The picture shows the situation after Turn 3 and yes Vince, the French entered the board from the West this time.
The French have the first activation in turn 4.
This strategy has some roots in the patience displayed by Alan and Matt in our games, and in my inability to recognize cardinal directions.
The scenario was a draw; the French controlled 3 town hexes and reduced 1 German infantry while the Germans controlled 2 town hexes and killed a French HMG. Very ineffective shooting and assault from both sides.