The battlefield. The near table edge is the South. The area is farmland with vineyards and olive orchards dotting the landscape.

The battlefield. The near table edge is the South. The area is farmland with vineyards and olive orchards dotting the landscape.

Two farm houses in the south-west corner of the table. But there were indeed too far from the main actions.

Two farm houses in the south-west corner of the table. But there were indeed too far from the main actions.

A closer look to the center sector of the battlefield. That farm was meant to be the strong point of the BEFs’ defence.

A closer look to the center sector of the battlefield. That farm was meant to be the strong point of the BEFs’ defence.

The German Blinds at their first moves. The BEFs’ units were hidden. No Blinds  were visual on the table for a couple of turns for the defenders.

The German Blinds at their first moves. The BEFs’ units were hidden. No Blinds were visual on the table for a couple of turns for the defenders.

The 1st German platoon spotted by…

The 1st German platoon spotted by…

…a section of dismounted tankers! Those brave men had lost their tanks days before in a previous battle. Here they are defending a vineyard.

…a section of dismounted tankers! Those brave men had lost their tanks days before in a previous battle. Here they are defending a vineyard.

The German rapid deployment in its best! A platoon of PzIVs along with an infantry platoon in quick advance.

The German rapid deployment in its best! A platoon of PzIVs along with an infantry platoon in quick advance.

German Spandaus’ fire sprayed the BEF's positions.

German Spandaus’ fire sprayed the BEF's positions.

Pz IVs in action!

Pz IVs in action!

Meanwhile an A13 and two A9s fire HE at the MG34s positions. The Germans had heavy casualties because of it. Note from Lardy Chris:  As a minor point, the A9s and A13s probably shouldn't have HE for their 2lber's. Only the CS versions would h

Meanwhile an A13 and two A9s fire HE at the MG34s positions. The Germans had heavy casualties because of it.

Note from Lardy Chris:  As a minor point, the A9s and A13s probably shouldn't have HE for their 2lber's. Only the CS versions would have any HE and only in very limited quantities since they were primarily intended to provide smoke support.

Vaggelis' response: You are absolutely right Chris! I made this serious mistake in the heat of the...battle. Thanks for the careful reading of my report!
 

The tank platoon came to support the retreated dismounted tankers who fought hard but had losses. A couple of A13s took positions into the farmyard along with an Aussie platoon in the other vineyard.

The tank platoon came to support the retreated dismounted tankers who fought hard but had losses. A couple of A13s took positions into the farmyard along with an Aussie platoon in the other vineyard.

On the left wing of the BEFs’ defence line the Company HQ’s platoon advanced. Suddenly a Stuka made an attack at the A13s and the Light MkIVb tank but with limited results. Phew! Lord help us!

On the left wing of the BEFs’ defence line the Company HQ’s platoon advanced. Suddenly a Stuka made an attack at the A13s and the Light MkIVb tank but with limited results. Phew! Lord help us!

The Pz IVs started a tank duel with the A13s who were in the farmyard covered with a stone wall.

The Pz IVs started a tank duel with the A13s who were in the farmyard covered with a stone wall.

The tank duel was hard and despite the (almost hull down) positions of the British tanks the superiority of the German guns started to score turret hits and gun sights problems for the A13s.

The tank duel was hard and despite the (almost hull down) positions of the British tanks the superiority of the German guns started to score turret hits and gun sights problems for the A13s.

The A13s paid the German tanks with the same coin…

The A13s paid the German tanks with the same coin…

…but the armour of the A13s had little chances to survive of the 75mm fire! An A13 blew up.

…but the armour of the A13s had little chances to survive of the 75mm fire! An A13 blew up.

Another “fly by” of the Stuka. Strafing with no but morale results for the Aussies. The German pilot needed rest for sure!

Another “fly by” of the Stuka. Strafing with no but morale results for the Aussies. The German pilot needed rest for sure!

It was about time for the German infantry to advance…

It was about time for the German infantry to advance…

…but the accurate fire of an Australian Platoon held the Germans. This is the right flank section of the Australian platoon in the eastern vineyard.

…but the accurate fire of an Australian Platoon held the Germans. This is the right flank section of the Australian platoon in the eastern vineyard.

Sooner or later the BEF forces would have to retreat. More German forces would arrive in the area. But the Commonwealth’s brave men held their positions for the time ordered to do so. A proud victory for the BEF!

Sooner or later the BEF forces would have to retreat. More German forces would arrive in the area. But the Commonwealth’s brave men held their positions for the time ordered to do so. A proud victory for the BEF!

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The battlefield. The near table edge is the South. The area is farmland with vineyards and olive orchards dotting the landscape.
Two farm houses in the south-west corner of the table. But there were indeed too far from the main actions.
A closer look to the center sector of the battlefield. That farm was meant to be the strong point of the BEFs’ defence.
The German Blinds at their first moves. The BEFs’ units were hidden. No Blinds  were visual on the table for a couple of turns for the defenders.
The 1st German platoon spotted by…
…a section of dismounted tankers! Those brave men had lost their tanks days before in a previous battle. Here they are defending a vineyard.
The German rapid deployment in its best! A platoon of PzIVs along with an infantry platoon in quick advance.
German Spandaus’ fire sprayed the BEF's positions.
Pz IVs in action!
Meanwhile an A13 and two A9s fire HE at the MG34s positions. The Germans had heavy casualties because of it. Note from Lardy Chris:  As a minor point, the A9s and A13s probably shouldn't have HE for their 2lber's. Only the CS versions would h
The tank platoon came to support the retreated dismounted tankers who fought hard but had losses. A couple of A13s took positions into the farmyard along with an Aussie platoon in the other vineyard.
On the left wing of the BEFs’ defence line the Company HQ’s platoon advanced. Suddenly a Stuka made an attack at the A13s and the Light MkIVb tank but with limited results. Phew! Lord help us!
The Pz IVs started a tank duel with the A13s who were in the farmyard covered with a stone wall.
The tank duel was hard and despite the (almost hull down) positions of the British tanks the superiority of the German guns started to score turret hits and gun sights problems for the A13s.
The A13s paid the German tanks with the same coin…
…but the armour of the A13s had little chances to survive of the 75mm fire! An A13 blew up.
Another “fly by” of the Stuka. Strafing with no but morale results for the Aussies. The German pilot needed rest for sure!
It was about time for the German infantry to advance…
…but the accurate fire of an Australian Platoon held the Germans. This is the right flank section of the Australian platoon in the eastern vineyard.
Sooner or later the BEF forces would have to retreat. More German forces would arrive in the area. But the Commonwealth’s brave men held their positions for the time ordered to do so. A proud victory for the BEF!