DerKommissar

Appreciate all the feedback. More will be coming, after Christmas. So, have a good holiday, everyone!
It's a rare luxury to have historical persons help with editing. You're correct -- it almost looks like one large farm, to me. I wanted to call it "Small Town", but I shortened it to "Town", for brevity. It's simply meant to indicate the terrain type of that specific objective, as small as it may be.
My thinking is that their best prepared forces are around Vertesszoloes. Once I have broken through, it should be a quick dash out of the woods. I am concerned, that I may be giving the Soviets more time to react. Time will tell if I am correct, or if I made another classic mistake of the Eastern Front!

Fire & Rubble: Broken Shields

On this cold January morning, Kampfgruppe "Darges" is taking part in the Konrad Offensives. The goal is to break-out friendly forces, out of the Budapest Cauldron.

Kampfgruppe "Darges" is mostly made out of I. Battalion/SS-Pz.Gren.Rgt. 23 "Norge". Half-tracks are in low supply, so we must ride the 5th SS Panzer Division's tanks.
BLUFOR

Task Force North (SS-Hauptsturmführer Weber): 4 Kompanie (Weapons)
Task Force Center (SS-Hauptsturmführer Schmidt): 1 Kompanie (Tanks)
Task Force South (SS-Hauptsturmführer Oldendahl): 1 Kompanie (Infantry)
Kampfgruppe HQ (SS-Sturmbannführer Vogt)
Supports (SS-Hauptsturmführer Wöhler): 81mm Platoon, Aufklärung Pioneers, Self-Propelled Flak (Light)
OPFOR

232 Guards Rifle Division, 68th Guards Rifle Regiment
The enemy must be made out of infantry, backed by anti-tank guns and possibly vehicles. They have not had time to fortify.
Terrain

Phase A: Town
Soviet ambush elements control the northern and southern woods. We must first secure the town, Objective Vertesszoloes.
Phase B: Hill
This wooded hill controls the central road. It must be taken to get a good view, and to protect our convoy.
Phase C : Exit
This is where the central road leaves the forest. It will give us maneuverability, as well as a base of fire, for taking Objective Tarjan.
Plan

 Clear the central road.
Weber and Oldendahl must cover Schmidt, as the convoy moves through the woods. Vogt will divert supports, where needed.
Once we have a more accurate picture of the enemy, the plan may be altered.

Appreciate all the feedback. More will be coming, after Christmas. So, have a good holiday, everyone!
It's a rare luxury to have historical persons help with editing. You're correct -- it almost looks like one large farm, to me. I wanted to call it "Small Town", but I shortened it to "Town", for brevity. It's simply meant to indicate the terrain type of that specific objective, as small as it may be.
My thinking is that their best prepared forces are around Vertesszoloes. Once I have broken through, it should be a quick dash out of the woods. I am concerned, that I may be giving the Soviets more time to react. Time will tell if I am correct, or if I made another classic mistake of the Eastern Front!

Execution
0841

The Panthers of Task Force Center arrive at the entrance of Verteszoloes. The Hauptsturmführer Schmidt (Bottom-left TC), peers across the snowy slope.
0842

Task Force North takes second place, Weber's HQ riding on-top of the StuG IV. The convoy is here, and the infantry are not far behind.
0843

The Southern Task Force's infantry are almost in position. Oldendahl rides in his staff car, as the panzergrenadiers hold their grumbling.
0844

As Weber's infantry catches up, Sturmbannführer Vogt (Bottom-most Kubelwagen) arrives at the scene.
Hauptsturmführer Wöhler (Left-most Kubelwagen) gives him the situation report.
0845

Obersturmführer Kahl is the last to arrive, he somehow got separated from his Aufklärung Pioneers' Schwimmwagens. 
Wöhler (Kahl's CO) gets chewed out by Vogt, as the offensive is already behind schedule.
0846

The Aufklärung Pioneers carefully probe the north side of town. Unterscharführer Hiller reports no contacts. It's quiet.

The Kampfgruppe's Forward Observers creep towards the south side of town. Obersturmführer Ross reports no contacts. It's too quiet...

Execution
0841

The Panthers of Task Force Center arrive at the entrance of Verteszoloes. The Hauptsturmführer Schmidt (Bottom-left TC), peers across the snowy slope.
0842

Task Force North takes second place, Weber's HQ riding on-top of the StuG IV. The convoy is here, and the infantry are not far behind.
0843

The Southern Task Force's infantry are almost in position. Oldendahl rides in his staff car, as the panzergrenadiers hold their grumbling.
0844

As Weber's infantry catches up, Sturmbannführer Vogt (Bottom-most Kubelwagen) arrives at the scene.
Hauptsturmführer Wöhler (Left-most Kubelwagen) gives him the situation report.
0845

Obersturmführer Kahl is the last to arrive, he somehow got separated from his Aufklärung Pioneers' Schwimmwagens. 
Wöhler (Kahl's CO) gets chewed out by Vogt, as the offensive is already behind schedule.
0846

The Aufklärung Pioneers carefully probe the north side of town. Unterscharführer Hiller reports no contacts. It's quiet.

The Kampfgruppe's Forward Observers creep towards the south side of town. Obersturmführer Ross reports no contacts. It's too quiet...

Fire & Rubble: Broken Shields

On this cold January morning, Kampfgruppe "Darges" is taking part in the Konrad Offensives. The goal is to break-out friendly forces, out of the Budapest Cauldron.

Kampfgruppe "Darges" is mostly made out of I. Battalion/SS-Pz.Gren.Rgt. 23 "Norge". Half-tracks are in low supply, so we must ride the 5th SS Panzer Division's tanks.
BLUFOR

Task Force North (SS-Hauptsturmführer Weber): 4 Kompanie (Weapons)
Task Force Center (SS-Hauptsturmführer Schmidt): 1 Kompanie (Tanks)
Task Force South (SS-Hauptsturmführer Oldendahl): 1 Kompanie (Infantry)
Kampfgruppe HQ (SS-Sturmbannführer Vogt)
Supports (SS-Hauptsturmführer Wöhler): 81mm Platoon, Aufklärung Pioneers, Self-Propelled Flak (Light)
OPFOR

232 Guards Rifle Division, 68th Guards Rifle Regiment
The enemy must be made out of infantry, backed by anti-tank guns and possibly vehicles. They have not had time to fortify.
Terrain

Phase A: Town
Soviet ambush elements control the northern and southern woods. We must first secure the town, Objective Vertesszoloes.
Phase B: Hill
This wooded hill controls the central road. It must be taken to get a good view, and to protect our convoy.
Phase C : Exit
This is where the central road leaves the forest. It will give us maneuverability, as well as a base of fire, for taking Objective Tarjan.
Plan

 Clear the central road.
Weber and Oldendahl must cover Schmidt, as the convoy moves through the woods. Vogt will divert supports, where needed.
Once we have a more accurate picture of the enemy, the plan may be altered.

Execution
0841

The Panthers of Task Force Center arrive at the entrance of Verteszoloes. The Hauptsturmführer Schmidt (Bottom-left TC), peers across the snowy slope.
0842

Task Force North takes second place, Weber's HQ riding on-top of the StuG IV. The convoy is here, and the infantry are not far behind.
0843

The Southern Task Force's infantry are almost in position. Oldendahl rides in his staff car, as the panzergrenadiers hold their grumbling.
0844

As Weber's infantry catches up, Sturmbannführer Vogt (Bottom-most Kubelwagen) arrives at the scene.
Hauptsturmführer Wöhler (Left-most Kubelwagen) gives him the situation report.
0845

Obersturmführer Kahl is the last to arrive, he somehow got separated from his Aufklärung Pioneers' Schwimmwagens. 
Wöhler (Kahl's CO) gets chewed out by Vogt, as the offensive is already behind schedule.
0846

The Aufklärung Pioneers carefully probe the north side of town. Unterscharführer Hiller reports no contacts. It's quiet.

The Kampfgruppe's Forward Observers creep towards the south side of town. Obersturmführer Ross reports no contacts. It's too quiet...

Execution
0841

The Panthers of Task Force Center arrive at the entrance of Verteszoloes. The Hauptsturmführer Schmidt (Bottom-left TC), peers across the snowy slope.
0842

Task Force North takes second place, Weber's HQ riding on-top of the StuG IV. The convoy is here, and the infantry are not far behind.
0843

The Southern Task Force's infantry are almost in position. Oldendahl rides in his staff car, as the panzergrenadiers hold their grumbling.
0844

As Weber's infantry catches up, Sturmbannführer Vogt (Bottom-most Kubelwagen) arrives at the scene.
Hauptsturmführer Wöhler (Left-most Kubelwagen) gives him the situation report.
0845

Obersturmführer Kahl is the last to arrive, he somehow got separated from his Aufklärung Pioneers' Schwimmwagens. 
Wöhler (Kahl's CO) gets chewed out by Vogt, as the offensive is already behind schedule.
0846

The Aufklärung Pioneers carefully probe the north side of town. Unterscharführer Hiller reports no contacts. It's quiet.

The Kampfgruppe's Forward Observers creep towards the south side of town. Obersturmführer Ross reports no contacts. It's too quiet...

Fire & Rubble: Broken Shields

On this cold January morning, Kampfgruppe "Darges" is taking part in the Konrad Offensives. The goal is to break-out friendly forces, out of the Budapest Cauldron.

Kampfgruppe "Darges" is mostly made out of I. Battalion/SS-Pz.Gren.Rgt. 23 "Norge". Half-tracks are in low supply, so we must ride the 5th SS Panzer Division's tanks.
BLUFOR

Task Force North (SS-Hauptsturmführer Weber): 4 Kompanie (Weapons)
Task Force Center (SS-Hauptsturmführer Schmidt): 1 Kompanie (Tanks)
Task Force South (SS-Hauptsturmführer Oldendahl): 1 Kompanie (Infantry)
Kampfgruppe HQ (SS-Sturmbannführer Vogt)
Supports (SS-Hauptsturmführer Wöhler): 81mm Platoon, Aufklärung Pioneers, Self-Propelled Flak (Light)
OPFOR

232 Guards Rifle Division, 68th Guards Rifle Regiment
The enemy must be made out of infantry, backed by anti-tank guns and possibly vehicles. They have not had time to fortify.
Terrain

Phase A: Town
Soviet ambush elements control the northern and southern woods. We must first secure the town, Objective Vertesszoloes.
Phase B: Hill
This wooded hill controls the central road. It must be taken to get a good view, and to protect our convoy.
Phase C : Exit
This is where the central road leaves the forest. It will give us maneuverability, as well as a base of fire, for taking Objective Tarjan.
Plan

 Clear the central road.
Weber and Oldendahl must cover Schmidt, as the convoy moves through the woods. Vogt will divert supports, where needed.
Once we have a more accurate picture of the enemy, the plan may be altered.

Execution
0841

The Panthers of Task Force Center arrive at the entrance of Verteszoloes. The Hauptsturmführer Schmidt (Bottom-left TC), peers across the snowy slope.
0842

Task Force North takes second place, Weber's HQ riding on-top of the StuG IV. The convoy is here, and the infantry are not far behind.
0843

The Southern Task Force's infantry are almost in position. Oldendahl rides in his staff car, as the panzergrenadiers hold their grumbling.
0844

As Weber's infantry catches up, Sturmbannführer Vogt (Bottom-most Kubelwagen) arrives at the scene.
Hauptsturmführer Wöhler (Left-most Kubelwagen) gives him the situation report.
0845

Obersturmführer Kahl is the last to arrive, he somehow got separated from his Aufklärung Pioneers' Schwimmwagens. 
Wöhler (Kahl's CO) gets chewed out by Vogt, as the offensive is already behind schedule.
0846

The Aufklärung Pioneers carefully probe the north side of town. Unterscharführer Hiller reports no contacts. It's quiet.

The Kampfgruppe's Forward Observers creep towards the south side of town. Obersturmführer Ross reports no contacts. It's too quiet...

Execution
0841

The Panthers of Task Force Center arrive at the entrance of Verteszoloes. The Hauptsturmführer Schmidt (Bottom-left TC), peers across the snowy slope.
0842

Task Force North takes second place, Weber's HQ riding on-top of the StuG IV. The convoy is here, and the infantry are not far behind.
0843

The Southern Task Force's infantry are almost in position. Oldendahl rides in his staff car, as the panzergrenadiers hold their grumbling.
0844

As Weber's infantry catches up, Sturmbannführer Vogt (Bottom-most Kubelwagen) arrives at the scene.
Hauptsturmführer Wöhler (Left-most Kubelwagen) gives him the situation report.
0845

Obersturmführer Kahl is the last to arrive, he somehow got separated from his Aufklärung Pioneers' Schwimmwagens. 
Wöhler (Kahl's CO) gets chewed out by Vogt, as the offensive is already behind schedule.
0846

The Aufklärung Pioneers carefully probe the north side of town. Unterscharführer Hiller reports no contacts. It's quiet.

The Kampfgruppe's Forward Observers creep towards the south side of town. Obersturmführer Ross reports no contacts. It's too quiet...

Execution
0841

The Panthers of Task Force Center arrive at the entrance of Verteszoloes. The Hauptsturmführer Schmidt (Bottom-left TC), peers across the snowy slope.
0842

Task Force North takes second place, Weber's HQ riding on-top of the StuG IV. The convoy is here, and the infantry are not far behind.
0843

The Southern Task Force's infantry are almost in position. Oldendahl rides in his staff car, as the panzergrenadiers hold their grumbling.
0844

As Weber's infantry catches up, Sturmbannführer Vogt (Bottom-most Kubelwagen) arrives at the scene.
Hauptsturmführer Wöhler (Left-most Kubelwagen) gives him the situation report.
0845

Obersturmführer Kahl is the last to arrive, he somehow got separated from his Aufklärung Pioneers' Schwimmwagens. 
Wöhler (Kahl's CO) gets chewed out by Vogt, as the offensive is already behind schedule.
0846

The Aufklärung Pioneers carefully probe the north side of town. Unterscharführer Hiller reports no contacts. It's quiet.

The Kampfgruppe's Forward Observers creep towards the south side of town. Obersturmführer Ross reports no contacts. It's too quiet...

Superb! Great screenshots!

Execution
0841

The Panthers of Task Force Center arrive at the entrance of Verteszoloes. The Hauptsturmführer Schmidt (Bottom-left TC), peers across the snowy slope.
0842

Task Force North takes second place, Weber's HQ riding on-top of the StuG IV. The convoy is here, and the infantry are not far behind.
0843

The Southern Task Force's infantry are almost in position. Oldendahl rides in his staff car, as the panzergrenadiers hold their grumbling.
0844

As Weber's infantry catches up, Sturmbannführer Vogt (Bottom-most Kubelwagen) arrives at the scene.
Hauptsturmführer Wöhler (Left-most Kubelwagen) gives him the situation report.
0845

Obersturmführer Kahl is the last to arrive, he somehow got separated from his Aufklärung Pioneers' Schwimmwagens. 
Wöhler (Kahl's CO) gets chewed out by Vogt, as the offensive is already behind schedule.
0846

The Aufklärung Pioneers carefully probe the north side of town. Unterscharführer Hiller reports no contacts. It's quiet.

The Kampfgruppe's Forward Observers creep towards the south side of town. Obersturmführer Ross reports no contacts. It's too quiet...

Fire & Rubble: Broken Shields

On this cold January morning, Kampfgruppe "Darges" is taking part in the Konrad Offensives. The goal is to break-out friendly forces, out of the Budapest Cauldron.

Kampfgruppe "Darges" is mostly made out of I. Battalion/SS-Pz.Gren.Rgt. 23 "Norge". Half-tracks are in low supply, so we must ride the 5th SS Panzer Division's tanks.
BLUFOR

Task Force North (SS-Hauptsturmführer Weber): 4 Kompanie (Weapons)
Task Force Center (SS-Hauptsturmführer Schmidt): 1 Kompanie (Tanks)
Task Force South (SS-Hauptsturmführer Oldendahl): 1 Kompanie (Infantry)
Kampfgruppe HQ (SS-Sturmbannführer Vogt)
Supports (SS-Hauptsturmführer Wöhler): 81mm Platoon, Aufklärung Pioneers, Self-Propelled Flak (Light)
OPFOR

232 Guards Rifle Division, 68th Guards Rifle Regiment
The enemy must be made out of infantry, backed by anti-tank guns and possibly vehicles. They have not had time to fortify.
Terrain

Phase A: Town
Soviet ambush elements control the northern and southern woods. We must first secure the town, Objective Vertesszoloes.
Phase B: Hill
This wooded hill controls the central road. It must be taken to get a good view, and to protect our convoy.
Phase C : Exit
This is where the central road leaves the forest. It will give us maneuverability, as well as a base of fire, for taking Objective Tarjan.
Plan

 Clear the central road.
Weber and Oldendahl must cover Schmidt, as the convoy moves through the woods. Vogt will divert supports, where needed.
Once we have a more accurate picture of the enemy, the plan may be altered.

Hi fellow CMFB-ers,
have you ever thought of making your own campaign but were intimidated by all the hard work that goes into it?
I’ve been recently tinkering with the scenario editor to create a historical campaign in CMFI and, in my recurrent drunken stupors, I came up with an idea to quickly create fully randomized campaigns: The Quick Campaign Generator!
The QCG creates a 10-battle campaign in just a few clicks (well, a few hundred…) putting you at the head of your core force, which you must lead throughout the campaign to achieve glory and win some medals, recording their progress in the meantime. It is in part reminiscent of Robo's quick campaign generator for CMx1 titles (as some of you may remember).
Essentially, it is an Excel spreadsheet that lets you create a ‘bare-bones’ linear campaign comprising ten battles without having to do any historical research, map-making, briefings or artwork, i.e. the exact opposite of @Ithikial_AU’s excellent tutorial (https://community.battlefront.com/topic/137921-fire-and-rubble-preview-the-anatomy-of-what-goes-into-a-stock-campaign-release/) that I’ve used for my historical campaign.
The purpose is to have fun with all the goodies (tanks and vehicles especially) that CMFB has to offer, without the headaches. Pure CM sex with no emotional involvement 😉.
All the Scenario Editor choices, for example Weather, Ground Conditions, Experience, Headcount, choice of troops etc. are completely randomized to let you try out all possible combinations. Although, these battle are heavily biased in favor of armor, I must admit.
When you open the spreadsheet, you will see:
a tab called ‘Battle generator’, which provides random battle conditions,
two tabs called ‘Human ATT’ and ‘Human DEF’, which generate a random force composition to be used in the various battles if you’re attacking or defending;
the ‘Allied AAR or Axis AAR’ tabs, where you will be recording your progress during the campaign. Beware, your performance will be accurately monitored and judged 😉.
Ignore the other tabs. They contain data used for the formulas. I’ve protected the sheets to avoid mistyping into a cell containing a formula.
 
This was the situation for my Elite Panther platoon in a German Wehrmacht campaign called “Panthers on the Prowl” that I created using QCG:
 

 
 
Notice the nice array of medals my core force troops earned! (Well, it was on Easy mode...)
 
As you progress in your campaign, your results will be recorded and medals awarded. Statistics include tank kills, tank losses, infantry casualties, etc.
 

 

 
 
Your overall performance will be duly monitored as shown here:
 

I did pretty well, apparently.
 
Basic knowledge of how the CM Scenario Editor works is of course recommended, but not a requirement. Full instructions are provided.
Inside the package you will find:
-          - three versions of the QCG spreadsheet (one for a US campaign, one for a German Wehrmacht campaign, and one for a Waffen SS campaign);
-          - a pdf file containing Instructions (and a Quick Start Guide);
-          - six campaign script files “(QCG) Campaign Script.txt” (easy, medium or hard for Allied and Axis forces);
-          - five text files for the type of battle you will be fighting;
I’ve also added a couple of campaigns that I have created using this system, with the related Excel files that only contain the AAR tabs.
Enjoy! If you have any questions, just let me know.
 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bA3jnnT6tjh0xdKZHnAl5pyr5e2LBA6_/view?usp=sharing
 
 

I love this thread!
Wow, is this a mod? I don't remember Churchills in RT.

Good idea this page, I like doodling. 

Everyone feel free to post your recent photojournalism from the front, as it happens!
 
Just a little playtesting of things to come.  Here, as evening falls and the sun sinks fast, embedded with the troops in Russia...









 

Cropping and filtering for fun...

Just in time for the first snow in Toronto!
Congrats to The Mission Maestro George MC and BFC on the release!

Just in time for the first snow in Toronto!
Congrats to The Mission Maestro George MC and BFC on the release!

Just in time for the first snow in Toronto!
Congrats to The Mission Maestro George MC and BFC on the release!

My men are jumpy and I realize I am being over-aggressive for no purpose and 7th Kompanie pays the price.  Needlessly exposing them many are shot down on the berm by troops in prepared positions on the back end of the village.  I still have two hours to go and there is no reason not to slow down and just keep the pressure on the enemy with a slow rolling line.
And indeed, Soviet AT guns are unmasked in town and dealt with by the StuGs on my right.



Even with the fog, the damaged windmill will make a nice observation post.  My men barely glance at the wreck of enemy armor still smoldering next to it.


On my right, slowly advancing, an enemy squad is spotted in the low marsh and taken out.  Again, my StuGs are invaluable in the fight.

Our job is to keep the pressure on and drive the enemy from their positions.  On the left, I shift around and prepare to take the ridgeline from the flank and rear.

Soldiers of II Zug, 2nd Kompanie fight their way up the ridgeline advancing on the Soviet prepared positions from behind.

And my PzIVs support them. Their combined power proves to be irresistible. 

Never letting up the pressure my tanks drive the enemy before them.



One can only imagine the terror watching an enemy tank materialize out of the mist, guns blazing and pointed at you.

Not surprised, one bit. Those hanomags are bad *** -- the HEAT shells never disappoint.
Always had a soft spot for Marders too!