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, 7 November 2010

54 Sqdrn. 'B' Flight - Twilight Patrol - 13 April, 1917.

Sir:

2Lt Clark requested permission to conduct this evening's Twilight Patrol. I was glad to see such offensive spirit on his first day flying after his injury, so I granted it. In retrospect, the skies were far too clear for a solo mission. Clark was seen making his was slowly to the northeast, waiting, as usual, for the light to fade. Unfortunately, visibility actually improved, and he was set upon by an Albatros D2 and D3. The D3 pilot fired on Clark twice, and we saw his machine fall to Earth. He did not survive the crash.

(signed) Captain Matthew Edeline
B Flight Leader, No. 54 Sqdn RFC
April 13, 1917

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Victory Points
Allied Aircrew Killed (Clark) -30
Allied Scout Destroyed (Clark) -10
Total -40
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