Re: DAR: Alam Halfa Ridge
Turn 12
Another round of artillery on the enemy infantry. They are pulling back, so it wasn't as effective. Their infantry is taking fire from my artillery, infantry, MG-42s and StuGs.
Two 6pdr ATGs were located by my scouts 750m North of the bottom edge. Suppressive fire place on one which was attacked by one scout unit. Yes, they are suppose to recon, but they will also engage targets of opportunity.
Concentration of enemy tanks forward of Northern objective are just staying put and allowing themselves to be picked off. Scratch one more Crusader and Valentine.
Two additional Crusader III tanks seen near middle objective making the total three.
A third was seen near the Southern objective, but one was destroyed earlier and another was just eliminated.
The spoiling attack is losing steam before they even fire a shot. Another Crusader III and one Valentine III destroyed reducing it to three Valentines remaining. Three Crusaders 500m to their rear seem to be content watching their comrades in arms get blown to bits.
Counter battery continuing on 5.5in howitzers. Strangely, in a now target rich environment, the enemy off board stuff is staying quiet.
Screen prints of the main engagement areas at the beginning of turn 13 are attached.
Casualties
Friendly: Two
Enemy: Three Crusader III and two Valentine III tanks destroyed, estimated 10 casualties.
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