Bloody April - 1917 is a campaign game from Terry Goodchild’s ‘Wings over France’ rules for solitaire play of WWI aerial combat during the Battle of Arras. Like all the combat of the war the offensive took a terrible toll, but in the air the Allied losses were especially heavy compared to those of Germany. This campaign attempts to recreate that bloody month . . .

ASSIGNMENTS & REPORTS


To the Men of the Amiens Sector:

We are about to undertake a great offensive. It will prove to be a challenge for all of you and your aircraft. Because of the defensive nature of the Hun air strategy we must take the battle to him, which we will do with the utmost vigor. Remember always our primary responsibility is to provide assistance to the ground forces; this is the highest priority, and to do so, we must do everything possible to protect our reconnaissance and observation aircraft. Set forth and do battle knowing that with you are the confidence and heart-felt appreciation of a grateful nation.
Colonel J.B. Wagner-Stowe DSO
Commanding Officer, Amiens Sector

Saturday, 28 November 2009

54 Sqdrn. 'B' Flight - End of Day Report - 1 April, 1917.

Mission 1: Dawn Patrol
Patrolled 12 hexes (+120)
Mission Offset (-80)
+40 VP's


Mission 2: Balloon Bursting
Two Balloons Destroyed (+50)
German Scout Destroyed (+20)
Allied Scout Damaged/Aborted (-3)
Allied Aircrew Slightly Wounded (-10)
Mission Offset (-20)
+37 VP's


Mission 3: Defensive Line Patrol
9 Checkpoints Overflown (+18)
Mission Offset (-12)
+6 VP's


Mission 4: Offensive Line Patrol
Two Hits on Troop Train (+6)
One Hit on Goods Train (+2)
Trench Strafing (+5½)
German Scout Damaged/Aborted (+3)
Allied Aircrew Killed (-30)
Allied Scout Destroyed (-10)
Allied Scout Damaged/Aborted (-3)
2 Hexes Patrolled (-5)
-31½ VP's


Mission 5: Twilight Patrol
Trench Strafing (+10)
Allied Scout Damaged/Aborted (-3)
3 Hexes Patrolled (+5)
+13 VP's


Victories
One German Scout (Capt Edeline)
Two Balloons (Capt Edeline, Lt Howe)


Casualties
One Killed in Action (Lt Downy)
One Slightly Wounded (Capt Edeline)


Replacements Requested
Two Scout Pilots (one temporary)
One SPAD VII


Ratings Changes
2Lt Stramel FR +1


Victory Point Totals
+64½ Today
+64½ To Date


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