"March on Marche."

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German Combat Notes:

Moderator Comments:

Post German 21PM Comments - As predicted, Tom has broken the Ourthe River Defense Line in strength. He tried to advance adjacent to Marche to prevent the construction of a fort, but the die did not cooperate. I am concerned about his somewhat open southern flank and the impending arrival of Patton et al. The drawback of pursuing a far southern western drive is the difficulty of setting up flank protection and the amount of territory between Bastogne and the Meuse River. Unless the Allied defense encountered in this pursuit is very thin, the Germans often end up "punching the woods." One significant drawback to investing Bastogne and gambling on the fall of Marche we have not discussed is the fact that Bastogne could have been attacked with the defenders OOS, while, at Marche, the Allied Player can possibly use an Air Drop to keep the fortification in supply (depending on the Time Record Track). However, in this particular game, I don't forsee John having much strength available to commit to a defense of Marche.