by shager
Just a few subjective opinions on Partisan leadership and structure:The line of sight activation rule models not just terrain familiarity as David pointed out, but perhaps also the idea that the Partisans have a very specific plan beforehand, one that can be orchestrated to a determined, tight-knit group efficiently.
I believe that the much smaller fate deck models the idea that the Partisans do not have the resources to go toe-to-toe with the Axis forces the way the Allied armies can - they have to execute their plan, accomplish their objectives, and then get out of Dodge before they are overwhelmed by superior forces.