Strait of Bonifacio

[QwertyMIDX]

I'd say not, the Strait of Bonifacio is is notorious for shipwrecks because of its rock-strewn waters and strong winds.

[Teleklos Archelaou]

But would that be mostly big ships or small ones? If it is bad for the former it might actually be better to use the crossable strait. I guess what I'm asking is: is it better to have a fleet come in to bring men across, or could they get across 'on their own' or with local small boats more reasonably

[QwertyMIDX]

Not sure, I wouldn't cross it in a small boat, might be safe with respect to the rocks, but the wind would still be a problem.



I'd guess that over all small boats would be safer than a fleet.

[Big_John]

well, i've actually been to bonifacio. in april, at least, the water is very calm. the old-city of bonifacio is up on a big limestone cliff, but just around the back of that there is a nice harbor:




i could have taken a small (modern) boat to sardinia for 25 euros. but i saved my money and stayed in france. one can see sardinia rather easily from the cliffs of bonifacio, btw.

edit: another picture of the harbor, for no good reason:

[Simmons]

Actually looking at the picture again is it possible an army could run out of movement points while still in the ocean? this could lead to problems if that army is attacked.

[QwertyMIDX]

There are other places where that would be an issue too, I'm pretty sure the engine just puts them on one of the shores.

[Teleklos Archelaou]

BTW, I still really love being able to pop up google earth and our locations on it and compare them to campaign map screenshots from EB. Very nice!!