Memoir 44 Discussion Forum MenuForum NavigationForumActivityLoginRegisterForum breadcrumbs - You are here:Memoir 44 ForumStrategy & Tactics: Strategic DiscussionKeep some Troops in ReservePost ReplyPost Reply: Keep some Troops in Reserve <blockquote><div class="quotetitle">Quote from <a class="profile-link highlight-default" href="#">wtm2</a> on 2025-07-09, 20:38</div><p class="p1">Many of the best military commanders keep some troops in reserve.</p> <p class="p1">The idea of holding some troops back for later attacks to either shore up weak areas or surprise the enemy with overwhelming power when they thought the war was over, was practiced by Napoleon, Patton and others.</p> <p class="p1">How does this translate to M44?</p> <p class="p1">The idea is to keep a card or two with some good options in reserve for when you really need it.</p> <p class="p1">You do not have to burn through your cards, by always choosing the best card, followed by the next best card, etc.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Keep some to help defend when you are in a tight spot, or bring the round to a quick conclusion.</p> <p class="p1">Examples:</p> <p class="p1">1.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Save your Barrage for the final 'coup de grace'.</p> <p class="p1">2.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Save the Behind Enemy Lines to grab a distant Territorial Objective Medal.</p> <p class="p1">3.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Keep a non-sectional card, known as a Tactic Card for when you are in a tough spot and need to move some troops from anywhere, to defend yourself.</p> <p class="p1">This is the idea of holding some key cards in reserve to use them when most necessary or efficacious.</p> <p class="p1">GeneralHowitzer.com</p> <p class="p1">#Memoir44</p></blockquote><br> Upload Files:Add another file ...Maximum files: 2 · Maximum file size: 6 MB · Allowed file types: jpg,jpeg,gif,png,bmp,pdf, webp, heicCancel Please leave this field empty Don’t miss out on Memoir 44 tips and news! We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Please leave this field empty Don’t miss out on Memoir 44 tips and news! We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. Rate this item:1.002.003.004.005.00Submit Rating No votes yet. Please wait...
