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British Army Threat Recognition Guide
Trooper117 replied to George MC's topic in Combat Mission Cold War
I've still got mine and all my recognition pamphlets... I used to teach this stuff! -
A Word on Follow-on Modules
Trooper117 replied to Bil Hardenberger's topic in Combat Mission Cold War
France withdrew militarily under de Gaulle didn't they?... (I was never very good at history by the way) -
Anyone know if the BAOR is likely to be included?
Trooper117 replied to Trooper117's topic in Combat Mission Cold War
No, the .50 cal mg was originally installed for that job as it was matched to the 120mm main gun... after getting strike on target the gunner would switch from the .50 and engage with the main armament, making manual corrections as normal. (Using HESH you could expect a 3 round engagement). Using Sabot I would normally get a first round hit due to the very flat trajectory. The .50 was considered superfluous as we had the TLS (Tank Laser Sight) for ranging, and although we still had the .50 we never carried ammo for it anyway. The 7.62 GPMG was our co-ax, used for soft targets and for killing enemy crew bailing out, and attacking infantry etc. -
Anyone know if the BAOR is likely to be included?
Trooper117 replied to Trooper117's topic in Combat Mission Cold War
When I mentioned 'steam gunnery' I was talking about a gunnery system which was laid onto target by the gunner using his hand controls after receiving a fire control order from the commander, and making manual corrections... a system that any WWII tank crew would have been familiar with, as opposed to the IFCS system which was like playing a computer game in comparison. By the way, as commander I could override the gunner at any stage and lay him onto any other target that pops up that may be a more immediate threat... -
Anyone know if the BAOR is likely to be included?
Trooper117 replied to Trooper117's topic in Combat Mission Cold War
I can't remember the exact date I left Germany, but I was there from 1980- 1984... we were on the MkV Chieftain, we still had a .50 mg fitted, a GPMG 7.62 co-axial, Laser rangefinder (prone to overheat) so we usually used the Mk I eyeball for range estimation, lol... main armament ammunition was the APDS and HESH rounds. (only got to fire live APDS in Canada). As to APFSDS, never saw one, although the Regiment taking over from us had been training on the IFCS system (we still used 'steam gunnery') back in the UK so they were probably training for APFSDS at that stage as well. We took over as the Medium Recce element of 5 Airborne Brigade and never saw an MBT again, but quite a lot of us became paratroopers, lol! -
A Word on Follow-on Modules
Trooper117 replied to Bil Hardenberger's topic in Combat Mission Cold War
Looking at the TOE for the base game the Americans have a Bradley and an M1... I was stationed in Germany in the early to mid 80's as a Chieftain commander. We did large exercises (FTX) with the Americans and others and I never saw them about. Their main battle tank was the M-60 at the time. -
New Russian Eastern Front movie
Trooper117 replied to Commanderski's topic in Combat Mission Red Thunder
Regardless of whether it's historically accurate or a whitewash, people love war movies... if it's a gripping story with decent action people will watch it and enjoy it. Cross of Iron for example, I remember thinking how great it was to actually see a war film set on the Eastern Front... at the time I didn't think of the political reasons or the barbarism inflicted by either side, it was a new outlook and perspective of WWII I hadn't seen before. -
Exciting news about Battlefront and Slitherine
Trooper117 replied to BFCElvis's topic in Combat Mission - General Discussion
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RT Unofficial Screenshot Thread
Trooper117 replied to mjkerner's topic in Combat Mission Red Thunder
What a great tank battle! It enthralled me from beginning to end... -
5 RTR Series on BBC Tankies
Trooper117 replied to Holien's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
Yes, saw this the other day... a good documentary! -
Shall try to start an unofficial screenshots thread?
Trooper117 replied to MikeyD's topic in Combat Mission Fortress Italy
Great fight that! -
Shall try to start an unofficial screenshots thread?
Trooper117 replied to MikeyD's topic in Combat Mission Fortress Italy
Great little video... and a reminder just how good our combat mission games are. I'm pretty sure when I played this mission my casualties were quite a few more! -
RT Unofficial Screenshot Thread
Trooper117 replied to mjkerner's topic in Combat Mission Red Thunder
Great pics mate! -
RT Unofficial Screenshot Thread
Trooper117 replied to mjkerner's topic in Combat Mission Red Thunder
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It can't be the end of Red Thunder anyway... we still need 'Barbarossa'
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The assault mouvement works with Italians.
Trooper117 replied to Falaise's topic in Combat Mission Fortress Italy
LOL! -
Rome to Victory Pre-orders are now open
Trooper117 replied to BFCElvis's topic in Combat Mission Fortress Italy
All good here... installed and running, many thanks! -
Shall try to start an unofficial screenshots thread?
Trooper117 replied to MikeyD's topic in Combat Mission Fortress Italy
How many times have I told you , not to wear your dressing gowns in combat! -
RT Unofficial Screenshot Thread
Trooper117 replied to mjkerner's topic in Combat Mission Red Thunder
That's a great pic! -
RT Unofficial Screenshot Thread
Trooper117 replied to mjkerner's topic in Combat Mission Red Thunder
It doesn't matter... Comrade Stalin has many more! -
CMBN Screenshot And Video Thread #3
Trooper117 replied to Mord's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
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Absolutely true that, although it will probably be the other way round... it's normally the infantry who gather round the tanks because there is always a brew on in a tank!
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A Tiger having a bad day
Trooper117 replied to IronCat60's topic in Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
Great pics!... I started life on the tanks before I went to the airborne side whilst in the army. You should try sitting in a Chieftain Mk V (showing my age here) when it has a 'flashback'. All that energy, heat and flame when the main 120mm is fired, comes back into the turret instead of the muzzle. -
Shall try to start an unofficial screenshots thread?
Trooper117 replied to MikeyD's topic in Combat Mission Fortress Italy
Oh dear