Tank Question For The Mod Leader

Just some more computer mod business stuff on the subject of Tanks:


I guess the other thing we have to remember is that, at least in 1916 (I think later on, 1917-1918, the French (who had the Renault tank) in just a few battles in 1917-1918 had several hundred tanks, but at the Somme, they were just being introduced.

So the amount of tanks was very limited.


When the tanks were introduced on September 15th, 1916 the British had 50 tanks.

About 1/3 broke down, so that left about 32 tanks.

These tanks were used to capture the town of Flers on September 16.


Of course, the Germans had no tanks at this time.

There apparently was only one tank used at Thiepval.

I think that historian I quoted who said there were 13 tanks used to capture Thiepval may have been mistaken (some historians and authors make mistakes, mispell place names, get some facts sometimes wrong, etc.).

I have a few books on the Somme, so I'll have to consult those.


I'm just trying to think which scenario would be better?


The first appearance of the tanks would allow the player to relive a historical moment.

Plus, it may help balance our Somme maps out.


I wouldn't give the British a lot of tanks on the map, I don't know, maybe like 3 tanks (with 3 men Game version crews).

I'm not sure how Gommecourt and Mouquet Farm will turn out as far as gameplay is concerned.

The Germans will be defending in those maps, with strong defenses in Gommecourt.

Mouquet Farm should be a little more level playing field, but the Germans will still be dug in the trenches, dug-outs, and shell holes.


If we gave the British 3 tanks, and say they could respawn twice, that would be 6 tanks altogether.

In real life, the Germans basically just abandoned the area and ran for their lives.

But they'll have no anti-tank weapons, maybe unless we have rifle grenades.

Thiepval might be then a more balanced if there is only one tank.


So, which scenario do you think is better? September 15 or September 26th at Thiepval??