Played Tow Trouble tonight in our club using the forces & map suggested, using a 4′ x4′ battlefield as that looked about right. But:
Problem A) the FJ never got close enough to fire their panzerfausts at the recovery vehicle due to moving on from their table edge
Problem B) the M32 Armoured Recovery Vehicle turned out not to be open topped, so could not be pinned except with the panzerfausts & possibly the light mortar, this meant:
Problem C) my opponent felt no need to risk his troops (my potential VPs) in going forward, so:
Problem D) the M32 Armoured Recovery Vehicle made it to the Sherman in turn 2 (also attached with a roll of 9 or less & no pins) & was off the table by turn three due to double movement on the road & length of the model itself – or at least nearly there as my opponent generously fiddled his movement to give me a last chance on turn 4 to catch him, but no, he was too far away already.
I thought this looked a nice little scenario to wheel out my FJ, but it doesn’t seem to work (unless we got something terribly wrong?). Also another problem cropped up: we assumed the Sherman being towed behind the M32 Armoured Recovery Vehicle provides Hard Cover, as it blocks almost all LOS to it? Making any possible Panzerfaust shot nearly impossible unless you somehow overtake the M32?
Any thoughts on this scenario are greatlfully appreciated
Kev
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