WIP campaign 29th Infantry division (testers appreciated)

[gila]

have not had time to play this yet,but looks looks like heavy naval bombard in store, and no allied air cover

[Ts4EVER]

I don't think the Allies had direct air support on Omaha beach.

[gila]

Originally Posted by Ts4EVER

I don't think the Allies had direct air support on Omaha beach.

Hmm,, all those landing craft and ships would've been sitting ducks

[Ts4EVER]

Originally Posted by gila

Hmm,, all those landing craft and ships would've been sitting ducks

Well if the Germans still had an air force to speak of, that would have been a problem indeed. AFAIK they bombed the beaches in preparation, but especially in the Omaha sector most of the ordinance was dropped behind the lines by mistake.

@Cameronius: Unless you scored a decisive defeat you should be able to start the next scenario. You see, I designed the Omaha beach chapter as a "rocky start" and anticipated heavy damage to the core force, as is historical. However:
a) Since it's the beginning of the campaign, there are no experience points on the line
b) The next scenario is basically a small mopping up skirmish, after which you can reconstitute your force (mostly, anyway)
It would be nice if you tried the 2nd scenario. It is only 18 turns long, or something of that order, so it should be a fast play compared to the first one. If you still feel the beginning is too hard, I will change it.