Target hex density in spww2?

[scorpio_rocks]

The only effect, afaik, is that burst effect weapons can affect all units in the burst radius - for some weapons this is only 1 hex (HESH). It is possible that one hit could destroy, or damage/supress both units in the same hex.

I have seen some people play with multiple units in a single hex, but most people try to avoid (and some house rules prohibit) multiple units in a single hex.

[jivemi]

Originally Posted by scorpio_rocks

I have seen some people play with multiple units in a single hex, but most people try to avoid (and some house rules prohibit) multiple units in a single hex.

OK, but in an advance or assault you're gonna need lots of smoke. Within a few turns artillery supplies can be exhausted while onboard AFV rounds or dischargers are often insufficient. Infantry may be obliged to dismount and pop smoke pre-emptively, and if your forces are spread out they can run out before you've taken most objectives. Under those circumstances the alternatives are either to concentrate units in a few "safe" hexes screened with parsimoniously rationed smoke, or expose at least some of your units to unseen AT or MG fire.