Kevin Kinscherf

Yes. Scott just figured out the new link url http://www.militarygameronline.com/Boots_Tracks/index.php

I have 5 books on Kursk. Some new information is coming out and was captured in Glantz et al's "The Battle of Kursk" and "Kursk 1943: The Soviet General Staff Study". A new book by Steven Newton is "Kursk: The German View". This is a fresh translation of the US Army's commissioned report right after the war's end. I just started it. If I were to recco one it would be "The Battle of Kursk" because it is not for any one side. Kevin [ June 28, 2003, 03:27 PM: Message edited by: Kevin Kinscherf ]

This is a good thread for designers. How long is tolerable before the action begins on average? Kevin

Let's keep this on the front page awhile.

In my limited play of operations I never liked the next battle set-up. I think the system would move your troops even after you took a few turns to put them in more tactically correct positions. The "front line" never made sense. Perhaps I will re-look. The best campaign system I have come across was linked campaigns in the EF/WF games. They gave the designer lots of control. For example branching to different sub-battles based on the previous results. You could design with any number of maps and OOBs - Kevin

Sorry for the cryptic message. I guess the question is what to do productivly or for fun when you have the battle won and there are turns left to play. One thing is to set up for the next "battle". Perhaps form a defence or attack formation. This applies to those times the AI gets defeated quickly. I guess I was also looking for battles that play like a campaign where the time in between battles and firefights may be several turns of repositioning. To often I wish a battle would last longer on good maps or for a better campaign system. I sometimes find troops(even) for the winner are not well deployed to meet a counterattack at the end of a battle - if one actually came in. This can happen during last minute charges of the flags. Kevin [ June 10, 2003, 06:53 PM: Message edited by: Kevin Kinscherf ]

Ever end a battle (quick or otherwise) and triumphantly form up your tanks in a classic fashion? Then you clear the map to the edge and look out to the horrizon with a nice formation but no combat mission? Kevin

OK ... I found a thread once with a link to Topos posted by wwb. I cant find it anywhere. I think it was early 2002. HELP !!! Time is running out. - Kevin

Why dont I mail a few examples so you can check if it will be worthwhile to have more for the book. Kevin kevinkin@speakeasy.net

I have an out of print book called "Panzer Grenadier Division Grossdeutschland" by Herbert Scheibert. It is a squadron/signal publication. Copyright 1977. You may have it. It is a picture book BUT has some good maps and OOBs for the start of each year. It has a section and map related to Lutschessa. It lists three Kampfgruppes: Lindemann, Warschenauer, Kohler. Looks like Lindemann is part of the 110 Infantry Div.. On another page, KG Lorenz is listed. If you guys would like a specific photocopy from the book let me know. Kevin Kevin

Thanks for sharing that with the forum. - Kevin

I would have to say 3 Sept. 1942: The Germans held the most ground at that point. - Battle of Alam el Halfa ended in North Africa and they could push no farther into the Middle East - In southern Russia, on 3 Sept Paulus's XIV Panzer Corps linked up with Hoth's tanks to form a pocket just outside Stalingrad. They had not attacked the faithful city yet. - Kevin PS I have been reading and re-reading Glantz and House's section on July 12, 1943 (Prokhorovka). This merits consideration too. But given the Confederates never penetrated farther into the Union than at Gettysburg, I think Sept 3, 1942 is closer to that situation than Kursk.

I would have to say 3 Sept. 1942: The Germans held the most ground at that point. - Battle of Alam el Halfa ended in North Africa and they could push no farther into the Middle East - In southern Russia, on 3 Sept Paulus's XIV Panzer Corps linked up with Hoth's tanks to form a pocket just outside Stalingrad. They had not attacked the faithful city yet. - Kevin PS I have been reading and re-reading Glantz and House's section on July 12, 1943 (Prokhorovka). This merits consideration too. But given the Confederates never penetrated farther into the Union than at Gettysburg, I think Sept 3, 1942 is closer to that situation than Kursk.

Opps ... I meant psychological not physiological aspects. That’s what happen when I type fast at night. Carry on. - Kevin

Yes, you have to go to the Boots and Tracks site to get the battle. I do not have a problem with the Depot per say. I just prefer to have folks come to the B&T site. I lose out on potential reviews. That's a negative. Perhaps I will do a mass posting once my Kursk stuff is done for the 60th party. Kevin

After the American Civil War the Confederate’s most advanced position into Cemetery Ridge at Gettysburg was labeled "The High Water Mark". What was the "The High Water Mark" for the German Army in WWII. Was it Moscow, Stalingrad, Kursk? Or perhaps it was outside the Eastern area of operations. The term has both physical and physiological aspects. Kevin

All mine at Boots and Tracks are designed to be played blind. The briefings are the place to put intel for players. Perhaps more attention needs to be placed on the intel sections.It may be interesting to give a defender a weak force and lots of intel compared to a stronger attacker with less information. I wonder if you can balance a battle simply via intel differences? Probably. There might be battles out there like this but I have not really noticed. Good thread.

Just in case you have not noticed the new battles. The sound mod is great. Kevin

Anyone have the link to JAJ Sound Creations mod? Kevin

Keep this thread alive ... someone here may have some influence There is some interesting small unit stuff around Anzio that I would like to see. My dad was part of the there action too. Kevin

I will be concentrating most efforts on vs the AI type battles - stay tuned to B&T. - Kevin

I also want to say I marvel at the attention to detail and the quality of the douments provided. I am not sure if this is for me but it must be great for those who dont 2-player. Bravo. Kevin PS Wish I thought of it myself!

How many campaign rules set have been posted? I only know of this one and Bitlongs. Kevin

In the Tech Forum it helps to exactly specify your system. Processor and speed Hard drive and size Video card etc. Given that info these guys can track down and solve problems quickly. Or you may get a solution from others in the forum with a like system. - Kevin

Thanks for the comments. Scott - your hard work really paid off!! Kevin Boots and Tracks PS: It was a two multi-front war. Let's continue the CMBO tradition (even though I am waiting by the mail box )