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

Sunday, 9 May 2010

54 Sqdrn. 'B' Flight - Trench Strafing - April 7, 1917

Sir:

As 2Lt Clark is the only scout pilot B Flt, No 54 Sqdn, has available for the rest of the day, I have asked him to conduct today's Trench Strafing operation as part of a Twilight Patrol this evening. He will have essentially the same effect on the enemy, but will have a substantially better chance of returning in this evening's twilight compared to this morning's bright sunlight.

(signed) Captain Matthew Edeline
"B" Flight Leader, No. 54 Sqdn RFC
April 7, 1917

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Victory Points
Failure to Undertake Mission -10
Total -10
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