Re: [eia] Russian Land Phase, December 1805

[Michael Gorman <mpgorman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 08:06 PM 8/25/2004, you wrote:
> Thus spake "Nate Ellefson":
> >
> > I would disagree with this line.  I think that Spain should only be able
> > to take part in the battle if they have combined movement with Russia,
> > which they don't.  Combined movement is what accounts for coordination
> > among countries, and that if combined movement isn't there, neither is
> > the coordination that is required for two countries to fight as a single
> > force.  In my opinion, in this case, if the Spanish garrison wants to
> > fight, they'll have to try to break out independently of Russian action.
> >
>
> There is a clear example in which combined movement is not needed to fight:
> reinforcement during a battle. Belligerent corps adjacent to an area where
> there's a battle can try to reinforce, regardless of whose land phase it is.

Good point.  7.5.2.11.1.3 mentions that the forces are allied so it looks 
like it is consistent with a reading that an alliance is necessary.  They 
also expressly forbid the oddity of reinforcing a defender you are allied 
with if a nation you are at war is also aiding that force.

Mike

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