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MINUTE 22
A very confusing turn. On my left wing, the Germans did launch a counter attack that wipe out the few men that were there.

My troops are fleeing ... While the enemy continues to shoot at them ...



Only two brave men of 1st squad / B team scout team is trying to save the day.

Alas, they are panicking. But, they are going toward the enemy !!?? Mmm, it remembers me the strange pathfinding behavior for which I have send you a test scenario @IanL


Two more casualties... Snif. Strangely enough, the Germans are also retreating.

In fact, the reason is pretty simple. This halftrack was really a good acquisition. 🙂

The overall situation did not change. Looks like we are going to a stalemate.

MINUTE 22
A very confusing turn. On my left wing, the Germans did launch a counter attack that wipe out the few men that were there.

My troops are fleeing ... While the enemy continues to shoot at them ...



Only two brave men of 1st squad / B team scout team is trying to save the day.

Alas, they are panicking. But, they are going toward the enemy !!?? Mmm, it remembers me the strange pathfinding behavior for which I have send you a test scenario @IanL


Two more casualties... Snif. Strangely enough, the Germans are also retreating.

In fact, the reason is pretty simple. This halftrack was really a good acquisition. 🙂

The overall situation did not change. Looks like we are going to a stalemate.

MINUTE 23
My actions are still focused on my left wing but it also starts on my right wing as well. 

On the right, I have now two machine guns in position to harass a little the Germans in front of them.

On the left, my mortar team is doing some indirect fire where the Germans just retreats. I hope to undermine their morale.

My halftrack is still firing from time to time.

On my right wing, the Germans are pinned.

Looking at the clock, looks like I will miss some mortar fires except if there is few minutes left after scenario ends.

But, do you know what is the most strange during this turn? I have realized this after replaying the turn once more. In fact, the volume of fire from the Germans is decreasing. I am even wondering if they shoot at anything this turn. So, I have ordered few moves ahead in the center for next turn. Will see... 

Turn 1:51-1:50
There is not much action this turn, as I am waiting on some on map mortars to start firing. I am moving a few men and vehicles around in order to have them in the best positions possible to be able to take advantage of the covering fire from the mortars.
On the left with C Company, I lose two men to fire from RH as they move in a little closer. More of his men are seen fleeing and reveal themselves in the buildings. I have order the vehicles seen here to spread out a little so they can hopefully provide some supporting fire.

On the right by the church, a spotting round lands in the trees. There are two casualties, one light and one KIA. 

As well all know, it is always the important guy who gets hit...


All the men seen here are given orders to flee the area and hide for safety.

LOL it is not obvious. Use a second one and place it near and the first will snap to it. After some experimentation you will see how to get the shapes you want. After some frustrating moments and possibly some swearing and you too will be an expert.

I would like to request an enhancement of Review Map functionality if possible for casualties. This squad initially contains 9 men.

After a casualty, I take care of my marksman with buddy aid.

The marksman then disappears from the list.

Ending the scenario, I can see one men has been wounded.

Pushing the Review Map button and selecting this particular squad, I do not see the marksman anymore. What I would like to request is to add it back in the list with its exact ending status (either killed, wounded or missing). In fact, the same kind of label than "Casualty" written in red in the second screenshot above.

Thank you

Welcome :-)

Meanwhile, in Normandy 1944, plenty of DAR to follow and comment. Thank you for your patience.
And, from a pure beginner perspective:
Looking forward to your tactical advices. 🙂

Meanwhile, in Normandy 1944, plenty of DAR to follow and comment. Thank you for your patience.
And, from a pure beginner perspective:
Looking forward to your tactical advices. 🙂

MINUTE 21
The artillery barrage continues. On my left wing, I see some Germans coming back to counter my move. This is not the end after all...

As planned, my halftrack has spotted few targets. Cool. 😏


At least, I have one objective that is reached. It should lower the victory points of everybody.

On the left, this is not turning good. But, I am taking the needed orders next turn to explose those guys. 😡


Small victory, the armored car will not cause any problem anymore.

The overall situation at the end of this turn.

MINUTE 20
My men are advancing and firing. I am doing an alternate of QUICK and ASSAULT moves and it seems to work quite well. Some people are firing while the others are progressing. I will continue to experiment this.

Looks like the Germans are playing their last gambit.

My two men scout team is approaching from the main objective.

My halftrack is on the move and I hope it will suppress lots of enemy in the coming turns...


On the left, I am progressing... But, in the center, this is another story... By chance, the Germans are heading towards my troops that are still in a state of fighting.
 

MINUTE 21
The artillery barrage continues. On my left wing, I see some Germans coming back to counter my move. This is not the end after all...

As planned, my halftrack has spotted few targets. Cool. 😏


At least, I have one objective that is reached. It should lower the victory points of everybody.

On the left, this is not turning good. But, I am taking the needed orders next turn to explose those guys. 😡


Small victory, the armored car will not cause any problem anymore.

The overall situation at the end of this turn.

MINUTE 20
My men are advancing and firing. I am doing an alternate of QUICK and ASSAULT moves and it seems to work quite well. Some people are firing while the others are progressing. I will continue to experiment this.

Looks like the Germans are playing their last gambit.

My two men scout team is approaching from the main objective.

My halftrack is on the move and I hope it will suppress lots of enemy in the coming turns...


On the left, I am progressing... But, in the center, this is another story... By chance, the Germans are heading towards my troops that are still in a state of fighting.
 

MINUTE 21
The artillery barrage continues. On my left wing, I see some Germans coming back to counter my move. This is not the end after all...

As planned, my halftrack has spotted few targets. Cool. 😏


At least, I have one objective that is reached. It should lower the victory points of everybody.

On the left, this is not turning good. But, I am taking the needed orders next turn to explose those guys. 😡


Small victory, the armored car will not cause any problem anymore.

The overall situation at the end of this turn.

MINUTE 20
My men are advancing and firing. I am doing an alternate of QUICK and ASSAULT moves and it seems to work quite well. Some people are firing while the others are progressing. I will continue to experiment this.

Looks like the Germans are playing their last gambit.

My two men scout team is approaching from the main objective.

My halftrack is on the move and I hope it will suppress lots of enemy in the coming turns...


On the left, I am progressing... But, in the center, this is another story... By chance, the Germans are heading towards my troops that are still in a state of fighting.
 

Utterly shocking drills in the first clip and mostly smoking in the second clip. Mind you, the first clip at least confirms that people do dumb things which should be borne in mind when making observations about the performance of the Tac AI in the game.

Evil Joe was just waiting for you to move out. Somehow I´d seen that comin... 

In the UI under ammo it will read something like 81mm HE 30,  81mm WP 8,  for on map mortars.  The WP 8 is the smoke.  I only noticed screenshots of the US 60mm mortar.  I don't think the 60mm mortar has smoke shells, IIRC. 
What unit are you attempting to use for smoke and is it on map or off map?  

Three teams makes six smoke rounds. If you can direct fire you can give them each a target smoke order and create a smoke screen that will cover 24-30m or so. Pay attention to the wind direction and order each team to fire smoke ever second action square.

Hope and pray you have spotted his men already and none are hiding elsewhere. Use the 81mm and 60mm to fire HE onto his known locations. Use those rounds to pin and suppress his men. Once the rounds start falling fast and furious, have your men move in and finish them off. Key here will be timing. You want the last rounds to fall on his head in the same turn as your men also close the final distance. Use your halftrack and any BAR teams to also provide overwatch. Should any enemies show up in new locations, hopefully their combined firepower will be enough to allow your men to safely cross the open terrain. 
I see your tank still has an active Icon in this picture. What is its status? If it is still usable.... I think your protection problems won't be as bad as your fear.

Well, no plan survives first contact.  So now you get to demonstrate quick, flexible, instinctive thinking and issue clear, concise, timely orders while under fire.  Or since this is a game go have another beverage of your choice and think it over some more.      Either way, good luck.     

Oh yes, it is MUCH more easy to keep men alive in CMSF2 lol.  If a CMSF2 scenario is done right, one can barely afford any friendly casualties at all.

MINUTE 19
Looks like my problem is resolved. In fact, Joe has resolved it for me. The turn starts well. On the left, my troops starts assaulting the enemy position in front of them.


But, I was surprised to see an assault from the Germans in the center without any kind of support.

My mistake, 10,5cm shells exploded few seconds later, crushing or disabling most of my men in the center. Argh!!!!!! 😞




I am going back to CMSF2...

MINUTE 19
Looks like my problem is resolved. In fact, Joe has resolved it for me. The turn starts well. On the left, my troops starts assaulting the enemy position in front of them.


But, I was surprised to see an assault from the Germans in the center without any kind of support.

My mistake, 10,5cm shells exploded few seconds later, crushing or disabling most of my men in the center. Argh!!!!!! 😞




I am going back to CMSF2...

MINUTE 19
Looks like my problem is resolved. In fact, Joe has resolved it for me. The turn starts well. On the left, my troops starts assaulting the enemy position in front of them.


But, I was surprised to see an assault from the Germans in the center without any kind of support.

My mistake, 10,5cm shells exploded few seconds later, crushing or disabling most of my men in the center. Argh!!!!!! 😞




I am going back to CMSF2...