Etiquette

[Dog Soldier]

Kursk is an odd duck of a battle when viewed from the perspective of this thread. The Germans had extensive air recon of the fortifications opposing them, yet the operation gained "a life of its own" where nay sayers kept their mouths shut. there were German generals who later stated they had misgivings about the campaign that summer. Who is to say they truly were worried or are using hindsight for CYA.

In any event, replaying history and changing the out come in a memoir or book is easy since the writer assume the enemy will do just what they did and the writer will change what they did to have a better outcome.

At least in our games, the opponent should not be tied to what was done, only what was possible. Releases of reserves etc. are the key to great games. Keeping the other side guessing after the game turn clock starts is what can win a scenario. It certainly makes for a good gaming experience.

Dog Soldier