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markhwalker -> RE: Morale (9/6/2005 1:05:21 PM)
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Hi, in the LnL system a 5 morale indicates a regular, well trained unit. 6 morale units are elite troops, with superior elan and training. The SS fanaticism is best depicted with fanatical leaders and the special SS rally rule .
Yes, Luca, you arecorrect. These SS are from the 17th Panzergrenadier. They are well-trained, well equipped units, but they were no match for the American Airborne. They do, however, have some unique characteristics that make them pretty tough. They can attempt to rally before melee (that's a big advantage) and may also rally one unit per rally phase who would otherwise NOT be eligible for rally. AND... they have the best firepower/range unit in the module... their 2-6-4. You have to put all these factors together. So, simply put, their morale should be thought of as a 5+. [:)]
On the other hand, the Fallschirmjager were as tough as nails. I've spoken to men who were there, and read even more. It was NOT the SS they feared, but rather the German Paras.
You could use these same troops for Market Garden scenarios. I haven't researched that, so I don't know... those SS might be morale 6. Hard to say, some folks just get all weak-kneed when they talk about SS. Not me... bottom line, they lost.
Best,
Mark
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