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, 4 July 2010

54 Sqdrn. 'B' Flight - Defensive Line Patrol - April 9, 1917

Sir:

Sgt Barnes and I conducted a Defensive Line Patrol for No. 54 Sqdn this morning, so B Flt could make a maximum effort against enemy balloons. Sgts Hill and Steele were our pilots. We climbed to 20,000 feet above heavy cloud with thunderstorms and snow showers, seeing neither enemy aircraft nor the ground as we patrolled the checkpoints from south to north. Sgt Steele brought us down through a rain shower, coming out of the clouds right over our aerodrome — some impressive navigating!

(signed) 2nd Lieutenant Cameron Hamilton
No. 5 Sqdn RFC
April 9, 1917

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