2 Battle of Szczercow
2 Battle of Szczercow (Rules: Arras to Ardennes) Battle Turn Zero and Start The Germans deployed with only one infantry battalion due to the casualties taken in the previous fighting, supported by three tank battalions. The Poles had two infantry battalions forward in entrenchments creating a linear defence with the third infantry battalion closely arranged in reserve to protect the key areas. A company of 7TP tanks that were in support was positioned to the right of the reserves for deployment as required. Battle Turn One The Germans started by advancing units on the north side of the road, provoking an artillery response from the Poles. Subsequently the Germans developed an infantry assault on their southern flank, immediately suppressing one company of Polish troops. The Polish companies were well spaced out, which might have compromised any ability to provide mutual support, although deployment of a second company to provide fire support diverted some of the attacking German