Aragorn2002

In a review of 'Marshal Zhukov at the Oder: The Decisive Battle for Berlin' by Tony Le Tissier someone mentions 'the new (1945) German doctrine on defensive operations that would cost the Red Army dearly in men and tanks'. Was there actually such a new doctrine, and if so what was it exactly? And what was the Russian answer to it?

Can't help you with the breakdown, but glad to hear you're 'at it' again, Kingfish. Great subject for a scenario too. I would like to recommend Ian Dalglish's book 'Over the battlefield, operation Epsom', which contains some great aerial pictures, including the Gavrus area.

If you refering to Kershaws book, George, then yes, I'm definitely interested, especially after his book on Arnhem.

The France version looks great. I also like the Green version. Thanks, David.

Well done, David, they found their way to my BMP map, where they belong! Thank you.

Nice touch, that trailer, Umlaut! Great map too. Thanks for making it!

Wooow! That is going to be the mamma of a series of grand mods, I'm sure! Well done, Earl!

Yes, stop talking, get on with it! Looks superb, Earl, I'm looking forward to what you and other people will do with these great basic mods. I know you are a perfectionist, but don't overdo it!

Me too, btw, we are fortunate to have modders like you guys in this community.

Okay, Panama, thanks. I'm off collecting mods then.

Perhaps I'm looking in the wrong places, but I can't find it? Or ain't it released yet?

Magnificent, David, thank you! I love details like that camo wire. It gives the game even more character.

Well done, David! And thanks for another great mod.

Superb stuff, Earl! Now let the camo patterns roll.

Very impressive! Great map.

Looking forward to that, Umlaut, great!

Absolutely brilliant camo, Earl Grey! Thanks!

Look, we all know that, but his posts are usually brilliant, so read those and ignore his character.

Superb battle, George! I said it before, and I will say it again, you have a nose for making the most interesting scenarios around. Keep them coming!

Yes, this is a very good mod, benpark, it looks a lot better. Thank you.

Another beauty, George, thank you!

I'll do that then, Pat, thanks again!

First time I've heard of it, Pat, nice touch! Doesn't work in wintertime and snow conditions, does it? [ April 20, 2008, 04:01 AM: Message edited by: Aragorn2002 ]

I'm very impressed by your mod, Umlaut, which is to my opinion one of the most important mods, since the Normandy mod for CMAK. Thank you for all your work, and you are right, it makes fighting in Stalingrad so much more fun!

Thanks John and URC for the links. Interesting stuff to find out there, and yes, Wikipedia has good information too. Yes, it is a shame there aren't any decent books in English on this subject. Perhaps the Swedish publisher Leandoer and Ekholm will come up with a book sooner or later, since they seem interested in the Winter and Continuation war. http://www.leforlag.com/hw_02bocker.asp I hope they will publish the books they show, and I hope they translate them as well.