Bil Hardenberger Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 The course and outcome of war depend on the correlation of the military potentials of the combatants. Second Law of War This battle will be fought against probably the most experienced and knowledgeable opponent I have ever faced. Pnzrldr is a serving US Army LTC (Armor) and this makes him a formidable opponent. We have played several times and I think are well matched. We have both had games where one of us has totally routed the other, but most games have been very tightly fought affairs. I hope this game turns out to be one of those. The scenario which was put together specially for Scott and I by TheTeacher is going to be quite a challenge. My request was to be on the defense and to play redforce. What he presented us with is truly an interesting and challenging situation. Basically I have been presented with an enemy bypassed company sized force that I am expected to deal with prior to setting up a defense against the enemy force coming to relieve them. The enemy force in my rear is sitting on an area that stretches across three objectives: Textile Mill, Town Hall, and the Power Station. I am expected to reduce this concentration prior to reorienting to engage the relief force. Interesting no? One should not be diverted by geographical objectives, but should concentrate on the destruction of the enemy’s military forces. Classic Russian Military Principles Stay tuned… this is going to be fun. I will be doing an abbreviated analysis where I will analyze the mission, the enemy, my troops, and the terrain, all coming up in future installments. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank Hunter Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Yeay!! Here we go.. Looking Forward to see how this develops! Thx for doing this Bil! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skwabie Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Oh yes:eek: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 About to witness two exceedingly skilled CM Veterans play the New Modern ... CM Black Sea. Going to be a bucket load of entertainment, education and a peek at all the new tools in the CM Black Sea kits "Stay tuned… this is going to be fun." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizou Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Finaly! Really bern looking forward to this 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domfluff Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Welp, there goes the chance of doing anything productive for the next few weeks. The scenario sounds pretty interesting too - any chance of a download later? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agusto Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 That s going to be awesome - and i love the new battle briefing graphics . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 You're gonna lose. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bil Hardenberger Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 You're gonna lose. I appreciate your support. And yes, that is always a possibility. ...win or lose, you always have to compete with honor. Adam Richman 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorne Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Beta AAR's are always the best part of waiting for the game to be released, and this one looks REALLY good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chudacabra Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Glad to see this! It should be a great AAR. I really like the sounds of this battle. Best of luck! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincere Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Dropped from lurking with the pop-corn. Dig in guys. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db_zero Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 This will be entertaining. If history is a guide an aar usually means the game release isn't too far off. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c3k Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hah! Do not "reorient" for the defense! Attack the remnants, then ATTACK the newcomers! Attack! Do not lie there, supine, awaiting penetration of your position. That never turns out well... Good luck! Ken 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bil Hardenberger Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Or, as Patton said: Nobody ever defended anything successfully, there is only attack and attack and attack some more. George S. Patton Really Ken, I think you might be a reincarnation of the old bastard. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BletchleyGeek Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 This is going to be pretty fun to watch, Bil Encirclement battles are very hard. You're the defender but you'll be indeed doing a lot of attacking . If pnzrldr plays his cards well, and stalls your attempt to crush the bypassed forces, he may have you to divide your forces. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c3k Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Historically, the closest analogy would be Caesar at Alesia. Follow his example and immediately construct a double set of walls. Then attack. Then take over the empire. There can be only one. Aye. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bil Hardenberger Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Thanks Miquel, yeah I could get into trouble quickly.. a pocketed company sized force is nothing to sneeze at, especially with what I will be bringing to the table. By the way, this battle is already underway, analysis is complete, initial orders finished, and first couple of turns exchanged. My analysis will be posted over the weekend... I also saw many pitfalls with this setup.. and my first response was: "I've been set up to fail".. but I love a challenge, and lose I may, but I hope my approach to this battle will at least surprise and entertain. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttorneyAtWar Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 This is going to be awesome, two titans of CM and strategy in real life going at it!! :cool: Ill probably pick up a thing or two following this one as I did with the others. Good luck to both of you! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jargotn Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 This will be interesting. I really hope that I can get a idea of how this new, modern CM will play. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Quote: Nobody ever defended anything successfully, there is only attack and attack and attack some more. George S. Patton Really Ken, I think you might be a reincarnation of the old bastard. Ken S. Patton may be envious of your opportunity to..."Attack the remnants, then ATTACK the newcomers! Attack! ..." We want to see all the new modern tools we are about to get to play with too! Throw in some devastatingly decisive attacks ... that should demo Black Sea's robustness. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zinzan Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Oh What????? Really????? WHY ME????? I get a free 3-day weekend, NO family, no jobs, ..... just free to game and game and game ........ then this happens - sheesh that's another thing - this is at least month of productivity out the window! :mad: Anyway Thanks Bill, if it's not clear from the above: This is great news, I love your AAR's learn something every turn. Genuine and sincere thanks to you,... Also BFC note the fact that it's your AAR's got me to finally press the button and purchase CMBN (and all it's DLC) after a few years "lurking with intent". Kudos 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankster65 Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 The popcorn is popping now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BletchleyGeek Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Looking forward to the analysis, Bil. On the other hand, if you could concentrate against the relief force and contain those guys in the urban area, you might set up the battle to your advantage. Those UAVs change the rules of the game, though. They're quite an unknown quantity for me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfhand Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Bil, just as with all your other endeavors, I am looking forward to this with much appreciation. Many thanks for the time and effort! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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