Fixed Units

[Cpt Courageous]

Fixed units, why? Been playing PzC Normandy game where the French start off with most of their forces are fixed and very high fatigue. Even after the Germans roll over the few French that can move, 2/3rds of the French are fixed. I see this in The Napoleonic games too. What is the purpose. If they are on the map, they should be able to move. After a few turns the carrier pigeons should have arrived or the horse bound messengers should make the delivery.

My thought is don't put them on the map if they are really there. Oh wait, per chance, is it because food preparation and general health conditions had most of those troops waiting in line at the latrines and just weren't able to move as fast as their bowels could?