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All around the crescendo of artillery bursting in an unending sonnet. 122mm's, 152mm's, 280mm's, one after the other in an unceasing cascade Boggs awoke, sweat pouring from his brow. He was in a hospital, his left leg in a cast from his ankle to his hip. A nearby nurse looked up and saw that he was awake, "Gretchen", she called to another nurse nearby, "Get the Colonel, the Captain is awake." Boggs noticed a calendar. Three days had passed since he last remembered anything. He had been assigned to probe the Russian positions. HQ was concerned about a build-up, but couldn't determine the strength. The mission had been a nightmare from start to finish. All along the route Russian artillery rained down without let-up and in increasing calibers as the mission progressed. His assault teams had been blasted by heavy artillery fire while hidden in their assembly points deep in the woods. He had reported the heavy artillery concentrations to his battalion commander and was gathering up what remnants he could muster for one final assault when he was hit by a blast of artillery fire and fell unconscious. He was stirred from his thoughts by the approach of Colonel von Blucher, his regimental commander. The Colonel strode up to his bed and smartly saluted the startled captain. "My dear captain, you mission was a complete success. The intel you gathered about the enemy artillery enabled us to deduce the enemy's strength and intentions. We were able to smash a corps counter-attack because of your efforts. It seems that there was an ammo shortage as well amongst the artillery units so when it ran out, we moved forward and.....well, the slaughter was immense. The Russians in this sector have completely collapsed" Boggs sat up, "But sir, what of my opponent in this fight. I found out his name was Mikeovich. Any word on his fate?" The Colonel paused, "Yes, now that I think of it. He was blamed for the disaster and shot. Well, you get better, I have to return to the front. Once again, Congratulations." With that he turned and exited the hospital bay, leaving Boggs to ponder the amazing twists and fates of war.
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Don't sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me anyone else but me Don't sit under the apple tree with any one else but me, until I come marching home Don't go walking down lover's lane with anyone else but me, anyone else but me, Don't go walking down lover's lane with anyone else but me, until I come marching home
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Don't sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me anyone else but me Don't sit under the apple tree with any one else but me, until I come marching home Don't go walking down lover's lane with anyone else but me, anyone else but me, Don't go walking down lover's lane with anyone else but me, until I come marching home
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Attention CMAK modders (and anyone else interested)
Jim Boggs replied to _Axe_'s topic in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps
Hey! What a coincidence! That's eactly what you always say in your CMBB PBEMs! </font> -
Attention CMAK modders (and anyone else interested)
Jim Boggs replied to _Axe_'s topic in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps
okay, you win. :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: [ October 10, 2003, 09:08 PM: Message edited by: Jim Boggs ] -
Attention CMAK modders (and anyone else interested)
Jim Boggs replied to _Axe_'s topic in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps
Hate to let it go. [ October 10, 2003, 09:07 PM: Message edited by: Jim Boggs ] -
Attention CMAK modders (and anyone else interested)
Jim Boggs replied to _Axe_'s topic in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps
Hey Keke! Should we claim this Thread on behalf of Maggots everywhere? Axe did start it ya know. :mad: :mad: :mad: -
CMAK AAR -- Questions & Comments--Part 2 Posted!
Jim Boggs replied to WWB's topic in Combat Mission: Afrika Korps
Excellent job guys. Really well written. Those dust clouds would seem to open up a whole new venue of options, including deception. Nice touch there! Of course it inspires one to want to play, but for the meantime, we can play it through your AAR. Thanks Guys!! -
BFC SWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!
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I believe it to be much more serious than this. I am afraid the good wino is turning into a Grog. I'm sure, at first, it was just a simple desire to experiment with Grogginess. He certainly was well qualified. The ancient British Naval tradition of serving Grog to the crew was, I am sure, his motivation. Sadly, he has begun taking on the telltale signs of grogdom. In our current game he has admitted to using covered arcs for his machine guns and has used the term kill zones on more than one occaision. Last night's turn was accompanied by a message that sent chills down my back. In it he tried to explain that his heavy use of artillery in our battle was an attempt to disrupt my troops who were assembling for an assault. He voiced his hope that the artillery fire might prove useful!!! Not a mention of splodey things or clankety thingies, or even TNT Chuckin. No taunt or insulting verbiage, just a rather forlorn, almost apologetic tone. To mike_the_confused I say: Come back before it's too late. Do not end up like Andreas or Emrys. Get a gallon of MD 2020 and relive your past glories. I just hope it's not too late.
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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypso...
Jim Boggs replied to Seanachai's topic in Combat Mission: Barbarossa to Berlin
BAH!! You are premature in your retirement of this so-called Mortal Enemy. Surely he has read this Thread and now realizes what a sad lot you are and is probably reaching for the lubricant right now in preparation for his Dramatic Return. The man is clearly a genius. It is our task, no..duty to encourage further comedic outbursts on his part. He will come to appreciate our efforts one day. -
How long have you been into it?
Jim Boggs replied to Jean Lafitte's topic in Combat Mission: Barbarossa to Berlin
Are you by any chance referring to Sgt Fury and His Howling Commandos? It was my understanding that they were based on actual missions. I mean Junior was killed and replaced by that English Chap Percy. So it had to be real. Right? :confused: [edit]-Besides Nick Fury would kick Sgt Rock's ass any day of the week!!! :mad: :mad: [ October 06, 2003, 10:39 AM: Message edited by: Jim Boggs ]