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    Germans, Nazis and SS -- oh, my!

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    Originally posted by MadDog0606:

    Don't sweat it. I'm not hurt. But then again I'm only half Italian. But you do have to watch out for the Portuguese side of me. That's where my anger comes from.

    I am married to a Portuguese lady (nee Jardim) from Madeira!!

    Best wishes MadDog - I know the 2 minute blow-ups followed by sheer calmness! A trait I envy. Over and done with. No sulking.

    Now wish I could do that after I lost another battle in CM!!

    WineCape

    Stellenbosch, South Africa

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    Germans, Nazis and SS -- oh, my!

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    Now consider this:

    Some of my previous country men/woman sat in relation to the ongoings in Europe during WWII at the bottom side of the world (South Africa!).

    What do they decide? Yes! we agree with the hole Nazi ideology.

    Can you belive this: They decide to start an institution called the Ossewa Brandwag, freely translated from the Afrikaans language to English it means the Flaming Horse-cart watchmen, siding with the Black gumboot 'uns in all their Nazi splendour!

    Ha! Never under estimate the power of "Night rituals on the human spirit.

    Clandestine night meetings, dagger oaths the works.

    Silly buggers I say, but according to my grandmother (age 82) comment when quizzed about this rationale of suuporting Hitler "It DID look NICE -- all these black clad dissiplined men!"

    Serious?!? I suppose the bad-ass look factor counts here for me, hehe.

    Murphy's law on artillery: Friendly fire it aint!

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    Version 1.05 Update Available

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by guachi:

    Sheesh. I never even downloaded 1.04.

    Jason<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

    And now Jason has probably more work than ever before to update his nifty Excel97 Unit Data Base!! :)

    Now guys, I have not even received the game here in South Africa after ordering it in end of July! Never mind versions 1.0-->1.05.

    I am collecting music CD's (read: CM patches

    up to 1.05) before I'd receive the a music centre!!! (Read: THE GAME by the name called Combat Mission)

    Patience is running thin, though me being in the wine trade is a virtue!!

    Steve was gracious enough to replace the original ordered game after transit time was more than 20 days.

    They consider this a lost game.

    Thanks guys, but if I do not get this game in my hands SOON I will buy a plane ticket and fly to your damn State in the USA to collect it.

    THIS IS EXCRUCIATING reading the fun here on the BB with only the Demo in my possession!!!!!!!!!!

    Ciao.

    Charl Theron

    Stellenbosch, South Africa

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    Combat Mission Primer (Tactics Handbook)

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    Thanks DesertFox for this reference:

    David Honner has done a wonderful job presenting tons of penetration data and background information on his website. Pay him a visit at [url=http://www.wargamer.org/GvA/

    This is for the REAL Combat Mission addicts that want to compare the weapons data of different nations during WWII. Well layed out.

    I wonder if BTS has seen/used/compiled some of this information in CM. As BTS themselves said, there is not written in stone penetration data for guns, but an approximation.

    At least BTS must be applauded for doing the trouble to reference the different authors on this topic to make this game real life as close as possible + playable

    Thanks Steve and Charles!!

    Charl Theron

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    Combat Mission Primer (Tactics Handbook)

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    For those more inclined to read excellent WWII tactics on tanks (German/Allied) herewith the following details taken from the same posting in the Tips section:

    Thanks MadDog0606 for your info!

    A} German Squad Tactics in WWII by Matthew Gajkowski.

    5. German Panzer Tactics in WWII (by Charles C. Sharp)

    They can be bought at http://home.fuse.net/nafziger/index.html, though it is not a secure buying site. Nevertheless, MadDog0606 reported he bought over the phone ($20 each) and the books arrived duly a week later.

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    Combat Mission Primer (Tactics Handbook)

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by deanco:

    Hi winescape

    I am working on a website that will be exactly that, a 'GameSpot GameGuide' to CM, with only the most basic stuff in it. I'm using good advice I see on this forum, and other sources, to flesh it out. I can't say when it will be up though, there is a ****load of work to do, and nothing does itself. I want it to be pretty complete before I put it up, with sections on tactics, units, maps, etc. so a new player can consider it his one stop shopping place for info on CM. I'll keep everyone posted.

    DeanCo--<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

    Hi Deanco

    If you need help with this especially with web address references I will be happy to oblige and make the Tactics Handbook as complete as possible.

    Let me know what information you are looking for.

    Cheers, Charl Theron "WineCape"

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    Combat Mission Primer (Tactics Handbook)

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    Thanks also Minnesota Joe, Chupacabra, Wayne for the quick replies.

    I will be sourcing battle tactics info soon and post it for other gamers to pour over.

    The best would be I suppose rather to have web references pointing every now and then to the latest Tactics sections.

    Still waiting for my game here in SOUTH AFRICA!

    --The most dangerous thing on a battlefield is a one pip Luitenant with a map.

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    Combat Mission Primer (Tactics Handbook)

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by fatherof6:

    Try the Article section at CMHQ http://combathq.thegamers.net/articles/articles.asp . If you poke around in some of the other CMHQ sections you'll find a wealth of good information. But I'm not aware of any single "Primer" posted on the net.

    Glenn<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

    Thanks Glenn for the info!

    --

    The most dangerous thing on a battlefield is a one pip Luitenant with a map.

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    Combat Mission Primer (Tactics Handbook)

    in Combat Mission Archive #2 (2000)

    Posted

    I was wondering:

    Is there a CM tactics Handbook (do's & do'nts) that will help/guide the CM gamer in better understanding the different tactics of say tanks, infantry (in general) and the like? Especially for those players that is new to the wonderful word of wargaming.

    Could such a "primer" not be written with the help of the very people here on the bulletin board?

    I read some very useful information on the usage of Half Tracks in the Tech section. That will obviously be of great value to fellow gamers if posted under the section e.g. "A Combat Mission Primer" edited/compiled by the grognards here!

    Likewise the best ways to handle tanks in wooded areas, when to use 60mm and 81mm Mortars etc.

    What do you guys (in the know) say?

    Shall we call it the " The Combat Mission Primer/Tactics Handbook" then?

    Preface to the CM Primer:--

    "Remember that no dumb bastard ever won a war by dying for his country.

    He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for *his* country."

    --General S. Patton (US Army)--

    PS: Mind you, the Americans were prone to yelling "TIGER!!!" even if it was a Kübelwagen sighted. [Allied (panic) reaction in the Ardenne offensive of WWII !! :)

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    Combat Mission Primer (Tactics Handbook)

    in Combat Mission Archive #4 (2002)

    Posted

    I was wondering:

    Is there a CM tactics Handbook (do's & do'nts) that will help/guide the CM gamer in better understanding the different tactics of say tanks, infantry (in general) and the like? Especially for those players that is new to the wonderful word of wargaming.

    Could such a "primer" not be written with the help of the very people here on the bulletin board?

    I read some very useful information on the usage of Half Tracks in the Tech section. That will obviously be of great value to fellow gamers if posted under the section e.g. "A Combat Mission Primer"

    edited/compiled by the grognards here!

    Likewise the best ways to handle tanks in wooded areas, when to use 60mm and 81mm Mortars etc.

    What do you guys (in the know) say?

    Shall we call it the " The Combat Mission Primer/Tactics Handbook" then?

    Preface to the CM Primer:--

    "Remember that no dumb bastard ever won a war by dying for his country.

    He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for *his* country."

    --General S. Patton (US Army)--

    PS: Mind you, the Americans were prone to yelling "TIGER!!!" even if it was a Kübelwagen sighted. [Allied (panic) reaction in the Ardenne offensive of WWII !! :)

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