The allied offensive continues and with a concentration of amour and infantry they continue to push the defenders at all the weak spots. This engagement is no exception as the Vichy defenders dig in and await the allied push.
The random terrain generator fell well for the Vichy with a village flanked by a dry river bed, the only challenge was the objective of the allies was to secure the wadi crossing.
Doing what they could, the French had put an emplacement covering the wadi hoping to stem the allied advance. But facing down the slow but heavily protected Matilda's would be a challenge.
The French threw what they could at the advancing armour, who countered with HE fire into the village.
The centre edged forward but progress was slow as artillery rained down on the advancing Brits.
However sweeping in from the left was a flying column of light tanks and bren carriers that looked to take out the artillery that had been plaguing the frontal assault.
The bren carriers and their supporting infantry pushed forwards sending the French defenders backwards and over running the artillery.
With the loss of the artillery support the main battle tanks pushed forwards, but are countered by a brave H35 which lasted for a few moments before it was brewed by a well placed AP round.
Time was running out for the defenders.... Vickers light tanks pursued the retreating infantry as Indian infantry charged the dug out.
Victory was complete for the allies.
Yet another win for the allies but the losses are mounting,
Allied Armour losses -200 Points, Infantry -325 Points - Vichy Losses -875 Points.
The war continues....
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