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[Plain Ian]

Turn 73 German 6am Dawn -the south Mersch



He doesn't like Engineers so the 24th Armoured Engineers took a pounding although my decision to get them into Forest probably saved them a bit. 

My bridging engineers are ready to build a bridge at Boevange but I will wait until daylight so I can see where he is first. If he has a los on Boevange then my Engineers will be pounded by 7th Army artillery.

The 20th Armoured Infantry paid the price for racing to the river and sitting in Clear terrain. (down to 53% with 291 men) I'll get them into Mersch this turn along with the 11th Tank Bn. 

I was hoping that he would withdraw the 352nd as I thought he was within a protected entry zone......but I miscounted. I counted 3 out from the entry hex when in fact you should include the entry hex...duh.

The 5th Infantry Division has arrived this turn so I will have to move the unit into a small trap. I'll  lead with M4 tanks and try to air recon to see what is there. Motorised infantry in T mode can easily lose50+ men so I may have to dismount and probe on foot. 
My biggest concern is 5th Division's artillery which will be a juicy target for him. 

I could delay the 5th I suppose? Anyone have any thoughts on this before I get on with my turn?