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, 20 March 2010

54 Sqdrn. 'B' Flight - Defensive Line Patrol - 5 April, 1917.

Sir:

As no escort was available from B Flt, No 54 Sqdn, I decided to conduct the ordered defensive line patrol at high altitude. Sgt Hill was my pilot. As we were climbing toward Albert, I spotted an Albatros D2 coming up under us. Deciding that the best defense was a good offense, Hill dove as if to attack, then immediately broke off. The tactic worked, and we climbed to 20,000 feet to complete the remainder of the mission without incident.

(signed) Air Mechanic Harrison McLean
No. 5 Sqdn RFC
April 5, 1917

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