The Germans exploited a weak Greek defense plan. The plan could not react to massive German firepower. Taking advantage of aGreek response, and a an inferior morale that affected assault combat, the Greeks started to implode In Heraklion. No doubt lucky rolls

The paratroopers took a very aggressive tact, immediately trying to force the gates of the city. By the end of the game, three gates had been entered, but only one of Heraklion was secured. Of note, however, is the fact that the PARAs were successful in assaulting the city by setting up fire teams consisting of 18-24 points. Luck must be emphasized as necessary here, because of the -2 column shift addition for each gate. This modification causing a. Whopping-4 shift at the gates. Thus, the attacks on the gates were adjusted to a -2 shift, putting the initial West Gate attack on the 9 column. Box cars were rolled and 2 steps were lost from the Greeks in that hex.

By the end, the Greeks had lost 13 regular army points and the 2 villages in 99: 0308 and 99: 0910. The Germans lost only 2 combat steps. TheGreeks also lost 5(!).