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    "The Luga Breakthrough" Tourney Now COMPLETE

    in Combat Mission: Barbarossa to Berlin

    Posted

    Whilst we're all twiddling our thumbs, how about some post-mortem/AAR stuff on the other battles.

    I am especially interested in how folks executed a successful German defense of that wee hill. I performed an excellent clinic on how NOT to do it. Frankly, I was expecting a small infantry force backed by T-34s - WHOOPS! So, splitting my infantry onto either wing and trying to move UP turned out not to be such a bright idea, as they got pinned and swarmed by Conscripts that wouldn't say "uncle". My ATGs didn't too overly much (I think I over-keyholed them...T-26s can be taken head on and long range), and the one good idea I had was to make certain that no one, and I mean no one, was set up in the trees on the hill. Everyone went into the craters. Made a huge difference in keeping my HMGs thumping away until they were overrun by T-26s.

    Gadzooks, I suck at defending...and my opponent hit me with exactly the right attack to completely screw up my so-called defense.

    How's'bout all-y'all?

    [ August 16, 2005, 09:05 AM: Message edited by: Brent Pollock ]

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    "The Luga Breakthrough" Tourney Now COMPLETE

    in Combat Mission: Barbarossa to Berlin

    Posted

    Ditto - as long as we have signs of life, let them finish...it's not as if we're chomping at the bit, waiting to start the next round.

    Originally posted by Preserved Killick:

    My vote is to include their results in the overall tournament (it's the last round and shiite happens), but post the current scores and relative standing of completed games ASAP, with the understanding that it will change. I know I'm not going to win but I'd like to who won and see the scores from this round.

    I second the man above: great tournament! smile.gif

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    Thorn in the Tiger's side?

    in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps

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    For what it's worth to this debate, the designers of Avalon Hill's mega-boardgame "The Longest Day" went with a FB mechanic that caused no damage, but inflicted a higher movement cost.

    Here's the design note :

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    Contrary to popular belief, the fighter bombers were so successful at interdicting German reinforcements and supplies because they were capable of interrupting movement and disorganizing the road marches of units. They really did not destroy a great deal of equipment and men (Reference #129 is particularly enlightening in this respect.) That is one reason why fighter bombers do not have attack strengths like the tactical bombers.

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    Ref#129 is an US Army historical document:

    A-903 Panzer Lehr Division (15-20 Jul 1944) . By Genleut. F. Bayerlein. 16 pp. Operations in Normandy.

    I only just realised that there is no provision for AA to moderate this effect...I smell an Optional Rule in the making :D

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    CM Puzzler #2

    in Combat Mission - Scenario Talk

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    Ummmm...no...some of us have already figured it out ages back and don't want to have to fiddle with a scenario that has it as its focal point.

    Maybe on the weekend, I'll have another go at KOing that blinkin' 88 mm PaK...now that is a useful skill to learn.

    Originally posted by Treeburst155:

    Only a few hearty souls have requested this scenario. These few will soon become CM road movement experts. The rest of you will wallow in traffic jams and pile-ups, loudly cursing CM road movement, while your men on the front get overrun by the enemy. This does my heart good. It makes my day.

    If only you could have gotten there a couple minutes sooner........

    Treeburst155 out.

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    A Little CM Puzzle Scenario For You

    in Combat Mission - Scenario Talk

    Posted

    [Possible cheat spoiler]

    I'm guessing he was more adept than I at trying to cheat by having one of the HQs run back and forth on the ridge to draw fire from the PaK? Only works if there's no Cover Armor arc, of course.

    Originally posted by Treeburst155:

    Black Max has solved the puzzle; but he invented a new way to do it. His method will only work against the AI, while my intended solution will work against an experienced human. This means I will not be depressed over Black Max. He has NOT contributed to the ruination of my health and happiness. Keep trying, Black Max. Win the scenario without giving orders of any kind to your spotter units.

    Treeburst155 out.

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    What Troops are these?

    in Combat Mission: Barbarossa to Berlin

    Posted

    I wouldn't want to be wearing that outfit for hand-to-hand comabt - seems like it would slow you down too much.

    Originally posted by rum:

    [some snippage by Brent] They were also trained in the melee combat.

    Those who fought at the open field, strongly disliked it and tend not to use it.

    Those who fought in the cities, liked it and used it. [/QB]

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