"1914_0820_01s_Nancy" Protected hexes questions

[Mr Grumpy]

I am attempting to get some answers to your questions, I have not played this scenario but if the French cannot clear the protected hex's before the German units entry triggers the "broken" penalty for being in such a hex it does seem odd?

There is a mention of the protected hex's in the scenario notes, but the text does not answer your questions.

"From turn the third turn on, two German and two French Corps will arrive along the length of the east edge of the map. Pay close attention to the protected hexes under the View > Shade menus. The French units will arrive first and then the pursuing German units will arrive the turn following. These arriving units represent the eastern tip of the French salient that was pushed back from about the vicinity of Diueze (10-20km off the east edge of the map)."

Did your French opponent know the protected hex's were there or only discover them once his units were broken?