how to increase supply value?

[panzerpop]

This may seem like a stupid question but I could not find this anywhere in the manual. What are ways to increase a units supply value? Im currently in russia as axis and some units do not have more then a supply value of 4, how can I increase this? I would like to be able to reinforce all of my units to the max.

[Will95]

Press 'S' once to view your current supply chains, press it again to view your predicted supply chains next turn. That should give you a good idea of where supply originates from, but if it doesn't;

 

HQ's give supply. If they are in low supply (1-5), such as near a town, they will grant 8 supply. If they are in high supply (6-10) they will grant 10 supply. Supply decreases by 1 for each square away from the originator of the supply- so if a HQ is giving out 8 supply, the highest possible supply for nearby units is 7, then 6 for units slightly further away, then 5, etc. The local geography of an area can have further impacts on how supply decreases over space- mountains, lakes and rivers all impede supply, while roads ensure good supply.

 

Cities, mines, towns and docks all give (varying) supply as well. It works exactly the same.

 

I've now writted the word supply too many times and it's lost all meaning, but I hope that helps =p

[Bill101]

Just to add that as you advance into the USSR, their resources will be damaged due to the operation of scorched earth, but once in your hands they will repair by one per turn so with time supply will improve. But the proximity of HQs to your troops, as outlined by Will95 above, with friendly resources nearby, is the biggest factor.

[panzerpop]

Thanks for the help, it's all clear to me now.

Edited June 28, 2015 by panzerpop