The Italians focused the bulk of their strength at the fort, with all HMG units in and around it, as well as the arty units. Prior to the sandstorm, at night, the Aussies crawled forward, setting up to the north and the south of the Axis position, and then they dug in. After the sandstorm, the action started. It took 22 turns for the Italians to be beaten. For nearly the entire attack, the Australians just blasted away, waiting for units to break and be whittled down. One the -2 morale leader was killed, the rot set in for the Italians. In the last few turns, the Australians advanced en masse. They lost 3 steps, well under the 6 to prevent a win. A handsome win in the end, but a scenario that the Italians had little chance in, in terms of play balance.