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 create "trenches" beneath their counters, which not only weaken the attacker and fortify the defender but also protect against flank attacks. This strategy enables defeated forces to avoid retreat at a cost of additional casualties, potentially making a densely packed Western Front as immobile as it was in reality. Certain other forms of terrain (e.g.