France 14 Offensive Tactics

[NikolaiB]

I am playing East Prussia '14 and am also learning how to attack. I have some tips, that might not be applicable to France '14.

(1) If I am moving a big stack forward, I usually move some smaller units out on the flanks. The goal is to block field of fire to the large stack from enemy field or machine guns. Later on they will also fire to attract opportunity fire from the large stack.

(2) I always look for points that are vulnerable to a machine gun and field artillery fire base. Weirdly this includes enemies who are at a higher elevation.

(3) Units who are not in command go down a morale level. I find this really important as the Russians. Out of command units go down to morale D. However, they are not easy to keep in command b/c the regimental HQs have a command range of one! I am worried that a human opponent will find it easy to target them.

(4) So far, other than point (2), I don't really put my machine guns or field guns to the front lines. I keep them in the back in case the enemy counter attacks. If they do, they are there to make them pay.

I am sure more experienced players can offer more advise or point out the faults in my plan! Tbh, I am finding learning how to attack a real treat in this system.