After Action Review (AAR) #8: The Battle of Vianda--Final Phase

Stardate: Fiday, 104-130 ABY/TAg Market Island Security Forces

Subsector: Shannekam

Planet: Zenya

Region: The Tau-Tau Autonomous District

Situation Report:  Opening Phase of the Battle of Vianda

Late-Morning, Local Time 

The two Constabulary squads remaining in Vianda come under heavy fire.  

Outnumbered 8-to-1, the Constabulary squad holding-out in City Hall was soon overwhelmed in an assault.

As the three Maniples of the 7th Cohort converged on the southern edge of Vianda, the entrenched Constabulary squads on Ooverton Ridge open fire.  Two battledroid squads were cut down in the crossfire. 

As the constables were being pushed out of Vianda, the 3rd Maniple/8th Cohort attempted a rapid flanking march along the Vianda Jungle Road. Instead of turning the constables' east flank, the lead battledroid squads blunder into an ambush laid by elements of Bravo Company/Ooverton Constabulary.  

Battledroids and constables exchange fire along the north face of Ooverton Ridge.  

Two battledroid squads are cut down by constables' defensive fire, while another two squads were pinned down in the buildings they recently cleared and occupied. 

Apparently, the battledroid commander of the 3rd Maniple/8th Cohort underestimated the size and disposition of the Constabulary flank guard.  Another battledroid squad was shot up as it advanced along the Vianda Jungle Road. 

Sergeant Duroy attempted to save the remains of his squad before it came under a mass assault by battledroids.  His constables left their shattered strongpoint and attempted to slip through the droid lines individually, or in pairs.  

Despite the high casualties, the battledroids continued to advance.  Unlike sentient beings, battledroids don't retreat.  Three battledroid squads assaulted the west flank of the Constabulary position on Ooverton Ridge.  

One battledroid squad was cut down, but the remain two drove the constables from their entrenchments. 

Seeing his flank turned, the Constabulary Task Force Commander, Colonel Suller, ordered a general retreat.  

Having detailed knowledge of the terrain, the constables were able to conduct an effective fighting withdrawal all the way to the evacuation site on the south side of  Vandalla Island. Grave Patrol Vessels (GPVs) 253 & 254 were also on hand to provide covering-fire with their heavy blasters.  (Neither vessel had any concussion missiles after the preemptive strike against the 599 DIL's air defense sites). 

The 599th DIL Task Force Commander had little choice but to consolidate his gains at Vianda and Ooverton.