Re: M113 APCs and Things

"Glover, Owen" wrote:

> I don't think we need to do anything more really. The M113 is a Size2
> vehicle with Armour Class 1. If troops are buttoned up and are caught
> in the beaten zone of arty then suppression is all that we give them
> in game terms.

Owen,
    I think it would be best to use the rules as written and roll to see
if the armor is penetrated (p.47).

> If troops are exposed or riding on top then casualties as per normal
> rules. The gunners behind wing shields get Hard Cover bonus of 2 die
> shifts and a third for In Position I would think.

    I'm not really comfortable with allowing troops to get "in position"
on a vehicle.  To my way of thinking, that would consist of buttoning
up.  But I welcome you to try to convince me otherwise. <g>

-Mike

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