Battle of Simpson Desert (3137)

Battle of Simpson Desert
Part of Operation HAMMERFALL
Start Date December 3137[1]
Planet Simpson Desert
Factions
(Attacker)
Lyran Commonwealth[1]
(Defender)
Duchy of Tamarind-Abbey[1]
Commanders and leaders
Bernard Nordhoff[1]
Forces involved
First Hesperus Guards[1]
Third Lyran Regulars[1]
The Korps[1]

Overview[edit]

The Battle of Simpson Desert saw the Lyran Commonwealth assault Simpson Desert.[1]

Battle[edit]

In late 3137 Simpson Desert was captured by the Lyran Commonwealth during Operation HAMMERFALL. The militia entrenched themselves in Fort Verdun, prolonging the fight. Camacho's Caballeros captured the planet after the defending Third Tamarind Regulars put up a fierce resistance.[2] The planet was reclaimed by Tamarind-Abbey forces a year later.[3]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Fire at Will, ch. 22
  2. Field Manual: 3145, p. 179-180, "Camacho's Caballeros"
  3. Era Report: 3145, p. 21, "Timeline of Events (cont.)"

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