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Author: Phil Draper

Bocage: Phil Draper’s View

Posted on July 3, 2023July 6, 2023 By Phil Draper 11 Comments on Bocage: Phil Draper’s View

Jim’s recent article on Bocage presents the argument that the ASL rules covering our favourite Normandy terrain favours the attacker. Jim’s position aligns with my own opinion and experience. At the end of his article, he asked for other examples where the rules support the attacker, rather than the specific situation he provided. His article…

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