July game of Vermont Historical Gamers group in South Burlington Vermont. Great scenario and game.

Played fairly true to history. US had no answer for the Panzers (several bazooka teams took some long range shots but they all missed). German infantry came on the board and things were looking grim.

However, with their three fire missions from 105mm battery, the Americans rolled three of three direct hits and completely decimated two German platoons. German right flank made a forlorn attempt to cross the creek but were driven back. See captions for some color commentary.

Start of the battle. Roco Panzer IV-Hs, Panzer III-N and Panzer III-Ls move across the muddy plain towards Carroceto Creek

Overview of the start of the battle.

The German right flank. Green chips for "taking cover", Red for Shock and Black for Pin.

The forlorn hope

The blown bridge over Carroceto Creek — with Steve Smith, Jim Dirmaier, Brent Coulthard and Joey Laderoute.

With a 7-inch blast radius, several of the tanks suffered shock and immobilization.

More direct hits on already shattered infantry

One Sherman was brewed up while the other two had their main guns knocked out

SHQ Panzer Grenadiers lead by an Airfix Captain attempt to storm the American trenches

The American left flank rifle fire chips away at the German right

The end of the battle. In the foreground, German infantry are decimated by 105 howitzer battery

Dan Albrecht