the fighting. There are many other approaches to the town however and for the skilled player a heaven for awesome flanking maneuvers. You'll have to stay on your feet to make a chance!
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Tactics & Tips
- Use the Church to get a fast upper hand but don't count on it taking too many hits.
- The flanks are best used as harassment routes while you push in the center.
