Here's a view of Avaux from the direction of the British attack

Here's a view of Avaux from the direction of the British attack

And another view from the German player's end

And another view from the German player's end

The British started with a "stonk" by off-table artillery right on Avaux village which took out the Germans' one and only PAK40 anti-tank gun and prime mover, killing all the crew including their commander (Big Man No.3). There were also casualties

The British started with a "stonk" by off-table artillery right on Avaux village which took out the Germans' one and only PAK40 anti-tank gun and prime mover, killing all the crew including their commander (Big Man No.3). There were also casualties in the buildings across the street - not a good start for the German player.

Forward units of German infantry hidden in the bocage spy British tanks and supporting infantry heading straight for them.

Forward units of German infantry hidden in the bocage spy British tanks and supporting infantry heading straight for them.

Some are investigating the cottage to their fore

Some are investigating the cottage to their fore

This is quickly occupied by the British

This is quickly occupied by the British

Lt. Carlyle's troop of Shermans head around the outskirts undetected by the German defenders

Lt. Carlyle's troop of Shermans head around the outskirts undetected by the German defenders

Whilst Lt. Salisbury made straight for the hedge line in front of him with his four Shermans - bad mistake, the German infantry were waiting and took out Salisbury & his Firefly lead tank.

Whilst Lt. Salisbury made straight for the hedge line in front of him with his four Shermans - bad mistake, the German infantry were waiting and took out Salisbury & his Firefly lead tank.

Meanwhile, two STuGs emerge onto the road in the village and engage the British carriers which had just appeared in the distance.

Meanwhile, two STuGs emerge onto the road in the village and engage the British carriers which had just appeared in the distance.

The lead carrier is hit but is not knocked out.

The lead carrier is hit but is not knocked out.

A section from the Windsors' 1st platoon close with the foremost German infantry.

A section from the Windsors' 1st platoon close with the foremost German infantry.

The STuGs take out the 2 MG carriers.

The STuGs take out the 2 MG carriers.

Infantry contest the bocage

Infantry contest the bocage

Tank killers get a Sherman in the lane

Tank killers get a Sherman in the lane

But there's three more where that one came from

But there's three more where that one came from

Another tank killer team notch up a kill.

Another tank killer team notch up a kill.

The kill!

The kill!

British infantry rush up the road.

British infantry rush up the road.

So the STuGs decide to fire at them.

So the STuGs decide to fire at them.

Backed up by MGs firing from the top floor of the building hiding a tank killer team too.

Backed up by MGs firing from the top floor of the building hiding a tank killer team too.

No.1 Tank troop push forward again.

No.1 Tank troop push forward again.

And here come the "Fly Boys" to add a bit of punch.

And here come the "Fly Boys" to add a bit of punch.

Attacking the StuG.

Attacking the StuG.

The fighter manages to bracket a STuG without scoring a single hit!

The fighter manages to bracket a STuG without scoring a single hit!

Infantry HQ vehicle takes a hit and the only survivor is the Adjutant.

Infantry HQ vehicle takes a hit and the only survivor is the Adjutant.

The fighter returns for another go and this time smacks the STuG on the rump, causing some shock to the inhabitants.

The fighter returns for another go and this time smacks the STuG on the rump, causing some shock to the inhabitants.

That'll keep them quiet for a moment.

That'll keep them quiet for a moment.

British infantry take the first bocage defence line.

British infantry take the first bocage defence line.

As No.1 Troop by-pass their commander's burning Firefly.

As No.1 Troop by-pass their commander's burning Firefly.

The dreaded tank killers have scored another hit.

The dreaded tank killers have scored another hit.

As a brave Lieutenant leads his men forward.

As a brave Lieutenant leads his men forward.

The dash for the second line of bocage.

The dash for the second line of bocage.

The tanks are over...but not without damage.

The tanks are over...but not without damage.

2nd Platoon follow up but are engaged by fire from the cottages.

2nd Platoon follow up but are engaged by fire from the cottages.

Another Sherman brews up.

Another Sherman brews up.

No. 1 Troop catch a STuG in the flank.

No. 1 Troop catch a STuG in the flank.

And 2 Shermans speed forwards with another trying to catch up.

And 2 Shermans speed forwards with another trying to catch up.

British infantry hug the bocage.

British infantry hug the bocage.

As the German CO with his HQ men set a charge on one of the Shermans passing by.

As the German CO with his HQ men set a charge on one of the Shermans passing by.

The tank CO now charges forward to engage the remaining STuG.

The tank CO now charges forward to engage the remaining STuG.

But horror of horrors, an 88mm appears at the end of the street and takes out the lead Sherman!

But horror of horrors, an 88mm appears at the end of the street and takes out the lead Sherman!

The game is up as the British do not have enough tanks left. If its any consolation, they have destroyed all the German infantry - including their CO who was crushed beneath the tracks of an on-coming Sherman.

The game is up as the British do not have enough tanks left. If its any consolation, they have destroyed all the German infantry - including their CO who was crushed beneath the tracks of an on-coming Sherman.

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Here's a view of Avaux from the direction of the British attack
And another view from the German player's end
The British started with a "stonk" by off-table artillery right on Avaux village which took out the Germans' one and only PAK40 anti-tank gun and prime mover, killing all the crew including their commander (Big Man No.3). There were also casualties
Forward units of German infantry hidden in the bocage spy British tanks and supporting infantry heading straight for them.
Some are investigating the cottage to their fore
This is quickly occupied by the British
Lt. Carlyle's troop of Shermans head around the outskirts undetected by the German defenders
Whilst Lt. Salisbury made straight for the hedge line in front of him with his four Shermans - bad mistake, the German infantry were waiting and took out Salisbury & his Firefly lead tank.
Meanwhile, two STuGs emerge onto the road in the village and engage the British carriers which had just appeared in the distance.
The lead carrier is hit but is not knocked out.
A section from the Windsors' 1st platoon close with the foremost German infantry.
The STuGs take out the 2 MG carriers.
Infantry contest the bocage
Tank killers get a Sherman in the lane
But there's three more where that one came from
Another tank killer team notch up a kill.
The kill!
British infantry rush up the road.
So the STuGs decide to fire at them.
Backed up by MGs firing from the top floor of the building hiding a tank killer team too.
No.1 Tank troop push forward again.
And here come the "Fly Boys" to add a bit of punch.
Attacking the StuG.
The fighter manages to bracket a STuG without scoring a single hit!
Infantry HQ vehicle takes a hit and the only survivor is the Adjutant.
The fighter returns for another go and this time smacks the STuG on the rump, causing some shock to the inhabitants.
That'll keep them quiet for a moment.
British infantry take the first bocage defence line.
As No.1 Troop by-pass their commander's burning Firefly.
The dreaded tank killers have scored another hit.
As a brave Lieutenant leads his men forward.
The dash for the second line of bocage.
The tanks are over...but not without damage.
2nd Platoon follow up but are engaged by fire from the cottages.
Another Sherman brews up.
No. 1 Troop catch a STuG in the flank.
And 2 Shermans speed forwards with another trying to catch up.
British infantry hug the bocage.
As the German CO with his HQ men set a charge on one of the Shermans passing by.
The tank CO now charges forward to engage the remaining STuG.
But horror of horrors, an 88mm appears at the end of the street and takes out the lead Sherman!
The game is up as the British do not have enough tanks left. If its any consolation, they have destroyed all the German infantry - including their CO who was crushed beneath the tracks of an on-coming Sherman.