DAR: Mersa Brega, North Africa

[RERomine]

Turn 36

Two tanks from Maneuver Force moved into position on a small hill to overwatch objectives G2 and G3. From this position, they engaged two Lees, destroying one. Artillery is continuing to fall in the area. The enemy crew went to ground 50m before getting back to their mortar. I'm going to deal with the last Lee and move the tracks forward to overrun the objectives. Tanks will come with them to deal with the remaining Bofors. Three have crews with them, but are either pinned or retreating. At this point, all guns are temporarily out of action.

Enemy infantry is continuing to by hit by artillery and still taking casualties. Because the ATR got close last turn, the engineers and paras are pushing forward some to keep them farther away.

Random enemy artillery falling around without effect.

Casualties

Friendly: Zero

Enemy: One Lee I tank destroyed, estimated 10 casualties.

[RERomine]

Turn 37

Maneuver Force beginning finally assault on objectives G2 and G3. Lead elements are 500m ENE and advancing. Enemy crew tried to get back to mortar and received heavy fire from tanks and tracks. Last enemy Lee I tank in area was destroyed by two mark IVgs in overwatch. Enemy infantry moving North has been rendered combat ineffective. All are running now. Paras spotted, engaged and destroyed another 6pdr ATG.

Random enemy artillery falling around without effect.

Casualties

Friendly: Zero

Enemy: One Lee I tank destroyed, estimated 15 casualties.

[RERomine]

Turn 38

Maneuver Force assault within 250m of objective G3. Leg units starting to dismount. Overwatching mark IVgs engaged one remaing Bofors to keep suppression on crew high. Most artillery on objectives have been lifted except one battery hitting each of remaining two crewed Bofors. Mortar crew remanned their gun, but were almost completely destroyed by dismounted infantry.

Enemy infantry force heading North has been destroyed.

Casualties

Friendly: Zero

Enemy: Estimated 20 casualties.

[RERomine]

Turn 39

Three platoons of infantry have been dismounted on or near objectives G2 and G3. One flag on G3 turned. Crew of one of the remaing two Bofors destroyed. Several other fleeing units also eliminated. One enemy infantry section spotted by scouts 500m West of G2 heading East. It won't get there.

Enemy artillery inflicted a few casualties around objective G1.

Casualties

Friendly: Two

Enemy: Estimated 10 casualties.

[RERomine]

Turn 40

Mines encounted around objective G2. Two empty tracks destroyed. No time to clear them, so chances have to be taken. Crew to last Bofors eliminated.

Enemy artillery inflicted a few casualties around objective G1.

Scout trading shots with enemy infantry section. The scout only has one man left, but not due to this action. It will pop smoke to survive an engagement that is pointless.

Casualties

Friendly: Two SdKfz 250/1 half-tracks destroyed, three casualties.

Enemy: Estimated 5 casualties.

[RERomine]

Turn 41

All flags on G3 turned. Two on G2 turned. Another enemy infantry section seen 250m West of G2. Artillery dropped on unit to slow it down and prevent it from interferring with final victory. They are supressed now. Now units on hill 30-1 or 30-2 can spot enemy to engage them.

Enemy artillery inflicted a few casualties around objective G1.

Casualties

Friendly: Zero.

Enemy: Zero.

[RERomine]

Turn 42

Two more flags turned on G2. Three more left and should be turned next turn. Artillery hit one enemy infantry section inflicting casualties. Location of unit unknown. It was lost in the smoke.

Enemy artillery ceased firing.

Casualties

Friendly: Zero.

Enemy: Three.