"Applying some heat."

Eupen continues to be a problem; I will probably need to hit a 1/6 shot to cause damage this turn, otherwise I'll have to count on capturing it when Randy evacuates it. The only good thing so far was the capture of the Francorchamp dump a few turns ago - that ensures I won't lose the services of a mech division at a critical time due to a lack of supply. A thing Randy has been doing that I have much respect for is defending in positions that I can only get 'two hex' attacks on - preventing the flanking attack is as good as an odds level shift! Of course, US artillery is also cunningly placed to cover as broad a front as possible while also serving as a defensive backstop. Alternatively, a few of them are back far enough to ensure that I can't threaten to advance next to them to prevent their subsequent committment. Grrrr.....

Post Combat Summary:

Eleven attacks were made with generally favorable results.  The Germans were able to use the nice dice and make some important inroads:

-  In the north, the capture of Eupen will provide my forces with some increased flexibility and, hopefully, force the US to defend in depth in this area.

-  In the center, clearing the US unit blocking the natural north-south connection point near Trois Ponts will help me maximize my ability to mass my forces at critical points.

-  The results in the south will force the US to spread themselves a little thin in order to block the southern Ourthe.

Casualties are relatively light for the Americans, not a good sign.  To compound things, Randy has effectively delayed me in many areas of the board.  My initial indicator that the US is feeling stress will be when he doesn't have the forces to be able to defend in any stacks of two or more.  Unfortunately, I don't see this happening for a couple more turns.