The Eagle has Landed - Mapledurham part 5 - The Battle

At the end of each day of the two day event, a battle was fought between Allies and Axis forces.  The Germans won on the Saturday and the Allies won on the Monday!

A few scenes from the 'battle', which the public enjoyed immensely.

Americans get ready with some armour..

Final communications..

Germans arriving on scene..

American advance is halted as it's hit by German mortar and the guy in the back is blown out of the jeep

Americans advance..

Advance halted with casualties littering the battlefield..

The Germans push the Americans back..you can see the muzzle flash from the Germans gun

The Germans call on artillery support

American mortars pin down the Germans

A bazooka team fire on the Germans

Aim..Fire!

The Germans outgun and out flank the Americans

American position captured and prisoners taken

roll call, congratulations then back to camp for medals and tea!

Victorious Germans trooping back to camp

"Don't worry lads, it's our turn to win tomorrow"!