Played my local opponent. I was the plucky Italian defenders while he was the invading Australian horde. Game started with Aussies being slowed by the Italians, but only because we forgot about the surrender rule. Once we remembered, the Italian defense began melting away more quickly. He sent part of his force toward the near hill and the larger part toward the far hill. It was a close game as at the end the Aussies had a chance to take all the hills. The Italians eliminated seven Aussie steps and a few more lucky rolls would have allowed them to win. As it was, it ended as a draw. A fun scenario that is very tough for both sides. This one warrants playing again - if for no other reason than to see how different it turns out if the surrender rule is used for the whole game.