A Bridge Zhou Far - Three Stars Rising [Concluded]

**Double A** · 06-30-2010, 03:32

That neither clarifies nor comforts me, Beskar.

Agree: Wenti

Even if we're outnumbered, we can hang back and use our mountain gun. The rope bridge means we'll more than likely have to abandon our artillery, which is always a bad idea.

**miotas** · 06-30-2010, 03:53

The stone bridge is the better option. Even if it is defended, we get to blow up some capitalist running dogs with our mortar

Agree: Wenti

**wideyedwanderer** · 06-30-2010, 03:57

We can cross the rope bridge and probably lose our mountain gun - the mountain gun we've lugged all this way so far - or we can use that mountain gun to kick some kuomintang butt. I say Agree: Wenti.

**Romanic** · 06-30-2010, 04:20

Everyone who know a little about military tactics knows that a bridge like that is very important and the KMT is likely to have a strong garrison, especially with a Fortress around. If they weren't guarding it, an enemy could cross it and then destroy it.

And we can't take the stealthty route either, try to pass the KMT fortress at night. Who will stop the KMT spies from giving away our position? That's a big risk.

Subotan specified that this choice will have an important outcome! Stop thinking that we're invincible because we have some guns. I'm a peasant for

's sake, like many of you! We don't stand a chance against Nationalist soldiers, even with a good gun!

Mao, during the Long March, used deception to keep hidden from the Nationalist eyes. He made unlikely moves, and fought the enemy where they were weak (guerilla warfare 101). A fortress is not a weak point. We can get crushed and forced to retreat, plus they will know where we are.

Think! The rope bridge will not break suddenly if we cross it one by one. We're not stupid, we will take all the necessary precautions. We will test it, and we will know after 2-3 crossings if the bridge is strong enough. Who cares if we leave the heavy guns, gee. Let's drop them in the gorge to make sure nobody else gets them!

There's no good arguments to head toward the stone bridge, you guys are just thinking about picking a fight, something we are not strong nor numerous enough for.

**Cultured Drizzt fan** · 06-30-2010, 04:37

Originally Posted by Romanic

Everyone who know a little about military tactics knows that a bridge like that is very important and the KMT is likely to have a strong garrison, especially with a Fortress around. If they weren't guarding it, an enemy could cross it and then destroy it.

And we can't take the stealthty route either, try to pass the KMT fortress at night. Who will stop the KMT spies from giving away our position? That's a big risk.

Subotan specified that this choice will have an important outcome! Stop thinking that we're invincible because we have some guns. I'm a peasant for

's sake, like many of you! We don't stand a chance against Nationalist soldiers, even with a good gun!

Mao, during the Long March, used deception to keep hidden from the Nationalist eyes. He made unlikely moves, and fought the enemy where they were weak (guerilla warfare 101). A fortress is not a weak point. We can get crushed and forced to retreat, plus they will know where we are.

Think! The rope bridge will not break suddenly if we cross it one by one. We're not stupid, we will take all the necessary precautions. We will test it, and we will know after 2-3 crossings if the bridge is strong enough. Who cares if we leave the heavy guns, gee. Let's drop them in the gorge to make sure nobody else gets them!

There's no good arguments to head toward the stone bridge, you guys are just thinking about picking a fight, something we are not strong nor numerous enough for.

Speak for yourself. I am invincible

**Double A** · 06-30-2010, 06:17

Originally Posted by Cultured Drizzt fan

Speak for yourself. I am invincible

Drizzt will save us!

**landlubber** · 06-30-2010, 06:29

Agree:Wenti.

**DELETE_THIS** · 06-30-2010, 10:17

Agree: Wenti They will not expect such a strong assault there, maybe we can destroy the bridge afterwards to halt the stinking smell that is breathing down our necks.

**Joooray** · 06-30-2010, 10:23

Well I agree with Romanic there, Agree: Lanmu Bridge. (the rope bridge, seems like Subo made a mistake in his example)

I don't mind a fight personally, but considering we will be most probably further decreased in number in 3 days and even now are in no fighting shape for what might await us at the Wenti bridge, I'd take my chance with the Lanmu Bridge. Just let everybody carefully cross with all the essential supplies and then some from the bad list try to get the heavier stuff over.
Further we might want to cut the bridge after we have crossed, maybe we can hinder the movement of the ones following us this way. And remember that during the assault on our camp they had tanks and other heavy war machinery, those will surely not be able to cross the Lanmu bridge so that may give us some edge in the future. If they are aware of the terrain our pursuers might even be heading to the stone bridge already, if we are unlucky we might have to face both force there. Who knows?

**GeneralHankerchief** · 06-30-2010, 11:34

Folks, the mountain gun is a gift. A gift to the foes of the Revolution. Why not use this mountain gun? Long have our comrades, the soldiers of Pexdet, kept the forces of Japanese and the KMT at bay. By the blood of our people are our lands kept safe. Give this detachment the weapon of the enemy. Let us use it against them!

...wait, bad example...

**Pinman** · 06-30-2010, 05:09

Originally Posted by Romanic

Everyone who know a little about military tactics knows that a bridge like that is very important and the KMT is likely to have a strong garrison, especially with a Fortress around. If they weren't guarding it, an enemy could cross it and then destroy it.

And we can't take the stealthty route either, try to pass the KMT fortress at night. Who will stop the KMT spies from giving away our position? That's a big risk.

Subotan specified that this choice will have an important outcome! Stop thinking that we're invincible because we have some guns. I'm a peasant for

's sake, like many of you! We don't stand a chance against Nationalist soldiers, even with a good gun!

Mao, during the Long March, used deception to keep hidden from the Nationalist eyes. He made unlikely moves, and fought the enemy where they were weak (guerilla warfare 101). A fortress is not a weak point. We can get crushed and forced to retreat, plus they will know where we are.

Think! The rope bridge will not break suddenly if we cross it one by one. We're not stupid, we will take all the necessary precautions. We will test it, and we will know after 2-3 crossings if the bridge is strong enough. Who cares if we leave the heavy guns, gee. Let's drop them in the gorge to make sure nobody else gets them!

There's no good arguments to head toward the stone bridge, you guys are just thinking about picking a fight, something we are not strong nor numerous enough for.

Yet another example of why we need a leadership change.