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

Monday, 13 September 2010

19 Sqdrn. "B" Flight - End of Day Report - April 11, 1917

Objective: Dawn Patrol
Mission Points:
All zones spotted: 120
Scout pilot, 2nd Lt. Darren Bayliss seriously injured: - 25
Sopwith Pup (Bayliss) destroyed: - 10
Mission deduction: - 80
Mission TOTAL: 5

Objective: Balloon Bursting
Mission Points:
Two balloons destroyed: 50
One balloon damaged: 5
Scout pilot (Austin) aborted with engine damage: - 3
Mission deduction: - 20
Mission TOTAL: 32

Objective: Offensive Line Patrol
Mission Points:
Goods train strafed: 4
Goods train (2nd) strafed: 8
Column of troops: 14
Scout pilot (Bellamy) minor injury: -3
2 Sopwith Pups aborted (LeMaris & Burnett) with minor damage: - 6
1 Sopwith Pup (Bellamy) heavily damaged: - 6
Mission deduction: 0
Mission TOTAL: 15

Objective: Defensive Line Patrol
Unable to be undertaken
Mission TOTAL: -12

APRIL 11 Total Points: 40

Personnel and A/C Requisitioned:
1 Scout pilot (for Bayliss) permanent: denied
1 Scout pilot (for Bellamy) temporary: assigned
2 Sopwith Scout A/Cs: 1 assigned, 1 denied

Rating Changes:
Brandt, Harry: +1 Pilot skill
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