Kingfish

Do some Google seaches on "Battle of Caen" and "Pegasus Bridge". </font>

It is included in all allied tanks from July '44 on. There is no graphic of the cutter themselves, just like in CMBO, but instead the tanks are given the capability to cross tall hedges (Bocage in CMAK).

Does the type of motor transport in a battalion dictate what type of squad that battalion would field? IOW, according to this site, of the 4 infantry battalions in 12SS Pz only one (III/26) was equipped with SPWs. Given that, would the squad makeup of the other battalions be the 10-man motorised infantry, or would some retain the 8-man PzGr makeup?

So then the obvious question would be how common were the Achillies in Normandy? According to the link Jon provided the 4th Canadian armored div swapped their Wolverines for Achillies, but it appears the infantry divisions retained the towed version. Would this practice carry over to British units as well?

Proof of Honor Average axis score: 31.80 Average allied score: 68.20 Standard Deviation: 17.92 Enoch 17 / -14.80 / -0.83 mPisi 83 / 14.80 / 0.83 Heavy Drop 29 / -2.80 / -0.16 Deadly 88 71 / 2.80 / 0.16 Walpurgis Night 82 / 50.20 / 2.80 Boris 18 / -50.20 / -2.80 Londoner 56 / 24.20 / 1.35 The Capt 44 / -24.20 / -1.35 Melnibone 19 / -12.80 / -0.71 Capt T 81 - 12.80 / 0.71 Bryce Baker 28 / -3.80 / -0.21 Mick OZ 72 / 3.80 / 0.21 ******************************* Green as Jade 21 / -10.80 / -0.60 Victor Charlie 79 / 10.80 / 0.60 Elmar Bijlsma 21 / -10.80 / -0.60 Dangerous Dave 79 / 10.80 / 0.60 Tychus 26 / -5.80 / -0.32 Cuzn 74 / 5.80 / 0.32 Levitacus 20 / -11.80 / -0.66 Tabpub 80 / 11.80 / 0.66 Stoneage 23 / -8.80 / -0.49 SlicerW 77 / 8.80 / 0.49 Combined Arms 23 / -8.80 / -0.49 BigMik1 77 / 8.80 / 0.49 Ankulin 48 / 16.20 / 0.90 Malakovski 52 / -16.20 / -0.90 Paul Atreides 23 / -8.80 / -0.49 AC 77 / 8.80 / 0.49 Steve McClaire 41 / 9.20 / 0.51 Ted 59 / -9.20 / -0.51

Yes, quite right too. I just cross-checked with a couple of different sources and discovered that CM has it right - no M10C Achillies till early '45. I'm just off to beat the first source into a bloody pulp with a 3 inch stick. Toodle pip. </font>

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Average axis score: 52.56 Average allied score: 47.44 Standard Deviation: 20.33 Deadly 88 45 / -7.56 / -0.37 mPisi 55 / 7.56 / 0.37 Enoch 31 / -21.56 / -1.06 Heavy Drop 69 / 21.56 / 1.06 Londoner 11 / -41.56 / -2.04 Walpurgis Night 89 / 41.56 / 2.04 The Capt 48 / -4.56 / -0.22 Boris 52 / 4.56 / 0.22 Mick OZ 42 / -10.56 / -0.52 Melnibone 58 / 10.56 / 0.52 Capt T 68 / 15.44 / 0.76 Bryce Baker 32 / -15.44 / -0.76 ******************************** Victor Charlie 55 / 2.44 / 0.12 a1 Steaks 45 / -2.44 / -0.12 PittPanther31 71 / 18.44 / 0.91 Green as Jade 29 / -18.44 / -0.91 Tabpub 75 / 22.44 / 1.10 Tychus 25 / -22.44 / -1.10 Cuzn 48 / -4.56 / -0.22 Levitacus 52 / 4.56 / 0.22 BigMik1 45 / -7.56 / -0.37 Stoneage 55 / 7.56 / 0.37 SlicerW 77 / 24.44 / 1.20 Combined Arms 23 / -24.44 / -1.20 AC 64 / 11.44 / 0.56 Ankulin 36 / -11.44 / -0.56 Malakovski 69 / 16.44 / 0.81 Paul Atreides 31 / -16.44 / -0.81 Herbixx 18 / -34.56 / -1.70 Steve McClaire 82 / 34.56 / 1.70 Ted 74 / 21.44 / 1.05 GG 26 / -21.44 / -1.05

OK, lets get some scores posted, shall we? The first scenario on our list is Methode Champenois. As with the regular tourney I will post three numbers beside each players name, with the axis player first. The first is your scenario score (in bold). The second is the difference between your score and the median score. The third is the difference from the median divided by the standard deviation. This will give you a rough idea of who the leaders are in each section. Keep in mind that the last figure is pre-AAR bonus. Once we get those added in we will run the scores thru the Nabla system, and we announce our winners. Also keep in mind that only the top 6 matchups are the ones vying for the wine. Methode Champenois Average axis score: 57.89 Average allied score: 42.11 Standard Deviation (same for both sides): 22.02 mPisi 33 / -24.89 / -1.13 Heavy Drop 67 / 24.89 / 1.13 Deadly 88 92 / 34.11 / 1.55 Enoch 8 / -34.11 / -1.55 Walpurgis Night 97 / 39.11 / 1.78 The Capt 3 / -39.11 / -1.78 Boris 63 / 5.11 / 0.23 Londoner 37 / -5.11 / -0.23 Bryce Baker 46 / -11.89 / -0.54 Melnibone 54 / 11.89 / 0.54 Mick OZ 68 / 10.11 / 0.46 Capt T 32 / -10.11 / -0.46 ********************************** PittPanther31 29 / -28.89 / -1.31 Victor Charlie 71 / 28.89 / 1.31 Green as Jade 37 / -20.89 / -0.95 a1 Steaks 63 / 20.89 / 0.95 Dangerous Dave 67 / 9.11 / 0.41 Nestor 33 / -9.11 / -0.41 Kanonier Reichmann 49 / -8.89 / -0.40 Elmar Bijlsma 51 / 8.89 / 0.40 Cuzn 34 / -23.89 / -1.08 Tabpub 66 / 23.89 / 1.08 Levitacus 38 / -19.89 / -0.90 Tychus 62 / 19.89 / 0.90 SlicerW 86 / 28.11 / 1.28 BigMik1 14 / -28.11 / -1.28 Combined Arms 75 / 17.11 / 0.78 Stoneage 25 / -17.11 / -0.78 Malakovski 83 / 25.11 / 1.14 AC 17 / -25.11 / -1.14 Paul Atreides 38 / -19.89 / -0.90 Ankulin 62 / 19.89 / 0.90 Ted 61 / 3.11 / 0.14 Herbixx 39 / -3.11 / -0.14 GG 46 / -11.89 / -0.54 Steve McClaire 54 / 11.89 / 0.54 [ October 13, 2004, 08:37 AM: Message edited by: Kingfish ]

Here is the updated raw score list. I've added a few more which changes the total precentage and average for 'Wolf'. Methode Champenois mPsis - 33 / Heavy Drop - 67 Deadly 88 - 92 / Enoch - 8 Walpurgis Night - 97 / The Capt - 3 Boris - 63 / Londoner - 37 Bryce Baker - 46 / Melnibone - 54 Mick OZ - 68 / Capt T - 32 PittPanther31 - 29 / Victor Charlie - 71 Green as Jade - 37 / a1 Steaks - 63 Dangerous Dave - 67 / Nestor - 33 Kanonier Reichmann - 49 / Elmar Bijlsma - 51 Cuzn - 34 / Tabpub - 66 Levitacus - 38 / Tychus - 62 SlicerW - 86 / BigMik1 - 14 Combined Arms - 75 / Stoneage - 25 Malakovski - 83 / AC - 17 Paul Atreides - 38 / Ankulin - 62 Ted - 61 / Herbixx - 39 GG - 46 / Steve McClaire - 54 Total scenarios completed - 18/18 (100%) Average axis score - 57.89 Average allied score - 42.11 Wolf in sheep's clothing Deadly 88 - 45 / mPisi - 55 Enoch - 31 / Heavy Drop - 69 Londoner - 11 / Walpurgis Night - 89 The Capt - 48 / Boris - 52 Mick OZ - 42 / Melnibone - 58 Capt T - 68 / Bryce Baker - 32 Victor Charlie - 71 / a1 Steaks - 29 PittPanther31 - 55 / Green as Jade - 45 Tabpub - 75 / Tychus - 25 Cuzn - 48 / Levitacus / 52 BigMik1 - 45 / Stoneage - 55 SlicerW - 77 / Combined Arms - 23 AC - 64 / Ankulin - 36 Malakovski - 69 / Paul Atreides - 31 Herbixx - 18 / Steve McClaire - 82 Ted - 74 / GG - 26 Total scenario completed - 16/18 (88%) Average axis score - 52.56 Average allied score - 47.44 Proof of Honor Enoch - 17 / mPisi - 83 Heavy Drop - 29 / Deadly 88 - 71 Walpurgis Night - 82 / Boris - 18 Londoner - 56 / The Capt - 44 Melnibone - 19 / Capt T - 81 Bryce Baker - 28 / Mick OZ - 72 Green as Jade - 21 / Victor Charlie - 79 Elmar Bijlsma - 21 / Dangerous Dave - 79 Tychus - 26 / Cuzn - 74 Levitacus - 20 / Tabpub - 80 Stoneage - 23 / SlicerW - 77 Combined Arms - 23 / BigMik1 - 77 Ankulin - 48 / Malakovski - 52 Paul Atreides - 23 / AC - 77 Steve McClaire - 41 / Ted - 59 Total completed scenarios - 15/18 (83%) Average axis score - 31.80 Average allied score - 68.20 Pre-AAR bonus scores to follow

Redwolf, Thank you for taking the time to translate the book. The pieces are slowly coming together. I took the liberty to e-mail the webmaster of the 59th division site to see if he had any more info on the German defenses at La Bijude. Unfortunately, he didn't, but he did point me to this site.

I'll get that one in, probably tonight when I do the prelim score calcs. That should give you guys a rough idea of the leaders of each section (pre-AAR bonus and final Nabla calcs).

Noyers-Bocage In an effort to draw German reserves away from the upcoming Operation Goodwood, Monty launched Operation Pomergranate on July 16th. This comprised a series of attacks aimed at Noyers-Bocage, and employed the 3 infantry divisions (49th, 53rd and 59th) of XXX Corp, along with strong armored support. While the 49th (West Riding) division advanced south from Juvigny, and the 53rd (Welsh) from Haut du Bosq, the 59th (Staffordshire) would aim straight for Noyers. This would bring them into the bocage country, and over some of the most heavily fought over terrain of Normandy. Arrayed against the XXX Corp were the German 276th and 277th infantry division, recent arrivals to the Normandy battlefield, with elements of the 2nd and 9th SS panzer division in reserve. Over the next two days the front would see-sawed back and forth as the British launched repeated attacks in an effort to penetrate the German defenses. Twice the men of the 59th managed to pentrate into Noyers-Bocage, only to be thrown back by German counterattacks, or withdrawn due to losses and exhaustion. In the end the 59th was ordered not to continue in its efforts, but to maintain the line it already held. Noyers-Bocage remained in German hands. Can you do better? Combined arms / 60 turns / Allied attack. 6000+ points Allies / 5000+ points German. Drop me a line if you are interested in taking it for a spin. Address is in my profile. [ October 16, 2004, 03:55 PM: Message edited by: Kingfish ]

It is time The deadline has passed, and it is now time to post the scores. Please look them over and verify that they are correct. If you spot any discrepencies please notify me asap. Keep in mind that these are the raw scenario scores. The Nabla calculations will come later. OK, here we go: Methode Champenois mPsis - 33 / Heavy Drop - 67 Deadly 88 - 92 / Enoch - 8 Walpurgis Night - 97 / The Capt - 3 Boris - 63 / Londoner - 37 Bryce Baker - 46 / Melnibone - 54 Mick OZ - 68 / Capt T - 32 PittPanther31 - 29 / Victor Charlie - 71 Green as Jade - 37 / a1 Steaks - 63 Dangerous Dave - 67 / Nestor - 33 Kanonier Reichmann - 49 / Elmar Bijlsma - 51 Cuzn - 34 / Tabpub - 66 Levitacus - 38 / Tychus - 62 SlicerW - 86 / BigMik1 - 14 Combined Arms - 75 / Stoneage - 25 Malakovski - 83 / AC - 17 Paul Atreides - 38 / Ankulin - 62 Ted - 61 / Herbixx - 39 GG - 46 / Steve McClaire - 54 Total scenarios completed - 18/18 (100%) Average axis score - 57.89 Average allied score - 42.11 Wolf in sheep's clothing Deadly 88 - 45 / mPisi - 55 Enoch - 31 / Heavy Drop - 69 Londoner - 11 / Walpurgis Night - 89 The Capt - 48 / Boris - 52 Mick OZ - 42 / Melnibone - 58 Victor Charlie - 71 / a1 Steaks - 29 Tabpub - 75 / Tychus - 25 Cuzn - 48 / Levitacus / 52 BigMik1 - 45 / Stoneage - 55 SlicerW - 77 / Combined Arms - 23 AC - 64 / Ankulin - 36 Malakovski - 69 / Paul Atreides - 31 Herbixx - 18 / Steve McClaire - 82 Ted - 74 / GG - 26 Total scenario completed - 14/18 (77%) Average axis score - 51.29 Average allied score - 48.71 Proof of Honor Enoch - 17 / mPisi - 83 Heavy Drop - 29 / Deadly 88 - 71 Walpurgis Night - 82 / Boris - 18 Londoner - 56 / The Capt - 44 Melnibone - 19 / Capt T - 81 Bryce Baker - 28 / Mick OZ - 72 Green as Jade - 21 / Victor Charlie - 79 Elmar Bijlsma - 21 / Dangerous Dave - 79 Tychus - 26 / Cuzn - 74 Levitacus - 20 / Tabpub - 80 Stoneage - 23 / SlicerW - 77 Combined Arms - 23 / BigMik1 - 77 Ankulin - 48 / Malakovski - 52 Paul Atreides - 23 / AC - 77 Steve McClaire - 41 / Ted - 59 Total completed scenarios - 15/18 (83%) Average axis score - 31.80 Average allied score - 68.20 [ October 10, 2004, 03:11 PM: Message edited by: Kingfish ]

Bump for Redwolf Jon, Thanks for the info. I'm going to use Wolverines, since the Achillies doesn't show up in CMBO until Jan '45.

Force ratio and location of flags are the two variables in the different battle types. For a meeting engagement both sides get an equal number of points to spend, and the flags are generally located in the center. You are also not allowed to call in prep barrages in a ME, nor can you dig in any of your troops. One more difference is that you cannot spend points on fortifications. Probes will place the flags a quarter of the way into the defenders zone, and the ratio of attacker to defender is 1.25 to 1. Attack battles will give the attacking side a force ratio of 1.5 to 1 against the defender, and the flags are located halfway into the defenders zone. Assault has the flags 3/4 of the way into the defenders zone, and the ratio is now increased to 1.75 to 1.

I have just sent out an e-mail to those who still have games in progress. I need to know if you are able to finish in time. If not, let me know now, so I can make arrangements.

There are two of them. One is called "For the familiy honor" by Rune and it came with the CD. The other is called "Proof of Honor" by Jwxspoon and is currently being played in the ROW IV finals.

Excellent! Thanks for that. On a related question, does anyone know what type of tanks were present in the following formations during mid-July '44: 141st & 144th R.A.C. - Churchills of Shermans? Westminster Dragoons - This unit is part of 79th armd div, so am I correct in assuming that the Crocodiles mentioned in the 59th division's website are from this unit? Also, the same website mentions the 234/73 AT battery as being under 59th div's command during Operation Pomergranite, and it list the unit as being equipped with SP 17pdrs. Would these be Archers or Achillies? Yes, I am a stickler for detail when it comes to scenario design.

October 16th is the deadline for AARs

Update time. I will post one more between now and the deadline, so take a good look and verify that your game has been submitted. I won't post scores yet, but if anyone wants to verify their score they can e-mail me. Of course, if you have completed all your games you can see the entire spreadsheet, so e-mail me for that as well. My address is in my profile. One more thing. The ratio of completed games is very high, and I thank you all for getting it done. However, there may be a few that won't make it in time. If that is the case, you have the option of sending me the last game file and I will burn thru the turns so as to finish the game. I will not issue any orders, just switch to hotseat mode and hit go until games end. Before we resort to that I would like for you to work it out with your opponent. If by Friday evening you have no other option, send it to me. Anyway, here is the latest as of Oct 06: Methode Champenois mPisi vs Heavy Drop Deadly 88 vs Enoch Walpurgis Night vs The Capt Boris Balaban vs Londoner Bryce Baker vs Melnibone Mick OZ vs Capt T ************** PittPanther31 vs Victor Charlie Green as Jade vs a1 Steaks Dangerous Dave vs Nestor Kanonier Reichmann vs Elmar Bijlsma Cuzn vs Tabpub Levitacus vs Tychus SlicerW vs BigMik1 Combined arms vs Stoneage Malakovski vs AC Paul Atreides vs Ankulin Ted vs Herbixx GG vs Steve McClaire 100% complete Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Deadly 88 vs mPisi Enoch vs Heavy Drop Londoner vs Walpurgis night The Capt vs Boris Balaban Mick OZ vs Melnibone ************* Victor Charlie vs a1 Steaks Tabpub vs Tychus Cuzn vs Levitacus BigMik1 vs Stoneage SlicerW vs Combined Arms AC vs Ankulin Malakovski vs Paul Atreides Herbixx vs Steve McClaire Ted vs GG 77% complete Proof of Honor Enoch vs mPisi Heavy Drop vs Deadly 88 Walpurgis night vs Boris Balaban Melnibone vs Capt T Bryce Baker vs Mick OZ ************** Green as Jade vs Victor Charlie Elmar Bijlsma vs Dangerous Dave Tychus vs Cuzn Levitacus vs Tabpub Stoneage vs SlicerW Combined arms vs BigMik1 Ankulin vs Malakovski Steve McClaire vs Ted 72% complete [ October 06, 2004, 04:34 PM: Message edited by: Kingfish ]

Glenn_78, The scenarios have yet to be released to the public. When they do it will most likely be as a pack. However, if you want I can send you my scenario (South of Vevi) ahead of time. I didn't see any glaring mistakes from reading the AARs, so it will most likely be released in its original form. E-mail me if you are interested. My address is in my profile.

Redwolf, Does the 12ss book mention anything on the trench system the Germans dug in and around La Bijude? Anything else on their defensive arrangements? Unfortunately I cannot read German, but I do enjoy their beer.

Redwolf, Date is July 7-9, 1944. Bogdan, I would greatly appreciate a scan if it isn't too much trouble. The area I am interested in is around the vilage of La Bijude. It is roughly midway between Cambes and Epron, just north of Caen. Check out the map from the link I provided to get a general idea of where the village is. My address is in my profile.

Anthony Hudson (a.k.a. "Stoneage"), I received your score for 'Wolf', but my return e-mail bounced back. Just wanted to let you know I did get it. Everyone, When sending a score please CC your opponent in the e-mail.

I am looking for any info on the battles around La Bijude, a small town located roughly between Epron and Cambes. During Operation Charnwood the British 59th division battled elements of the 12th SS Panzer in and around the village. Maps, OOBs, AARs, anything would be helpful. I am particularly interested in the German's defensive deployments, especially the trench system that was constructed south of the village. So far this site has provided the best info. Many thanks in advance