[ASLML] WA and HIP

[Scott Jackson]

>Here's an odd situation. A British squad assault moves across a wall into
>a concealment terrain Location. The defender (German) decides to reveal
>a previously-HIP squad in that Location, bumping the British squad back
>to the other side of the wall.
>
>So who can claim WA?


An interesting question!  Personally, I think that the moving dude has first 
claim...if made before the HIPster appears and immediately claims WA.  On 
the other hand, I can also see it being completely up to the HIP dude first 
since he basically negates the moving guy's last move (and any WA claim made 
therewith/etc.).  Hmmm, I'm leaning towards the HIP dude just for ease of 
play and consistency; no need to have a 'race' to declare WA...


>Per B9.322, the British squad could claim WA as it is his MPh. Also per
>B9.322, the HIP German squad being revealed could claim WA. So who
>gets first shot at it? I gave it to the defending squad, as WA seems
>appropriate for an "ambushing" unit, but am not sure from a rules
>standpoint. Also, would it matter if the originating hex were open
>ground, ie, would "Mandatory WA" give first claim to the British unit as it
>returned to the open ground hex?


The more I think about it, the more I like the HIP guy having first 
claim--even if the Brit bounces back to OG.  JMHO.

Scott Jackson
aka Stonewall

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