E5K

Thank you z1812 ILL get started on this.

Would love to try PBEM But need help getting started. Thanks

Spinning those shells on a lathe must have been nervous work to say the least.

We have waited two years. I can wait a little longer and have Partisans too. That way I get more for my money.

Hi John I just did some home work on pzGr39. Very interesting. Easy to see why German tanks were so effective. Thank you sir

I would be interested in peoples assessment of the Pershing. There are accounts of them knocking out and being knocked out by tigers etc. We have all seen the Panther V Pershing film from Cologne. But flank shots at point blank range is hardly a good example.

Now thats an accessory. And as the enemy gunners adjust there optics to get a better look. Boom there off to Valhalla.

All in All I would have to agree with you sir.

I think the firefly brought the Sherman type tank up to par with German armor in fire power. yes the turret had to be modified to fit the 17 lb. But I think it was worth it. The US should have adopted the 17lb when they had a chance.

Where do I find out how to do PBEM. I would love to try it. But dont understand it.

First for me would be the Pershing

Yes everyone has there favorite. Eastern front Western front. But one thing I look at is The Russians have tanks that can stand up to the big cats. Yes the Firefly is tough. But not JS 2 tough. Just sayin.

Yes sir I think we have cracked it.

What type of motorcycle is that. Matchless or maybe a Royal Enfield ???????

Great Idea Thanks

Yes its hard to wait. Im still holding on for March. But at this point who knows.

I have two partisan scenarios ready to go. Just need partisans. I have done some testing using Russian recon. But better to wait and see what toys they have to play with.

Yes sir Im right behind you at 70. It is nice to have time to play the game. Also a good covid coping activity.

Yes sir I think your right. My experience is with M48a3 90mm gun and 52 tons. Im not aware of an a2 with 105 gun.

Yes you make some good points. Lots of what ifs in a tank duel. I do have lots of respect for the panther. I think it was the best tank of ww2. oh oh now I have opened up that can of worms. Nice talking with you.

March 18th

Chuckdyke I think your research refers to peace time rather than war time. When I was in I saw tankers of all shapes and sizes. I think we were recruited for experience and aptitude. Not body size. Although I had a gunner who was a little guy. And he fit down into the gunners seat quite well.

The problem is the Panther would be firing SHOT ammo. The M48 would be firing HEAT ammo. Not good for the Panther.

Seems like a good thread to make my first post. You might say im a old new guy. I was introduced to Panzer Blitz back in the 70s. Ran the full line with Avalon Hill for years. Then early computer Panzer games - Close Combat - Then on to CM. WW2 is my first love . But I will buy CW because I was a tanker when I was in the Marines back in the 60s. and those M48s are to good to pass up. Glad to be on board. E5K