F 14 Campaign scenario observations

[jonnymacbrown]

In the Campaign Scenario, the first thing that jumps out at me is the huge gap in the Allied line between Lille and Mons. German 1st Army is pointed straight at that gap (amusingly figuratively arrayed like an arrow pointed right at the gap). And it’s not like 1st Army has to move overland in that direction; a very helpful road net takes 1st Army very easily to Lauze, the Canal de Blaton and Tournai, with only the hastily assembled French 88th Territorials (E rated) able to get in position to at least slow down von Kluck. They should be easily brushed aside and by the morning of the 24th, the German 1st Army will be in the wide open spaces just east of Douai, Ostricourt, Lens; astride Allied left, with the BEF and French 84th Territorials (E rated) completely outflanked; them outfits being only released @ 0600 on the 24th. Let’s face it, no German commander is going to frontally assault the BEF position at Mons; it is suicidal. And why bother when that strong position is easily and naturally outflanked? Any thoughts on this analysis by the play-testers? Jonny :smoke: