Battlefront:WWII Scenario Jupiter-Les Duanes Scenario Overview

Hill 112 was a prominent terrain feature that dominated much of the British sector of the Normandy Bridgehead, providing the Germans with observation far into British rear areas. Similarly, it would provide excellent observation into the German rear if held by the British. As such the British felt that it was imperative that this feature be captured and held, and Operation Jupiter was launched to do this. This scenario represents one of the attacks on the flanks of the main effort. The farm of Les Duanes and the ruined Chateau de Fontaine were situated on the right flank of the main effort against Hill 112. Both of these features needed to be cleared to protect the flank of the offensive. They were occupied by troops from the 10th SS (Frundsberg) division. On 10 July 1944, the 5th Dorsets launched an offensive to clear and capture these features. ©2006 Ken Natt and Fire and Fury Games Les Duanes itself was an important feature, as it was located on a slight rise that blocked most observation of the German positions. The ground rises in a convex slope from the British jumping off point around Etoupefour. The apex of this point is Les Duanes. Due to the curvature of the slope there is dead ground for units at ground ©2006 Ken Natt and Fire and Fury Games level either side of the Les Duanes contour. This makes Les Duanes a vital point for the defenders as without it they cannot bring accurate fire to bear on any attackers forming up in the valley. Seen from the side, the terrai