MAIN EVENT VI! Red Devil vs. [hirr]Leto

[Der Kuenstler]

This map was created especially for the ensuing battle. Both players have already approved of it as is. As you can see, it is not the typical "race for the flag" map. Instead, it was designed to present several tactical options. First of all, both players will begin out of sight of each other and side by side - a large elevated rock plain separates the two. They will each try to reach the Oasis to the North of the map by running parallel to each other. But it won't be that simple - each has a small blocking force in a town in the path of the other's forces.

Each player may elect to race for the oasis. Or he could go around behind and try to take the other's base in the South. Or he could cross the high plain in the middle and try to catch the other's armor broadside. (Or any combination) The blocking forces could try to hold the town they are in or get out of there on the trucks provided. This should test both players skills as well as their sense of intuition.



Below is a shot of the German holding force that will be imported with the map. It is basically one infantry platoon with some wire, trenches, etc. The British blocking force is pretty much the same to the West. Because this town is closer to the Oasis than the British town, the road on this side has been torn up to slow the Germans a little. The Oasis can be seen in the distance.



Here we see the Oasis - all that water...cool water. There is a luxury hotel in the background overlooking the tranquil scene. But soon the desert flies will be feasting on the bodies of the dead and the air will be full of explosions and screams...



The battle will take place at dusk in order to eliminate planes and to reduce the German gunsight advantage somewhat. The ground will be arid rock instead of sand.

I have already asked the commanders to pick a number between 1-25. Leto picked 12. Red Devil picked 13. (It's a close battle already!) The number was 19. This means RD will carefully choose his forces and send the setup to Leto...