GerryCMBB Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Hello: Wondering what qualifies them as recon units? They are huge (x 13 solders) so they will have trouble not being spotted themselves. And don't have binoculars. Thanks, Gerry 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 You mean the Battalion's recon platoon? They are under direct command of the Battalion commander, that's what qualifies them. If the commander wants to know something, it's easier for him to tell his own platoon to check it because there is one middle hand less. Just like a Regimental reconnaissance company acts for the Regiment's commander. They're also not armed with LMGs. Occasionally some men carry SMGs but clearly they lack some serious firepower compared to rifle platoons. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 However, no binoculars?? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 However, no binoculars?? The platoon commander does have binoculars. Should the squads? I don't know. Blackshirts are better equipped, their recon platoon's squads carry binoculars and also have slightly better chance of carrying submachineguns. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xian Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 What is even more amusing is that they have no contact with higher HQs - who exactly are they going to report their recon findings to? I guess they have to rely on pigeons or a good runner. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG TOW Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 What is even more amusing is that they have no contact with higher HQs - who exactly are they going to report their recon findings to? I guess they have to rely on pigeons or a good runner. In a WW2 context not too unusual. They do their recce, come back and debrief the commander. like the opening scene in cross of Iron.... Cpl Steiner says to his Captain on return of his reconnaissance: I expect you'll be hearing from the Russians very soon" or something like that. In the game context they are just a different squad on the TOE being thrown into the battle. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 In the game context they are just a different squad on the TOE being thrown into the battle. Right on. It's like having a tank destroyer when all you're facing is infantry. Doctrinally it might not make sense, but wars were not designed by doctrine. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridethe415 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Cpl Steiner says to his Captain on return of his reconnaissance: I expect you'll be hearing from the Russians very soon" QUOTE] And later on he says "I will show you where the Iron Crosses grow..." Best. WWII. Movie. Ever. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 If you enjoy war movies check out MY WAY. Has more huge battle scenes than anything I have ever seen. More intense than the Normandy landing in "Saving Private Ryan" and just plain bigger than "Longest Day", "Bridge Too Far" etc etc. It starts with the Japanese war in China, goes through Russia vs the Nazis in a Stalingrad-like sequence, and ends with the Normandy invasion, but from the German POV! Why you ask have we never heard of it? It was produced a couple years ago by Koreans!! (Yes, I was amazed too.) Google it and check out the amazing trailers. I rented it the other week and was "blown away" (metaphorically natch). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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