The Axis set up with the 120/70 & a platoon of Inf and a 9-0-1 Lt. in hex 0713, dug in. Also dug in on the airfield hex another platoon of Inf the 20mm AA battery and a 9-1-0 Major. In addition there was another Axis position WEST of the road in hex 0514. The Allies enter from the west edge and attack that Axis position.

They were held up there until 09:30 in a see-saw battle of melee. The Allies lost 2 steps early on a snake-eyes roll by the Axis when the Allies were making their approach. This changes everything for the Allies as they now have to use extreme caution or chance exceeding the 3 step loss limit outlined in the scenario victory conditions.

Then the Allies loose another step on a 6 roll by the Axis on the 9 column on the Assault table. This cleared the Axis position west of the road in hex 0513, but the defending Axis Hmg escaped the melee hex disrupted. The Allies did manage to eliminate the Service platoon at least.

By now it was 10am & the Axis still had the 120/70 & a platoon of Inf with the 9-0-1 Lt. in hex 1713. The Axis Major was still on the Airfield hex with a service platoon dug in on 0605. With these dispositions the Allies had no chance to win in the two remaining turns. Allies retire.

This was a really good scenario. The Axis were extremely lucky early on, which effected the Allied effort. This scenario is definitely re playable. A tough nut to crack for the Allies. Tremendous firepower for the Allies.