British OOB / 25pdr AT gun

[Cross]

I mostly PBEM as the British, and I regularly beat up the Germans.

If you choose carefully the Brits have some excellent equipment, and the 25 Pdr. is a lovely versatile piece of kit, which is well modelled in this game.

Never go into battle without it...

But as PanzerBob said, how you use it is important.

[chuckfourth]

Hi
There is an interesting apect to this deployment of the divisional artillery as AT guns because of the arrival of Rommels panzer division. The parcelling out of all the 25 pdrs to the infantry as AT guns meant that the british fought with no divisional artillery for quite some time.
In game you shouldnt be able to buy any 25 pdr bateries, for Nth africa anyway, and the guns should only be available as direct fire weapons ie the in-direct fire control systems etc had been dismantled.
As you might the imagine lack of divisional artillery was a major tacticle problem.
Best Regards Chuck.

[Marek_Tucan]

There is simple solution to this: don't buy it. And if you are bothered by AI using it, modify the OOB to suit you well. Just don't forget then to give Germany 1/4 purchase points compared to enemy

[chuckfourth]

Hi Marek
I just mention it for interest sake, Im not asking for it to be done, especially as there isnt a british North African OOB. If the game was on a strategic level your one quarter comment would be appropriate. As the game is a recreation of a particular battle the odds could be anything. Ie the Germans could produce a local superiority if required.
PS dont forget I am not a campaign player.
Best regards Chuck.