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An update: In addition to the 1.8 million men of the Regular Force, I also have a Militia Force numbering about 500,000, mostly in the Army Militia. These consist of two kinds of regimentsL militia infantry primarily armed with Lee- Enfields and WWI-surplus Lewis guns, and the Mounted Rifles, also with Lee Enfields and more recent Bren guns.
Now, my defence plans currently are in two stages. The plan assumes that the Americans are on the offensive. The Militia Force, which is always on standby, will be used to slow down and delay any attacking force. The Mounted Rifles will probably come into contact first, as their horses grant them superior strategic mobility than the regular Militia. Their orders will be to skirmish with the advancing Americans, and slow them down however possible. As the frontline passes beyond the Militia's jurisdiction (their assigned area of defense, which primarily follows the borders with the US and Quebec), they will fade into the wilderness to form the core of new resistance battalions, fighting with guerilla tactics from behind enemy lines. Hopefully, the Militia Force will be able to slow down the Americans so that my own mechanized regular forces will be able to coordinate to meet the American attack and deliver a decisive counter-offensive.
I'm not sure, yet, if I should include the RCMP in the plans for creating a resistance behind enemy lines. Another idea I've played with is defensive works, using the principles of flexible defence-in-depth. I mean, contrary to popular belief, the Maginot Line was actually a very, very effective defensive line, the French just didn't build it long enough. However, nailing yourself to defensive positions surrenders the strategic initiative to the enemy.
Now, my defence plans currently are in two stages. The plan assumes that the Americans are on the offensive. The Militia Force, which is always on standby, will be used to slow down and delay any attacking force. The Mounted Rifles will probably come into contact first, as their horses grant them superior strategic mobility than the regular Militia. Their orders will be to skirmish with the advancing Americans, and slow them down however possible. As the frontline passes beyond the Militia's jurisdiction (their assigned area of defense, which primarily follows the borders with the US and Quebec), they will fade into the wilderness to form the core of new resistance battalions, fighting with guerilla tactics from behind enemy lines. Hopefully, the Militia Force will be able to slow down the Americans so that my own mechanized regular forces will be able to coordinate to meet the American attack and deliver a decisive counter-offensive.
I'm not sure, yet, if I should include the RCMP in the plans for creating a resistance behind enemy lines. Another idea I've played with is defensive works, using the principles of flexible defence-in-depth. I mean, contrary to popular belief, the Maginot Line was actually a very, very effective defensive line, the French just didn't build it long enough. However, nailing yourself to defensive positions surrenders the strategic initiative to the enemy.