I have an idea for (what I think will be) a neat scenario for WGF. The trouble is that I need more information to flesh it out -- specifically, details about contact patrols. Can anyone point me towards some good online resources? (I have a bunch of books ordered from the library, but I am eager to get going!)
I'm interested particularly in reading about actual occurrences where contact patrols had a significant effect on battles. I would like details about operations involving things like: identifying troop locations to report back to HQ, conducting ground attacks to either assist the ground troops or break up enemies forming for a counter-attack, calling in artillery fire for the same purposes.
I'm trying to get an idea of distances and timing of these events. How far away can an aircraft spot and identify troops (with/without ground signals)? How long would it take to call in artillery to respond to something that was seen on the battlefield? Would this typically be done by dropping messages or by wireless?
Topographical maps of specific battles where these events took place would be appreciated, too.
Cheers,
Jon
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