Task Force Racer IRan into a Buzz Saw on the road to Bastone., I had A company size force -3rd Tank Platoon of CCA 2nd Armor. It was a on line up the middle attack of 2 Plts of M-4's Supported by 2 Hellcats 76 mm TD's and 2 Jumbos M-4s. With my Hq of 4 Shermans M-4's. The caught it 1st from 2 PZ IV's then the mid section attack stalled from AFV's and Tanks, I move the HQ section of 4 to the High ground in a flanking move only to run into Panthers in the woods. As my Section was brewed up by a Panther in the woods I spotted at least 6 shells bouncing off its frontal armor Then M-4 took an hit and it was run for it. Rejoining the rear support of a Jumbo I called off the advance. 1 PZ IV and 1 Panther was seen to retreat. Est Losses e/a ? Ours 8 tanks + 3 disabled,
