DAR: Mersa Brega, North Africa

[RERomine]

Turn 30

The spotting plane made a run over objectives G2 and G3. Enemy infantry spotted moving North in company strength, one Lee I is still in a revetment between the two objectives and six Bofors seen. The spotting plane was engaged by the Bofors and was damaged, so it won't be back. The mission was well worth it, however.

Engineers and paras will hold position to stop the enemy infantry from recapturing objective G1. The Tigers on hills 30-1 and 30-2 will similarly hold position. Advancing enemy infantry took heavy casualties from friendly artillery.

Maneuver Force will require about six turns before it can attack the enemy round objectives G2 and G3. Artillery will bombard those positions until then to soften them up and limit interference with the Manuever Force getting in position for the assault. No field fortifications were seen, but they may be too well conceiled.

Enemy artillery is inflicting light casualties on hill 30-1.

Casualties

Friendly: Estimated 5 casualties.

Enemy: Estimated 25 casualties.