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

Thursday, 12 August 2010

Recommendation for Honours
War Office

I am recommending that Sgt. David Emmett and 2nd Lt. Cecil Hamilton, No. 5 Sqdrn. RFC, be Mentioned in Dispatches (posthumously) for conspicuous gallantry in the face of the enemy. To point, while photographing enemy concentrations deep in the rear of German-held territory Sgt. Emmett with Lt. Hamilton (observer) in a two-seater reconnaissance aircraft, saw two German aircraft attacking an inexperienced pilot of 19 Sqdrn. Disregarding the peril to themselves, they attacked and shot down one of the enemy planes undoubtedly saving the life of the new pilot. During the following mission these two gallant men were shot down by planes of the infamous Jasta 11. In addition to the above incident these men repeatedly set an example of diligence and selfless heroism in the performance of their duties.
Colonel J. B. Wagner-Stowe DSO
Commanding RFC - Amiens Sector
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