Stuka's 3, Spitfires 0

[Stalin's Organ]

So what's the trick to taking out these things?

Admittedly they were escorted, but the escort element was tied up by another Spitfire Element that was shooting it to bits - but every attack on a Stuka ended up with 2 or 3 points of return fire and they shot down 3 spits for the loss of 1 stuka damaged!!

:eek:

[Haohmaru]

Yes, they sure are tough to take out. My advice is dont bother using the 1 or 2 hit cards against them and try to save up devastating attack ie out of the sun 3:4. Since every time you hit them they tend to return fire and cause damage back, using the weaker attacking cards will likely get you shot down

[Soddball]

That doesn't sound very historically accurate. Stuka vs Spitfire should lead to a ball of German flame hitting the ground 90% or more of the time.

Stukas were withdrawn from the BoB because they were being hacked down in droves by both spits and hurricanes.

[Moon]

Actually Stukas rarely have a chance in such a setup if the attacker knows how to attack bombers.

For one, since the Stukas can fire back, you always need to keep a few defensive cards in your hand. Refrain from using your wingman for example if he only has 1 card to attack (unless it's a really really good card and you're willing to risk him).

Secondly, like Haohmaru says, try to make each attack count.

Thirdly, watch out for the bomber's "Spoiled Attack" cards. They can ruin your best attack.

After you learn how to properly down a bomber, anything but the heavies or medium bombers at higher altitudes will be easy.

Martin

[Skuderian]

Hi!

I think you have to try it more often to practice shooting down bombers.

When I started to play, I lost the battle of britain every time I played it. Randomless wich side I had chosen.

Now, after practicing a lot, I can handle the most situations if I have "normal" cards.

When I am playing the campaign from the british side I start with 4 planes over the Channel. (Important, use the more experienced ones.) And I use 2 planes over Dunkirk.

Normally he flies with 4 Stukas to the Channel and 2 or 4 ME-109 to Dunkirk.

When you attack the bombers, attack the wingman first with alle 4 planes, normally you can shoot him down in round 2 or 3 (depends on starting high). Then hunt down the leader in round 3 or 4. Than the second wingman. And finally the second leader in round 5 or 6. With this tactic you should be able to hunt down all 4 bombers in the first battle. Dont forget, you have to use the experienced figthers, cause they give you some advantages.

Do the same with the fighters over Dünkirchen.

What doing next depends on how fatigued your pilots are. If they are too fatigued rest, If not, hunt down the rest of the Luftwaffe in second game turn.

[Guest Mike]

Thanks for the tips - I'll try them out tonight....

[Dan Verssen]

Also, when you get a bomber flipped to its damaged side, it loses its Turret Support card draws and becomes much more vulnerable.

[Stalin's Organ]

Thanks for the hints - shot the shirt out of them tonight!

[Dan Verssen]

Good job! That'll teach'em!