Panzer Grenadier Battles on May 3rd:
Afrika Korps #37 - R7, R6 and R5 Afrika Korps #40 - 18th Brigade, Part Two
Afrika Korps #38 - Eighteenth Brigade Grossdeutschland 1944 #20 - The Guards Attack
Afrika Korps #39 - A Costly Attack
A Draw in the Desert
Author Blackcloud6
Method Solo
Victor Draw
Play Date 2022-07-19
Language English
Scenario LCDT005

Elements of II Battalion, 47 Panzer Grenadier Regiment reinforced by elements of the Division Reconnaissance Battalion attack to seize the town of Pichon. Defending the town to prevent German entrance into the mountain pass are elements of the Brigade Legere Mecanique and 2e Regiment de Tirailleurs Algeriens.

The Germans move out with the main effort moving down the road while a company heads off to the right flank. The French move motorcycle infatry and armored cars to delay the Germans. As soon as the Germans are spotted French artillery fall on the German column, forcing them to dismount and move to the flank under the cover of the small hill. The Germans then organized to attack through the woods south of the town. This proceeds as planned. Then the assault on Pichon beings which becomes a slow go as the French put up withering fire that causes many German casualties and formations to break. But the German persist and assault and gain a foothold on the west side of the town. The French counterattack furiously as night falls, although many Germans are routed out of the town, the Germans keep feeding the beast and maintain their foothold. This continues into the night when the f French start to run low on ammo. Neither side can gain anything further in the town. Both sides achieve their minor objectives for a draw.

This went down to the last turn with both sides having a chance to win. A very good scenario with well thought out victory conditions.

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