Sweep for Bordj Toum Bridge - The Matrix Games version of West Front

As the Allies paused to gather their breath and resources for their attack on Tunis, the Germans struck first. The Fifth Panzer Army in an effort to expand its position around Tunis, sent the 86th Panzer Grenadier Regiment supported by armor from the 7th Panzer Regiment on a two-pronged attack along both sides of the Medjerda river. If the Germans were able to gain control of the bridge near the Bordj Toum railroad station, Combat command B would be in danger of being cut off on the eastern side of the river. As the Germans approached a roadblock on the west bank of the Medjerda, they were met by anti-tank guns and mines. A heavy engagement soon broke out with U.S. tank support arriving from the east river bank along with artillery fire from positions across the river. On the east bank, the second prong of the German attack was held back by a combination of skillful ridgeline defenses and soft ground. By nightfall, the German drive had been stopped, although the bridge was still subject to enemy fire and the threat of a renewed attack. Based on Squad Leader's G.I Anvil of Victory scenario #39