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, 25 July 2010

54 Sqdrn. 'B' Flight - Twilight Patrol - 10 April, 1917.

Sir:

I was glad to have a chance at the Twilight Patrol this evening. I headed slowly northwest from Corbie at 1000 feet while I judged the light. I met two poorly-handled Albatros D2s near the Mercatel Advanced Landing Field. They had dived out of the clouds to attack me, but had instead positioned themselves directly in my sights. Just as I was going to fire, I saw holes open up in the fabric of my machine — they had a protector in the form of an expert pilot flying an Albatros D3. I made myself scarce.

The low cloud gave way to a solid overcast shortly thereafter. I reached the lines near Arras and made my way methodically southward, strafing the Germans and encouraging our troops. Arriving near Bapaume nearly out of ammunition, I returned to the aerodrome in a light rain.

(signed) 2nd Lieutenant Phillip Barrington
"B" Flight, No. 54 Sqdn RFC
April 10, 1917

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Victory Points
Patrolled 5 Hexes +10
Trench Strafing +29
Total +39
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