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, 15 February 2010

Personal note from Colonel J.B. Wagner-Stowe to:

Captain Matthew Edeline, 'B' Flight 54 Sqdrn., etc.

Dear 'Mattie',

There exist at least a few at HQ who can read, and I have heard, actually do so from time to time. One has to consider that AAR's are occasionally read there and should your Dawn Patrol report fall into the hands of one of the literate I know I will be asked if this is the way I run things – to point, does one allow young men of questionable ancestry into the officers' mess? In time of war with all its attendant democratic proclivities I suppose it's necessary to have fishmongers' spawn, lorry drivers' offspring, etc. spotting the linen, but someone called 'Wolfgang' is hardly the thing, old man.

Perhaps, if 2nd Lt. Barrington is so keen to stay occupied during his convalescence, assign him the task of getting to know this 'W. G.' Grun. Where did he go to school - his bona fides, in particular, his family's history, political affiliation, etc.? And if W. G. is to be piloting one of HM's a/c, I suppose we should know if he's actually on our side, what?

(As to young Barrington, it had been my intention to suggest he be mentioned in a dispatch, but obviously today's little adventure precludes that; you might make him aware of it.)

Regards,

'Waggie'

Colonel J.B. Wagner-Stowe DSO, etc. etc.


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