Carpet Bombing

[Dog Soldier]

Still, there is a known problem of someone using level bombers in such a way that they save / replay the turn until they strike the intended large stack hexes every time. These strikes miss quite a bit so if you are seeing multiple bombers hitting the same stacks repeatedly are bombarding the front line hexes near enemy units without ever hitting their own troops then you have to wonder why they are so accurate. I used my Italian level bombers in Compass '40 and all I manage to hit is fish in the Mediterranean!

IIRC, CB accuracy is a function of the morale of the air squadron. B (and even C) morale CB squadrons can hit their targets about 50 - 60% of the time. Like golf, or baseball, these things tend to run in streaks regardless of what the statistical analysis says. At least that is my experience.
The trick is to not confuse them too much by trying to attack enemy targets too close to your own units. If the optional rules allow it, air recon or ground recon spotting (move in, spot, then get the A/C a safe distance away). This will increase the chances the CB hit their targets.

In F40, the Allied CB can be really rewarding when they actually hit a German column in "T" mode far behind the front while it is moving up. Rare, like a fine wine, it is a moment to be savored. :smoke:

Sure beats the hell out of "going fishing" with the CB.

BTW, flak does seem to affect the CB accuracy. Try setting up a bridge crossing in F40, maybe near Sedan. :cheeky: Place several batteries of 88mm around the bridge site and a German column in "T" mode crossing it. Even with Allied units on the heights south of Sedan where they can spot the bridge and German column, you will be hard pressed to get your CB attacks to hit the intended hex. They will scatter or even (gulp) abort!
I can imagine the cheering of the poilus as the CBs fly in only to be replaced by the sad faces when the bombs miss.

Dog Soldier