The Italians won by eliminating 12 Australian steps and keeping their positions.

The Australians wasted too much time to take care of the IT HMG units and failed to advance on the INF to assault it, which is the best (the only?) way to take the objective hexes. It is hard to limit losses (2 INF plts, 1 HMG plt, 1 BREN plt, 4 INF steps, 1 LT.COL.). What is the 2 pdr. gun for?

The Italians had a good setup and were blessed with good officers. Having BERS units with 8 morale also helped. Losses: 3 HMG plts, 2 65 mm batts, 1 TEN. As usual, IT troops are better in defense.