Steve: I'm usually able to keep up with all of the posts on this board, but with this battle going on, it's been really hard. I can't even imagine what it's like on your end! I just have a quick question about the ice covered river. Could Martin use artillery or tank fire to break up the ice and keep the advancing Germans from crossing the river (as the Americans did) and force Fionn's troops to cross at the bridge? I would think that this would greatly impact Fionn's advance. If this question has been covered elsewhere, please let me know. Thanks.