Thinking about Actions

Principle 1:

• The objective of the game, in general, is to achieve a breakthrough and exploit.

 Unit Hierarchy

• The basic unit is the battalion.  Stands assigned to the battalion do not represent companies, but represent capabilities of the battalion.
• Some "battalions" might represent special units smaller than a battalion.
• Battalions are combined into Formations which might be regiments, brigades, or even divisions.
• Activations are applied to Formations

Activation

• An activated Formation may:
• Move
• Concentrate and move
• Move and deploy
• Move and Move
• Assault
• Movement can consume logistics points
• Artillery is part of a formation, but might do different things as part of an activation.

Representation

Most grand tactical rules seem to omit:

• Artillery
• Higher headquarters
• Logistics nodes and supply dumps

All of these seem important at least as the prize for a breakthrough.