Players may dig "trenches" under their counters, which besides weakening the attacker, strengthening the defender and making the defender immune from flank attacks, also allow defeated forces to avoid retreat at the cost of extra casualties, thus potentially making a densely packed Western Front as immobile as it was in reality. Certain other forms of terrain (e.g.
Players can dig "trenches" beneath their counters, which not only diminish the attacker's strength and bolster the defender's position but also shield the defender from flank attacks. This tactic allows defeated forces to avoid retreat at a price of increased casualties, potentially rendering a densely packed Western Front as immobile as it was in reality. Certain other forms of terrain (e.g.