"Video games are the new medium for storytelling and Brothers in Arms accurately depicts the contributions made by veterans and their families during World War II." "The VFW believes that Brothers in Arms will help us reach our goal of increasing awareness about the sacrifices of veterans," Learn more about the Veterans of Foreign Wars at The Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation has endorsed Brothers in Arms. The VFW is a vital institution with a proud history and a valuable legacy. Museum Collaboration and Endorsement - Difficult This photograph was taken in the fall - the fields have dried a bit and the grass is browning. This is the section between Bridge 3 and Bridge 4.Ī rare, color photograph of Purple Heart Lane from 1944. Purple Heart Lane, Then and Now and In Game - Normal ĭiscovered at the US National Archives, this is a soldier's sketch of the causeway leading into Carentan from the North, "Purple Heart Lane."Ī photograph of the same causeway, 60 years after the invasion. Cole pushed men through under fire, one at the time. This is the gate on Bridge 4 of Purple Heart Lane in the game. This rare photo shows the Bridge 4 gate in Carentan. The Germans recovered and used the gates as obstacles in Normandy. This gates were used in Belgium to block German armor in 1939–1940. Transcript Main article: Purple Heart Lane/Transcript Extras Belgian Gates - Easy Ī "Belgian Gate" is a very heavy, anti-tank barrier made of metal and mounted on wheels. Private Johnny Rivas (does not speak, KIA).Private Michael Desola (does not speak, KIA).Private First Class Thomas Zanovich (does not speak).Private First Class Harry Wheaton (does not speak).Private First Class Stephan Obrieski (does not speak).Stay on the low ground and behind cover to avoid the enemy snipers. The only route to Carentan is along the deadly causeway. Objectives Advance to Bridge 4 on the causeway As they cross the bridge, they are ambushed by German bombers who bombed the bridge, killing or wounding many soldiers on the bridge. Baker's squad under much difficulty managed to kill the MG and its defenders. Baker's squad forced to take out the MG in order to cross the bridge blocked by a gate. Baker's squad cross the causeway safely using the 4 Fs.Īs they reach the bridge with men crossing one by one, they are caught fire by a nearby machine gunner. While charging, the assault is under heavy fire from Germans opposite from the marshes that weren't drained yet. Cole is dumbfounded with the little reinforcement provided for the assault and decide the need to charge through the causeway. Baker's squad soon engage the Germans and push forward until reaching under the bridge where Cole and his battalion are waiting. Rivas was hit on the throat by a sniper and slowly dying before comforted by Corrion. Baker managed to reunite the rest of the squad and joined the assault. However, the causeway is heavily defended from artillery, snipers and occasional paratroopers. Come secured and their flank dealt with, the 101st Airborne can carry the main assault through the causeway that leads to Carentan. The last bridge into town is secured by a Belgian gate and covered by machine guns. 8.4 Purple Heart Lane Official After Action Reports - AuthenticĪn open causeway is the only path to Carentan.8.3 Museum Collaboration and Endorsement - Difficult.8.2 Purple Heart Lane, Then and Now and In Game - Normal.3.1 Advance to Bridge 4 on the causeway.
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