Current Time 0800 12 Jul updatedTurn 13 Staff Report: The anticipated attack has begun. First contact was made at 0609 on our far left. By 0621 there were 4 attacks underway.
The engagement on the far left began approximately at 0609 and ended at approximately 0750. It involved companies 1, 2, and 3 with no fire missions provided in defensive support. Casualties were reported as high, but the enemy was halted after a small to moderate gain. The enemy was reported as an infantry battalion with some artillery support.
The engagement on the middle left involving companies 3, 4, 5, and 9 has been under way since 0621, but the attack appears to be losing momentum. A battery of 120mm mortars and 105’s have fired missions in defense of this attack. The enemy appears to be making a small to moderate gain thus far, and our casualties are reportedly high. This sector reports that the enemy is attacking in battalion strength with significant artillery support.
The engagement on the middle right started about 0619 and is currently still in progress. Companies 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 are all involved in this engagement, and report heavy casualties. A battery of 120mm mortars and 105’s are providing fire support in defense. The enemy appears to be in battalion strength with armor and significant artillery support. They appear to be making significant gains.
The engagement on our right started approximately at 0612 and is currently still in progress. Companies 6, 8, and 9 are involved in this fight, and report heavy casualties. A battery of 120mm mortars and 105’s plus the 88’s are providing fire support in defense. The enemy appears to be in battalion strength with armor and significant artillery support. They appear to be making significant gains.
Reports are being analyzed, greater detail will be available later.
I am pleased to announce the arrival of a company from the 12th Stug Brigade. They await your orders.
0621 Unit Dispositions0800 Unit DispositionsPlan of Action: <revised> The addition of the armor creates an interesting debate. Shall the armor be used to help blunt the American armored assault, or do we counterattack and perhaps catch an un-suspecting unit off guard? I am going to opt for the higher risk/reward option and perform a local counter attack. The Stugs will form a battle group with 2/9, some artillery support will be attached, and strike northeast in an attempt to catch that infantry battalion exposed. I will issue “Cautious” persistence to lower potential casualties if things go wrong, but hopefully this will help disrupt the American tempo of operations. Meanwhile 13/9 (the engineers) are going to take a new position almost due south of 9/9 in an effort to help shore up the line and slow down any potential breakthroughs.