We recently started to play more regularly PG by email. This was the second mission we played this year, I had played in previously face to face with another opponent. I noticed then, playing the American side, how hard you could hit the Germans with the M16. This time however, I played the German side, and was able to dispatch the M16 with a lucky shot from the other side of the river. That, combined with a blown up M4 north of the road, to the east of the town, set the pace for the rest of the game. After that, it becomes a very hard game for the Americans. The Germans basically deployed in a semi circle around the town, always grouping leaders troops and a vehicle in a mix of 2-3 units per hex. Then I pounded on one specific hex in the south and another one in the north until casualties were inflicted and and assault could be mounted. At that stage is was clear there was no way for the Americans to turn the tide and we called it a day. Fact is, the Germans have 2 Pz IV and a Panther on their side, while the Americans have to make do with 3 M4's, 2 of which come on the table in reserves, and one needs to leave the table or the game is lost for them. Very, VERY hard one to win for the Americans I'm afraid, but still an enjoyable mission. 3/5