Played against Joseph Ladd over skype. Joseph had choice of forces and bravely picked the Brits. This scenario has three platoons of A13's trying to delay a superior Africa Corps tank force of PZIII's and PZII's. The Germans have nine turns to exit units and destroy 4 British steps for a major victory. The British commander advanced to meet the German thrust down the road, one A13 unit was left in reserve, the first two turns saw some jockeying for position as the PZII's scuttled to safety away from the British tanks while the PZIIIf and PZIIIg tried some long range shooting to no effect. In fact first blood went to the brave Brit tanker who shot up the nearest PZIII platoon, however they passed their morale check which meant they remained a threat, in reply the following turn the PZIIIg's superior firepower told soon some time some burning A13's were littering the desert. My unlucky opponent then failed his morale by three and the demoralized tankers fled to play no further part in the battle. The tide had now turned and using fire and movement the Africa Corp units advanced to the edge of the hill where the British made a stand. However the better armour prevailed and another platoon was swiftly destroyed. The road was now open and the Panzers swept on for a major victory. This was a super little scenario, played in 45 mins and we both enjoyed it so much that when I offered Joseph a rematch having changed sides he jumped at the chance. For the aar see part 2 sides