Panzer Grenadier Battles on April 3rd:
Afrika 1944 #3 - Gyrenes and Panzers
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Prepared Defense
An Army at Dawn 2nd Ed #35
(Attacker) Germany
(Attacker) Italy
vs United States (Defender)
Formations Involved
Italy 5º Reggimento Bersagliari
United States 1st "Old Ironsides" Armored Division
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Scenario Rank: --- of 958
Parent Game An Army at Dawn 2nd Ed
Historicity Historical
Date 1943-02-21
Start Time 14:00
Turn Count 15
Visibility Day
Counters 153
Net Morale 0
Net Initiative 1
Maps 2: 77, 78
Layout Dimensions 56 x 43 cm
22 x 17 in
Play Bounty 245
AAR Bounty 222
Total Plays 0
Total AARs 0
Duplicates AAAD035
Battle Types
Exit the Battle Area
Inflict Enemy Casualties
Conditions
Off-board Artillery
Smoke
Terrain Mods
Joint Forces Battle
Scenario Requirements & Playability
An Army at Dawn 2nd Ed Base Game
Introduction

Misled by the disorderly American retreat, the German 33rd Reconnaissance Battalion reported shortly before noon that no substantial American forces occupied the area east of Djebel Hamra. Sensing opportunity, Rommel ordered his troops forward into the gap. Without waiting for air recon to confirm the situation the Germans hurried forward to cover the eight miles to Djebel Hamra before the situation changed.

Conclusion

The reports concerning an absence of American forces were wrong. A well-trained, well-concealed American force waited for them, covered by a large number of artillery pieces. When German panzers skillfully attempted to lure the emplaced American tanks into range of their famed 88’s the American wisely didn’t take the bait. By 1800 the Germans had absorbed enough punishment and called off the attack still four miles short of Djebel el Hamra.

Additional Notes

Update of first edition scenario 35, "The Reports Were Wrong".


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