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If a friendly Grand Offensive is carried out using Tanks (anywhere), no test of Tank values takes place elsewhere. In all instances, there may only be one Tank value test per turn (for one side). Tank values may only increase from the test. Once a level is achieved, the tank may not drop below this level. Tanks: Entente and Central Powers Each side has its own Tank value, evolving during the offensives. Nonetheless a limit exists: the gap between the adversary’s value may be no greater than 2. As a consequence, the side with the lowest value will always have its tanks increased by this method. 21.13.2 Tanks in Combat Tanks as Support A Tank adds its support value to an “engaged” friendly unit. But it is fragile and risks being destroyed during combat. Thus, it is better to have several Tanks present in order to benefit from support for several rounds. A Tank may support any corps at all, with the condition that a national corps is in the stack at the beginning of the battle (whether he is engaged or not). This tank support is additional to artillery support. A Tank doesn’t spend any MUN to be used. Reminder: a Tank is always worth 1 in defense unless alone. Tanks and Trenches Tanks may benefit from the Infiltration Tactic. Infiltration has the goal of diminishing enemy trenches at the beginning of the battle. To use Infiltration, it is necessary to carry out a major battle (4+ corps) and to have at least 2 Tanks to engage in the 1st round (one per sub-battle). Then, the player may commit additional tanks as he wishes. Each time the “Main” battle of a Grand Offensive is won (Target region taken), the Infiltration Tactic becomes more and more effective with Tanks: permanent bonus of +1 to reduce the trenches (max. +2). If there is only 1 Tank, the Infiltration Tactic may not be used, but the Tank keeps its normal bonus (support in combat). Tanks and Battle A Tank, once engaged in combat, must stay there the whole battle. It may not be disengaged until the battle is complete or the tanks is destroyed. On the other hand, nothing obliges the player to engage a new Tank if one Tank is destroyed during a round (except to respect the minimum of Tanks engaged). But, if he does, this new Tank must stay engaged. A HQ may send Tanks from his reserve to reinforce during a battle, as well as one corps. The same for the GHQ. Tanks and Losses Sustained If the unit engaged in combat has sustains a loss (even at which inflicts no damage), the supporting Tank may be destroyed. This is checked on the Tank Destruction Table: Light Tanks Tanks may be placed in the HQ or GHQ Reserve. A light Tank does not count in the reserve capacity. Light Tanks in reserve may be used during a flank or in depth breakthrough. Heavy Tanks Heavy tanks may be placed in a HQ’s reserve, but they may not participate in an in depth breakthrough. Heavy tanks in reserve may only be used in a flank breakthrough (never in depth). The GHQ may also have heavy Tanks in its reserve. 21.13.3 Production of Tanks (in short) Germany, Austria, England, France and the United States may produce Tanks. Russia may build them too, but at the earliest 2 years after the other powers have produced their first tank unit. Requirements and constraints are: ● It is necessary to possess the “Heavy Tank” technology. ● In the beginning, the production rate is limited to 1 Tank per Interphase. ● A Tank is built in 4 turns. ● Tanks are support units. It is necessary to stagger their production over several turns (i.e. mixed with the other support units). See 21.6.2 for more details. World War One: La Grande Guerre 1914-1918 129
22. Strategic Warfare Strategic Warfare is resolved during each Interphase. It targets the economical muscle of the enemy countries, and their National Wills (NW). There are two kinds of strategic warfare, one per side. 1. Blockade (Entente) 2. Submarine Warfare (Central Powers) 22.1 The Blockade Britain may declare the “Central Powers blockade”. The longer the blockade, the worse its effects on Central Powers’ economy and NW. 22.1.1 Presentation Britain may declare the Central Powers Blockade as soon as she enters the war. In the current version of the game, this is done via an event, which automatically succeeds. In some rare cases, this decision may be delayed and will be then offered later to the Entente player in the British political options. Warning: do not confuse the “Central Powers Blockade” with the “Neutrals Blockade” (which is a stronger variant). ● The blockade declaration causes a diplomatic effect on the trading neutral countries and the USA. ● The blockade may be extended to the neutral countries, but this requires a specific Political Action for Britain, and the diplomatic effects worsen. The blockade second immediate effect besides diplomacy is to deprive Central Powers from their maritime foreign trade and from the link with the German colonies. Central Powers’ incomes are therefore computed without their trades and colonies. However, in the first few months after the blockade is put into effect, the Central Powers still receive part of their trade (blockade “positive” effect), but it will not last. 130 World War One: La Grande Guerre 1914-1918 As soon as the blockade is in effect, a check occurs every Interphase, starting in Winter 1914. See 22.2 below for details. 22.1.2 Late Declaration If Britain declares Central Powers Blockade late, after Winter 1914, the Winter 14 column will be used for the first Interphase and the effects will increase regularly each Interphase. 22.2 Blockade Effects 22.2.1 Diplomatic Effects When the “Central Powers Blockade” is declared, some neutral countries react and their diplomatic levels shift towards Central Powers. If Britain decrees the “Neutrals Blockade”, the same happens, with even more drastic effects. The diplomatic effects are immediate and the diplomatic levels are adjusted as follows: Test # W1914 Sp1915 Su1915 W1915 Sp1916 Su1916 W1916 Sp1917 Su1917 W1917 Sp1918 Su1918 (Mod) 0 25|3 25|3 20|2 15|2 15|2 10|1 5|1 0|-1 0|-1 -5|-2 -10|-3 -10|-4 1 25|3 20|2 20|2 15|2 10|1 5|1 0|0 0|-1 -5|-2 -5|-3 -15|-4 -15|-4 2 25|3 20|2 20|2 10|1 10|1 0|0 -5|-1 -5|-2 -5|-3 -10|-3 -15|-4 -20|-5 3 25|3 20|2 20|2 10|1 5|1 0|0 -5|-1 -5|-2 -5|-3 -10|-3 -20|-4 -25|-5 4 25|3 20|2 15|2 5|1 5|1 0|0 -5|-1 -5|-2 -10|-3 -15|-3 -20|-4 -25|-5 5 20|2 20|2 15|2 5|1 0|0 -5|-1 -5|-2 -10|-2 -10|-3 -15|-3 -20|-4 -30|-5 6 20|2 15|2 15|2 5|1 0|0 -5|-1 -10|-2 -10|-2 -15|-3 -20|-4 -25|-5 -35|-6 7 20|2 15|2 10|1 5|1 -5|-1 -10|-1 -10|-2 -15|-3 -15|-3 -20|-4 -25|-5 -35|-6 8 15|2 15|2 10|1 5|1 -5|-1 -10|-1 -15|-2 -15|-3 -20|-3 -25|-4 -30|-5 -40|-6 9 15|2 10|1 10|1 0|0 -5|-1 -15|-2 -15|-2 -20|-3 -20|-4 -25|-4 -30|-5 -40|-6 10 15|2 10|1 10|1 0|0 -10|-1 -15|-2 -20|-2 -20|-3 -25|-4 -30|-5 -35|-5 -45|-6 11 10|1 10|1 5|1 -5|-1 -10|-1 -20|-2 -20|-3 -25|-4 -30|-4 -35|-5 -40|-6 -45|-7 12 10|1 10|1 5|1 -5|-1 -15|-2 -20|-2 -25|-3 -30|-4 -35|-5 -40|-5 -45|-6 -50|-7 13 10|1 10|1 0|0 -5|-1 -15|-2 -25|-3 -30|-4 -35|-5 -40|-5 -45|-6 -50|-7 -55|-8 14 10|1 10|1 0|0 -10|-1 -20|-2 -30|-3 -35|-4 -40|-5 -45|-6 -50|-6 -55|-7 -60|-8
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22. Strategic Warfare<br />
Strategic Warfare is resolved during each Interphase. It targets the<br />
economical muscle of the enemy countries, and their National Wills (NW).<br />
There are two kinds of strategic warfare, one per side.<br />
1. Blockade (Entente)<br />
2. Submarine Warfare (Central Powers)<br />
22.1 The Blockade<br />
Britain may declare the “Central Powers blockade”. The longer the<br />
blockade, the worse its effects on Central Powers’ economy and NW.<br />
22.1.1 Presentation<br />
Britain may declare the Central Powers Blockade as soon as she enters<br />
the war. In the current version of the game, this is done via an event, which<br />
automatically succeeds. In some rare cases, this decision may be delayed<br />
and will be then offered later to the Entente player in the British political<br />
options. Warning: do not confuse the “Central Powers Blockade” with the<br />
“Neutrals Blockade” (which is a stronger variant).<br />
● The blockade declaration causes a diplomatic effect on the trading<br />
neutral countries and the USA.<br />
● The blockade may be extended to the neutral countries, but this<br />
requires a specific Political Action for Britain, and the diplomatic<br />
effects worsen.<br />
The blockade second immediate effect besides diplomacy is to deprive<br />
Central Powers from their maritime foreign trade and from the link with the<br />
German colonies. Central Powers’ incomes are therefore computed without<br />
their trades and colonies. However, in the first few months after the<br />
blockade is put into effect, the Central Powers still receive part of their trade<br />
(blockade “positive” effect), but it will not last.<br />
130 World War One: La Grande Guerre 1914-1918<br />
As soon as the blockade is in effect, a check occurs every Interphase,<br />
starting in Winter 1914.<br />
See 22.2 below for details.<br />
22.1.2 Late Declaration<br />
If Britain declares Central Powers Blockade late, after Winter 1914, the<br />
Winter 14 column will be used for the first Interphase and the effects will<br />
increase regularly each Interphase.<br />
22.2 Blockade Effects<br />
22.2.1 Diplomatic Effects<br />
When the “Central Powers Blockade” is declared, some neutral countries<br />
react and their diplomatic levels shift towards Central Powers. If Britain<br />
decrees the “Neutrals Blockade”, the same happens, with even more<br />
drastic effects.<br />
The diplomatic effects are immediate and the diplomatic levels are<br />
adjusted as follows:<br />
Test # W1914 Sp1915 Su1915 W1915 Sp1916 Su1916 W1916 Sp1917 Su1917 W1917 Sp1918 Su1918<br />
(Mod)<br />
0 25|3 25|3 20|2 15|2 15|2 10|1 5|1 0|-1 0|-1 -5|-2 -10|-3 -10|-4<br />
1 25|3 20|2 20|2 15|2 10|1 5|1 0|0 0|-1 -5|-2 -5|-3 -15|-4 -15|-4<br />
2 25|3 20|2 20|2 10|1 10|1 0|0 -5|-1 -5|-2 -5|-3 -10|-3 -15|-4 -20|-5<br />
3 25|3 20|2 20|2 10|1 5|1 0|0 -5|-1 -5|-2 -5|-3 -10|-3 -20|-4 -25|-5<br />
4 25|3 20|2 15|2 5|1 5|1 0|0 -5|-1 -5|-2 -10|-3 -15|-3 -20|-4 -25|-5<br />
5 20|2 20|2 15|2 5|1 0|0 -5|-1 -5|-2 -10|-2 -10|-3 -15|-3 -20|-4 -30|-5<br />
6 20|2 15|2 15|2 5|1 0|0 -5|-1 -10|-2 -10|-2 -15|-3 -20|-4 -25|-5 -35|-6<br />
7 20|2 15|2 10|1 5|1 -5|-1 -10|-1 -10|-2 -15|-3 -15|-3 -20|-4 -25|-5 -35|-6<br />
8 15|2 15|2 10|1 5|1 -5|-1 -10|-1 -15|-2 -15|-3 -20|-3 -25|-4 -30|-5 -40|-6<br />
9 15|2 10|1 10|1 0|0 -5|-1 -15|-2 -15|-2 -20|-3 -20|-4 -25|-4 -30|-5 -40|-6<br />
10 15|2 10|1 10|1 0|0 -10|-1 -15|-2 -20|-2 -20|-3 -25|-4 -30|-5 -35|-5 -45|-6<br />
11 10|1 10|1 5|1 -5|-1 -10|-1 -20|-2 -20|-3 -25|-4 -30|-4 -35|-5 -40|-6 -45|-7<br />
12 10|1 10|1 5|1 -5|-1 -15|-2 -20|-2 -25|-3 -30|-4 -35|-5 -40|-5 -45|-6 -50|-7<br />
13 10|1 10|1 0|0 -5|-1 -15|-2 -25|-3 -30|-4 -35|-5 -40|-5 -45|-6 -50|-7 -55|-8<br />
14 10|1 10|1 0|0 -10|-1 -20|-2 -30|-3 -35|-4 -40|-5 -45|-6 -50|-6 -55|-7 -60|-8
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