Ernie Borgnine's Bulge

The 2nd Infantry Division have pulled back towards the twin towns.  With 12th SS and it's attached units  close behind in pursuit a rearguard must be mounted.  Newly promoted Sergeant Ernie Borgnine and the remains of his squad must hold for a day.   They have found a good solid position at a farm on the edge of Krinkelt-Rocherath, and have consolidated. 

Ernie's surviving boys.

Setup

2nd Division's squad sets up in the farm buildings on the Western side of the table.  Two scouts may be deployed as sentries, out to 18" from the western table edge entry point.  

The 990th Pz Grenadiers are heading down the farm track towards the town.  they have been tasked to secured the ruins of the farm to their front.  Further north a Panzerjager company is advancing in a support role.  The Grenadiers have 2 Hannomag  half tracks, and are using these to cover the advance.

A snowstorm is imminent, limiting visibility to 18".   It will begin if more than three ones are rolled in any action dice roll

The game

A US sentry dashes back to Audie's position.

Pte Peck however, as the second sentry, seems to be fast asleep

Bogart on the bazooka, near miss on the left hand Hannomag.

Rosberg uses the MG42 to spray Audie's position, no hits. 

Bogart shoots again and the Hannomag explodes.

Private Peck meanwhile, wakes up surrounded by Panzer Grenadiers.  Captured.

A rifle hit on the Hannomag makes the crew nervous, their MG42 fire is ineffective.

Ernie risks a look.  Crosby has already gone into nervous

The snowstorm hits.  Visibility reduced to 18 inches.

Bogart rushes forward and snaps off a shot with his bazooka, rattling the Germans

The Grenadiers use the snow storm to rush forwards.

Ernie pops back up readying the bazooka again.  The Hannomag has found reverse gear!

And Boris attempts a grenade throw, using his impressive forehand.  Just short.

The Germans assault 

One of the Marx boys puts a grenade among them

It comes down to an attrition shootout.  The Germans lose three men down, the Americans one.  Its a withdrawal marker for the Grenadiers.

The Felwebel withdraws his men.

Ernie celebrates by smoking a lucky strike.