
This scenario is best played 2v2: Rangers (both the isolated garrison at Pointe du Hoc & those from the relief column) & 29th Infantry Division ( 116th IR, as well as some recon & DD elements) vs.

Starting from Omaha Beach, this relief column performed a “crazy march”, keeping its pace even under fire and despite casualties to rescue the besieged Rangers. This scenario covers the rescue attempt made by elements from 2nd & 5th Rangers Battalions, as well as a reinforced battalion from 116th Infantry Regiment ( 29th Infantry Division), to relieve the garrison (also from 2nd Rangers) at the Pointe du Hoc on D-Day +1. Infanterie-Division, with both sides having to attack & defend. This scenario is best played 2v2: British 3 Para Brigade & 3rd Division Group ( 3rd Infantry Division with many attached assets such as the para garrison at the bridge, DD tanks, commandos, …) vs. This scenario covers the battle between British & German troops East of the Orne River on D-Day. Although both sides are fighting for the bridge at Bénouville (“ Pegasus Bridge“) itself, they also both have other objectives: the Germans must hold Bréville & Amfréville to prevent the British troops arriving from Gold Beach to link up with 3rd Para Brigade landed near Merville, while the British must hold Ranville to secure the future landing of the second airborne wave.

Let’s have a closer look at those Historical Battles.Īlthough best suited in a given setting (1v1, 2v2 or 3v3), all the scenarios can be played solo or in co-op (for 2v2 and 3v3 ones). Back to Hell, the second DLC for Steel Division: Normandy 44, will feature 7 historical missions, including 5 in cooperative play, 4 new divisions, 2 exclusive ace models, and 7 new achievements.
