Shooting from a Prepared Position?

[Karim]

In the Infantry shooting table, there is a modifier for Shooting from a prepared position ( +2 D6). Is there somewhere where a prepared position is defined?

We had a discussion on the weekend when it came up where there were some diffenent interpretations, but couldn't seem to find it in the book to get clarity.

Any thoughts?


Thanks

[quindia]

The best thing to do is agree on terrain before the game starts. In this case, a prepared position should be one readied for defense in advance and probably manned by defenders at the start of the game. This could be a fortification, redoubt, or even a building where units have 'dug in' (prepared loopholes, etc).

In a meeting engagement, a simple stone wall or lonely farm does not count as a prepared position when units hastily take cover behind it. If any of your brigades have pioneer or engineer combat groups attached you could add a house rule that such terrain features could be 'prepared' in say 1d3 turns?

Barry or Dave may have more to add, but that's how I always play...

[barr7430]

Karim,

I'd go with Clarence's explanation
but for the 'record' from an author's point of view here goes:

Prepared position:

BUA(any size), redoubt, trench or fieldwork OCCUPIED from the the beginning of Turn 1 would count as 'prepared'.

Moving up to any BUA(or occupying it during the game) or wall during the battle is NOT a prepared position. Occupying/capturing a trench or earthwork during the game could count as a PP in the turn after occupation if both players agree befroe the game starts.

[Karim]

Thank you Clarence and Barry for your quick insight into my question. Always a pleasure when you can get such wisdom quickly from the creators.

It makes sense and well put. Even my arch-nemesis (my 11 year old son) accepted the findings with a "fair enough". Sometimes I struggle to explain the ideas in a believable way that counters his questioning mind - "but why?".

Easy job this time.

Thanks again