Trucks and Transports

[Scud]

In my early days I'd use them to transport guys right up to the front line and learned the hard way. If they don't get blown to smithereens loaded, then they get blown to smithereens unloaded and trying to get back to the rear, racking up tons of free points for the opponent. Now I unload early and let the infantry walk, moving them to the farthest rear wooded areas as possible and no stacking, just in case of lucky artillery fire.

If the map is large, I'll hold some close to the rear-most infantry and load them for quick reinforcing if the emergency arises or near reinforcement hexes.

I don't use them to spot or block roads, although I don't have a problem if my opponent does. Easy points are easy points. However, if the scenario includes exit hexes and it's critical to reach them for a victory, I'll go over the rules with my opponent early, so we're both on the same page.

Dave