kohlenklau

For the next few months I will slowly make a few scenarios for the GOLD and DIAMOND level releases. Actually the below are already in progress, I am Voncqing and Yoncqing.
FR40C VONCQ VIGNETTE: This will be where I get to finally show off @Damian45 's SS Polizei uniforms. It was a tough battle for the Germans. Attacking uphill to a fortified town, they were counter-attacked by French tanks. The FCM36 I would love to TRY and mod but I fear it is well beyond my skills. We'll see. The good thing is that it is probably about equal to the R35 in firepower, armor, speed and number of crew so it would just be the R35 that looks like an FCM36.
FR40D ROUCAUD'S BLOW: This is an all armour battle for you tread-heads. In the valley of the Yoncq River near the town of...wait for it...Yoncq.
 

Maybe you 2 should fight the battle as a PBEM and post the DAR here!
Flip a coin to see who is allies or axis.
NEXT YEAR is the 80th anniversary. USAF C-130's will get "invasion stripes" in commemoration.

I am almost finished with the France 1940 Mod. I will create just a few small 1940 scenarios and release the GOLD and DIAMOND packs this fall.
THEN I turn my attention back to AFRIKA.

On 8/14/23 I sent a PM to Bootie so he can put the new installment on CMMODS. But he hasn't even read it yet.
So, here is an advance copy but be warned the link might eventually go dormant.
August 2023
WELCOME!
This is the CMFI France 1940 Mod.
In April we posted a download link for the “BRONZE LEVEL RELEASE”.
In May we came back with another download link to grab the “SILVER LEVEL RELEASE”.
Now we offer "STERLING SILVER RELEASE" which adds the BEF and I have a humble 2 scenarios. One to play as axis and one to play as the BEF.
Just a system to slowly release the mod. BRONZE then SILVER then GOLD then DIAMOND. You need them all as the mod builds upon itself and later scenarios use all the parts from the earlier releases.
Again, my thanks to all those who helped make this possible: 
Damian45, Falaise, JM Stuff, kevinkin, Juju, sbobovyc, Tanksalot, Others not listed.
 
EASY INSTRUCTIONS!
1. Put scenarios in your CMFI scenario folder.
They have a prefix of FR40A or FR40B and now FR40BEF.
2. Plop the mod folders in your CMFI z folder. 
TIP: If you have tons of extra German helmets in your z from other mods…you should temporarily pull them out. 
Or you will see an odd camo helmet on the France 1940 Germans. That would be sad.
3. Look at the “Nice to Haves” folder and make some decisions.
a. Do you want a different splash screen while playing the mod? Pick mine or Damian’s. Now I have a new one for BEF. Pick and choose.
b. Plop the music in your z if you want a different tune as it loads. I added a new intro music if you want or not. No big deal.
c. The loading screens by Damian45 are awesome. I recommend them.
d. The String file changes the names of stuff. It is not dangerous.
But just know it should be removed out of z if you do other stuff. If you see a couple
versions, please just use the one that is the newest, the most recently dated when viewed in a
folder with details. Got it?
Standard disclaimer. Use at your own risk. 
All materials are licensed work of BFC. 
I did this for free. I am not perfect. Holler if you see I made an error and I will address it ASAP. Stuff happens!
Best regards,
kohlenklau
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/nibiw5nkwub5nf756sd9p/h?rlkey=51u0uftzlmp0i8n643lfxn5xy&dl=0

Give "FINN Teppo's Sotka" a little spin if you desire...some stuff still needs done if SOMEBODY ELSE wants to mod the AFV crew uniforms. I modded the AFV crew headgear with a simple discount mod using @Frenchy56 M43 replacement of crusher cap and sidecaps. 
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4zu1imx4a8uur6t/AACqGDONf1vuVeXSGINqZtefa?dl=0

I am almost finished with the France 1940 Mod. I will create just a few small 1940 scenarios and release the GOLD and DIAMOND packs this fall.
THEN I turn my attention back to AFRIKA.

I am almost finished with the France 1940 Mod. I will create just a few small 1940 scenarios and release the GOLD and DIAMOND packs this fall.
THEN I turn my attention back to AFRIKA.

I am almost finished with the France 1940 Mod. I will create just a few small 1940 scenarios and release the GOLD and DIAMOND packs this fall.
THEN I turn my attention back to AFRIKA.

On 8/14/23 I sent a PM to Bootie so he can put the new installment on CMMODS. But he hasn't even read it yet.
So, here is an advance copy but be warned the link might eventually go dormant.
August 2023
WELCOME!
This is the CMFI France 1940 Mod.
In April we posted a download link for the “BRONZE LEVEL RELEASE”.
In May we came back with another download link to grab the “SILVER LEVEL RELEASE”.
Now we offer "STERLING SILVER RELEASE" which adds the BEF and I have a humble 2 scenarios. One to play as axis and one to play as the BEF.
Just a system to slowly release the mod. BRONZE then SILVER then GOLD then DIAMOND. You need them all as the mod builds upon itself and later scenarios use all the parts from the earlier releases.
Again, my thanks to all those who helped make this possible: 
Damian45, Falaise, JM Stuff, kevinkin, Juju, sbobovyc, Tanksalot, Others not listed.
 
EASY INSTRUCTIONS!
1. Put scenarios in your CMFI scenario folder.
They have a prefix of FR40A or FR40B and now FR40BEF.
2. Plop the mod folders in your CMFI z folder. 
TIP: If you have tons of extra German helmets in your z from other mods…you should temporarily pull them out. 
Or you will see an odd camo helmet on the France 1940 Germans. That would be sad.
3. Look at the “Nice to Haves” folder and make some decisions.
a. Do you want a different splash screen while playing the mod? Pick mine or Damian’s. Now I have a new one for BEF. Pick and choose.
b. Plop the music in your z if you want a different tune as it loads. I added a new intro music if you want or not. No big deal.
c. The loading screens by Damian45 are awesome. I recommend them.
d. The String file changes the names of stuff. It is not dangerous.
But just know it should be removed out of z if you do other stuff. If you see a couple
versions, please just use the one that is the newest, the most recently dated when viewed in a
folder with details. Got it?
Standard disclaimer. Use at your own risk. 
All materials are licensed work of BFC. 
I did this for free. I am not perfect. Holler if you see I made an error and I will address it ASAP. Stuff happens!
Best regards,
kohlenklau
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/nibiw5nkwub5nf756sd9p/h?rlkey=51u0uftzlmp0i8n643lfxn5xy&dl=0

Thanks pal currently looking out over Scapa Flow!!

On 8/14/23 I sent a PM to Bootie so he can put the new installment on CMMODS. But he hasn't even read it yet.
So, here is an advance copy but be warned the link might eventually go dormant.
August 2023
WELCOME!
This is the CMFI France 1940 Mod.
In April we posted a download link for the “BRONZE LEVEL RELEASE”.
In May we came back with another download link to grab the “SILVER LEVEL RELEASE”.
Now we offer "STERLING SILVER RELEASE" which adds the BEF and I have a humble 2 scenarios. One to play as axis and one to play as the BEF.
Just a system to slowly release the mod. BRONZE then SILVER then GOLD then DIAMOND. You need them all as the mod builds upon itself and later scenarios use all the parts from the earlier releases.
Again, my thanks to all those who helped make this possible: 
Damian45, Falaise, JM Stuff, kevinkin, Juju, sbobovyc, Tanksalot, Others not listed.
 
EASY INSTRUCTIONS!
1. Put scenarios in your CMFI scenario folder.
They have a prefix of FR40A or FR40B and now FR40BEF.
2. Plop the mod folders in your CMFI z folder. 
TIP: If you have tons of extra German helmets in your z from other mods…you should temporarily pull them out. 
Or you will see an odd camo helmet on the France 1940 Germans. That would be sad.
3. Look at the “Nice to Haves” folder and make some decisions.
a. Do you want a different splash screen while playing the mod? Pick mine or Damian’s. Now I have a new one for BEF. Pick and choose.
b. Plop the music in your z if you want a different tune as it loads. I added a new intro music if you want or not. No big deal.
c. The loading screens by Damian45 are awesome. I recommend them.
d. The String file changes the names of stuff. It is not dangerous.
But just know it should be removed out of z if you do other stuff. If you see a couple
versions, please just use the one that is the newest, the most recently dated when viewed in a
folder with details. Got it?
Standard disclaimer. Use at your own risk. 
All materials are licensed work of BFC. 
I did this for free. I am not perfect. Holler if you see I made an error and I will address it ASAP. Stuff happens!
Best regards,
kohlenklau
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/nibiw5nkwub5nf756sd9p/h?rlkey=51u0uftzlmp0i8n643lfxn5xy&dl=0

The light tanks moved forward to finish off the British left flank. This revealed their backsides to the right flank and some hits were made by the right flank Boys ATR. I do not know yet if I immobilized any of the tanks. My hopes for a KO tank were dashed when I saw the turret turning toward my right flank sections.


The right flank platoon HQ had only one magazine for his SMG. He used it at the perfect time as my opponent launched an assault through the brick wall opening on the far right. Get your own cabbages you bloody bastards!


Soldiers on the left flank are surrendering...

As the next turn ended with 11 minutes remaining, fresh German troops had swarmed across the canal bridge headed both left and right. More and more of the lads are KIA. 

The current Les Attaques canal bridge off Google Earth. 

TO BE CONTINUED
 
 
 
 

The battle continues!
A Panzer I has slowly moved down the main road and observes from a position next to the church courtyard.

The German infantry look on the town from the hedges across the railroad tracks. @Damian45 uniforms are awesome!

Both Light Tanks are on the bridge and attempting to suppress the British. A mortar crew is hit and suffers the first casualty.

The left flank Boys ATR gets off a shot that strikes home at one of the tin plated Hun! 



Another team is hit by fire from the Germans in the 2nd floor of the village whorehouse. Just seeing if anybody is reading this!

A fresh group of Germans arrive by truck and make a rush across the bridge!



Gladstaines - on the Vickers - covers straight down the main road but himself is under fire from the Panzer I.

One of the light tanks seems to have cleared through the road-block! What looks like a platoon HQ has also rushed across the canal bridge

 
 

Les Attaques, France.

The enemy view north from the railroad tracks towards the canal bridge... 

A road-block is set up on the canal bridge. No bus was available. I tried free 3D models but none looked 1940-ish.

The owner of that French sedan will probably spend years trying to file a claim for damages.
Le VIN number is trois deuz trois cat sank huit. 
 
 

Here is a Daimler Dildo with a bunch of soldaten posing for the camera.
Standard G.3/G.4 scheme
1st Armoured Division Rhino in oval
F9448
HOOD
embarcation emblem on the front edge
Gas Detection paint under the open hatch?
AoS is hard to make out. Maybe a 1? In horizontal striped rectangle.

This is fun stuff to TRY and replicate the vehicle in CM. British vehicle markings are "very busy"!

 
 
 

@Jace11
You are awesome.

 

Edit maybe disregard based on missing whitewash snow version
idea: make a copy of my mods and then edit their filename to add the word germany inside the brackets 

Good morning from Texas. Today is a Sunday but 23 May 1940 was a Thursday.

The battle at Les Attaques is in its final stages as the German light tanks DO seem to be immobilized but have not relented in their firepower. More German infantry has made it across the bridge. 
An attempt is made to reinforce the right flank with the crew of the Universal Carrier and a section held back in reserve..

The brave Boys ATR gunner is no more...

The green soldiers were told WHERE to go but chose the route...a bad route buzzing with Nazi lead.

A small group of men assembles for perhaps the final push at Jerry.

I looked but no longer have it

mess with the month

I tapered back my production rate so I am at a sweet spot with NOT being so discouraged.
Well, if folks are quietly enjoying it, I am fine with that. It has almost 1000 views in CMMODS for whatever that indicates. Maybe like a fat chick at a bar late at night near closing time, lots of looks, but who takes her home?
https://www.thefewgoodmen.com/cm-mod-warehouse/combat-mission-fortress-italy/cmfi-other/cmfi-france-1940-mod/
 

The winner is announced!
Mr E.R. Bradshaw of Napier Court, Black Lion Road LONDON SE14.
Mr. Bradshaw wins a year's supply of Whizzo Butter

It's okay mate I have saved your a55 - so you can concentrate on a true British military icon of the early war period for your 1940 efforts ... Jones's van (Dad's Army) - Wikipedia
 

Yes mate - very good indeed, you captured the essence of the place in your map brilliantly.

mess with the month