Scheldt '44 Antwerp AAR

[NikolaiB]

Yeah, I have build bridges, but only (i think) in the getting started scenarios!

Actually, I think my statement that two engineering units have a 50% chance of building a bridge each turn is way off. First, because they are morale D, their probability of building a bridge each turn is lowered to 75% of what it is in parameter data. Second, the engineering squadron might be considered a company and not a battalion (I am not sure though). This further lowered their bridge probability to 1/3rd of the parameter data! The relevant parameter value in this scenario is 30%, so these modifiers really hurt.

For example, the probability changes from:
1- (1-0.3)^2 = 0.51

To:
1-(1-0.3*(1/3)*0.75)^2 = 0.14

Again though, I am not sure if Squadrons are equivalent to companies or to battalions.

Edit: The other alternative to take Merksem, if the wired bridge blows, is to ferry your infantry units.