July 27, 1944. Near Le Loray, France. Barkmann is stopped by retreating infantry who claim the Americans are close. Ernst Barkmann decides to send two of his men to check. They observe a column of 15 Shermans and various vehicles. Barkmann drives his Panther to a crossroads hidden behind a thicket, he waits for the enemy. As the US column approaches, he opens fire ... The British player wins immediately when all German units are either pinned or eliminated at the end of any game turn.