General Jack Ripper Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 That PIAT came from the top of the Church Tower, that's why damn near every infantryman on this side of the map all opened up at once. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinrich505 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Ah, that's where it came from. I was thinking one of the buildings right in front of it. Okay, so that makes sense. I did see everyone start hosing the church tower but didn't think anyone would fire a PIAT from a higher elevation.I'd read accounts from British soldiers who said that they couldn't fire their PIATs directly downward towards targets at lower elevations from them as the projectile would slide away from the launcher. The guy in the tower must have fired it at a level angle and approximated the fall. Hell of a shot.Heinrich505 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Williams Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Never a dull moment, eh Slim? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletpoint Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Ah, that's where it came from. I was thinking one of the buildings right in front of it. Okay, so that makes sense. I did see everyone start hosing the church tower but didn't think anyone would fire a PIAT from a higher elevation.I'd read accounts from British soldiers who said that they couldn't fire their PIATs directly downward towards targets at lower elevations from them as the projectile would slide away from the launcher. The guy in the tower must have fired it at a level angle and approximated the fall. Hell of a shot.Or, maybe this feature of the PIAT is simply not modelled in the game 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Williams Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Bout time to fire this bad boy up again! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jack Ripper Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 Bout time to fire this bad boy up again!I'm back baby! Just got all my stuff squared away, so I'll have some new stuff posted later tonight, or early tomorrow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOS:96B2P Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I'm back baby! Just got all my stuff squared away, so I'll have some new stuff posted later tonight, or early tomorrow.YES!!! About time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jack Ripper Posted October 29, 2015 Author Share Posted October 29, 2015 We're making slow, semi-methodical progress. I've finally finished my decision-making process regarding the desired outcome to this fight. I will occupy the Chateau, the Road Bridge, the Town, and the Rail Bridge. Once I have my entire side of the river secured I will offer a cease-fire to Ithikial. There is 36 minutes left in our battle, and I think that's enough time to secure my desired objectives. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinaldi Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Good to see this back in action. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Williams Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Nicely done, Slim. I think you have this one in the bag.....unless you royally *F* up, of course. :-) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jack Ripper Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 The fighting continues.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jack Ripper Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 My apologies, I got so caught up preparing for a new job interview I forgot to check CMHelper.Ithikial assures me he's going to make me bleed for every inch I creep forward, let's see how that works out:I think bleeding can be done on both sides...So far, we're still advancing slowly and surely toward the desired objectives. The HMG positions overlooking the town have been removed, and I'm able to maneuver again. The next major obstacle to my attack is the church. I'm thinking I'll blast a hole in the wall with my Jpz, and hit the rear of the church with one of my Attacking Platoons. The reserves from the Road Bridge are arriving in town, providing a much needed boost in manpower for these close assaults.Clearing the rest of the Town is going to occupy the majority of my manpower and effort for the rest of this battle. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Williams Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Very nice! Thanks for the "recon pass" at the end. What sound mod(s) are you using? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jack Ripper Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Very nice! Thanks for the "recon pass" at the end.What sound mod(s) are you using?You're welcome, it's been a while since I've done a full overview.I have parts of Mike's Vehicles of War Mod, Oddball's Sound Mod, and my very own Day of Defeat Sound Mod.http://www.battlefront.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=314&func=fileinfo&id=1332http://www.battlefront.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=314&func=fileinfo&id=1257http://cmmodsiii.greenasjade.net/?p=1043 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jack Ripper Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 The speed of my attacks are increasing, enemy resistance is slackening, and individual teams are fighting each other in fields and alleyways. Ithikial is landing some indirect fire, I estimate 25 Pounders or 81mm Mortars. There's a couple of casualties on my side this turn, but a bunch of casualties on Ithikial's side. I am now advancing in every place I can possibly advance. The Town VP is now almost completely under my control. I expect casualties to increase as my attack continues, but it really does seem my attack through the city is now unstoppable by the forces I've seen on Ithikial's side.At first, I thought Ithikial might withdraw back across the Rail Bridge, then work to deny me the ability to capture that objective. I can tell now he's not going to retreat, but he's going to stand and fight where he is. There has been no activity resembling a withdrawal. For the first time since this battle started, some of my troops have eyes on the Rail Bridge, it's now just a matter of time until I get there.Meanwhile, the Road Bridge is now fully under my control. I will consolidate the Platoon on the Road Bridge, and go over to the defensive in that sector. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Williams Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 That's awesome. I love it! Gotta get some of those sound mods. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jack Ripper Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 The battle continues! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jack Ripper Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 I didn't record a video for the next turn, because things are proceeding exactly the same as last turn. I'll put together another big report video this weekend. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ithikial_AU Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) I didn't record a video for the next turn, because things are proceeding exactly the same as last turn. I'll put together another big report video this weekend.I'll step in then. Game over. Well played SLIM.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NnzrEyrp3Q&index=1&list=PLR0_ESlvYtKJrZMJulprzQ-f3UXTE3vX- Edited November 7, 2015 by Ithikial_AU Formatting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jack Ripper Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) I'll step in then. Game over. Well played SLIM.Wait, what?EDIT: I just checked my messages at FGM Forum, and it looks like Ithikial is surrendering. Hopefully he'll come back in and have a chat. Edited November 7, 2015 by SLIM 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ithikial_AU Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 4 Part Video Series has been created and will be uploaded to my channel. First two parts are already available.Though most of the battle was cat and mouse between our tanks in the end there was no way I could get across that many Panzer Grenadiers swarming over the objective areas. I think I would have required at least a couple of Shermans remaining to deny the Panzergrenadiers the free reign through the town at the end. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jack Ripper Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 Though most of the battle was cat and mouse between our tanks in the end there was no way I could get across that many Panzer Grenadiers swarming over the objective areas. I think I would have required at least a couple of Shermans remaining to deny the Panzergrenadiers the free reign through the town at the end.The tanks definitely stole the show, but there was lots of good infantry action as well. I had a damn good time fighting this, if we lived on the same side of the planet I'd buy you a drink.It did look like you were putting together some kind of counterattack at the Road Bridge VP right at the end there, or was that something else? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc844 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Thoroughly enjoyed following this DAR, just a shame it had to end really. Lots of excitement and nail biting tension we can only hope round 2 will be quick in coming. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobo Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Minor set back. I say give em both some re-enforcements and let the battle continue. Brits didn't give up when the German's bombed Pearl London and they are surrendering here. Churchill just will not stand for it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinaldi Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 4 Part Video Series has been created and will be uploaded to my channel. First two parts are already available.Though most of the battle was cat and mouse between our tanks in the end there was no way I could get across that many Panzer Grenadiers swarming over the objective areas. I think I would have required at least a couple of Shermans remaining to deny the Panzergrenadiers the free reign through the town at the end.Awesome thank you.Well played to the both of you, very fun, very informative to follow along to. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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