[MAGNA]

GERMAN DEFENSIVE FIRE PHASE.

German def fire orders are in already. Here we go.

The section on the left ridge top fires at the British section which is closing fast. No effect, just.

The Panzer III takes a quick shot from it's flank at the Grant as it reaches the crest of the ridge. Again, no effect, but only just.

The other German infantry fires at the British infantry who are almost in the rocks, suppressing one. The Panzer IV has a bad shot due to it's disordered status.

Not much happened this time.

CLOSE COMBAT.

One British section and one Grant tank - both in good order - against one German section dug in - disordered.

OUCH!! The German section is eliminated by the British bayonets. The British take the position. The ridge is now in joint ownership.

It is the German artillery phase to be followed by offensive fire / movement.