[DataKing]

The Afoci: The trap that you guys have been discussing is feasible, but there are a couple of things to bear in mind:

1. If the Japanese are able to break out of the pocket to the south (left), then we're in trouble. We're spread thin, and have very little to call on at the rear.
2. Any unit that moves loses the benefits of whatever cover and entrenchment they've managed to build. This reduces their effectiveness as a defensive unit. This makes a much bigger difference for infantry than it does for armor.

jfbbis: If the visibility were better, then these tanks would have an improved line of sight. However, the pouring rain means these units can't see much of anything right now. Only one of them can see even a portion of the clearing, and that is the very southern end. I was under the impression this platoonwas being held in reserve.

Katon: Those little gaps are small enough that nothing should slip through unnoticed.

I'm going to play the next turn or two this evening, so you boys in Zone 1 are going to want to make up your minds pretty soon.