The Purist
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In the screen shot below the Beach Slope is Slight so the Japanese 447 in I6 can see the US squad on the Beach in K4 and any LC in the Ocean hexes. I6 also has an LOS to K5 and the Japanese squad in K6.
However, the .50 cal and 558 in N13 (or O13, P12) has its LOS cross an Ocean/Island crest line (L7) which is at Level 0. As the Beach hex(es) in K6 (K4, K5) is considered Level -1, would the MG and squad be able to see K4/5/6.
I am leaning towards 'no' as G13.41 references back to B21.2, which notes an LOS from a higher elevation (Level 0 in this case), is clear only -
"...if between it and the Water Obstacle hex, there is no other intervening hexesides (other than its own) of equal or higher elevation to it."
I recognise that B21.2 is speaking about Water Obstacles but as the Beach is also Level -1 I believe the LOS restriction would apply (as it would for a Valley (B22)).
Yes? (LOS blocked)
No? (LOS not blocked)
The rules are apparently silent on firing between different islands,... something I have only seen with the GT map as opposed to regular Beach Assault scenarios. If the 'channel' between the two islands were a River I do not think there would be a question on the LOS - it would be blocked.
However, the .50 cal and 558 in N13 (or O13, P12) has its LOS cross an Ocean/Island crest line (L7) which is at Level 0. As the Beach hex(es) in K6 (K4, K5) is considered Level -1, would the MG and squad be able to see K4/5/6.
I am leaning towards 'no' as G13.41 references back to B21.2, which notes an LOS from a higher elevation (Level 0 in this case), is clear only -
"...if between it and the Water Obstacle hex, there is no other intervening hexesides (other than its own) of equal or higher elevation to it."
I recognise that B21.2 is speaking about Water Obstacles but as the Beach is also Level -1 I believe the LOS restriction would apply (as it would for a Valley (B22)).
Yes? (LOS blocked)
No? (LOS not blocked)
The rules are apparently silent on firing between different islands,... something I have only seen with the GT map as opposed to regular Beach Assault scenarios. If the 'channel' between the two islands were a River I do not think there would be a question on the LOS - it would be blocked.
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