Patton's II Corps struggled to exploit its success at El Guettar against Generaloberst Hans-Jürgen von Arnim. Axis forces still held strong positions, particularly on the Djebel Berda on the right flank of II Corps. A regiment of the Big Red One held Hill 772 on the djebel at one point but, exposed and unsupported, it was ordered to withdraw. Patton soon regretted surrendering the foothold. As II Corps renewed its attack along the El Guettar-Gabès Road, 9th Infantry Division was tasked with retaking Hill 772 to cover the advance.
Attacker: American (1st Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division)
Defender: Italian (131° Divisione Corazzta "Centauro")
6.5 turns
Players: 2 OBA: None Night: No
Unit Counts:
Squads: A:12.0 D:5.0
AFVs: A:0
AFVs: D:0
Guns: A:0
M2 60mm Mortar
D:1
Cannone da 75/27 Mortaio da 45 Brixia
Misc Rules:
All Cliffs are Double Crests (B10.52), D: PB (B30)
