This scenario was played solo. The American force was led by an 11.1.2 Lt. Colonel and was placed in scattered defensive positions in an effort to cover both major thoroughfares, while preparing for fighting withdrawal. The Lt. Col., 2 x INF and an HMG were placed in the NE village crossroads area. Nearby was another INF platoon and a platoon of 57mm AT. A 9.1.0 Lt., 2 x INF, and another HMG platoon were entrenched on the north road to provide cover in anticipation of the Lt. Colonel’s expected withdrawal. The southern road was similarly covered. The German commander, Colonel Friedrich Kittel, divided is attacking grenadiers in two roughly equal forces. At 5:30 a.m. the Germans advanced steadily. The American commanders planned orderly withdrawal rapidly collapsed as the two INF platoons with him were demoralized by the surprise German attack. Delaying too long in an attempt to rally his second line troops, his small company was almost surrounded and overwhelmed in close combat. The Lt. Col and one INF platoon escaped during the dark and confusion, but most of his men disappeared or were hunted down in the woods. The Lt. Colonel made an ignominious escape and found his way back to the American lines. The American left flank, concerned by the collapse to their front, began to withdraw towards their second line of defenses. With no transportation available as all the truck drivers had been handed rifles and sent to the lines, the 57mm AT platoon was left alone to try and slow the German advance. In the south, the Germans quickly fought their way through the villages while the Americans fell back. The lone American 57mm AT platoon fought bravely to defend their guns but was eventually overwhelmed. However, they made the Huns pay dearly for their guns. The American right flank formed a defensive line in the wood line. By 7:30, many German units were lagging behind, demoralized by the American resistance. On the left flank, the Americans regroup and form a defensive line spanning the road. Over the next hour and a half, both German forces continuing attacking the American lines. Some of the lagging German units regain their courage, perhaps after some help from abandoned American alcohol, and rejoin their comrades. The American right puts up a stiff defense and the German attack there begins to stall. Unfortunately for the Amis, the left flank does not fare as well and collapses under the relentless German advance. With time almost out for Col. Kittel's force, the American left flank is completely destroyed. The Germans clear the northern road of all opposition and control all the towns. Result - Major Victory for the Germans.