George MC Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 This is ‘PART 4: Techniques – methods of undertaking movement tasks by tanks in combat’ of the short longer than originally planned series giving an overview of the tactical fundamentals and principles behind WWII German tactical drills and combat formations commonly used in 1944 using examples from Combat Mission Red Thunder to illustrate key points. In Part 4 we look at the specific ‘battle drills’ and associated movement techniques used by the German tank platoon to gain superiority in a firefight with enemy forces. Part 5 will be looking at training programmes etc and jeezo, was that a rabbit hole... Hopefully this will be of use to both players and thsoe interested in this time period. It was originally intended to complement the tank tactical problem series I created. As an aside when you start digging into this is becomes even more painfully clear how a dogged emphasis doctrinally and values wise on "unexpected, concentrated and determined attack; aggressive leadership and daring operations." coupled with increasingly minimally trained crews (and training hampered by lack of resources both human and material), and just as importantly, tank and small unit commanders, would only lead to needless losses. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacillator Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Very nice George, it could only be bettered with a personal narration . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George MC Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, Vacillator said: Very nice George, it could only be bettered with a personal narration . Ye’ve no heard me spake! I did one video where I spoke and seemingly my accent aka brogue was too strong! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacillator Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 (edited) 1 hour ago, George MC said: Ye’ve no heard me spake! I did one video where I spoke and seemingly my accent aka brogue was too strong! That's exactly what I wanted . I'm from 'up north' don't forget, just not as far as you. Edited April 11 by Vacillator 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warts 'n' all Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Yeah, come on George. Give us something like this.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George MC Posted April 12 Author Share Posted April 12 24 minutes ago, Warts 'n' all said: Yeah, come on George. Give us something like this.... Nae a west coaster - wee bit more like this: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warts 'n' all Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 1 hour ago, George MC said: Nae a west coaster - wee bit more like this: That was brilliant. It's a shame that "Chewin' the fat" isn't on the BBC iPlayer. It's also a shame that BFC didn't get someone from north of the border to do the voices for 15th Inf Div. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vergeltungswaffe Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 If tis nae Scottish, tis crrrrrrrrrrrap! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George MC Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 On 4/12/2024 at 10:52 AM, Warts 'n' all said: That was brilliant. It's a shame that "Chewin' the fat" isn't on the BBC iPlayer. It's also a shame that BFC didn't get someone from north of the border to do the voices for 15th Inf Div. I voiced for CMSF - even did sweary stuff! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George MC Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 (edited) 10 hours ago, Vergeltungswaffe said: If tis nae Scottish, tis crrrrrrrrrrrap! We’d probably say ‘sh*te’ or pish but the sentiment is correct ’wha’s like us? Thaurs damn few a’n they’re a’ deid!’ Edited April 13 by George MC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warts 'n' all Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 5 hours ago, George MC said: I voiced for CMSF - even did sweary stuff! Ah, wouldn't have heard that. I only play the WW2 titles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacillator Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 17 minutes ago, Warts 'n' all said: I only play the WW2 titles. I was the same until very recently. I'm now having my baptism of fire in a Cold War PBEM. My performance so far could be described as ... 6 hours ago, George MC said: ‘sh*te’ or pish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vergeltungswaffe Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 On 4/13/2024 at 12:20 PM, George MC said: We’d probably say ‘sh*te’ or pish but the sentiment is correct ’wha’s like us? Thaurs damn few a’n they’re a’ deid!’ My line actually comes from an ancient Saturday Night Live skit, long ago when it was actually funny. We used to employ it on this forum way back in the day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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