Motorcycle/bike inf question/weirdness

[Lt. Ketch]

Originally Posted by PanzerBob

While I have not used MC's in MBT, I have used them to good effect in WWII.

I like to use them in a vanguard/scouting role. The trick I find is to dismount before being hit. I've even gone as far as having them dismount every turn as they move forward. Their main job is to either give me forewarning of the EN LOC or to move into important objectives using their speed and hold until the Main Body can get there.

Since being able to dismount MC units their lifespan on the battlefield has increased greatly. MC's also if in the right spots make great MEDEVAC units to get badly mauled squads to the rear areas. Bumpy rides vs. being dead are a pretty good trade off I think.

Bob out

I recently discovered the dismounted motorcycle troops in SPWW2 myself. I found that they were a very valuable asset. The thing I did find with them though is the motorcycle unit was probablly classified as a viechle since I lost most of them to 50mm AP fire from some ATGs. They seemed easier to kill with anti viechle weaponry. It could very well be that their ride is factored into their "aliveness" like gila's comment may alude to.

Also, on the other side of the coin (in a arty hit), would they be able to pick-up their mangled bikes and still all units move at full speed? (emphasis added)

If a motor unit doesn't have the "motor" anymore, can they fuction in their designed capacity? I realize that just because you lost your ride it doesn't mean you can't fight, but for the purposes of the game...