<p>The support fails. From <a href="https://www.wizards.com/avalonhill/rules/diplomacy.pdf" rel="noreferrer">the bottom right of page 7 in the rules.</a></p>

<blockquote>
  <p>A unit not ordered to move can be supported by a support order that only mentions its province.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>and </p>

<blockquote>
  <p>A unit ordered to move can only be supported by a support order that matches the move the unit is trying to make. </p>
</blockquote>

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2014-03-24T03:26:34.920Z
You should clarify (emphasize) that Skagerrak **doesn't bounce**, it moves to Denmark because the rule you quoted specifically *disallows* Denmark from being supported holding while it is attempting to move.
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2014-03-24T02:39:42.667Z
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DanTilkin
<p>The relevant moves are as follows.
<code>
England:
Denmark -&gt; Kiel
Sweden Support Denmark Hold
North Sea Support Denmark Hold
</code>
<code>
Germany:
Berlin -&gt; Kiel
Skagerrack -&gt; Denmark
Blatic Sea Support Skagerrack -&gt; Denmark
Helgoland Bight Support Skagerrack -&gt; Denmark
</code></p>

<p>Does the support fail for Denmark because Denmark attempted to move to Kiel, even though it bounces.</p>

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2014-03-24T03:35:34.973Z
Yes, Denmark is ousted by Skagerrak. A unit order to move invalidates the orders supporting it to hold. See Dan Tilken's answer below.
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<diplomacy>
Clarification on Support in Diplomacy
PhiloEpisteme
# Clarification on Support in Diplomacy

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-03-24)

The relevant moves are as follows.
`England:
Denmark -> Kiel
Sweden Support Denmark Hold
North Sea Support Denmark Hold`
`Germany:
Berlin -> Kiel
Skagerrack -> Denmark
Blatic Sea Support Skagerrack -> Denmark
Helgoland Bight Support Skagerrack -> Denmark`

Does the support fail for Denmark because Denmark attempted to move to Kiel, even though it bounces.

**Tags:** diplomacy

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Yes, Denmark is ousted by Skagerrak. A unit order to move invalidates the orders supporting it to hold. See Dan Tilken's answer below.  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2014-03-24. Score: 5 | Accepted answer

The support fails. From [the bottom right of page 7 in the rules.](https://www.wizards.com/avalonhill/rules/diplomacy.pdf)

> A unit not ordered to move can be supported by a support order that only mentions its province.

and

> A unit ordered to move can only be supported by a support order that matches the move the unit is trying to make.

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: You should clarify (emphasize) that Skagerrak **doesn't bounce**, it moves to Denmark because the rule you quoted specifically *disallows* Denmark from being supported holding while it is attempting to move.  

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