thomasj

*Thomasj steps in line with cash at hand for CM2 preordering!*

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mannheim Tanker: thomasj: When and where were you (which BN) with the 1AD? I was with 5/77 in Mannheim (duh!) from 92-94. Steel Tigers! MT<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I was with the Division Headquarters G-6, attached to the 141st SIG BN, from 90-98 active duty and 98-99 GS. SIGNAL!!!!!!! You can talk about us, but not without us!

The name is correct. As to why, no real explanation, Though PAWBROON may be very close to the name. hnh3_cm while being sarcastic also makes a valid point. Goliath anyone? I can post a complete history of the MOUS if you like.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Blackhorse: Thomas, I was in the 11th before, during and after the excursion into the sandbox. I probably know some of your friends. Feel free to drop names at any time. We had a great civilian who ran our Education Center. His name is Jim Wolfe. If you ever run across him (he's still in USAREUR) be sure to hook up with him. He shares you wargaming hobby, and he has the greatest collection of a British Colonial miniature Army you'll ever see. We had awesome OPDs with him. It sounds like you got the best of both worlds in your job. You get to work in USAREUR and you get to stay close to the military. Allons, Chris P.S. My former Squadron Support Platoon Leader lives in the Netherlands as an expatriate. He loves it there.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I would be more than happy to look some of these guys up but the BLACKHORSE is no longer with us in USAREUR . Out of the few I know there is a guy that was a motor SGT for the 11th Frank Davis. He is now a GS also and working down in Bad Kreuznach. Which BTW 1AD HQ is also relocating soon but are staying in the USAREUR theater of Germany. Stange times with this (*%$%##()_! draw down and more sensitive army . I guess history will repeat itself again hopefully sometime from now DA will realize that we are too small again and build back up.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mad_Merse: thomasj: When were you in "Old Ironsides"? I was there from 76-79 in the DivArty, 1/22 FA, Zirndorf, Pinder Barracks. Lots of fond memories. Bob Mercer<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I was with the Old Ironsides from 90-98 active duty wise and 98-99 GS side. I can tell you that Divarty is now located in Baumholder Germany on the "Rock" and have a few of thier BN's located in Geissen, and Freiburg. Lots have changed in the 1AD. Almost all the units have been reflagged, for example 3-12 and 4-12 INF have reflagged to 1-6 and 2-6 INF. You know have that I know of, 4-29FA,4-27FA, then there are serveral MLRS BN's that have moved in. Can email sometime for more indepth info. Brain just went on leave of absence on me.

Count me in with the rest! Who got who and what was the end result TOAD!?!??!

Doh! Forgot to say that it covers laser range finders also.

Actually there is a lot more to the Germans having night vision and stuff than usually known. The following is from Achtung Panzer website: German Infrared Night-Vision Devices - Infrarot-Scheinwerfer In 1936, AEG was ordered to start the development of infrared night-vision devices and in 1939, first successful prototype unit for use with 37mm Pak 35/36 L/45 anti-tank gun was constructed. In autumn of 1942, unit for use with 75mm PaK 40 L/46 anti-tank gun was constucted and was also mounted on Marder II (Sd.Kfz.131). In mid 1943, first tests with infrared night-vision (Nacht Jager) devices and telescopic rangefinders mounted on Panther started. Two different arrangements / solutions were created and used on Panther tanks. Solution A - Sperber (Sparrow Hawk) was made up of one 30cm infrared searchlight (with range of 600m) and image converter operated by the commander - FG 1250. From late 1944 to March of 1945, some Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf G (and other variants) mounted with FG 1250, were succesfully tested. From March to April of 1945, approximately 50 Panthers Ausf G (and other variants) mounted with FG 1250, saw combat service on the Eastern Front and Western Front. Panthers with IR operated with SdKfz.251/20 Uhu (Owl) half-track with 60cm infra-red searchlight and Sd.Kfz.251/21 Falke (Falcon). This solution could be easily mounted on any type of armored fighting vehicle. Solution B - Second more complicated arrangement / solution was "Biwa" (Bildwandler), which provided driver, gunner and commander with one 30cm infrared searchlight (with range of 600m) and image converter. Various variants of Panthers were converted and mounted with "Biwa". It was reported that tests were successful, but there is very few combat reports from the Eastern or Western Front. Various units received IR Panthers including 116th Panzer Division (3rd company of 24th Panzer Regiment, Western Front, Summer of 1944), Sixth SS Panzer Army (Hungary, early 1945), Panzer Division Muncheberg and Clausewitz. One combat report is by a veteran of 1st SS Panzer Regiment of 1st SS Panzer Division "LSSAH", who states that few Panthers equipped with infrared night-vision devices possibly from 116th Panzer Division were used in 1944/45 during the Ardennes Offensive. In April of 1945, Panthers equipped with IR equipment (solution joined Panzer Division Clausewitz and in mid April near Uelzen destroyed entire platoon of British Comet cruiser tanks. Also on April 21st of 1945, same Panthers overran an American anti-tank position on the Weser-Elbe Canal. In addition, it is reported that single unit equipped with Jagdpanthers also received and used infrared night-vision devices. Crews of infrared night-vision devices mounted vehicles were also armed with MP44 assault rifles fitted with infrared night-vision device - Vampir (Vampire).

Blackhorse, I was with the 1st AD in Germany for 9 years, but called it quits and became a GS civilian. Now I'm in the Netherlands. Primary field of work now is Systems Administration. You name it, I have to support mostly. I take it that you were with the 11th ACR that was in the GAP eh? Had a few friends that were in the 11th, before, during and after the excursion into the sandbox.

Jochen2, Where you at in Germany?

I know of a great place on the web, where you can get a logitech 2 button"3 including wheel" with HP logo for $7.00, they are not referb and I have serveral of these at work now. Even ordered 6 for myself at home. Great mouse! The URL is : http://www.teamexcess.com/ Item # X-LO-FMPLUS Just an FYI for my fellow CM brothers in arms!

Is this a bad question? I searched the forum before posting it and found nothing pertaining to this.

Well I would have to include my appreciation and offer of help also. If there would be anything the US Army in Europe can do or get, (Legally), "Broad term in military terms!" just ask! Especially after being in the 1st Armored Division in Germany for 9 years. US Army Schinnen Limburg Netherlands

KEWL stuff man. Thanks for the information!

Please don't forget about us poor souls trapped in Europe with our not so popular APO addresses!

I believe that turret popping in WWII happened mostly under the same conditions as the Gulf War and other military encounters. Mostly it took the caliber and velocity of large guns/artillery 155mm and bombs. If you look at most of the Iraqi tanks that were destroyed by AG “Air to Ground” missiles “IE. Hellfire” or 155mm artillery on a flat trajectory used as LOS antitank guns and not indirect fire, and indirect artillery that scored a direct hit on the deck plate that their turrets were more than just removed, and rather sometimes quite a distance from the impact area. Most tanks destroyed by other tank guns though leave the turrets mostly in place, and were the turrets were removed it was mostly due to the secondary explosions of munitions in the hold. Overall this would be historically possible to have on CM as a result of the above conditions , but as an eye candy I would have to ask that BTS remain diligent on being realistically correct, even though it’s not as pleasing to see the tank flipping in the air, and if added to make it the exception to the rule and not the rule.

First before the question I would like to say (HI!) to everyone, being new on the Forums, and give a HUGE thanks for BTS for their time and effort. Will there be mouse scroll wheel support for the game? Would really be great, especially for when you are going through the elevation views!

Want to get a real feeling of the situation these guys went through? Take the time someday and visit the areas from the Belgium border all the way past, Eindhoven, Nijmwegen, Arnhem. Not much really war wise to see other then the terrain XXX Corp had to deal with on that single road to get to Arnhem for the relief of the British 1st Airborn Division. Not to mention the hell the Airborn guys were going through.

Tremedous Movie. Do believe it was "The longest day" The other one that is very historically correct is "A bridge to far". Anytime you guys want to see how much our families sacrifices are still appreciated go over to the Netherlands. Was at the Memorial service on the 28th in the American cemetary in a place called Margratten in southern Limburg.