Baneman Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 And then, a strange thing happens.As the turn ends and the now panicked Drilling backs away, it continues to pound the M8 that hit it. However, right at the end of the turn, there's a slight change to the hit text. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baneman Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 A closer look reveals ... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baneman Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Well, how about that - seems that having a Drilling shooting at something makes it SO much easier to spot ... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baneman Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Astonishingly, it was by obeying orders that Sumbrunn was hit. Told to put fire up the hill to aid 2 Platoon, his gun shield was facing away from the incoming fire. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baneman Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Meanwhile, on the far right, my 250/9 has been putting harassing fire on the cemetery. The 2 other armoured cars have held fire in the hope that the enemy does not know how far forward they are. Forlorn hope - we see Trouble coming through the trees. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baneman Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) On the hill next to Gruber's little tank, some recon infantry putting suppressing fire on the cemetery can only watch in awe at the fire the Drilling throws out. Edited February 8, 2016 by Baneman 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baneman Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 A look at the tracer insanity that is flying around 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Canadian Cat Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Wow what a turn. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinrich505 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I agree with IanL. Talk about a "Mad Minute!!!"The only thing missing now are gouts of flame from your flammenwerfer... Heinrich505 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Backer Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Yep. There was a guy on the forums who did a bunch of pics. This was one titled "where is he?" which always tickled me ( so often while flying online... ).I asked him if I could use it and he said he didn't mind. Must be more than 10 years now I've used it That's cool. I thought it was from some comic. He did a good job! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Backer Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 And here is the culprit. We've not seen one of these before, that 37mm gun is quick-firing - 3 rounds at a time it seemed.That's really cool! I've never seen one of those before. That armour should offer better protection than what my M16 had... And yet you killed it good! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Backer Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Simultaneously, Lt Gruber sees the Halftrack-from-Hell on the ridge...That looks like the 222 again! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Backer Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) Really fantastic screenshots, Baneman. Thanks for doing all this work. Edited February 9, 2016 by Bud_B 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baneman Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) Gah !I just realised I left out everything that happened up in the Nameless Wood.In summary - all the men who could, plus the transport halftracks just outside the wood, plus the Lynx and the 251/17 laid down as much area-fire as possible ( not forgetting Obersoldat Sumbrunn's contribution )While it all had to be aimed at the hedge on this side of the road, the hedges are not bocage and a lot of the automatic fire passed through and across the road.It must have had some effect as at least a couple of Americans were seen running back away from the hedge. One had a bazooka too.Bazooka-Man must have been my enemy's plan, as he took two pops at the Lynx - one shot was ludicrously high, detonating in the treetops ( must have jerked the barrel from a nearby incoming round ) and the other (fortunately) hit a tree.Unfortunately, despite massive numbers of bullets flying around them, both Bazooka-Man and a friend got away.More of the same for this corner of the battle. The sole survivor of the Recon team that took the canister has aided the MG42 off his buddy and is asked to run up to the hedge to gain a look down the road ( the suppressing fire should enable him to get there ) - anyone hiding behind the hedge should be exposed. PS: Uh... is anyone still reading this ? Edited February 9, 2016 by Baneman 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waffelmann Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Of course! Greetings, alex 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkerner Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Silent lurker here, B. Keep up this entertaining fight and keep the reports coming! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baneman Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 Cheers for that guys - there seemed to be very little feedback, I was just wondering if everyone was off playing Xcom2 and/or arguing on the CMBS board... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinHarry Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Silent lurker here, B. Keep up this entertaining fight and keep the reports coming!Likewise. At last the practical sort of things is more entertaining than watching others have all the fun (playing CMFB). Nonetheless, keep it coming, Baneman! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) PS: Uh... is anyone still reading this ?Oh yeah. In fact, your thread has drawn more replies and comments than Ken's.[Note: Nothing of tactical significance included in referring to Ken's thread.]Michael Edited February 9, 2016 by Michael Emrys 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttorneyAtWar Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Still following the AAR Baneman don't worry. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 That's really cool! I've never seen one of those before.M15 HT, predates the M16 quad.I think its twin .50 cals are pretty much used as ranging mgs for that 37mm gun. I recall a story from North Africa where a big Stuka attack on American forces was staying above the .50 AA cal tracer fire when they were surprised to get 37mm streaking beyond the .50 cal and reaching their altitude. Pretty much ended the reign of the Stuka in NA. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herr_oberst Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Still watching and reading... pay no attention to the 'lurker silence'.@MikeyD: You comment reminds of a (can't remember the name) civil war general astride his horse. "Don't worry boys, they can't hit us from.." Dead. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttorneyAtWar Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) M15 HT, predates the M16 quad.I think its twin .50 cals are pretty much used as ranging mgs for that 37mm gun. I recall a story from North Africa where a big Stuka attack on American forces was staying above the .50 AA cal tracer fire when they were surprised to get 37mm streaking beyond the .50 cal and reaching their altitude. Pretty much ended the reign of the Stuka in NA.Isn't the .50 cal mounted on the AA halftrack different than say the .50's on a Sherman? Edited February 9, 2016 by Raptorx7 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinrich505 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Baneman, "Hail, Hail, the gangs all here..." Of course we are following. This is great stuff.Heinrich505 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotso Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I'm forced yet again from silent lurkdom to give words of encouragement (is this a trick?).I'm pouring over every picture and studying every word.. I can't wait for the next instalment. I love it!____________________Knotso talkative (usually) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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