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

Friday, 15 October 2010

54 Sqdrn. 'B' Flight - End of Day Report - April 12, 1917

Mission 45: Photographic Reconnaissance
Failure to Undertake Mission (-10)
-10 VP's

Mission 46: Trench Strafing
Trench Strafing (+6)
Jasta 11 Scout Damaged/Aborted (+7)
Two Allied Scouts Damaged/Aborted (-6)
Two Allied Scouts w/ Minor Damage (-6)
Mission Offset (-10)
-9 VP's

Victories
None Today
To Date: 3 Aircraft and 9 Balloons

Casualties
None

Replacements
Scout Pilots:
2Lt Myron Perry (temp)
2Lt Kerneels-Pépin's assignment made permanent

Ratings Changes
2Lt Milford PS +1

Victory Point Totals
-19 Today
-82½ To Date

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