|
RE: Leader effect on APC's morale
Sort of difficult to sort out WW2 stuff. I could see an assigned leader, not just a neighbor unit leader, having some impact on SPA and towed guns. The arty folks would have some sort of fire direction control element and the assigned leader would be helpful there. In some Pacific games, I have placed the Marine Colonel or LTC with the guns if I could afford taking a leader out of the line, more to give the guns a morale bonus with his presence, but the combat modifier can make a difference too if I understand that correctly. SPA was sometimes used in an assault gun role, so using a leader directly attached might work in some scenarios, where the gun's presence as on-board arty might find the morale assist helpful should the gun line come under attack, but since they can already fire as a group if up to 3 arty units are located together, same hex or adjacent (my understanding), they don't need the leader to coordinate the fire. If there is a chance that limbered guns are going to come into range of an enemy unit before being set up, particularly when their value is more for exit points rather than taking the time to deploy, having a leader with them for morale is very important. My limited time in recon ('74-'78) calling in arty in exercises would likely be considered obsolete by today's standards but still advanced over WW2 standards due to the constant changes of technology. In my solo play, I have played both ways, depending on circumstances. In face-to-face play, it might be something for players to discuss prior to play, or to roll off if there is a difference of opinion. I don't really see it as a 'wrong way to play' thing.
Tom Oxley
|
