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ROTATION OF TRENCHES


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Trenches are basically meant to be multi action spot constructions. If you just need a 8m (=1 AS) fortified position, you better take foxholes, or if it serves a purpose, sandbag wall. Trenches aren´t noticably better than foxholes in terms of cover, but allow (halfway) covered movements between multi connected trench segments. The minimum must be 2 connected trenches in order for the face command have a lasting effect. The most effective trench line, just as in real life, is the zig zag one, bending 90° every 2 action spots.

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Trenches are basically meant to be multi action spot constructions. If you just need a 8m (=1 AS) fortified position, you better take foxholes, or if it serves a purpose, sandbag wall. Trenches aren´t noticably better than foxholes in terms of cover, but allow (halfway) covered movements between multi connected trench segments. The minimum must be 2 connected trenches in order for the face command have a lasting effect. The most effective trench line, just as in real life, is the zig zag one, bending 90° every 2 action spots.

Trenches are better than foxholes for AT-gun emplacements though. As far as I know, you can't fit a gun into a foxhole, many scenario designers try to do it and assume the gun will get some protection, but really it will just sit on top of the ground with the foxholes making no difference. But if you place the gun in a trench, it works.

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Trenches are better than foxholes for AT-gun emplacements though. As far as I know, you can't fit a gun into a foxhole, many scenario designers try to do it and assume the gun will get some protection, but really it will just sit on top of the ground with the foxholes making no difference. But if you place the gun in a trench, it works.

Haven´t tested trenches & guns yet, for the simple reason it does look crap and trenches/foxholes are bit too easily discovered in the game. For mission design I´d rather use ditch locked berms or moulds for gun emplacements. This gives guns a somewhat better frontal protection vs. direct fire, but once Arty. or mortar rounds fall into the position, it doesn´t matter much if its a mould, trench or foxholes anyway. Also it looks better, if you have the gun tube almost level to the ground, looking like a well prepared gun position. :)

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