Attack bonus for surrounding units?

[mdsmall]

I recall from playing SC War in Europe that there is a bonus effect that attackers received when attacking units that are completely surrounded on all six hexes. Does that apply as well in SC WW1? If so, what are the rules for this and how much is the bonus?

[BillRunacre]

Yes, the surrounded unit can only reinforce to a maximum strength of 5, so it is going to have a tough time holding out for a long time.

[Bavre]

If the unit is on any sort of structure, e. g. town, fortified town etc but not a proper fortress like Verdun or the two in Poland, completely surrounding it negates that structures defensive bonus. You should see the +X DB vanish in the center bottom display once you move the last unit into the ring. Completely surrounding also does not necessarily need 6 units, but only one unit on each eligible neighboring hex. For example with Albania not yet in, Cetinje can be surrounded by 3 units.

[OldCrowBalthazor]

If the unit is on any sort of structure, e. g. town, fortified town etc but not a proper fortress like Verdun or the two in Poland, completely surrounding it negates that structures defensive bonus. You should see the +X DB vanish in the center bottom display once you move the last unit into the ring. Completely surrounding also does not necessarily need 6 units, but only one unit on each eligible neighboring hex. For example with Albania not yet in, Cetinje can be surrounded by 3 units.

Yes I know about this particular mechanic also...but was it intended by the devs? Inquiring minds would like to know.....

[Hubert Cater]

Yes this is intended

[OxfordGuy3]

Well that's something I didn't know before!