Overview

November 25, 1942, part of the battle group «Blade» consisting of the US 1st Tank Battalion, attacked the German positions in the Chouigui Pass area.

Key Features

• Despite the stubborn resistance of the German forces and air support, the pass was captured by the forces of A/1 tbn company.
• Tanks of C/1 tbn company captured the bridge near Tebourba and attacked the German airfield near Djedeida, destroying more than 20 aircraft and about 36 vehicles.
• After this raid, the battalion's tanks took defense at the pass.
• The German command assembled a battle group led by Major Witzig, which was to counterattack the US positions in the Chouigui Pass.

Gameplay

Features Two operations of 4 turns for each of the parties (Chouigui, November 25, 1942). Area of over 36 sq. km: ridges and semi-desert with harsh terrain and extensive gullies.