Formerly Babra

(Babra bows low before Seanachai). We're not worthy... we're not worthy... Thanks for the good laugh. ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

Babbaro said: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>We all know that even educated and well read people are capable of responding to Hollywood's appeal to less than the most sophisticated in humanity through our own personal experences. We find ourselves as succeptable to the primative appeal, as does the cat's wandering attention, instantly fixed by the flutter of a feather.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> So true. In fact, some survey a few years ago showed, somewhat surprisingly, that the favoured entertainment medium of male white engineers was pulp novels. A little further investigation revealed that for the most part, the more one has to think during working hours, the less one *wants* to think during recreational hours. I know I love a cheesy 'Nam book from time to time. As for film-makers, there is little we can do. As much as I know it will make me cringe, I'll still see The Patriot. I hear it's good As for our education system(s) in general... Well, don't get me started ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

Gets my vote -- In fact, I was thinking of that very same thing about a week ago. I was actually thinkin' of codin' it up myself and wondering just how much of the CM format I could "borrow" without a call from their lawyers, which doubtless they can now afford ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

Curious now. How come a Texan wants to play Canadians? Seriously, is it the equipment or what? ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

If you allow overloading, be sure there is some inherent penalty attached. Otherwise we are going to see a whole boatload of scenarios with mega-ammoed tanks, to an ahistorical degree. Chance of brew-up should be dramatically increased (and I mean dramatically) at the very least. ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

hehehe... Haven't you learned yet? Never tune into a thread with more than 30 postings in it. The next thirty will all be flames, followed by crap. Anything useful or interesting will have been said early. ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

It is unfortunate, but true, that there are literally millions of people who will never read a history book, will never look behind a story to discover the truth in it. And such people outnumber us, my friends. Yes, Hollywood (and Pinewood and every other studio) is in the entertainment business alone, but they do have the power to corrupt the truth. Case in point: Captain Bligh, RN. Scary fellow, what? Everyone *knows* what a terrible fellow he was. However, if all you know of this man was garnered from Mutiny on the Bounty (any version) then you've been misinformed to a degree you would hardly believe they had the audacity to pull. That's what Hollywood does. They tell stories. There have been a string of historical films in the past few years which have portrayed the English as little better than land-stealing, wife-raping, baby-killing thugs. The English have become the stock bad boy for Hollywood costume Epics. Rob Roy, Braveheart, The Patriot... This is propaganda in its most basic form, and it will leave its mark on the uneducated. Tarleton WAS savage. The whole campaign in the south was marked by its singular brutality on both sides. I repeat -- both sides. Will that be portrayed in The Patriot? I doubt it. Film-makers are not under any contract to produce only the truth, but they must be cognizant of the images and stereotypes they portray and they ought to at least make an effort at fairness. To consistently portray an entire nation (and a so-called ally at that) in such a poor light is patently unfair. ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

I love this board. I've been reading war-related crap for nigh on twenty-five years and I've never heard of this round skipping tactic... coolness incarnate I say ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

Different armies differ slightly (and sometimes greatly), but the rule of threes is a good base. Three platoons to a company, three companies to a battalion, &c. As I say though, it depends entirely on what country you are looking at. There are some threads discussing this if you do a search. ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

Damn, that's one tough quiz! ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

Don't forget the Hi-Fi ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

Yes, the T34 was a pre-war development. I think Guderian mentioned this incident: During an inspection of German Armour producing facilities by a Soviet Commission prior to the war, they were shown the PzKw III or IV. The Soviets asked to see the latest German design and were assured that this was it. The Soviets were, to say the least, incredulous. Based on their reaction alone, it was surmised that the Soviets already had something far superior, which indeed they did. ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

I would never be the one to say Commonwealth Forces were "better" than their allies. I would, however, challenge anyone who said they were not as good. But I had thought this thread was about combat tactics, not national characteristics in grand strategy. ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

The American armoured force was terribly neglected before the war and was built up almost completely from scratch, with little more than some flawed doctrine to begin with. Budget restraints caused by the depression combined with isolationist policies kept it stagnant despite the efforts of the Chaffees and Pattons of the Army. By contrast, Soviets and Germans had been cooperating closely in armoured development during the 1930s and were already well ahead of the western powers by the beginning of the war. That's the shortest of answers, but I'm sure others will flesh it out. ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

I whacked three shermans with it in a very short space of time. ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

The net is indeed for foliage and things. It's actually to break up the outline of the helmet. "Camouflage" in the sense of blending into bushes and things is an indirect benefit. Smooth and straight lines stick out like a neon light, even in the brush. Now, for the barracks tales... I always believe this one is probably a barracks myth, but the tale was widely spread of the cherry looie who marched his men around the same bit of bush for the better part of a day, looking for that trail so clearly marked on the map -- and when he finally allowed his 2/IC to view the map, was discreetly informed that that was a contour line... ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

Sycophantic Applause -- okay genuine applause ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

Failure in High Command - The Canadian Army and the Normandy Campaign Lt. Col., Dr. John A. English, Golden Dog Press 1991, ISBN 0-919614-60-4 ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

(sniffle...) I feel so... insignificant ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by V B: The Japanese had subs with spring loaded recon aircraft. But it was either a one way trip (and/or) the plane would be able to land on the water and restock on the sub itself. But the few subs that acctually used this lost mobility and most of its actions were restricked due to this lack of mobility. And other nations at the time used this same technique. Not much new here.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> What "actions" were restricted by the addition of a hanger? These subs were built as scouts, nothing more. No one ever intended them to go convoy hunting. On the other hand, had they all been brought together, a strike group of some fifty aircraft could certainly have messed up the canal for a while. ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

Will immediately hunt for something with Fireflys in it After getting squished, will look at other parts of the game. ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

I would not consider partial rubble eye-candy. I think the whole rubble-generation process should be a priority for the next incarnation of CM. This is not a complaint, merely a reflection after the building used as "cover" by one of my Shermans vanished, leaving the tank instantly exposed to all and sundry as if it were caught doing a nasty thing in the bathroom. I asked that it be addressed before and they said it would not be for CM1, and that's okay with me. But I won't be buying CM2 if it's not addressed. Not all the walls will fall down every time. Not every floor will collapse every time. If anything does fall down, it will throw up a huge cloud of dust. Again, if not now, some day please. Just my tuppenny rant. ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

Richard III posted a pic of that previously: ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

William of Orange = William the Conqueror? I think not... ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

Yeah, those grey paint jobs on the German stuff are pretty lame. Wonder who's brainchild that was? Ah well, Saturday was a fine day for it, that's for sure. ------------------ When I die I want to go peacefully, like my grandfather, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car