Retreat rules

[wadortch]

Hello all.

What are the retreat rules? I find the types of retreats described in the manual but do not find WHERE units are likely to retreat. Am experiencing a lot of randomness on this so far including units retreating to hexes in enemy ZOC when safe hexes are open. What is the story here?

Walt

[Flaviusx]

My rule is take no chances and physically block any retreat routes you don't want them going to. It's the only way to be sure.

[lancer]

Hi Wadortch,

There's a check list of priorities involved but keep in mind a unit may not always be legally able to retreat into a safe hex for a variety of reasons such as being truck borne in mud conditions, armour being unable to move into a swamp, or having insufficient remaining AP's for the terrain.

Vic might chime in here with more info.

Cheers,
Cameron

[Vic]

There is a bit of randomness. But expect the enemy to flee in the opposite direction of your direction of attack.

Best wishes,
Vic

[wadortch]

Hello and thanks for this information!

Walt