Spear

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Abbott: I was thrilled when I luckily got a mobility kill on a Jadgtiger the other day. Didn't even try to kill it. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I had a similar situation in which I immobilized a Jadgtiger with an M-36. It was during a close-range village fight, and I was then able to drive around behind it and knock it out at point blank range - right up the arse!

I remember watching a movie several years ago about ANZAC troops in Vietman (or was it Korea?). I don't remember the title, but I thought it was pretty good. Does this ring a bell with anyone?

I don't recall the vehicle's designation, but I think these SP guns on M-3 halftracks were built as a temporary stopgap measure during the North African campaign. They were very vulnerable to enemy fire and I believe that they were withdrawn from frontline service before the invasion of France, so their inclusion in Kelly's Heroes was a bit of artistic license. That's probably why they're not in CM.

Great thread. Re: lend lease tanks, it is my understanding that the Soviets were very pleased with the Sherman tanks that they received, largely due to their mechanical reliability. I think that speaks well of the Sherman, given the success of the Soviet tank designs. Didn't the Soviets equip some of their Guard units with Shermans?

Okay, I think I finally figured out how to link to a picture. This one is for all you rodent fans out there.

I play "Spearhead" miniature rules, among many others. Hence my username...

Punxsutawney Phil declares six more weeks of winter (so he can spend more time playing CM, of course). [This message has been edited by Spear (edited 02-16-2001).]

1st Boardgame: AH Battle of the Bulge 1st Computer Game: AH Bismark (on a TRS-80)

Done.

I just received the latest issue of PC Gamer. The issue features a preview of several upcoming WWII games. On page 38 is a sidebar of currently available games that they recommend, and CMBO heads the list as "easily one of the best wargames of the year." Way to go, BTS! Also in this issue, William Trotter reviews Hasbro's new Squad Leader, and hammers it with a rating of 12%. This is consistent with other reviews that I've seen.

Like many other CMBO players, I would never even have found out about CMBO if it hadn't been for Trotter's review. I enjoy his column and his reviews.

Lots of good points on both side, guys. This thread reminds me of when I used to play Games Workshop's Epic Space Marines, when I used to subscribe to an Epic newsgroup. There used to be lots of similar discussions there, but instead of the term "gamey" they used to call such tactics "cheesy." In any case, I only play single player vs the computer. Thus, I can experiment with strange and new tactics to my heart's content without being accused of being "gamey." Heck, I've even gotten into the habit of saving my game each and every turn, so if I do something stupid like wander into an ambush, I can simply restart the game as if the turn never happened, plus it gives me intel on enemy positions. If that ain't gamey, I don't know what is. -Scott

I read Colonel Trotter's review in PC Gamer. Downloaded the demo and was immediately assimilated.