Aragorn2002

What George MC is trying to achieve, among other things, with the Blowtorch-series (and his other scenarios) is to bring history alive as accurately as possible. And that's precisely what he has done. And the fact is that the Germans did use SPW's and they need space to make the best use of them. So you need large, even huge maps. That is the merit of his work. Criticizing other people's work is useful when there is something wrong with it, and useless, even harmful, when the work is good, but not to your taste. We all have other preferences towards scale, choice of units, tactical situation and so on. So what? Respect each other choice and stop discouraging people from sharing their work with us, by tactless remarks and insults. And yes, I'm also refering to another thread in the recent past in which some people who did their best to give us the products of their time and efforts were burnt to the ground. It's just not done.

What a pain in the ass you are. What else did you ever do than produce some overpraised, overestimated and above all BORING 'training scenarios'? Make your own 1000 points scenarios if you feel like it and let George go on with his excellent work. I've been watching your posts for quite some time now, C, and it's high time you stop your megalomaniac comments. It's disgusting. [ March 26, 2006, 10:22 AM: Message edited by: Aragorn2002 ]

Excellent stuff! By the way, George, I bought Stone's book about the GD/250 and it is first class. What a way to relive history. Magnificent. Thanks again for your recommendation.

Combat Mission at it's very best. This is a superb scenario, really, I think I never enjoyed a battle as much as this one. Keep them coming, George and thanks again for all your great work.

Glad you're back, Panther Commander! Another beauty! Thank you.

Very nice, David, thank you!

You deserve a medal for all your work, David.

Any news yet? Yes, I know, I know....

When you get home, David? Don't tell me you have time left for a job or something? Great mods, as always, a big thank you.

I thought you might have found that one already, George. I hope somebody else will know the correct name of this church. And I'm looking forward to new battles from you and Charlie.

They all look fabulous, David, thank you for all your work.

This is where I found it: http://www.kommersant.com/tree.asp?rubric=5&node=380&doc_id=-37

George, I found this information, but the location towards the city is wrong, so it is probably not what you are looking for. 'By the end of the 19th century, Belgorod had 16 churches, 2 cathedrals, 2 monasteries, and 12 educational institutions. Twenty-six factories supplied their products to both the local population and other cities. The Kursk-Kharkov railway line passed through the city in 1869, which further strengthened ties between Belgorod and Ukraine. At this time, high-quality chalk was being quarried near the city, part of which was burned to obtain lime and part ground and sent to Moscow and Kharkov. There was also trading in cattle, grain, tallow, leather, wax, and manufactured articles. Beekeeping (along with beeswax factories), melon growing, and market gardening were well developed. Belgorod itself was famous for its many orchards. The names of the princes F.I. and F.F. Volkonsky (the remains of the ancestral estate have been preserved) and hero of the Russo-Turkish and other wars M.T. Drenyakin are connected with this city. During the Second World War, fierce battles raged in Belgorod from June through August 1943 against the German invaders (during the battle of Kursk in 1943). The city was liberated on August 5, 1943, and along with the city of Orel, became known as the "city of the first salute." One of the features of Belgorod's architecture is the harmonious coexistence of its religious and secular buildings. A fragment of the two-story Deanery is all that remains of the huge complex of the Nikolaevsky Monastery. In 1701, the foundations of Uspensko-Nikolaevsky Cathedral (1709) and Pokrovskaya Church (1711) were laid west of the monastery while Peter the Great was visiting Belgorod. The buildings were similar in style to the so-called "St. Petersburg baroque"; part of the cathedral has been preserved. The monumental Smolensky Cathedral with a massive bell tower on the two-tiered refectory (built in 1725; restored) was built on the east side of the city center near a former market square. Northeast of it stands a Polish-Lithuanian Catholic church (begun in the 19th century; rebuilt), and northwest of it is Spasko-Preobrazhensky Cathedral (1820) located on a hillside. The remains of secular buildings of the 19th and early 20th centuries that have been preserved in the city center include two former gymnasia for men and women, the former Veinbaum hotel and store, and a three-story women's gymnasium (1904).'

They look great, David!

Well, yes, I can respect that feeling. I'm also not very enthusiastic about that. Just would like to share it, because we are always talking about firepower and this helps to imagine it. But I do see your point, Doodlebug.

A taste of the real thing: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5854686068870249151&q=full

I was also waiting for such a mod, David, thank you. It has been worth waiting for, they look smashing!

And right you are, Vossie. I'm glad you realize it is just my opinion, nothing more. You are a very talentend modder and I wish I had your skills. Keep up the good work!

Okay, David, no problem, since there are alternative Schürzen-versions available. Just thought it might be important to mention, thought perhaps someone had overlooked it. Lovely mod of the highest quality.

Daffy, the last part of your Schürzen seems to miss Zimmerit paste, is that right? It is the DEY_MD_Camo_StugIV_Early at CMBB.

Speechless, David, as always. Thank you!

I know it has been said before, guys, but I would like to express my gratitude for the never ceasing and ever splendid mods you're giving us. It's never taken for granted, believe me. HIGHLY appreciated. Our beloved CM games are getting better and better because of them.