France '14 AAR Turning the flank !!

[Mr Grumpy]

Turn 19

French commander (Foul) turn19 thoughts:
In the north
The dramatic turn of events to the south has forced me to move some cavalry units south to try to cover my rear areas should my line burst open, this has meant i have given up all hope of any progress in this area and i am now on completely the defensive.

In the centre
As expected my line is starting to fall apart, the French battalions are proving very brittle and even low fatigue units are disrupting easily, Rick has taken advantage of this and is pushing hard up to Vimy ridge, i have no real control over events as 90% of my units are disrupted and despite being in command show no sign of getting back into good order, i put that down to pure bad luck, but i am in real trouble now, if the 38e Bde was not backing the line up Rick may have broken through and surround a portion of my troops.

In the south
More low fatigue units disrupting has given Rick a lodgment on the northern ridge, i am having to pull back although events further north would have made this necessary in a couple of moves anyway.

All in all a very bad move for me, the next five moves will decide the game as my forces may collapse before my reinforcements can get into position.

German commander (RickyB) turn19 thoughts:

I have broadened my attack, with the French having problems in areas. It is getting very bloody, but time is running out and I have to move forward. I still don't see any way to push enough to reach a draw - as long as Darran's troops don't start breaking or he falls back quite far, as assaulting my way forward will take a lot of time and fatigue.

I am planning a possible move of numerous cavalry to my right flank in the coming night, and see if I can drive along the north map edge and do anything - that will be a night move to avoid spotting issues, but I will only do this if it appears workable.



Observer (Volcano) turn 19 comments:
It will be interesting to see what happens in the next 10 or so turns. If the French commit to the center to back it up, and the Germans finally move to the north flank, then it may turn out that the French will be caught completely off balance in the north and the Germans may be able to grab some objectives in that area near the end of the scenario.