Help with F '14 Liege

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@Mr Grumpy: Right now I'm playing vs. the AI, but anticipate playing against a human soon. Thanks for your pointers. In my current game I'm in the process of encircling the city. However, the AI has moved the bulk of the 3rd Div. north to the ford across the Meuse, making an early crossing there problematic. As a result, I'm moving forces to the two rail bridge crossings just to get forces across and take on the remainder of the 3rd Div., and also to secure the Western exits.

My main confusion was with the forts themselves, I guess. I know the Germans actually took Fts. Barchon and Evegnee before the siege artillery arrived, so it should be possible to do that. But it seems very unlikely. So the only thing left is to bypass like you and Ed said and go for the city. I'm midway through Aug. 6 and my brigades are just now getting in position to attack [through] the fortress ring.

Thanks for your valuable insights. Very helpful to me.