Defending The Westwall : An End Of Series Review

[Matt W]

At long last I was able to complete the last three scenarios of this batch and I went back over the previous plays. I would strongly suggest that the American player not only choose an objective point as Wayne has mentioned but also to understand that time is of the essence and use of the roads will make many things possible. The Germans will make you pay for the use of the road but you usually have a preponderance of infantry types and you need to use those to move up the road and engage the Germans making it possible for your support weapons (armor and those APCs Vince mentions) to advance without becoming Swiss cheese.

It can be disheartening to be the American as a considerable portion of the scenario is spent trying to come to grips with the Germans. During that time you will be taking losses and morale failures while your opponent may not be in range or even in sight. Realize that the tables will turn when you get closer and your firepower will be a huge advantage at that point.

I played all of these scanrios solo but will attest that the results are real (I think the Americans had 9 wins and one draw). Some of these were lucky but many of them were simply a case of dogged determination. The Americans will typically be well down in the score early on but remember that the scores will start chaging rapidly once you get to the objective. Losing heart is the best way to lose the battle.