Raid on Rotterdam/Transcript

Introduction
Germany launches Fall Gelb, an ambitious plan for the invasion of Western Europe. Using circumstantial evidence of Allied collusion as a casus belli, the German army attacks neutral Netherlands.

The massive assault includes the most extensive use of paratroopers 'But the Dutch put up a fierce resistance. [sic] '

GRAND OPERATION RAID ON ROTTERDAM

Briefing
German Officer: With the Dutch conspiring against us we have no choice but to invade. Germany must be protected. Paratroopers are to use explosives to destroy the artillery batteries near Rotterdam. The main assault will follow. It must succeed.

Victory (All Objectives destroyed)
German Officer: Our paratroopers destroyed every single enemy gun. The main airlift can now proceed undeterred. Today we have demonstrated that a properly planned assault is not just a viable strategy, it's a superior one. Rotterdam will fall.

ATTACKER BONUS TO NEXT DAY EXTENDED ROUND TIME

Defeat (1-3 Objectives destroyed)
German Officer: A dismal performance. Much of the enemy artillery survived. But our orders to take Rotterdam still stand. We will have to do so with less troops and supplies, but we must push on.

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Briefing
British Officer: The German army is attacking all along the Dutch border, violating Holland's neutrality. We expect their paratroopers to go after our heavy artillery in preparation for a large scale assault. Protect our cannons. Without them, there is nothing to deny Jerry safe landing zones.

Minor Victory (1-3 Objectives destroyed)
British Officer: Our surviving artillery should be enough to seriously hinder Jerry's landing attempts. They will have less troops to send into the assault, and that is fortunate for us. A fierce battle awaits, and we must prevail.

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Defeat (All Objectives destroyed)
British Officer: It's a bloody catastrophe. We've lost all our heavy artillery and have nothing to bombard the German landing zones with. Emboldened by this success, we can expect the Germans to begin their full assault soon. God help us all.

ATTACKER BONUS TO NEXT DAY EXTENDED ROUND TIME

Introduction
'After an attempt to weaken the artillery in the region, German soldiers begin to march into Rotterdam. But the Allied troops are prepared to defend it.'

They set up positions throughout the city to slow the offensive for as long as possible. If the Allies can prevent the city centre from being taken by German forces there may be a chance to repel them from the city entirely.

Victory on Day 1
German Officer: The main assault on Rotterdam has now begun. We will have more troops but trust not in numbers. Trust in your will to fight. The enemy has prepared a defense in depth. We must rout them sector by sector. Do not stop until the city is cleared.

Defeat on Day 1
German Officer: Our airlift has been severely hampered by the constant enemy barrage. But the attack on Rotterdam must proceed as planned. Move cautiously as one, securing the city block-by-block, and the city will fall.

Victory
German Officer: Rotterdam is ours. But the enemy refuses to admit defeat. We have issued an ultimatum for their unconditional surrender. Some say the Luftwaffe should make an example of the stubborn Allies. Regardless of what happens, this operation will end soon.

ATTACKER BONUS TO NEXT DAY REDUCED VEHICLE RESPAWN DELAY

Defeat
German Officer: Our inability to secure Rotterdam is cause for shame. A massive bombing raid is being prepared, and an ultimatum has been sent to the Allies. Surrender or be destroyed. This battle ends now.

German Officer: The Allied resistance proved stronger than expected. We have withdrawn from Rotterdam. High command wants the operation concluded. A massive air raid has been ordered on the city centre. It will break what resistance is left.

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Minor Victory on Day 1
British Officer: With most of our cannons still in action, Jerry had severe difficulties in landing its entire assault force. This has given us enough time to set up a proper defense. We shall fight the Germans sector by sector, only giving ground when all other options are exhausted.

Defeat on Day 1
British Officer: Our surviving artillery had little success in disrupting the German airlift. We now face their main attack on the streets of Rotterdam. Hold each city block for as long as possible before falling back. We shall crush Jerry's hope of an easy victory.

Victory
British Officer: We have achieved the impossible in defending this city against insurmountable odds. But with reinforcements and equipment in short supply, Rotterdam will have to be surrendered eventually. Thanks to the great sacrifices we have made, we are now negotiating that surrender from a position of power.

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Defeat
British Officer: The German assault was vicious enough to force us underground, and Rotterdam is now a city under siege. We cannot hold out forever though, and negotiations for the surrender of the city are currently ongoing. The sacrifices we have made will not have been in vain.

ATTACKER BONUS TO NEXT DAY REDUCED VEHICLE RESPAWN DELAY

Introduction
'Unable to secure a decisive early victory in Rotterdam, the German army besieges the city. An ultimatum is issued to the Allied defenders: Surrender, or face total annihilation by air.'

'Negotiations are still underway when the Luftwaffe unleashes its bomber armada. The bombers pummel the heart of Rotterdam, turning it into a blazing inferno.'

Victory on Day 2
German Officer: It is unclear why the Luftwaffe saw it necessary to bomb Rotterdam. We already had the city under control. This ill-advised mission has set us back. The enemy was close to breaking. Now they counterattack, resolved to fight. Secure the city.

Defeat on Day 2
German Officer: Our patience with the negotiators wore thin. We let our bombers speak for us instead. Now the city centre burns. The enemy garrison has been forced out of hiding. Exposed, they can now be destroyed.

German Officer: Our inability to secure Rotterdam has been remedied with a bombing raid. The heart of Rotterdam burns, balancing the scales once again. Meet the enemy in the streets and drive them back. Do not stop until we rid them from the city.

Victory
German Officer: All resistance in Rotterdam has ended. The city is ours. Soon, all of Holland will surrender. Our conquest of the Low Countries will be complete. Enjoy our victory, tomorrow brings new battles.

Defeat
German Officer: Our inability to secure Rotterdam is embarrassing. But our failure today changes little. The Luftwaffe has succeeded where we couldn't. Threatened with further bombings, the Dutch government has chosen to surrender. Holland is secure.

Victory on Day 2
British Officer: Our overtures to end hostilities were met with a craven betrayal of trust. This enemy cannot be reasoned with. We must let out weapons speak for us. Jerry will not give ground willingly. But he shall give ground nonetheless.

Defeat on Day 2
British Officer: The Germans used the negotiations to launch a surprise bombardment of Rotterdam. The city centre burns - as does our determination to drive out these invaders once and for all. We shall take the fight to them, clearing them out until Rotterdam is free once again.

Victory
British Officer: An extraordinary victory. The Germans threw all their might against us, and still we prevailed. Unfortunately, threatened with further bombings, the Dutch have decided to surrender. Their government and Royal Family are being evacuated to England. One day they will return.

Defeat
British Officer: The massive German assault and bombing of Rotterdam completely overwhelmed our defenses. With the loss of the city the Dutch have decided to surrender. Our efforts now turn to evacuating their government and Royal Family. We will carry on their fight.