Recon BMW R75

Germany, Motorcycle Soldier, 1941

ATT inf 7/5/-
ATT veh 2/-/-
Cost 6.00
Def 3/3
Speed 5

High Gear 2
If this unit makes its entire move along a road, it gets +2 speed.

Thin Wheels
This unit can’t cross streams or enter marshes except along a road.

Close Assault 4
This unit has an attack value of 4 against Vehicles in its hex. This attack ignores cover.

Recon
While this unit has line of sight to an enemy unit, add +1 to your initiative rolls.

Set Counter Offensive, 35/50 u

 

Special Abilities Errata & FAQ

High Gear 2

If this unit makes its entire move along a road, it gets +2 speed.

Q: If a Vehicle with High Gear moves entirely on the road using its' High Gear ability and speed, does it get the road bonus?
A: Yes.

Q: Bicycle Troops get High Gear 2, so is the first movement along the road free? Can they move 4 along the road?
A: No, because bicycle troops are classed as Soldiers. Only Vehicles get the normal road bonus.

Close Assault 4

This unit has an attack value of 4 against Vehicles in its hex. This attack ignores cover.

Q: Can a Solder perform a Close Assault while loaded on a Vehicle with Fighting Platform?
A: Yes. Close Assault can be used without dismounting, if the transport has Fighting Platform.

Recon

While this unit has line of sight to an enemy unit, add +1 to your initiative rolls.

Q: Suppose I have a +2 Commander and a Recon unit with LOS to an enemy unit adding +1 for a total of +3 to my initiative roll. My opponent has a +3 commander. We both roll snake eyes. With our +3 we both have a result of 5. Is this called a tie and rerolled?
A: Yes.