The situation at the start of the 9th minute of combat... (oriented for our troops, so North is at the bottom again) note the swarms of Italians near KT 2 and 3, some pushing through the woods of KT 4, and one scouting around the far side of the Villa in the East.
The fascists swarm through the gap between Orchard and Hill, passing the bodies and burning hulks of their first casualties
2Lt Speller, 2IC 1 Troop, and his section are surprised by more Bredas suddenly surging into KT 4.
A new challenger appears... directly ahead of our Sherman, which is busy mercilessly riddling a nearby Breda with its coax. The Obice da assault gun fires once, and hits a tree, drawing Cpl Cenette's attention.
Cpl Epp's Section dismount to sneak up on a Breda by the light of a brewed allied car.
A (fortunately) already dismounted Universal Carrier is pummeled by a Breda's 20mm autocannon, adding to the din and smoke filling the valley.
Pte Smithson, thinking he is the last living man in his section by the Villa, drops his weapon in the hopes that the rampaging Italians see it and spare him.
The Canadians' situation is looking grim at the moment, but as they dig in to what positions they have, they continue to bleed the Italians. The engagement is still up in the air, but it is certain that the snow will be red by the light of day.
The fascists swarm through the gap between Orchard and Hill, passing the bodies and burning hulks of their first casualties
2Lt Speller, 2IC 1 Troop, and his section are surprised by more Bredas suddenly surging into KT 4.
A new challenger appears... directly ahead of our Sherman, which is busy mercilessly riddling a nearby Breda with its coax. The Obice da assault gun fires once, and hits a tree, drawing Cpl Cenette's attention.
Cpl Epp's Section dismount to sneak up on a Breda by the light of a brewed allied car.
A (fortunately) already dismounted Universal Carrier is pummeled by a Breda's 20mm autocannon, adding to the din and smoke filling the valley.
Pte Smithson, thinking he is the last living man in his section by the Villa, drops his weapon in the hopes that the rampaging Italians see it and spare him.
The Canadians' situation is looking grim at the moment, but as they dig in to what positions they have, they continue to bleed the Italians. The engagement is still up in the air, but it is certain that the snow will be red by the light of day.
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