French 4th Armored Division/7th Chasseurs

2nd Squadron attacking

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Charge of the Chasseurs
Florennes, France
May 15, 1940

French 4th Armoured Division and 7th Chaussers infantry

The 4th Armoured Division, supporting the infantry of the 7th Chassers was being moved into position around the village of Florennes. The 7th Chassers, along with infantry tanks of the 4th, are to fortify and defend the village. The main armored elements are to remain in reserve position in the fields to the West of Florennes. The supporting artillery of the Chasseurs will remain in the field.

Command A (field)
1st Squadron
3 - Char B1 bis

2nd Squadron
3 - Char B1 bis

3rd Squadron
3 - Char B1 bis

4th & 9th platoons
18 - Std. Inf. Squads

Command B (village)
3rd Squadron
4 - R-40
2 - Char D2

1st & 3rd Platoons
12 - Std. Inf. Squads
3 - HMG
1 - AAMG

Anti-tank Battery
2 - 47mm ATG
1 - 25mm ATG

Artillery Battery
4 - 75mm Field Guns

Reserve
1st Calvary Squadron
5 - H-39

2nd Calvary Squadron
5 - S-35 Somou

French Specialty Rules

1. A platoon leader must be designated for each infantry and tank platoon. Guns and heavy infantry weapons act independently.

2. Tanks within a platoon must stay within one movement of the platoon leader. This because the French use flag signals for communication.

3. If the tank platoon leader is knocked out, the remaining tanks may not take offensive action or advance. Retreat and defensive fire are allowed. If another tank platoon leader come within one movement, the leaderless tanks may join the new platoon.

4. French tanks had one man turrets. This meant the commander was a bit overworked. At tank may not fire two consecutive turns unless the tank is motionless, and then it must be rolled for. To determine if the tank may fire consecutively, roll one ten sided die. When firing at the same non-moving target, a roll of 4 or more is needed. When firing at a different or moving target a roll of 8 or more is needed.

Morale Rules

When to roll

A. Loss of a unit (squad, tank, gun, etc.) with the platoon.

B. Routing of friendly units within sight.

C. Surprise appearance of enemy units on the flanks or rear.

D. Prior to Close Assault

E. When being Over-Run

Dice Roll Modifiers

+1 Modifier

1. Unit in hard cover

2. Infantry supported by armor

3. Armor

-1 Modifier

1. Loss of platoon leader

2. Sustained 50% or greater casualties

3. Being overrun by armor and have no anti-tank weapons

4. Friendly units routing within sight

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