A few questions about the rules

[brian brian]

you are correct except aircraft can't stack in moutains or swamps unless the hex also contains a port, city, HQ, or engineer unit.

allowing airplanes to base from anywhere is a playability fudge to make the game play simpler. there is not an airfield in each hex but there are notional logistics/construction troops that can make this happen.

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Greywolf

ORIGINAL: Mike Parker

ORIGINAL: gogol1st

but i still find some weird things. For example, it seems that you can never attack ships in port with ships ?

The first two were attempts to prevent fleet units being reflagged as German. The last I include for completeness, it was an unfinished vessel used as a gun platform.

In due respect for the hundreds of french sailors killed in thoses unwarranted attacks by an ex ally, I wanted to point out thoses ships weren't in the process of getting under german nor italian control but were under neutral french control in mediterranean french controlled ports, out of German reach.

That is the very Catapult operation that enforce the regrouping of the french navy in metropolitan ports and its later scuttling when the german try to overrun it to prevent its escape.

The very events at Oran, Alexandria and later Toulon are proofs enough that the french navy weren't going to take part into WWII after 1940, was it against its former allies nor in violation of the Armistice France sign with the Axis. Please respect thoses peoples that dies uselessly to protect their honor, that's all they deserve.

Warspite1

I think "The very events at Oran, Alexandria and later Toulon are proofs enough that the french navy weren't going to take part into WWII after 1940" is a very easy thing to say with the benefit of hindsight. The British in 1940 did not have that hindsight on their side. Given how close the Mediterranean war ended up being, I think - as terrible and as tragic as it was - the decision was the right one. As well as the Mediterranean, the British did not know that Spain would not enter the war on Germany`s side and take Gibraltar. If Gibraltar fell, then the Atlantic sealanes would be under intolerable pressure from the Italian, French and German ships.

Interestingly I saw a program the other day about the attack. Two French naval ratings - one, a survivor from Bretagne - were interviewed. One will never forgive the British for what they did that day. The other bears no ill feelings towards the British and realises that what happened was one of those things that happen in war.

Another point is that while yes, Admiral Somerville was most reluctant to give the order to fire and stopped the action at the earliest possible moment, the other thing to remember is that the decision did not come easy to Churchill who was a great francophile at heart.

I think the decision was less mis-trust of French - and particularly Admiral Darlan`s intentions - but more to do with the realisation that if the Germans wanted the ships, they would do whatever it took and the fact was the French could not guarantee that the ships would not fall into French hands.

[paulderynck]

The discussion arose from an observation that you cannot surface-to-surface attack ships in port in the game of WiF. I think those three examples prove that you should be able to, although since it was a rare event I can see it not being modeled in the game, as undoubtedly special rules would need to be added, most likely requiring a healthy surprise differential.

Realistically, ports are well protected places and the attacker should expect to lose more in naval assets attacking them, then if he were to blockade the enemy and go after him when he sorties. This has been naval doctrine for hundreds of years. Gun platforms on coastal headlands are extremely difficult to sink.

"The Turks have 12 inch guns at Aqaba."
"Yes, but they face the sea and cannot be turned round."

[Shannon V. OKeets]

ORIGINAL: paulderynck

The discussion arose from an observation that you cannot surface-to-surface attack ships in port in the game of WiF. I think those three examples prove that you should be able to, although since it was a rare event I can see it not being modeled in the game, as undoubtedly special rules would need to be added, most likely requiring a healthy surprise differential.

Realistically, ports are well protected places and the attacker should expect to lose more in naval assets attacking them, then if he were to blockade the enemy and go after him when he sorties. This has been naval doctrine for hundreds of years. Gun platforms on coastal headlines are extremely difficult to sink.

"The Turks have 12 inch guns at Aqaba."
"Yes, but they face the sea and cannot be turned round."

As proof of the difficulty in taking out land based gun emplacements with ship bombardment, the invasion of Normandy, especially the bombardment of Cherbourg, offers a good example.

[Joseignacio]

Guys. here comes another question. Can a HQ which is unsupplied give emergency supply any moment or only when the owner player is active?

[Froonp]

ORIGINAL: Joseignacio

Guys. here comes another question. Can a HQ which is unsupplied give emergency supply any moment or only when the owner player is active?

Any moment (in RAW).
In MWiF, this is at specific moments.

Please, see also Q2.4-10, Q2.4-11, Q2.4-12, Q2.4-13 and Q2.4-14 about Emergency HQ Supply in the WiF FE FAQ.

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Q2.4-10> First, when do you declare that you use the emergency HQ supply?
answer> Anytime you like. Date 11/03/1998
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[Joseignacio]

ORIGINAL: Froonp

ORIGINAL: Joseignacio

Guys. here comes another question. Can a HQ which is unsupplied give emergency supply any moment or only when the owner player is active?

Any moment (in RAW).
In MWiF, this is at specific moments.

Please, see also Q2.4-10, Q2.4-11, Q2.4-12, Q2.4-13 and Q2.4-14 about Emergency HQ Supply in the WiF FE FAQ.

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Q2.4-10> First, when do you declare that you use the emergency HQ supply?
answer> Anytime you like. Date 11/03/1998
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Thx a lot. Yesterday we were playing and, although I checked the RAW, it was not totally clear for me (it seems I was not the only one, hence the clarifications). Thanks, Patrice.

[micheljq]

When the Operation Torch's landings began in North Africa. I recall that french vessels did exit to sea to fight but were neutralized by the Royal Navy. [8|]

[Mike Parker]

ORIGINAL: micheljq

When the Operation Torch's landings began in North Africa. I recall that french vessels did exit to sea to fight but were neutralized by the Royal Navy. [8|]

When the Wallies invaded Vichy N. Africa, of course the French fought. I don't think most folks were worried about Vichy use of the french navy, but rather the thought that Vichy might be pressured into turning over these ships to the Italians and/or Germans for use.

[warspite1]

What does [8|] mean? - most of these are self evident but I dont get this one. Thank-you.

[Joseignacio]

Hello, if Vichy is created, there are no territories for Free France, but then the german collapses Vichy, the lands overseas from the former vichy belong to:

- Vichy in exile
- A new Free France?

[paulderynck]

ORIGINAL: Joseignacio

Hello, if Vichy is created, there are no territories for Free France, but then the german collapses Vichy, the lands overseas from the former vichy belong to:

- Vichy in exile
- A new Free France?

Free France is created in this case. From Question 17.2-4 in the latest issue of the FAQ:

Q. Can a completely conquered Free France upon Vichification (17.2) be liberated by returning a French Minor Country?

A. No, Free France has to be founded as per the Vichification rules. If and when Free France is created and then immediately conquered, it can be re-created only by Collapsing Vichy. You liberate France (which then replaces any existing Free France) by retaking Paris. Note that by RAW France will cooperate with its liberator and the U.S. (per "who can cooperate" in 18) so if the U.S. is the liberator (on the occasions when Free France is conquered) then France will not cooperate with the CW unless the CW has territory to return to it and does so.

[Froonp]

ORIGINAL: paulderynck

ORIGINAL: Joseignacio

Hello, if Vichy is created, there are no territories for Free France, but then the german collapses Vichy, the lands overseas from the former vichy belong to:

- Vichy in exile
- A new Free France?

Free France is created in this case. From Question 17.2-4 in the latest issue of the FAQ:

Q. Can a completely conquered Free France upon Vichification (17.2) be liberated by returning a French Minor Country?

A. No, Free France has to be founded as per the Vichification rules. If and when Free France is created and then immediately conquered, it can be re-created only by Collapsing Vichy. You liberate France (which then replaces any existing Free France) by retaking Paris. Note that by RAW France will cooperate with its liberator and the U.S. (per "who can cooperate" in 18) so if the U.S. is the liberator (on the occasions when Free France is conquered) then France will not cooperate with the CW unless the CW has territory to return to it and does so.

Also, from RAW 17.4 :
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Other home countries and territories aligned with Vichy France align with Free France (or become Free France with a new home country if it is currently completely conquered).
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[Joseignacio]

ORIGINAL: paulderynck

ORIGINAL: Joseignacio

Hello, if Vichy is created, there are no territories for Free France, but then the german collapses Vichy, the lands overseas from the former vichy belong to:

- Vichy in exile
- A new Free France?
Login Joseignacio

Free France is created in this case. From Question 17.2-4 in the latest issue of the FAQ:

Q. Can a completely conquered Free France upon Vichification (17.2) be liberated by returning a French Minor Country?

A. No, Free France has to be founded as per the Vichification rules. If and when Free France is created and then immediately conquered, it can be re-created only by Collapsing Vichy. You liberate France (which then replaces any existing Free France) by retaking Paris. Note that by RAW France will cooperate with its liberator and the U.S. (per "who can cooperate" in 18) so if the U.S. is the liberator (on the occasions when Free France is conquered) then France will not cooperate with the CW unless the CW has territory to return to it and does so.

Jeez, it's not clear at all. Sorry for asking before checking the clarifications but it was 12 pm yesterday and we are supposed to play today too just after work, so there was no much time for that.

It seems contradictory, no?:

Q. Can a completely conquered Free France upon Vichification (17.2) be liberated by returning a French Minor Country?

A. No, Free France has to be founded as per the Vichification rules.

If and when Free France is created and then immediately conquered, it can be re-created only by Collapsing Vichy.

Apart from rather contradictory, the only way the would fit together would be (IMO) if there is no Free France unless it was created when Vichificaton is made and could only come back if it is conquered and it would be re-created if Vichy is collapsed or Paris liberated.

But in my case, although Vichy has been collapsed, it can not be re-created because it was never created. Am I wrong?

Also, from RAW 17.4 :
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Other home countries and territories aligned with Vichy France align with Free France (or become Free France with a new home country if it is currently completely conquered).

However this would mean that if Vichy is collapsed the territories would become Free FRance, I am confused. [&:]

[Froonp]

ORIGINAL: Joseignacio
But in my case, although Vichy has been collapsed, it can not be re-created because it was never created. Am I wrong?

Yes you are wrong.

Your case is that :
1) Vichy was created,
2) There were no territories for Free France so Free France existed but was immediately conquered.
3) Then when the german collapses Vichy,
4) So home countries and territories aligned with Vichy France become Free France with a new home country as it is currently completely conquered.

[Joseignacio]

ORIGINAL: Froonp

ORIGINAL: Joseignacio
But in my case, although Vichy has been collapsed, it can not be re-created because it was never created. Am I wrong?

Yes you are wrong.

Your case is that :
1) Vichy was created,
2) There were no territories for Free France so Free France existed but was immediately conquered.
3) Then when the german collapses Vichy,
4) So home countries and territories aligned with Vichy France become Free France with a new home country as it is currently completely conquered.

Thanks. My mate in the game always gets hold even to a "red-hot iron" if he thinks he can get an advantage, and of course point 2 would be his objection, but the answers support my position, and much more if it comes from you (he knows pretty well who you are [:D] ), anyway thanks you both for your help and the fast replies.

[micheljq]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

What does [8|] mean? - most of these are self evident but I dont get this one. Thank-you.

[8|][8|][8|] I am not sure myself [>:][:(][&:][&:] I just find them cute. [:'(]

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: micheljq

ORIGINAL: warspite1

What does [8|] mean? - most of these are self evident but I dont get this one. Thank-you.

[8|][8|][8|] I am not sure myself [>:][:(][&:][&:] I just find them cute. [:'(]

Warspite 1

Did your mother never tell you; never use computer Smileys you don`t know the meaning of? [:D]

Seriously, the reason I asked was that I did not understand what you were saying in your response with [8|]

[sajbalk]

Two new topics:

1. With unlimited divisional breakdown, are minors also given this ability?

2. Under RAW 5.1, if USSR DOW Hungary, GER may choose to receive another USSR oil or keep another GER build point per turn. Also under RAW 5.1 there is another section that states if GER aligns Hungary, the USSR gives GER one less resource per turn.

If the USSR DOW a neutral Hungary, which GER then aligns, how do these sections interact?

[Shannon V. OKeets]

ORIGINAL: sajbalk

Two new topics:

1. With unlimited divisional breakdown, are minors also given this ability?

2. Under RAW 5.1, if USSR DOW Hungary, GER may choose to receive another USSR oil or keep another GER build point per turn. Also under RAW 5.1 there is another section that states if GER aligns Hungary, the USSR gives GER one less resource per turn.

If the USSR DOW a neutral Hungary, which GER then aligns, how do these sections interact?

1 - No.

2 - I haven't checked the code for this I inherited from CWIF.