The Germans DID put up a good fight! The NZ forces were reinforced on the second turn, and that made ALL the difference in getting the mission done. As it turned out, the objective was reached a half hour before the final move. Once everything was set up and ready for the final assault, in the area just in front of the bridge, an assault was made on the German line and both flanks were turned. After that, the game was not in doubt. Interesting little problem.