ORIGINAL: BBfanboy
Everyone has looked at CH as a base for launching air or para attacks on the big bases to the southeast, but I think it was also supposed to be a way to isolate Prince Rupert and defend it against reinforcement from the sea before he took it. When you rushed troops there before the Coal Harbour attack his plan to take an excellent port with shipyard was scuttled. His next nearest shipyard was at PH or Hakodate!
Might be! He has some troops prepping for PR but it has never been enough to pose even a remotely serious threat.
PS. Won´t be able to update tonight.