F 14 Anomalous Combat Results

[Ricky B]

Yes, and it is a stacking limit issue causing an extra 50% in losses. The assaulted stack has around 1900 men, stacking limit is 4200. There are 2 possible retreat hexes, one that has more than 3000 Germans in it, so a retreat there would be at least 4900 men, so a no go. The other might be close - there are 2 XXXX manpower units plus 3 MG units and 1 arty unit. If the MG and arty units are at 70% strength, then there has to be at least 2400 stacking points in that hex, add in another 1900 and it is at 4300, or 100 men over the limit, so instead of retreating the stack loses an extra 50% of its strength.

Thanks for the file!

Rick