BloodyBucket

OK, I asked my dad about this whole idea of "shopping" for small arms. He was an infantryman in the 28th division, in combat from June of '44 to December '44. Keep in mind, he is recalling events a half century ago and his view of the war rarely extended beyond his company ("Easy", 2nd Bn., 110th Rgt.) His thoughts: Captured weapons were not common, due to the sound they made and the prospect of execution for the user if he was captured. Pistols were prized trade bait, but often chucked before "going in to the line". Extra BARs were aquired, but not everyone was keen to have one. They were heavy and drew a lot of fire. An additional BAR or two per squad was not uncommon, and some thought went into who would get them, with the squad leader giving them to "reliable" men. SMGs were not available on demand, and the demand was not all that great. A squad going on a night patrol might swap weapons to get a few extra, but if they survived they wanted their rifles back. Since they were generally trying to oust the Germans, the range and penetrating power of a rifle was thought to be of value, and an ideal fight had the Germans located at range and pounded with artillery. The idea of closing with the enemy and overwhelming him with SMG fire had few advocates in his little circle. Carbines were available almost on demand, and if they knew they where going to attack a built up area some extra carbines were aquired, and sometimes the sears were altered to shoot full auto. Some soldiers altered their Garands to shoot full auto. When they went out of the line to rest and refit, the extra BARs stayed, and no one ever told him to bring his squad/platoon into straight TE. It was expected that weapons would be lost or destroyed, and no one he knew was ever asked to turn in the same weapon he signed for. Just one viewpoint on this. I am sure other units handled things in other ways.

I agree. It is an excellent book.

Colonel Klink. He lets Hogan get away with it every damn episode.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Seanachai: vile...attorneys. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> True. [ 06-27-2001: Message edited by: BloodyBucket ]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>You could wear two socks to work <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Hey, I do that!

By from, do you mean where I currently reside? Or where I was born? Can non U.S. residents use city and province, or some other political subdivision? Are you from the Census? Bothell, Washington, US of A.

Is there a good article posted somewhere on designing operations? A search on "operation design" yeilded no good results.

From what I have read, the phrase "Arghhh Fighter\Bombers" seems to sum up the experience of many a German commander on the Western Front.

This is like reading the menu when you are really hungry...tantalising! Thanks for the info. I am a little kid on Christmas Eve. It seems like CM2 will never come, and that's the beauty of it.

There is a list by the name of "Murphy's rules of Combat" that is meant to be funny but actually has some good ideas in it. My years in the Marine Corps have not, thank God, included combat. My father, who was a combat rifleman during WWII with the 28th division, told me to remember: "The situation is usually fluid. If an order to attack seems suicidal, there is no shame in waiting for a tank to show up." "If someone is shooting at you, drop to the ground like your feet have been kicked out from under you. This hollywood drop to the knees, brace with your rifle and land softly crap will get you killed." "Be careful throwing grenades uphill." "If you take mortar fire on a road, don't jump in the ditches. That is where the next ones will land." "Never let a manacurist remove your calluses when you are on pass in Paris. You will regret it later." Not exactly grand strategy, but it is some of what he told me.

Sounds like a DirectX problem. You might try reinstalling DirectX and see if that solves it. Short of that, there is a DirectX diagnostic tool in windows that you will find under "tools" in "system information" It is in the "Accessories, system tools" folder in programs. That might do it.

I don't know enough about Ranger TO/E to say for sure, but using American infantry at crack or elite level should do it. I think they used the same gear as line infantry, but were highly trained and selected for Ranger duty because of their agressive nature and leadership qualities.

Superb sight. You have my thanks for the effort you have put into this, and your scruples in only publishing scenarios that you have the author's permission for is noteworthy. What a temptation it must be to just slap them up there! Well done. Enjoy your homebrew in good health.

Sorry, I just got angry. My apologies.

There is nothing as annoying as losing a tank to those plentiful 'fausts. Good AAR.

Isn't there a German Vs. Brits scenario that takes place at a German infantry school included in the CD?

Wow. Better back up my mods.

Thanks, SuperTed. I will miss Forward Observer, though.

Anyone know the name of the opening music? Or is it just a generic splash piece?

Mr. Speaker: Let us know how it turns out.

Thanks. I enjoy your work.

Bump.

I know it is ahistorical, but the ability to have all sides fight each other would be fun. Probably would mess with the programing for the AI. Still, it would be fun.

Bump.

Transfer would be nice, but where would it end? Since the Garand, BAR and M1919 all use the same ammo, in a pinch a BAR gunner or rifleman could unlink machinegun belts for thier own weapon.