The Italian attack was led off by the Alpini battalion - off they went, dodging between the shellbursts.
Meanwhile, atop Hill 177 an Austrian company was comfortable in it's trenches...
...until they fell victim to a well-aimed (or just plain lucky) Italian stonk. Ouch!
The Alpini seemed to be doing well, as their timing skills were put to the test...
...but the Austrians weren't giving in easily.
From the valley it looked a very big hill!
Casualties soon mounted in among the Alpini.
Eventually the Alpini prevailed, but as they consolidated their position...
...the Austrians moved forward their reserve company.
Were the Austrians about to counter-attack?
Would the Italian artillery ever hit anything else?
Find out in part 3 coming soon!
Great stuff- the fluky artillery from the Italians certainly helped.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Pete.
You've certainly managed to capture to precipitous nature of the terrain there!
ReplyDeletePete
ReplyDeleteFluke? You claimed it was all skill!
Conrad Kinch
ReplyDeleteI was greatly relieved it didn't collapse during the game!