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[Plain Ian]

Turn 53 Allied Spa



This could be the pivotal battle? In his email to me tonight I asked him why he hasn't pulled back. His answer was he was going to hold on to it as he has reinforcements arriving. Mmmh. This might not be as easy as I thought.
I did think that he would pull back Peiper from Stoumont and possibly 12th SS might be sent here as well? 3rd Motorised must be here?

Anyway here is my turn. Not easy to follow. I rested quite a few units but let loose with some others. basically I hit both ends of his line plus used the 743rd Tnk Bn against his KG Hansen in the centre. 

2-517th tried to nullify his 88mm (4 guns) before I moved in 2-33rd Tnk Bn. I also brought in the AAA unit although its a bit fragile. I also used quite a bit of artillery on this group as they are sitting in the Clear. (also trying to dig in)

The 1-32nd/2-32nd attacked his 3rd FJD unit with the usual results. The 1-119th joined in. 

The B/643rd bugged out of Spa leaving the 1-120th behind to hold the east of the town. Its Fat 83 but Morale A. To its north the 1-117th (disrupted) and the 2-36th hold the village. Both are Morale C. Howver this hex is probably ripe for assault.

The only decent reserves I have are the 3-334th which is out of command and probably gotting to fail its supply test.

I've kind of pinned my hopes on him pulling back by threatening his flanks.....it isn't working.


Anyway his turns arrived. Will have a quick look at but won't be able to post anything tonight.