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

Monday, 11 January 2010

54 Sqdrn. 'B' Flight - Defensive Line Patrol - 3 April, 1917.

Sir:

I conducted a high-level defensive line patrol this morning, with Sgt Shoemaker piloting. There was heavy cloud as we climbed to 20,000 feet beyond Albert. The South Advanced Landing Field was our first checkpoint, although we could not, of course, see it through the cloud. We then headed north, encountering a brief thunderstorm near Bapaume. Returning to Corbie via Albert in sleet with occasional rain, we landed safely without having spotted any hostile aircraft.

(signed) 2nd Lieutenant Bernard Hight
No. 5 Sqdn RFC
April 3, 1917

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Victory Points
Patrolled 9 Checkpoints +18
Mission Offset -12
Total +6
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