Holien

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52061381 Is there is a hint that it is a corrupt European problem and not something for Russia to worry about? I wonder if it does escalate there will it get properly reported either here in the west or Russia. With the oil prices the way it is i am guessing the Russian government might be struggling and by keeping it low profile it stops the people from getting worried and any potential unrest contained. This crisis will test the political stability of every nation. I am still gobsmacked that despite warnings and previous planning both in the UK and America we are struggling to get effective testing sorted... Lessons need to be learnt but I guess we will forget them the next time we get hit by a pandemic...

John in a few weeks it is likely there are going to be a lot of dead people in London, we don't turn the Excel Exhibition centre into a hospital lightly. Sure the Chinese are dealing with a lot of dead, the number we will soon see for ourselves. Spain is now being hit hard. NYC seems likely to be when America starts to understand if folks have not already.... I don't dispute people are dying...

Phaaa That just means they died and have not been able to cancel the subscription!

John think it through.... A - Hmmm let me think I am stuck at home, earning no money and I have the ability to reduce my outgoings. Wonder what I would do.... B - Or it could be they all died.... I know which explanation I would choose, a large degree of A and a bit of B... No conspiracy here...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51979654 Article trying to get an understanding of Covid vs Flu and the analysis the uk government is working with. If you think this might be an overreaction it explains the modelling and why the government response is being undertaken. As a leader would you be re elected if you were shown as killing 500,000 people by August?

You won't be doing that in the UK after tonight. Country wide lock down just announced.

King Tiger by the looks?

Reports sent back will be summarized from whole front and as the uber tanks were not holding up the whole front then it might have been summarized that all was good. He mentions in the Q&A about staff on the ground working with the crews asking questions to help inform future design. If the Sherman's had not engaged say the Elephants then they would not be reported back as an issue? Strategic vs Tactical the reports he might have seen would be at Strategic level?

Hi, I just watched him and I think he covers this with his later comments that the Sherman was successful on the strategic level. So it was winning against these tanks. He even mentions that people focus on the tactical level. Which I think you might be falling into that trap? So in context of his talk you should view it at the strategic level. I.e yes for those tanks that had to face head on those uber tanks they needed a better tank, but by having more Sherman's that worked it meant that they were available for the whole front and every company fighting had support. While the German uber tanks were limited and could not be every where. They broke down / were bypassed. Just my interpretation of where he was coming from.

Well they have arrived at the final destination and Bootie has cleared some space... Hopefully won't get into trouble posting the link he gave me for his YouTube Channel... It does mean you get to see who Bootie is.... My Wife is already plotting what she will do with the free shelf space...

Sorry no, not sure how legal that would be? Anyway they should have been delivered successfully yesterday so maybe the new owner can help with specific requests? I think they have found quite an appropriate new home.

These look like they have found an excellent home. Just sorting out logistics and once sorted I will update the thread...

Happy New Year to the CM Scenario Designers... Thank You for all the work people have done over the years to entertain me and others... The following my help in future scenario designs.... Part of my New Year Resolution is to have a tidy out of items I no longer use but may be of value to others. So I have the following Job Lot (to be Taken as a Whole) for any scenario designer that wants some excellent articles about various periods of WW2. They date (publication) from 1976 onwards... If you are not aware of After the Battle it is a Magazine that prints photo's of a specific battle or event in WW2 showing how it looks today compared to when the event took place. A lot of research and details with maps are usually included so a great resource for scenario designers... These are FREE just the cost of the postage to where you live (please bear in mind this is printed material and weighs around 16kg). The Numbers I have: - 14,32,36,40,50,65, 90-92, 94-95, 99-142, 144-149, 152-155, 157-159, 161-163, 165-170 and a Special one about Arnhem. https://www.afterthebattle.com/ Se the above link for specific details of each magazine and battles covered. If you want these please drop me a PM and we can work out how best to get them to you. If I have heard nothing by the end of January I will e-bay them.... FYI - I live in the UK and if I can get weight under 15KG Hermes charges around £10 to deliver to the UK. BattleFront if this breeches any policy please delete but I am not making any money from this and want the community to benefit from the resources I have collected as a New Year gesture of good will to the CM Community....

Not sure I have seen that in the UK? I agree use a CC for everything you can.

The simple truth...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-49986007 Let's hope some way can be found out of this, either way Russia will claim victory, while Ukraine will have to compromise and look weak...

Hi Ian out of interest why the extended 81mm line from the 88 to the stug? Are you hoping for a lucky Tank commander kill?

Thanks for the update...

Hmmm how do you know "no fire" was received from there? Were you there? Your next statement seems to be trolling... I think Oleg's follow up video was aimed at this inflammatory response... FYI I was upset watching that video of people's homes being shot up but then if Russia had not invaded Ukraine that would not be happening. War destroys people's lives and the people who wage it are mere pawns of those that decide what is best in their national interest... The good thing about this thread (if there is anything good about watching people throw lead at one another) is that it reminds people the consequences of war.

A type of Burger?

Hmmm too early I think to say stopped him, a pause maybe at most... Glad things are back on track...

Good to see things back and hopefully more posts this week..