Rule 05 - Flames of War - PBEM Rules - Maps and Movement

Type of Map and Scale

There are two campaign maps

The strategic map shows the whole campaign area and is used for planning purposes

One square on the strategic map is 15 miles

The tactical map shows the corps operational area and is used for campaign movement

Each square on the tactical map is 5 miles on the map or 2 foot on the wargames table

The map reference is top left in each square

The wargames terrain square reference is top right in each square

Occupation of Map Square

Only one division is allowed in each square

There must always be one free square between yourself and the enemy

Leading brigade or recce brigade can enter that square to Skirmish

Losing brigade will retreat at the end of the Skirmish

Divisions can only enter that square if they have orders to Attack

Terrain

Major towns or cities are named

Villages are not named

Red roads are major supply and movement routes

Yellow roads are minor supply and movement routes

Movement on either road is at the same rate

Off road movement is allowed but move penalty applies

Rivers can only be crossed by using a bridge

Hills are passable but move penalty applies if not on road

Movement is only allowed north, south, east or west from each square

Daily Movement Rates

Type                            On Road          Off Road         Hills    

Messenger                  12 squares      6 squares        3 squares       

HQ  or Cavalry           6 squares        3 squares        1 square         

Infantry or Artillery      3 squares        2 squares        1 square         

Guerrillas                    3 squares        3 squares        2 squares