US easily defeated Germans in solo replay. Outposts north of the east-west road and in the eastern edges of the fields held up the Germans for most of the game. Germans lost valuble time attacking these outposts. Inf inflicted 3 step losses to JgPz's in assault combat and destroyed 1 HMG step at these OPs. Illumination exposed German Units to ARTY and long range HMG fire causing many disruptions and demoralizations. Only the middle town came under attack. Game ended before this town could be assaulted. US suffered 3 Inf step losses and one leader loss.