What are the numbers at bottom of city or town?

[ruppert29]

Also some times the numbers are white but another town nearby also with value of 4 has a red number in it? I know I captured both of them

[BillRunacre]

The default is for strength values to appear in white, can you post a screenshot showing when you have seen a red number?

[ruppert29]

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[BillRunacre]

Thanks, they all represent the towns' strength values, but when they are below 5 things are not good, so they appear in red.

[ruppert29]

Thank you. I found the rules where it says they slowly rebuild. By not good, I think that means less MPP but how does it affect supply, are they still a resource?

[BillRunacre]

Yes, their supply value = their strength value, so operations in this area will be affected until they have fully repaired. Taking a HQ with your forces is very important as that boosts both supply and combat results.