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

Friday, 29 January 2010

19 Sqdrn. 'B' Flight - End of Day Report - 3 April, 1917

Artillery Spotting (Zone ‘B’)
Both zones spotted: + 40
1 DH-4 destroyed: - 15
1 two-seater pilot KIA: - 30
1 Observer KIA: - 30
Mission Deduction: - 0
Mission TOTAL: - 35


Offensive Line Patrol (Zone “C”)
Zone “C” over-flown
1 Sopwith Pup aborted (Lt. Brandt) &
to the southern emergency field: - 3
Mission Deduction: - 0
Mission TOTAL: - 3

Twilight Patrol (Zone “B”)
Zone “B” scouted: 10
Mission Deduction: - 0
Mission TOTAL: 10

Victory Points through April 3
Today: - 28
To Date: - 77


Equip. & Personnel Requests
1 Two-seater pilot
1 Observer
2 Scout pilots (one pilot not
requested 2 April due to
admin. error.; one denied)
1 DH-4

[5-Tops Rule effective four times
New Engine Problem Rule effective twice
New ‘Bravery’ Rule: PS +1 Brandt]

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