The trenches in Vicksburg have really impressed me. Defence really is the strongest form of war as Clausewitz argued. I was lucky enough to walk the ground at the Bloody Angle at Spotsylvania this Spring and it moved me.
I see that trenches are added by the scenario designer. I hope that before the series reaches the Overland Campaign they can be dug tactically, in the course of a game. Just imagine: huge maps; very long scenarios; trenches being dug.
It would be mad, unplayable, and yet we would see the genius of Grant in the Wilderness - manoeuvring an army in that hell - and yet, and yet, attacking (in desperation?) at Cold Harbor.
Bring it on guys.
Regards,
Heppy
I see that trenches are added by the scenario designer. I hope that before the series reaches the Overland Campaign they can be dug tactically, in the course of a game. Just imagine: huge maps; very long scenarios; trenches being dug.
It would be mad, unplayable, and yet we would see the genius of Grant in the Wilderness - manoeuvring an army in that hell - and yet, and yet, attacking (in desperation?) at Cold Harbor.
Bring it on guys.
Regards,
Heppy