I'm starting this thread so we, the collective we, can develop an Eastern Front scenario for WGF. This came out of (Gah, I had done an html insert here, forgetting the forums aren't set up for it. The Thread is "100 Years Ago Today", in the UK Wing; the actions on 28 February/1 March), concerning the action in northern Poland, stated as "Russian forces launch an offensive against the Germans in northern Poland, with both sides supported by massed armored cars and motor vans."
So, as far as I can tell, this was the combat near Przasnysz, Poland: at this early time, I cannot tell if the fighting was ever given a formal name as a battle; but that's a jumping-off point for research purposes. There was apparently a large amount of fighting in the area also in 1917, with the Russians claiming the defeat of two German Army Corps (New York Times Current History of the War).
Given this, I have to wonder if the claim by the "Century Ago Today" site was mistaken by a couple of years. Eh, if we set it in 1917, we're more likely to get "interesting" or at least, WGF-available aircraft. Note that I have yet not had time to consult my reference works about what types/models of armored cars might have been used, by either side.
So, the setting: Northern Poland; given the time of year (late February/early March), I would suggest scattered clouds as the weather conditions.
Mission Type: Ground Support
Time Frame: This is the first decision that we, as a group, have to make: set in 1915 or 1917? It will affect the equipment availability.
Forces Involved: I envision this as a mutual struggle of ground infantry, with one or two armored vehicles (armored cars) on the Russian side, and possibly scattered unarmored vehicles on both sides: and I think it would make for an interesting massed, group-play scenario if each side had a fight of designated strafers, and a designated group of escorts, say a flight of three each (twelve planes total): but if people want a smaller scenario, restrict it to a German strafe of Russian ground troops (particularly if set in 1917, as the Russians were launching a counter-attack), with Germany/Russian Infantry, a Russian armored car or two, German strafers & Russian interceptors only.
What do others think?
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