Corps Attachments Now Possible?

[Liebchen]

Corps attachments...

What is it and why would you use it (or not use it) and what problems does it solve?  I've read the manual on it but it's still not sinking in.  I need it spelled out to me like I'm a 3rd grader.  

I'm feeling like a complete dummy about this feature of the game.

-Mark

If you read the preceding portion talking about the Command Test and Disruption Recovery, you should have some idea of why units should be within command range of their particular HQ.

For example, You want to keep your regimental units in range of their regimental HQ (if applicable), the divisional units in range of their divisional HQ, etc. This will affect their ability to help subordinate units recover from disruption/brokenness. It will also affect their ability to be resupplied (ammo or fuel), receive replacements (read about detachment), etc.

So, as for your specific question, from the User Manual: "The purpose of changing a Corps Attachment is to streamline the Command structure so that a Division HQ can receive support from the closest Corps HQ in its sector."

Other thoughts:

Not all corps HQs have the same ratings or ranges. Sometimes you might want to attach an infantry division, for example, to the panzer korps that it is accompanying/supporting. Sometimes a tank corps needs to be subordinated to a rifle army.

While two divisions in the same corps cannot coordinate an assault, either division's units could use the help of corps-level assets. So there's that.

Corps attachments affect the Command test. Command tests are performed at the highest level of a chain of command on the game map. The more command levels you have, the more chance there are to pass the Command Test. Again, not all HQs have the same ratings, although this is a bit of a stretch.