DAR: Alam Halfa Ridge

[RERomine]

Turn 21

It's not a big surprise but the enemy had infantry posted behind the middle objective. I've got artillery plotted to come in next turn. In the meantime, my infantry and StuGs pinned them down. So far, all I see is a platoon, but I expect more. The last Crusader III came forward and was destroyed. 88s maneuvered and were able to put fire down on the last Valentine III. It survived this turn, but next turn will be different. The truck mounted 6pdrs weren't so lucky. Both died.

Enemy artillery is still hitting empty desert and my artillery came in on the enemy mortar location. Some were dead on, while others need an adjust. I suspect I won't hear from that mortar again because it was on the back edge of the map. Run one hex and they are gone.

The Southern sector came back to life again, sort of. My scouts uncovered two Bofors where the spoiling attack died. A tank platoon will take care of them next turn.

I need to move my StuGs and tanks next turn. They've been sitting in one place too long.

Casualties

Friendly: Three casualties.

Enemy: One Crusader III tank destroyed, two 6pdr Portees destroyed, estimated 5 casualties.