Richie

Or should that read 'bored' games... Man... I used to play ASL religiously. I haven't played in years. CM is just SO MUCH EASIER. Perhaps a bit more fun too. I can war against my mates and kill them every day... The best bit is it's Alt-S and it's saved! Ooh, and the rules. Either you can do it or you can't! *sigh* Am I the only one?

So, just misunderstood then?

I think it changes everything!

Yep... Killing Heidi. Two singles on the back of JJJ's unearthed and every other song sounds the same. Ella Hoopers throat surgey didn't help coz she still screams in the same monotonous tone that even makes Barnsey shudder. Cold Chisel. Now there's a Soviet Winter offense...ive

"Grog" ...used in a sentence, by an Australian... " Scyooz me luv but oim garn down tha pub ta bye me sum GROG. Don wayt up coz iyem gonna get rool pissed an Iyell be para wen Oi gets ome so don expet no Ot Luvin Tunite! Ooroo. "

...And you'll be able to try them all out with, B&T Peiper's Bridge soon at Boots and Tracks

I don't think any amount of testing with huge operations can account for all of the variables. Luck will always have it's day with everything, and the more days you have...

If you haven't given 'Battle for the Reichstag' a go it's a whole world of hurt just waiting to be enjoyed. (Shameless plug) You can find it here at Boots and Tracks

Actually, it's more from 'Jabberwocky'... "Guard, kill that man!" I've always been a little suspect about the 'Kings Cross Spezial Kommando Brigade' though...

I always like a little mystery in the briefing. It adds to the rollercoaster ride!

Well, you heard it here first. The Australians are admitting that their infantry are the queens of the battlefield. I never realized 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' was a documentary on the Aussie military... </font>

... Dang! And I thought that was Colonel Kurtz...

Is that a Corvette in the photo? Is that your staff car? Richie

Gibsonm, that's a great point. That makes much tactical sense. I don't know for sure but I don't think there would be too much diference between the A1 and the A2. Bigger gun but the same layout in general..? I don't know for sure. I'm surprised they don't bump the Leo 1's to the reserves though... I guess it all boils down to cost in the end.

I wouldn't say they hate the Germans, but they probably suffer from an anti American mindset. How much US gear do they use? Besides, it's economically sensible for them to buy hardware from their neighbour. Who has bought and is using the Leo BTW?

Capitalism... ?

...Oh dear...

Hmmmm... The Abrams we are buying are pre loved and it's true, we may get a better deal on Ebay but at least they're tried and tested... The M1 is a good tank! When was the latest Leopard tested in combat... hmmm... NEVER!!? *sigh*, and you go the Kiwi's too?

I'm actually citing the recollections of veterens of the 143rd AAA Battalion who state they knocked out two King Tigers in quick succession with their 90mm gun. I doubt this to be the case partially due to the reference you quote there (one I had already refered to) but also because I doubt there were any King Tigers there to be knocked out. Please check my previous posts in this thread.

Thanks Frank. I am more interested in historical fact. I was in the process of putting together a Stoumont based operation, but if McAuliffe is going to do it all then I'm more than happy to help him out if he'd like a play tester. 'Saves me sleepless nights and my wife won't complain either! I have put together a mini campaign around the Cheneux area thats out testing now. McAuliffe, let me know if you'd like to take a look and I'll send it to you. I'd be happy for your input. There's nothing like an expert's eye on something...

McAuliffe, please send me the operation, I'd love to have a hand in play testing. Size is not an issue! rkrtmh@chariot.net.au Thanks fellas for all your help. I tend to agree with the conclusion you draw Markjager. I think the 90mm took out Panthers rather than Tigers. I think in the Wolfram55 account of the battle it would have stated if any Tigers had taken part in the initial assault too. It's far more likely that one lone 90mm would knock out 2 Panthers in quick succesion than 2 formidable King Tigers. Richie Boots and Tracks

Thanks, it does, but nothing I've read confirms it from the German perspective... It's not that I doubt the honesty of the guys there... it's just that if a tank poked it's gun through the window of the building I was hiding in I'd probably swear it was a bloody Tiger too! According to La Gleize King Tiger, 6 were lost there alone due to abandonment. You've detailed the loss of 4 others, with the reported loss of two more... If theres 14... 2 to go? Did that 90mm AA gun knock out two 'Tigers' though? It is plausable...

WOW, that's pretty! Did any King Tigers of the 501st actually see action in Stoumont? I know they were in La Gleize, but did they make it to Stoumont? [Any bleeding turret will do just so long as it's not a Panther Turret ]

Thanks guys, that does appear to be the same text and is very detailed. I wonder though if it does suffer from 'Tiger-itis'... :confused: Another item I've read states, "There are no records or photographs to prove that the Tiger II's frontal armor was ever penetrated in combat." from Achtung Panzer. Mind you, I've had a 90mm pop through a KT's front turret before in gaming...