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Minefield Tactics
11-05-2017, 02:56 AM,
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RE: Minefield Tactics
(11-05-2017, 01:27 AM)onesixthsoldier Wrote: Tactical Question:  I have been playing Tobruk '41 and El Alamein '42 extensively via PBEM and against the AI.  What is the "best" way to clear minefields particularly during an offensive?  The tactic of moving an engineer/sapper unit into a hex in advance of infantry or armor is extremely slow, taking three turns to reduce a minefield from 3 to 0.  There must be a better way.  Any advice is appreciated.

Stack multiple engineer units in the minefield hex to speed mine removal and (maybe?) increase the odds that at least one engineer will remain not disrupted.   Smile
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Minefield Tactics - by onesixthsoldier - 11-05-2017, 01:27 AM
RE: Minefield Tactics - by Kool Kat - 11-05-2017, 02:56 AM
RE: Minefield Tactics - by Ricky B - 11-05-2017, 01:49 PM
RE: Minefield Tactics - by Landser34 - 11-06-2017, 10:28 AM
RE: Minefield Tactics - by onesixthsoldier - 11-06-2017, 11:41 PM
RE: Minefield Tactics - by Compass Rose - 11-07-2017, 08:15 AM
RE: Minefield Tactics - by Fhil - 11-08-2017, 07:01 AM
RE: Minefield Tactics - by Mr Grumpy - 11-09-2017, 10:34 PM

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