Dr. Brian

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mike721: Jeff Heidman, You make some good points, particularly about the radios. My point was simply that the "myth" that the Germans were initially successful due to their superior equipment is false. They were successful due to their tactics and training as well as their attitude towards training NCOs. someone previously had mentioned that he was tired of the "myth" of superior German training. I was just addressing that.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> The myth is not superior training. It's the myth that the Germans are vastly superior. They are not. It is easy to beat up and look superior to Denmark, Poland, Yugoslavia, Greece, et al., as they were "backwards" when it came to military implementation. The "great" German military successes were against these noble, yet very weak nations. They are not "great" except in the minds of the perpetuators of the myth. If Germany beat the U.S. or U.S.S.R, the proof would then be unequivocal. I don't think anyone (at least not me) is taking a good, sound, military idea away. However, a better military doctrine is to take the good idea, modify it to your advantages, and use it. Rather like the Boyd Cycle… keeping your opponent off-balance. The U.S. did that, and the U.S.S.R did that as well. They adapted to the situation, while the German didn't. A good military tactic, is the ability to adapt. Germany did not.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by pritzl: Dr. Brian, Why do you think that many of the German army's training methods, and tactics are emulated today by military forces such as the United States?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I didn't say that ... so you're putting words, or ideas, into me that are not true. The ORIGINAL question was the "best" soldier. Just because tactics emenated from a nation, doesn't make them the best at it. Oh, and for everyone else blaming Hitler for the Germans losing the war, that's B.S. Please, stop with the excuses already. It perpetuates the myth.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KiwiJoe: Comes from Chris Hare's excellent Unit Stats containing everything about everything in CM.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I never heard, or saw this. Is this a web page? If so, could you possibly direct me. Much appreciated Joe!

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KiwiJoe: Rifle grenade: 60mm@0 30mm@60 Bakooza: 90mm@0 77mm@30 45mm@60 PIAT: 93mm@0 80mm@30 46mm@60 FAUST: 215mm@0 178mm@30 114mm@60 Panzerscherck: 170mm@0 145mm@30 85mm@60 Comes from Chris Hare's excellent Unit Stats containing everything about everything in CM.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Now, that is a helpful, and comprehensive list! :cool: Thanks again!

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Abbott: Dr. Brian, Your ideas on the German Military in World War II are always a bit over shadowed by your personal feelings. I recognize your many excellent contributions to this forum and do try and understand the why of your bias. Nevertheless with personal feelings aside and a military perspective I heartily disagree with your claim that the German Military’s excellence in battle is myth. Man for man the German soldiers were a match for any countries military. [ 05-01-2001: Message edited by: Abbott ]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> There are no personal feelings involved here. This is simple logic, and facts. I can not see the logic of the German soldier as being "superior" than the Soviet, US, or UK fighter. All the facts keep pointing to the contrary. The myth lives on, because for the first time in history, the losers (Germans) got to write the history (due to the Cold War). Give it time.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Abbott: Let us not forget the German troops. One of the finest fighting forces to have ever been fielded in any war. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Oh boy .... the myth lives on ... and besides. They beat up on minor powers. When push came to shove, they got their butt kicked.

Thanks for the info gang. So a PF will take a Jumbo out from the front.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RMC: PF should be about 200mm IIRC. You want in game or various "real world" sources? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I'm looking for game only. Real world doesn't apply to CM. I just want to use my game peices effectively.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Head Mahone: Are there any vehicles near, or around those tall pines that your troops are in? -Head<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Nope, they are pretty well isolated. Heck, they are so far to the rear, no enema's are there either!

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Jarmo: Umm.. I don't have the game right here, but you can get the Zook and schreck values by hitting enter. I'd like to know the Faust stats myself..<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> E-gad! That's right! I forgot about the baz and schrek values can be obtained by hinter enter. I guess I was thinking about the PF, and the zook and shreck got tagged along. Anyone know about the PF?

How come I'm in the middle of a tall pines "forest", and Allied fighter-bombers are dropping their ordnance right on my sim soldiers? :confused:

Can someone tell me the armor penetration value for a bazooka, schrek, and faust? Thanks in advance! :cool:

Thanks a lot gang!

that's the question. Can PBEM be played against someone on a different platform? Thanks in advance!

So I need to have my image "reside" some place. Are there any areas (preferably free) that someone can reccommend. Thanks again!

Cool, thanks for the post, and the link for newbies!

I'm a little confused about the mods usage. Seems like some of the mods overwrite each other. Also, for example, there are different color schemes. So, do I have to specify which vehcile the game uses, or does the scenario designer do that? I guess, my question really is, do I just drop all the bmps into the folder, and let CM sort them out??????? Thanks in advance!

I was never certain how to do this. Any help would be appreciated. I assume I have to have a web page with my image posted????? Thanks in advance!

Some of the gang is saying they'll never play ASL in another topic... so.... I'm willing to accept your ASL stuff. I'll pay your shipping. ASL still ROCKS Let me know if you're interested you CMBO junkies! ------------------ Doc God Bless Chesty Puller, Wherever He Is!

BLASPHEMER!!!!! ASL Rocks.... and there is nothing like playing a face to face game like it. SOrry you hate ASL, and yes, I like CM too, but, consider the ASL Gods have now cursed you, well, don't enter any ASL tourneys... you'll go O-for. ------------------ Doc God Bless Chesty Puller, Wherever He Is!

Tiger, Awesome. Good catch! ------------------ Doc God Bless Chesty Puller, Wherever He Is!

That's a question of intent, of the programmer. Fear could easily be modeled in CM, by assigning a "% not to fire." That can represent fear. ------------------ Doc God Bless Chesty Puller, Wherever He Is!

Then you can't make statements about who suffered most. That's asking for debate and you're trying to hedge or quantify sensless acts. Just a different perspective. ------------------ Doc God Bless Chesty Puller, Wherever He Is!

Ukraine is not a "lanscape" or river. It is a country. However, if you must, there is nothing wrong with saying "the Germany" either. I'll repost the article later for everyone. ------------------ Doc God Bless Chesty Puller, Wherever He Is!

It is not called "the Ukraine." It is called Ukraine. We don't say "the Germany," "the Italy," or "the Holland." I'll gladly post a small article on the incorrect development and usage of "the Ukraine" if there is interest. ------------------ Doc God Bless Chesty Puller, Wherever He Is!