George MC Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) EDIT Thanks to @Monty's Mighty Moustache who picked up a briefing error in TTP No2. This has been amended and the attached zip file below has the updated file. This series of three missions is very loosely based on several of the ‘Tank Battle Problems’ detailed in the Nafziger publication ‘the German Tank Platoon in WWII: Its Training and Employment in battle’. Whilst the series of ‘problems’ outlined in the book appear to be pre/early war I have updated the fundamental concepts to a later period in the war i.e. 1944. The key intent of these tank tactical problems is to give the player new to using German armour an opportunity to use them in a more doctrinally ‘correct’ manner within the limitations of the Combat Mission game engine. This series complements the German halftrack (SPW)/panzergrenadier training lessons in the CMRT Battlepack 1 where the main focus is on using SPW in Combat Mission. For the tactical problem series the German player uses Panzer IVs. This tank was used in significant numbers during the war and though starting to become outclassed by 1944 by the Soviet T-34/85 was still a significant part of the tank strength of most panzer divisions. Though Panthers were slowly starting to form the main panzer strength in the panzer regiments. The player cannot rely on superior armour/armament to bully through this series as the Panzer IV’s armour is comparatively speaking, inadequate. All the missions are best played as German Vs Soviet AI. There are NO German AI plan. Each tactical problem has a ‘Tactical Top Tips’ at the end of each briefing (under ‘notes’) which may help the player new to using tanks in Combat Mission get the most out of them. Plan is when done to convert them to Soviet versions so players can contrast. If you get a chance to give em a whirl I'd appreciate any and all feedback thank you. You download https://www.thefewgoodmen.com/tsd3/cm-red-thunder/cm-red-thunder-add-ons-scenarios/cmrt-german-tank-tactical-problems/ Edited October 2, 2023 by George MC 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn2002 Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Thank you, George. Very useful as always. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEB14 Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Thank you very much @George MC I'm so bad at playing the Germans in CMRT... Eaxactly the kind of lessons I need to supplement the SPW training scenarios! Now I know what I will do once I'm down with "The Scottish Corridor"! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEB14 Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 4 hours ago, PEB14 said: Thank you very much @George MC I'm so bad at playing the Germans in CMRT... Eaxactly the kind of lessons I need to supplement the SPW training scenarios! Now I know what I will do once I'm down with "The Scottish Corridor"! Once I'm done... I'm not down yet!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinkin Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 I have that book. Great idea. Another testament to the CM series that training scenarios remain valued by new and long time players. On 7/7/2023 at 6:32 PM, George MC said: the Nafziger publication ‘the German Tank Platoon in WWII: Its Training and Employment in battle’. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty's Mighty Moustache Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Thanks for these @George MC, I like to use scenarios such as these to hone tactics. I've played through the first scenario and without giving spoilers away it looks like I went exactly the way you were predicting. I got luck though and only suffered one casualty and that was through friendly fire. I just fired up the second one and it seems the briefing is the same as for the first scenario. Not that it matters as it's clear what I need to do but thought I'd let you know. Not checked the third one (have to work now) but it might be worth double checking that one too. MMM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George MC Posted July 13, 2023 Author Share Posted July 13, 2023 (edited) On 7/13/2023 at 9:17 AM, Monty's Mighty Moustache said: Thanks for these @George MC, I like to use scenarios such as these to hone tactics. I've played through the first scenario and without giving spoilers away it looks like I went exactly the way you were predicting. I got luck though and only suffered one casualty and that was through friendly fire. I just fired up the second one and it seems the briefing is the same as for the first scenario. Not that it matters as it's clear what I need to do but thought I'd let you know. Not checked the third one (have to work now) but it might be worth double checking that one too. MMM Ah brill - good to know it works! Re the second one - crap that's me probably uploaded the wrong briefing. I'll double check. Good catch ta. Actual briefing below. Edited September 22, 2023 by George MC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdeath Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Thank you George MC. Done the first one with a successful result, just started the second one :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George MC Posted July 19, 2023 Author Share Posted July 19, 2023 22 minutes ago, ratdeath said: Thank you George MC. Done the first one with a successful result, just started the second one Ah brill Nice to hear. Trust you deal with the tactical problems? Have you checked out @37mm ‘s excellent vid of the first scenario? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty's Mighty Moustache Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Love watching how other players approach these things, I did it completely different. MMM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George MC Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share Posted July 20, 2023 59 minutes ago, Monty's Mighty Moustache said: Love watching how other players approach these things, I did it completely different. MMM Aye so did I - well three times different during AI plan testing and fettling. One attempt included the route 37mm took but it didn't work out as well for me 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dar7k Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Although I haven't gotten around to playing yet, I'm very very glad that you made tutorials for tanks as well. I loved the SPW missions and learned a lot from them and I'm sure I'll love the tanks too. Thank you very much for providing them :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George MC Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share Posted July 20, 2023 3 hours ago, Dar7k said: Although I haven't gotten around to playing yet, I'm very very glad that you made tutorials for tanks as well. I loved the SPW missions and learned a lot from them and I'm sure I'll love the tanks too. Thank you very much for providing them :) Thank you - appreciate it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George MC Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) I'm calling this one done now. I've created a wee handbook to go with the scenarios. @Bootie would you be able to do the honours and upload to TSDIII please? I managed to lock myself out of my account and currently trying to reset my password... DONE - got back in and uploaded. Everything you need is in the zip file. There is a website blurb, accompanying website image then the zip file with the scenarios and the accompanying PDF. https://www.thefewgoodmen.com/tsd3/cm-red-thunder/cm-red-thunder-add-ons-scenarios/cmrt-german-tank-tactical-problems/ Many thanks! Cheery! George Edited October 2, 2023 by George MC 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacillator Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Many thanks George. Just reading the pdf has reminded me of various things I 'knew' but have been bad at implementing (recent PBEMs confirm this). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George MC Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 3 hours ago, Vacillator said: Many thanks George. Just reading the pdf has reminded me of various things I 'knew' but have been bad at implementing (recent PBEMs confirm this). Cheers ta Aye hopefully the PDf is of use, so glad to have it confirmed it is. Cheery! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdeath Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 The PDF is great 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George MC Posted September 22, 2023 Author Share Posted September 22, 2023 14 minutes ago, ratdeath said: The PDF is great Ah brill ta - great tae hear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn2002 Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 10 hours ago, ratdeath said: The PDF is great Hear, hear. I know you don't have the time, George, but you really should write books. Bloody brilliant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stikkypixie Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 (edited) My game can't see the scenarios. any tips on what I might have done wrong? I have the CMRT steam version. [EDIT] Ah never mind, I placed them at the wrong location d'oh! Edited September 23, 2023 by stikkypixie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSarge Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Thank you for the TTPs! I've only just found out about them and have only had the chance to make sure they load up correctly. I've the enjoyed the Lessons found in BP1 and found it very worthwhile for honing tactical skills. So, I look forward to going to panzerschule. The maps are very nice! The PDF is very well done and quite readable! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George MC Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 3 hours ago, OldSarge said: Thank you for the TTPs! I've only just found out about them and have only had the chance to make sure they load up correctly. I've the enjoyed the Lessons found in BP1 and found it very worthwhile for honing tactical skills. So, I look forward to going to panzerschule. The maps are very nice! The PDF is very well done and quite readable! Excellent Glad you like em. Aye I think they complement the BP1 SPW lessons, but be interested to see how it works out. Yeah the maps allow various options to be used and there are multiple AI plans so hopefully lots of replayability. Oh and glad you like the PDF Thanks for your comments very much appreciated ta! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George MC Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 13 hours ago, Aragorn2002 said: Hear, hear. I know you don't have the time, George, but you really should write books. Bloody brilliant. He! I'd love to, but aye time. I do enjoy 'technical' writing though. I'm chuffed you enjoyed it though, thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George MC Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 Its up on TSDIII https://www.thefewgoodmen.com/tsd3/cm-red-thunder/cm-red-thunder-add-ons-scenarios/cmrt-german-tank-tactical-problems/ Enjoy! Cheery! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falaise Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 After weeks... months without having posted on this forum and even if I remain an avid reader via my tablet. I finally found time for myself and I even have the luxury of playing up to three scenarios a day. I replayed and played @George MC entire series on the SDKFZ and tanks. What pleasure, what interest, what information The sdkfz that I didn't know what to do with have become indispensable to me, even if as a passionate CM Normandie player, they rarely have the opportunity to show their full potential. Lesson 3 spw is simply orgasmic, the example of assault with the spw in film that you showed, I have done it several times!!! TTp n3 The attack against pak is a must On the other hand, I had to replay the TTP n2 attack against the city several times, without listening to George's advice, I suffered a lot (I couldn't help but imagine him watching me play, shrugging his shoulders eyes towards the sky muttering, they don't listen to these French.) just a big thank you George 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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