The Fall Of Hindelgeist - Dharrovar

Points: 1000.

Deployment and Mission: Dawn Of War / Scrambler Fields.

Primary Objective: Take And Hold

Detachment:  Anvil Siege Force.

Opponents Detachment: Combined Regiment.

This battle was fought over just two days between the loyalist Imperial forces and those planetary defence forces holding the city of Hindelgeist, and came after several loyalist victories across the hive sprawl. The main fighting occurred mainly in the southern districts of Hindelgeist with supporting engagements to the east and west. It was an assault by the Rift Wardens which eventually broke the enemy line defending the core of the city. It forced many enemy regiments to evacuate before the city was captured.

Following Imperial defeats in recent days, both sides had adopted a defensive posture and a stalemate developed. Entrenched defences approximately on the lines were strengthened, and both sides undertook regular mounted recon missions into the open eastern districts. As the stalemate continued, loyalist reinforcements arrived from orbit to replace the large number of casualties suffered by the Astra Militarum during the fighting for Hindelgeist. The enemy defenders were also reinforced and both sides carried out sporadic raids.

Prior to the final loyalist attack, the core of the city had been developed into a strong fortress, with entrenchments, razorwire entanglements and weaponised fortifications. A series of field works, supported by artillery, heavy weapon teams and super-heavy tanks, surrounded this fortress. The loyalist forces began a heavy and almost continuous bombardment of these defences. During this bombardment, the Rift Wardens launched a series of night-time assaults. These were partially succesful due to the strength of the defending garrison. The bombardment intensified and during the next day, the Rift Wardens launched successful attacks on several trench systems. By morning, the defenders had been finally been slain. Following this, any lingering resistance was eradicated, and Hindelgeist was in the hands of the loyalist forces.