and to follow up
because in this example... where GAL receives support in holding even though it's under attack from 2 sides of equal strength.. the support on Vienna is allowed.
So in my example above
(1) The unit in Galicia is attacked by Vienna with support. At this stage it's is not dislodged from Galicia because of support from the Italian army. Therefore it is NO subject to the beleagured garrison rule.
(2) The attack on galicia by russia has no effect in this case.
(3) The attack on Vienna by germany then suceeds because Vienna cannot cut support from Galicia and Galica was not dislodged.
Many people make this mistake. They assume the Beleagured garrison rule means the unit is fine. It acutally means the unit is 'dislodged' but does not have to retreat......
and dislodged units dont provide support...
Interesting discussion though, thanks Mike.