Module:Decisive Victory 1918: Volume One – Soissons

Publisher	Legion Wargames LLC	Era	WWI
Year	2021	Topic	Western Front
Players	1 to 2	Scale	Operational
Length		Series	Decisive Victory 1918

Files and Module Information

Filename	Filetype	Size	Date	Compatibility	Developer	Other Contributors
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Soissons_Decisive_Victory_1918_v1.vmod	module	12.33 MB	2022-09-01

Comments

Decisive Victory 1918 is a series of three games that when combined will cover the entire Allied offensive in July of 1918 know as the Second Battle of the Marne.

This simulation illustrates the main features of late WWI combat. If the campaigns of 1918 were a far cry from the static trench warfare which had characterized the previous years, defense still retained absolute tactical advantage over the offense. Even with the element of complete surprise and greater numbers of troops and equipment facing a tired enemy, the French army was unable to maintain the pace of the advance attained on the first two days. This was not through any lack of competent commanders: not only could the defender always bring in reinforcements in men and equipment faster than the attacker, but the attacker’s speed, maneuverability, and ability to operate autonomously were still limited. It was very difficult, after the enemy's frontline was breached, to maintain any prolonged advance once the troops had progressed beyond friendly artillery cover and outpaced their logistical services. In addition, a few resolute defenders huddled around a handful of machine guns could inflict grievous casualties and delay vastly superior numbers. To adequately reflect these key aspects of late WWI warfare, the design incorporates elements and mechanisms that depart from the more standard hex & counter systems.

Players

• Some Guy