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Here's a tip when using on-map mortars. Sometimes these units will get it into their little heads that they know better than you what to target. For example I ordered this unit to area fire an enemy 150mm gun that was causing a lot of grief. However ten seconds into the turn it decided that trying to knock out a panzer was a better use of its talents:



This often happens if a mortar was given indirect fire orders and a direct fire target appears in its LOS.

To avoid having this happen just put a very narrow arc around the target unit or area, then the mortar will stay focused on that and won't be tempted by other targets.

good tip, I've always cussed them feckers for doing just that many a time :)
never did think about using the arc to prevent it

I learn something new every day. Why did I think of that? Good one!