Event:
BIG SCRUM I
Date: Saturday
30th November 2002
Map: Tobruk
Regimental Rolls:
Able Company: Flasheart (CO), Blackadder (2nd),
Ploppy
Baker Company: Proudfoot-Smith (CO), Darling (2nd), George
Charlie Company: Baldric (CO), Percy (2nd), Bob
Summary:
Our first large battle was fought at Tobruk
as the Allied forces. Our force consisted primarily of 1st Hussars
Mechanized Regt., of which Able, Baker, and Charlie Companies all
participated in the defensive action. We were supplemented by two
members of Dunom Mortis ([DM]Deadmeat and [DM]KnifeU). Axis forces
consisted of elements of ::3Para::, JTR, and Hg regiments. In the
initial attacks the Axis forces blitzed across the desert at unprecedented
speed and ferocity, forcing us back towards the town of Tobruk. Armour
assaults on our dug-in positions were fierce and well lead, and the
appearance of the new and improved Tiger I tank proved more than a
match for our beleaguered mechanized troops, who were spread thin
defending a large territory. During the second hour of the battle
our forces managed to adjust well to the enemies blitzkrieg style
tactics and by the time the last shot was fired the 1st Hussars had
proven we were able to rebound and carry the fight to the enemy. Enemy
force size to friendly ratio averaged 3:2, and enemy armour forces
held similar ratio. Outnumbered and outgunned, the 1st Hussars and
their attached Dunom Mortis troops were not outfought, nor were we
outclassed. Battle honours all around as each member of The Regiment
proved both skillful and performed heroic team-saving deeds.
In His Majesty's Service, [1st Hussar] Baldric Co-Commander of the
Regiment
