This was the second attempt to capture Pink Hill by the Germans on May 20,1941. Again they failed. There exists a book on the battle, and website, but the book is elusive, and can only be found in New Zealand. I listed the website in my write up on Drifters, scenario #11. It appeared that the Hill would be overrun this time, but the Kiwis proved too tenacious once again. They took twice as many losses as the Germans, 8 steps to 4, but lost only one of the three 60 meter hexes that comprise the Hill. All positions were dug-In by the defenders who remained in their rudimentary fortifications and let the enemy come to them, as they knew that they would have to do.

One assault alone tied down at least nine German seps, a 10-1-2 German major and went on over five turns, but never resulted in a subsequent victory for either side. Possibly the Germans should have softened up the Kiwis before launching their assaults. They did have two 8-6 short mortars. Unfortunately even with both mortars combined, they never scored so much as even a M result. The Germans simply could not find their mark in their shooting during the whole game. And 12 turns raced by fairly quickly.Indeed, it was a bloody battle even though the Paratroopers did not ultimately succeed. The end result was a minor victory for New Zealand.