The story
On 13 September, the guns of the German rear-guard were still stubborn.
The 3rd squad sends a combat patrol to the woods of Oostham, but their leader, the cadet Louis GOETS is victim of a sniper.
The next day, the strong position was taken and the Germans were captured, but after they had massacred some 20 civilians, absolutely innocent.
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