German set-up. The intention was to establish a small out post position due north of the town in 0803 to slow the advance from the west. A grenadier platoon was positioned in 0805 to delay any approach to the town. The other infantry units were deployed into the towns. The AT gun was positioned to cover the open ground between the two towns basically covering the 0700 hex line. The German commander was willing to conduct a delaying fight for town 0604, intending to fall back to town 0803 for the final fight.

The Americans quickly developed a three-pronged attack. The M-4, an engineer, HVY WPNS platoon, three rifle platoons and two leaders swept north and west to engage the out-posted grenadier platoon in 0805. A second prong of two rifle platoons and a leader swept south and west intending to engage the 0604 town from the south/south east. The remainder of the American forces took a central avenue of approach and moved due west to engage town 0604. The Americans moved close enough to spot town 0604 and patiently awaited for their artillery to take effect. It took a little less than an hour and the Germans were destroyed trying to defend the town. Meanwhile the Northern prong swept up, engaged the grenadier platoon by fire for thirty minutes and then moved in, assaulting the platoon and wiping it out in about 30 minutes. With two grenadier platoons destroyed the Germans were in no posture to secure town 0803 which fell rapidly to the combination of Bombardment and direct fire attacks.

A good learning scenario. It plays quickly with a good introductory mix of units to practice combined arms tactics and develop fire and maneuver techniques. Even though the German has limited force, by observing the American operation he can pick up a lot of lessons learned about combined arms. Fun was had by both players.