Leftwing66

http://www.cdmag.com/Home/ The majors are picking it up.

How do I e-mail a cold beer? Great work, guys!

Well, thanks for all the offers of games. Black sabot has graciously offered to teach me the finer points, and I really only have time for one turn per day, so I will have to regrettfully decline all other offers.

I am a new player, and in need of game to teach me the error of my ways. Anybody interested? I guess I could wait for the full version if I have to, but I am at the bottom of that list (just pre-ordered 2 weeks ago) so it might be a bit.

This is a great Idea! I have often wanted to post asking for recommended reading, and have held off for fear of the shout "Search!" I would like to propose a format for posting a reading suggestion, to help organize the resulting list, and make it more usefull. I suggest that when people post a book, list as much of the following as you can. -Title -Author -ISBN -Some keywords to describe what aspects of the game this applies to -Description -Why you liked the book, what you thought it did well, why someone interested in CM should read it. For example, my post Strategy B.H. Liddell Hart ISBN: 0452010713 Keywords: Theory, Strategy, Grand Strategy, Maneuver, WWII Description - This is often cited as the definitive text on the theory of mobile warfare. Hart takes on a grand survey of warfare through the centuries to illustrate his theory of the "Indirect Approach," which is consists of successfully using deception, maneuver, speed, and operations against the enemies mind and psyche, rather than his troops. He shows very effectively that time again through the ages when commanders have used these principles they have won decisively, and at low cost, and when they have ignored them they have lost, or won very expensive victories. Why you should read this - This is text on strategy, which might at first seem innapropriate for CM. However, it's value is the idea of the indirect approach, which I believe applies nicely across the entire spectrum of operations. Hart won't tell you where to place your morters, or who should ride on which tank. He will tell you how to THINK about your operations, and how to make a plan that will leave your enemy wondering what the hell hit him. IIRC Guderian based his theory of tank operations on Liddell Hart's pre-war writings. That should be recommendation enough. [This message has been edited by Leftwing66 (edited 06-13-2000).]

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A tasty dish. I wonder if I could have some more, only with a touch less vitriol?

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