coe Posted September 22, 2000 Share Posted September 22, 2000 does anyone have any advice for platoon sized retreats, (or squad sized) vehicle retreats... I still can't figure out what withdraw does either. Why is this better than plotting their course.... is it kinda like when you back up and keep firing, type of thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pham911 Posted September 22, 2000 Share Posted September 22, 2000 No! The withdraw command means that your unit will instantly(no command delay) turn tail and run. It makes them more vunerable to fire, and they will break easier. There is no real withdraw feature that lets you perform a slow, shooting retreat, so it's best to have other units lay down area fire to cover the men you want to pull back. For vehicle retreats, use reverse so as not to turn your weak ass end to the enemy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Fauster Posted September 22, 2000 Share Posted September 22, 2000 If you have the time and ability, popping smoke helps too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.Tankersley Posted September 23, 2000 Share Posted September 23, 2000 The best advice I can give for executing retreats is, don't wait too long. When the enemy is in your face and men are falling all around, it's too late to retreat. You need to be thinking ahead, anticipating possible enemy movements, and begin your retreat before your withdrawal plan [did I mention you should have a plan?] is put in jeopardy by enemy action. IMO this is an extremely difficult thing to learn and do well. ------------------ Leland J. Tankersley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slapdragon Posted September 23, 2000 Share Posted September 23, 2000 You should also use your rear and flank units to ambush people who are snapping at your tail in scenarios where the enemy has ground to make up. I will often throw out security elements, to make flanking really expensive and force the bad guys to come down my kill zones. These are part of my reserve, and sometimes never fight. But if I am getting hosed, I withdraw my main forces andfold my flankers to catch a fast moving enemy looking to sweep up. A Panzercheck can take 2 tanks and a HMG can hose a couple of squads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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