Hakko Ichiu

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Simon Fox: Think of the current CM beta demo tactic of charging those German SMG squads up to 20 metres and blasting away, a tactic which I might add is fairly ahistorical though I am not sure how it could be discouraged. Trying to match that kind of close range firepower is a waste of time. Just consider (though CM doesn't allow for it) you can't attach a bayonet to a MP40 and the Germans didn't like the close quarters stuff much. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> On WW2 in Color, there was a quote from a young Tommy describing his basic training. Apparently, they spent a lot of time on bayonet tactics. "Jerry doesn't like cold steel". Ethan ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Kettle Black: I've been thinking about making a Swedish CM site but I'll gladly scrap that and help you guys out if you need my services <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Why bother, Kettle Black? Everyone knows the Swedes speak better English than most Americans. Ethan. ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe

Dschugaschwilli was also a character in Brecht's "Caucasian Chalk Circle" (Kaukasische Kreidekreis). And not a very nice one either, IIRC. Ethan ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Lindan: I could help making a German CMHQ. Is something like it planned? (because there are quite a lot of Germans on the board) Could help coding html, javascript and (soon) perl for whatever you want, too. cu Lindan <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Lindan, If you want help with translating English-German/German-English I'm happy to help. I always feel that it makes sense to have everything reviewed by native speakers of both languages. My German used to be fluent, although it's a little rusty now. Nothing a dictionary can't fix though, especially for all the Fachchinesisch. Ethan ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe

Hope all goes well. Ethan (aka Remsleep on Yahoo! CM Forum) ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Fionn: They haven't committed to a modern war series but I know that I personally would love them to progress through the decades from WW2. CM 5 Korea CM 6 Israel 1949 to 1999 CM 7 Warsaw Pact vs Western Europe 1945 to 70 CM 8 Warsaw Pact in Europe 1970 to 1990 <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Damn, I guess that means that CM 8 - Abused Pregnant Children of Incestuous Lesbian Moms is off the cards. This thread is an object lesson in the saying "No good deed goes unpunished". Ethan (putting away his katana and divine wind head band for now) ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe [This message has been edited by Hakko Ichiu (edited 02-15-2000).]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Germanboy: Ahh, I was wondering where that one came from. Damn rusty Japanese, must get brain to speed. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Don't worry, it's an obscure bit of reki****eki yoogo (historical jargon) if you haven't studied the period. On the topic, I understand S & C's stance WRT a Pacific War campaign, but I think it's a shame. Maybe they would consent to release the game engine to somebody who would do the requisite research . Ethan ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Germanboy: Long post Ethan, I was not trying to put you down, I was just pointing out conflicting sources. Obviously former soldiers would have a different opinion of something thrown at them than someone doing a documentary 50 years later. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Andreas, I didn't take it as a put down. I'm far too old and thick-skinned (not to mention thick-waisted and thick-headed) to take exception to robust factual debate. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR> The reason the Japanese went into war was a de facto oil embargo imposed by the US secretaries of state and defense without the knowledge of Roosevelt. When the latter heard about it, he immediately ordered to scrap the embargo, but then it was September and too late. Anyone knowing about Japanese public sector decision making will know why, the rest will have to trust me . The basic problem in policy terms the Japanese had was that they came 50 years late to a party called Imperialism and did not get the message. They just wanted to have their own little empire when this was becoming a bit out of fashion. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> The reason for the embargo you mention was, of course, U.S. nervousness and displeasure WRT Japanese actions in China/Manchuria and its threatening behaviour in other parts of the Pacific. The U.S. engaged in a stepped series of embargos from 1937 (war materiel) to July 1941 (oil) all in response to actions by the Japanese. The oil embargo, in fact, was in response to obvious Japanese preparations for an invasion of the Dutch East Indies. The Japanese were hardly forced into the war. Also, Japanese governmental decision making was less unified then you make out, even after the takeover by Konoe clique in 1940. The Emperor himself is alleged to have resisted the move to war, although by that time, he was already a figurehead. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR> Sure, Pearl Harbour was not nice, but a war's a war, and with being cut off from their oil supplies when they were 100% dependent on imports, while fighting a major war in China, the reasoning of the Japanese military appears to be less mad. This is not an apology or condoning what they did, but I believe there are two sides to every story, and I find this one quite plausible. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> To say "a war's a war" WRT Pearl Harbor is putting the cart before the horse. Pearl Harbor, after all, was the start of the war; and it was not a war that Japan had to start. Ethan ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Germanboy: Ethan, have a look at the book. Apparently the GIs highly respected the Japanese 'knee mortars' (the poor man's artillery). I also heard something about a 37mm AT gun with high muzzle velocity capable of killing US armor, but can not remember where that was. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Andreas, Yes, I'm sure they respected the knee mortar, but any half-decent RPG/grenade projector is going to command respect from the other side. Thinking back to my collection of WW2 books (still in boxes in my folks' house), I remember the Japanese AT gun as well. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>The bomb mines could also be triggered by a tank driving over them, they did not need volunteers. Apparently the US lost a lot of men removing mine fields on Okinawa and the smaller islands surrounding it. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I'm just reporting what they said on the History Channel. The Imperial Army made extensive use of AP mines, as would any outnumbered and outgunned force that's assumed a basically static defense. I don't recall them having an AT mine, although I'm sure some of the bigger APs would have done for an M3. ISTR they did have some sort of shaped-charge on a stick for close range anti-armor. This was something only the Japanese could have developed, as it involved ramming a long broom handle against the side of the tank, resulting in the almost certain death of the user. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>One of the major problems the Japanese were facing was that they only had one steel plant capable of producing armor steel and that army and navy were busier fighting about who gets the production than fighting the US ('The origins of WWII in the Pacific' forgot the author) <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Just one more reason why Japan's attack on the United States falls into anyone's top ten list for 20th Century History's What Were They Thinking? Ethan ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe [This message has been edited by Hakko Ichiu (edited 02-14-2000).]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Captain Manieri: Good argument Hakko, However, since there are certain taxes involved with cigarettes...that probably makes the fact that the Tobacco patient medical care pays for itself in the taxes it takes. More than enough money. Especially with the new taxes they have now.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Actually, I already said that in my rant. BTW, as a minor, you have fewer rights than the general populace. Live with it, you have fewer responsibilities too . If the school board or your parents want to stop you smoking, they should be able to. I'm not validating your habit, just pointing out the importance of allowing certain things we find distasteful if we are to have individual liberty and freedom. As I said, if you want to, it's your choice, at least once you reach the age of majority. But you should quit. You should also eat 5 servings of vegetables a day, get plenty of exercise, avoid fatty foods, stop watching TV, be more involved in your community, say no to drugs, and maintain your virginity until marriage. You could be made to do all of these things if only the government cared enough about the children. See where the nanny state leads us. Ethan ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe

A not too literal translation: TERRIBLY SERIOUS WARNING: Anybody who ruins the roads or wooden paths through unauthorised driving will be excluded from delousing. Yecch! Ethan

Helge, K.ST.N = ?Kommando Standart Nummer? owa Ethan ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe

[Rant Mode] Smoking tobacco (or putting anything else in one's body) is and ought to be seen as a private choice. The problem comes when the State intrudes in the private sphere to such an extent that private choices become politicized. If you're not convinced that tobacco smoking is now a political -- as opposed to a health -- issue, change the word "tobacco" into "cannabis" and you'll see what I mean. With regard to tobacco, government has intruded into the private sphere via socialized medicine and its various analogues. Once the non-smoking majority (in the U.S., anyway) becomes liable through taxes for the medical treatment of smokers, then smokers' rights are in play. In the U.S (and the UK), smokers already pay out more in direct taxes than they cost the health system. Yet because they are a political soft target, we are seeing the nonsensical and tyrannical farce of the tobacco lawsuits and unconstitutional cigarette taxes. Personally, I think tobacco is a disgusting habit (although I indulge in it occasionally). I feel the same about eating cheez-whiz from the can. And any number of private acts which consenting adults commit and which carry severe health consequences but which happen to be politically privileged and therefore sacrosanct (or even taught and encouraged in public schools). So, Capt., if it's what you want to do, puff away, but be aware of the risks and make sure your insurance is paid up. Fionn, you're right, of course: smoking can and does lead to horrible deaths. Keep putting the word out. At the same time, why don't you consider whether free health care at the point of delivery is really a good thing. And whether some things are more precious even than good health, such as freedom and individual liberty. [/Rant Mode] I feel better now. I'd go have a cigarette, but I'm getting over bronchitis. Besides, it's raining outside and I never smoke in the house, or when the kids are awake. It's a filthy habit really, but nothing goes with a fine cognac or single-malt than a good cigar. Ethan ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Ol' Blood & Guts: CM29 - Ricki's Lake of Fire: A totally urban based theater where you take your battallion and hunt down all cheaters, liars, hookers, and homosexuals in a post-chaotic time period. Weapons will include a variety of sex toys. Uniforms will be a mixture of black leather with chains, gaudy earrings in other places other than just ears and cross-dressing GIs. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Of course I'm already part of a re-enactment society for this. We're always looking for new blood, so give me a call Ethan ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe [This message has been edited by Hakko Ichiu (edited 02-14-2000).]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Germanboy: There is a book called 'Operation Iceberg' - it is an oral history of the battle for Okinawa. In it you get some fairly good descriptions of the fighting, and in most cases it seemed to revolve around taking strongpoints in extremely difficult terrain, suicidal attacks on US tanks by Japanese and Marines getting killed in "Geronimo" charges. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> The History Channel showed an episode of Tales of the Gun the other day that was devoted to Japanese infantry weapons. They were for the most part pretty primitive and/or poor quality. The Imperial Army had no anti-tank capability at all. According to the show, their standard anti-tank mine involved digging a pit, placing an armed aircraft bomb in it, and then putting a volunteer in the pit with a hammer to hit the impact fuse when a tank drove over the covered pit What the Japanese accomplished in the PTO was in spite of pretty much everything except troop quality (in the early years) and generalship. Ethan ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe

This just in from the Home Office in Upper Sandusky: CM13 - Abused Pregnant Children of Incestuous Lesbian Moms: Squad level simulation of day-time talk shows. Units include skin heads; high-school honor students who turn tricks on the side; good for nothing, low-down, cheating boyfriends; and the ground-breaking 72-polygon Big Fat Mama. Weapons to include folding chairs and microphone insertions. Look for special acne textures and all-new trailer park terrain. For added realism, all fighting actions are pre-scripted by the scenario designer. Ethan ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe [This message has been edited by Hakko Ichiu (edited 02-13-2000).]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Big Time Software: The battle included flamethrowing galore, 100ft deep bunkers (which weren't entered, just blown up), bonsai charges... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> You haven't experienced terror until you've faced an advancing wave of fanatical dwarf pines. The term is 'banzai' (literally "ten thousand years", as in "may the Emperor live ten thousand years") Ethan ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Germanboy: CM25 - Clearing Sunnydale (schbellingu?) Two platoons of German machinegunners with special wooden stick-throwing MG42s are called in to finally rid the place of Vampires and us of the TV series. Friendly fire takes Sander, Cordelia and their annoying teeny-love story. Buffy gives appearances as USO star after the successful operation wearing not a lot. Expansion packs - 'The hunt for Angel' and 'Giles asks for a cup of tea' <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I thought you were busy working on a Ph.D. Some people have way too much time on their hands Ethan ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe

Andreas, Are you from Ost Friesen? I remember all those Ostfriesisch jokes I heard when I was studying in D-land . [For those unfamiliar with German culture, Ostfriesisch jokes are the equivalent of Polish jokes in the US, Irish jokes in England, etc.] Ethan ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe

Is it compilations of WW2 color footage, or is it B&W footage that has been (gackk) colorized? Ethan ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MajorH: >BYW all, this shuttle mission is to map the >Earth in the most accurate 3D yet! Could be >used to create scenario maps! I will be surprised if much of that material gets released to the public. Highly accurate 3D mapping is the foundation for hi-tech weapons guidance technology. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> The press puffery would seem to indicate that the data will be made available to environmentalists and the like. As for security issues, this is the Clinton administration we're talking about Ethan

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Gen. Sosaboski: The 4th Inf. Div suffered a 252.3% turnover rate-total of 35,545 casualties (Source:Closing With the Enemy). <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> What was the ratio of KIA/WIA? Ethan

With all the discussion about which theater of operations to have as CM2/3/4 etc., why don't we rule out the following: CM5 - The Enemy Below: Squad level simulation of ship-to-ship submarine warfare. See your third watch torpedo crew load different torpedos, including the infamous American MKII. Excellent drowning sound effects and special beard textures for officers. CM6 - The Home Front: Squad level simulation of rationing, USO tea dances, scrap drives, and bomb-shelters (British and German only). Scenarios will include "Boogertown, Idaho", inspired by the famous true story war movie, Saving Private Ryan CM7 - The Manhattan Project: Squad level simulation of atomic piles, security clearances, and partial differential equations. Includes special Los Alamos high-desert terrain and adobe building textures. Will be followed by Peenemunde add-on pack. CM8 - Shore Leave: Squad level simulation of Naval and Air Force R&R missions in PTO and ATO. Units include MPs, long shoremen and (Post 6/44) those famous French girls. Combat effects include barroom brawls and attrition through venereal disease. Meta-campaigns will allow for pregnancy effects. Other games are in the works Ethan ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Captitalistdoginchina: [snip for brevity] The best value is the British set which costs 100 pounds sterling for all 4 parts (26 episodes + 2 free videos containing 3 bonus episodes making 29 episodes in total) but you must have a video and tv that can play PAL system tapes.....or a multisystem TV and Video, this set is available from WWW.theworldatwar.com alternatively the NTSC set can be pricey, it is listed as US$ 699.95 (complete set of 26 videos - one per episode) at www.adhostnt.adhost.com [snip]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> For $699.95 you could a buy a mighty fine multi-standard video player and the complete PAL set of W@W (£100=~$160). Surely it must be available more cheaply? Ethan

Hull down you must be. Fluid your defenses are. Then you will be Jedi Tank Commander. But beware the dark side of the Faust. ------------------ Das also war des Pudels Kern! -- Goethe