Carranzista Forces: Brigadier General Gonzalez
BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS, with:
- 2 Command Stands
2 Recon Cavalry Stand
4 BATTALIONS OF INFANTRY, each with:
- 1 Command Stand
1 Machine Gun Stand (2 Dice)
8 Infantry Stands
1 CAVALRY REGIMENT, with;
- 1 Command Stand
2 Recon Cavalry Stands
6 Cavalry Stands
1 BATTERY FIELD ARTILLERY, with:
- 1 Command Stand
1 Gun Crew Stand (DS)
1 Limber
1 75mm FG (French)
Notes
1. The Carranzista Forces had an entrenched camp called Fort Hidalgo on the hill west of the city of Juarez. In game terms, represent this with six pillboxes and a weapons pit, linked by entrenchments and surroundedby wire. Up to half the Carranzista force may start the game in Fort Hidalgo.
2. The Infantry Battalions are considered TRAINED, Morale 7. All other forces are considered as EXPERIENCE, Morale 9.
3. Firing Characteristic for these units are as follows:
| Type | ROF | Effective Range | Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infantry | 1 | 6" | 12" |
| Cavalry (Mounted) | 1 | 4" | 8" |
| Cavalry (Dismounted) | 1 | 8" | 16" |
| Machine Gun | 2 | 10" | 20" |
4. Victory Conditions: Thee Carranziata player needs to end the game with the Villista's driven out of Juarez, and back past the Jockey Club. In addition, he gets one point for every American stand lost. As the United States and Mexico are at peace, he should not fire on American units, but accidents may happen. If he actively cooperates with the American forces, he loses the game. (Remember, no one invited the Americans to cross the Rio Bravo and enter into Mexico).
More El Paso July 17, 1919
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