Anonymous_Jonze

Thanks for the clarification!

Yeah that is a ridiculously long time to wait.

Sounds excellent. I'd be lying if I didn't believe Germany had thousands apoun thousands of tanks and their army was the most mechanized in the war. But that was before college when I was a bit of Wehraboo. ; )

Great responses guys! I recall one defensive battle where I had three AT squads all shooting at the flanks of a Hummel in an open field. I think I shot at it for 10 turns only making spalling hits. It pulled back and started devastating my squads which were hidden in several cabins. : ) I threw my hands up and sent my lone SU-152 only to see it get destroyed. Good times! Anyone looking for an actual challenge against AI in red thunder should defend as the Russians with very minimal tank support!

Did the Russians just have so many tanks in 44 that they weren't needed? You don't seem to hear much about Soviet Rifle Divisions attacking German Tank positions on their own.

Successful tank hunting is the most satisfying thing to do in this series imo. Nothing better than taking out a 400 point heavy tank with some sneaky grunts. Unless you're the Russians. I find their AT rifles to be very ineffective. Didn't the Soviets get US bazookas from the lend lease program? Perhaps we will see that in the next module? It kind of surprises me that the Russians didn't have their own rocket anti tank weapon for infantry but I suppose German tanks were uncommon by the time they got their economy kicking but alas I'm no expert.

I'm curious to see how the maps will differ from the base module. I suppose there would be a lot more urban combat.

I'd agree with this. He looks pretty SS with his black uniform.

Anybody got vein's RT uniforms? Those were really neat

Oh hey its some sort of kubelwagen cousin : )

I don't disagree with you but from what I've read it seems like the police battalions were specifically used as death squads. The overall purpose of Waffen SS wasn't so cut and dry. But hey its all up to interpretation. I'd be interested to see a Penal squad and those didn't have the greatest reputation.

I think their tactical significance is pretty nil in comparison to other units. Were already getting detailed Waffen SS units which will probably include Recon, School, Fusilier and Ersatz battalions. I don't think the devs need to add a niche unit that's pretty much remembered as genocidal killers.

Oh here we go

Yeah this would be awesome. The battle of Konigsberg might interest you. Lots of fortress busting by the soviets. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Königsberg I had no idea about this battle until I read it recently. Sounded terrible for both sides. Hopefully we see it in the module!

All true. But usually they're labeled as veteran or crack experience and in fit condition. At least that's the standard configuration in the game. But what do I know. I mostly play as the allies.

I think you'd be correct in your assumption. I find FB to be extremely difficult as the allies when facing the Volksgrenadier's with all their MP44's. They also get a nice selection of heavy armor in late 44. I would also include playing as the fallshchirmjager in Battle for Normandy in the hedgerows is a nice advantage unless it's against other airborne soldiers. But the main question is why do you want to play as overpowered? Where's the fun in that? Play as the Italians in Sicily! Play against the odds and come out in victory!

Yeah I suppose they'd just be a lightly armed battalion?

Lets see some Partizans!

Romania didn't fight to the end. They made peace with the Soviets then attacked the Germans shortly after. Nonetheless it would be interesting to see what equipment they used.

I'd really like to see if the Sdkfz 251/22 will make an appearance. It became fairly common in 1945.

Really liking this map. What scenario is this?

CAN he survive it?

I really didn't start this thread about what morally constitutes what event should be put into a game that simulates a horrifying time in our history. I just was curious if they had plans to add this. If they don't don't I totally understand. Plus there could always be a mod. No need to sensationalize that "they're in denial." They're PC game creators. Not a head of state.

Not interested in simulating a massacre. I'm interested as playing as the home army resisting the occupier.

Really enjoying the destroyed terrain. Can't wait for some heavy urban battles.