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In this episode of Hexed And Countered, Joe celebrates D-Day Week 2026 by diving into The Last Hundred Yards Vol. 5: For King & Country from GMT Games. This session features a solitaire playthrough of Mission 65: "Hold the Line," set on June 7, 1944 (D+1) south of Ranville.
Witness the 12th Parachute Battalion as they attempt to hold a defensive line against an incoming force from the 21st Panzer Division. Joe walks through the historical context of Private Francis James Hall’s heroic stand, explains the scenario-specific rules for British airborne units, and demonstrates the unique activation and coordination mechanics that make this tactical series so engaging. Can the British hold the bridge and the town, or will the German Panzers break through?
Chapters
00:00 – Welcome and D-Day Week Introduction
00:43 – Mission 65: Historical Context and Objectives
02:23 – Special Rules: AT Guns and Elite Units
03:26 – Map Orientation and British Hidden Setup
05:15 – Explaining the Solitaire "Hidden Unit" Logic
07:48 – Turn 1: German Activation and Coordination Roll
10:13 – German Movement: Infantry and Trucks Advance
16:42 – The Panzer IV Platoon Enters the Fray
18:57 – Turn 2: British Movement and Concealment Strategy
24:26 – Turn 3: Germans Dismount and Approach the Bridge
27:32 – Springing the Trap: Line of Sight and Reaction
33:04 – Mortar Strike: Calling in Support
37:07 – Armor Engagement: The Six-Pounder vs. Panzer IV
42:19 – Resolving Fire Attacks and Casualties
47:26 – Turn 4: British Initiative and Repositioning
51:41 – Final Fire Exchange and Armor Losses
01:02:19 – Post-Game Thoughts: Why Last Hundred Yards is a Tactical Gem
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