Assault on Castle Hill

Near Cassino, Italy, March 21, 1944: Amid the rubble, mountainous terrain 
the German elites made a last bid to unhinge the defense at Cassino Town 
by the capture of Castle Hill. The Gurkhas had to hold onto the hill; battling 
both the Germans and exhaustion, awaiting until the surrounding area could be 
recaptured once again.

Game Length: 4.5 turns

For the Germans to win they must capture Castle Hill
For the Gurkhas to win they must hold the castle

Germans: squads, MMG's, LMG's, OBA
Gurkhas: Squads, HMG, MMG, LMG's

Board: #9

Aftermath: Though bombardments and infantry attacks threatened to overwhelm the 
Gurkhas positions, they somehow managed and held out. A few days later all the 
men of the 4th Indian Division were pulled out of the line for a much needed rest.

Source: Squad Leader Scenario #5
