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

54 Sqdrn. 'B' Flight - Twilight Patrol - 11 April, 1917.

Sir:

As the only scout pilot at Corbie not on the sick list, I was glad to take on this evening's Twilight Patrol. I made my way northeast to the lines in mist and light rain, arriving over the trenches southeast of Arras. I turned southward, strafing the German positions and waving to our troops. My guns jammed twice at about the halfway point, but I was able to clear them successfully both times. Shortly thereafter, the weather began to improve. I finished my run along the lines near Bapaume under overcast skies, and returned safely to Corbie in light clouds.

(signed) 2nd Lieutenant Gerald Carson-Jeffries
"B" Flight, No. 54 Sqdn RFC
April 11, 1917

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Victory Points
Patrolled 5 Hexes +10
Trench Strafing +20
Total +30
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