Invasion of Neu Westfalen

On 2 June 1916 British-led forces (comprised mostly of New Duvelander units) launched an amphibious invasion of Neu Westfalen along its north-western coast. Their troops were to land and take the island quickly and with little casualties, but instead faced fierce German resistance. Despite heavy coastal bombardment from British Naval warships (which were responsible for 1 in 9 German casualties) the invading forces were forced into a tactical withdrawal after a three-month stalemate.