10. A cavalry charge in the old style.
On the right, the British use their Command Dice to attack. The light tanks of the Hussars charge forward into the guns, Balaclava style. The fire from the Sd222 is brushed aside and with one Pak already suppressed the Hussars only take one hit before eliminating both guns with withering MG fire. The rest of the Command Dice have to be used over on the left, where things aren’t so rosy.
11. Rallying on the left.
Back on the left flank, the British try and restore the situation. The A13 troop successfully rallies and withdraws unscathed from the flanking PzII. The 6th RTR continue their gallant defence of the ridge and eliminate a unit of PzIII. Things are looking better for the British after that turn, as the Germans lose 6 Morale for the three units destroyed.
12. Resurgent Germans on the British right.
Ignoring the fate of their anti-tank guns, the German armour advances to contact. Not too concerned about the light tanks they move up onto the ridge and engage the British cruisers. Another A9 unit is destroyed. In the centre, the KDG have been fighting a losing battle against the German recon Sd232 and have retreated to the ridge.
13. British Morale crumbles
Back on the British left, the Mark IIIs continue their battle with the isolated 6th RTR and destroy another M13/40 unit. This pushes the British below zero and their resistance is at an end. The survivors are forced to retreat, as in real life, though their numbers aren’t too bad. Some high rolling (3,2,3,3) has meant their morale dropped very quickly, so 8 of the 12 units make it to fight another day. German losses amount to a PzIII and the A/T guns.
The game lasted 7 turns, the first few involved the identification of the German Blinds and the use of reserves by the British once the dispositions had become clear. Battle engaged around turn 4 and the last 3 turns saw all the action and rapid decline of British chances. I was pleased with the solo techniques which gave a degree of uncertainty which proved quite realistic.
