Quick progress update. After getting my ass kicked during my first playtest I made a few changes to assist the Republican side resist the Army of Africa's assault from the south. In the new playtest I'm holding my own and by June 1937 I'm ready to begin a limited offensive in Aragon. My success owes a lot to previous experience and so far I'm happy with the balance. Unless you are a strategist of the highest order I would expect most players to fail in their first couple of attempts. I know I have always enjoyed the scenarios with re-playability value. 'This time I have the strategy and tactics I need to beat these bastards!'.