The Japanese objectives are to control the road and exit off the south edge. The Australians must try to prevent them, while inflicting as many step losses as possible.

The Australian cavalry sets up as far north as possible, using the extensive woods on Map 6 to anchor their line. The line is reinforced by two HMGs and backed by mortars. The artillery the rest of the HMGs set up behind the river further back.

The Japanese cavalry enters the north edge and advances in line, while their HMGs and artillery are transported up the road.

The Japanese cavalry advances to within four hundred yards of the Australian line east of the woods, and the Australians slowly retire, staying just out of range. The Japanese approach and assault the Australian Light Horse and HMGs holding in the woods. The assaults go poorly for the Japanese; They suffer disruptions and a demoralization while doing no damage to the Aussies. In the meantime, the Australian artillery and mortars' shooting is outstanding. They destroy several squadrons of Japanese cavalry and kill the Colonel in command of the whole force.

The Japanese advance slowly over the next few hours, but are unable to break the Australian line. Their effort costs them too many casualties, as the Australian shooting and bombardment continue to be excellent. The result is an Australian Major Victory.

This is a good cavalry versus cavalry scenario, and is closer than the score indicates. The Australians were extremely lucky with their die rolls, while the Japanese die rolling was below average.