michael kenny Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 All I say is the photo that for years has been captioned as a Tiger is in fact a PzIV. Were Tigers were in the area as well? Probably but there is no photos of them-which is not to say they were not there! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfish Posted March 6, 2005 Author Share Posted March 6, 2005 AIUI, there were only 3 places where German vehicles could cross the Dives during the period Aug 18 / 20: Magny, St. Lambert and Moissey. In "Steel Inferno" Michael Reynolds describes the 3rd Fallschimjager division, with 2 attached Tigers, crossing at St. Lambert. KG Olboeter, of 12th SS HJ, also had 2 Tigers under their command, and they were ordered to cross right behind the 3rd FJ. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfish Posted April 22, 2005 Author Share Posted April 22, 2005 2 quick questions, one specific to the battle for St. Lambert, the other related to the Falaise pocket 1) How much of St. Lambert did Currie's force capture during August 19th / 20th? I've read accounts that say only half the village was taken, while others (the SAR book in particular) that say they had units in defensive positions around the "Marie" building and the bridges, which is near the southern end of the village. 2) At what point was the Magny crossing point (NW of St. Lambert on the Dives river) no longer available to the Germans? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gpig Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 1) only Half of the village was ever really in solid control of the Currie force. And yes, they had defensive positions up to the Marie bldg (town hall). The Canadians were VERY thin on the ground, infantry-wise. But during the last breakout attempt of the remaining German forces, Currie pulled his tanks and attached infantry back to the NorthWest end of the Village. It had gotten too risky with the limited infantry coverage he did have. And since the Germans were not interested in staying to fight (they just wanted to make it to Mt. Ormel), Currie was content to let them go by. But now and then the Germans would make a wrong turn up the D13 and the fight was back on. 2) It's my understanding that the Magny crossing was always in German hands. No allied forces (other than RAF and Artillery) had access to that crossing. Gpig 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Just some comments on the briefings (no spoilers) Just set up battle 2 with Jon S. Minor points * II Canadian Corps has dropped the "s" from Corps and appears as Corp * you make reference to 'B' Company and Swatty Wotherspoon in the Canadian side briefing, but don't explain who they are. I can understand this if all three scenarios are played in succession, but would be confusing for someone not versed in this battle who is playing Battle 2 out of sequence * the last sentence of the briefing is repeated (ie your mention of asterisks denoting actual historical personages) * you mention Currie is the only Canadian to be awarded the VC in Normandy and living. Actually, he was the only Canadian VC in Normandy at all, dead or alive. http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/medals/victorialist.htm He was also the only Canadian in NW Europe to get the Victoria Cross in the entire year of 1944, and the only member of the Canadian Armoured Corps in history to receive the VC. Oh, forgot to mention what a great job was done on the map - nice to see the action set at angles to the board edge, enough room to maneuver, and a photo realistic depiction of the terrain. And a reasonable and realistic force mix. Looking forward to this one very much. Plus some clever depictions of units not actually engaged in the action....anyone wondering what I mean needs to set this up for themselves and take a look. [ May 02, 2005, 06:25 AM: Message edited by: Michael Dorosh ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Originally posted by Michael Dorosh: some clever depictions of units not actually engaged in the action....anyone wondering what I mean needs to set this up for themselves and take a look. I could, but that would be cheating. In the Axis briefing there are a couple of cases of missing capitalisation from names. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gpig Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 I'd love to hear an AAR (however brief) of your battle, JonS/M.D. Will my hopes be dashed? Gpig 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Originally posted by Gpig: I'd love to hear an AAR (however brief) of your battle, JonS/M.D. Will my hopes be dashed? Gpig Depends on who wins, naturally. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Either "My heroic and horribly outnumbered forces prevailed through superlative skill. Great scenario." Or "Dorosh cheated like a bitch. Not that he needed to, because my forces were hopelessly outnumbered and outgunned. This scen sux0rz." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimthane Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Do my eyes decieve me, or was the forum from which kenny posted those nice Panther pics seriously engaged in a discussion of what style of track hangers are mounted on the turrets of LSSAH Panthers? Somehow it is a comfort to know that someone, somewhere is an expert on such things... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Originally posted by JonS: Either "My heroic and horribly outnumbered forces prevailed through superlative skill. Great scenario." Or "Dorosh cheated like a bitch. Not that he needed to, because my forces were hopelessly outnumbered and outgunned. This scen sux0rz." JonS writes AARs like German military officers write divisional histories. Long on tall tales of heroic sacrifice with a dash of revisionistic excuses... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 So how did it end? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenAsJade Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Feedback on St Lambert #1 posted at TPG. Feedback on the feedback would be appreciated... GaJ. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenAsJade Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 (on the topic of "were there Tigers there?", I can only say that our playtest experience of scenario #1 at least tells us that if there were then the Allies didn't stand a chance! ... however the players are not supplied with infantry who could get around to leaping up on the Tiger, so maybe that is the problem?) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melnibone Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Hey Kingfish - how are these coming on? Just got the book 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 Dorosh (Canadians) and I (mixed germans) are about halfway through. St Lambert is being progressively razed to the ground, and there are lots of clanky things from both sides wondering where their respective crews got to. Infantry combat has been fairly slight. Right at the moment we're in a bit of a Mexican-standoff, each holding some important pieces of ground, but neither of us particularly willing to push out of these strongholds. The long straight roads, and limited offroad mobility for vehs (due to heavy vegetation) makes for some devastating firelanes, as I found to my cost in the first few turns. I've run about a dozen trucks away to the east and off map, carrying dismounted crews and other useless units. No points for that, and in fact it'll be damaging my morale, but fgiven the scenario it seems the right thing to do. No planes have turned up yet, but all my guys are nervously looking over their shoulders. Progress has been fairly slow because of Real Life at both ends. Go figure - we both have lives. Who knew? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gpig Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 *pop* I want a screenshot! I want a screenshot! (re-inserts thumb into mouth) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfish Posted August 25, 2005 Author Share Posted August 25, 2005 Originally posted by Melnibone: Hey Kingfish - how are these coming on? Just got the book http://community.battlefront.com/uploads/emoticons/default_smile.png' alt=':)'> They've been posted at TPG. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 will post screenie(s) next time I get a turn from Dorosh. Expect something about the same time CMx2 comes out ... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Originally posted by JonS: will post screenie(s) next time I get a turn from Dorosh. Expect something about the same time CMx2 comes out ... Is that a hint? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 nah. A hint would be along the lines of SEND ME A FECKIN TURN, YOU WANNABE LOTHARIO!!1! But I wouldn't do that, because I know you're busy. Too busy for me, or our game ... * sniff * sob * 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Dorosh Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Originally posted by JonS: nah. A hint would be along the lines of SEND ME A FECKIN TURN, YOU WANNABE LOTHARIO!!1! But I wouldn't do that, because I know you're busy. Too busy for me, or our game ... * sniff * sob * Turn sent, baby. You look great today, by the way. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gpig Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 WOOOO HOOOO! Screen shots COMING UP! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Ok, these were taken during the orders phase of turn 26 (of 45). First up, a view NW down the D13 towards TRUN, from about halfway through St LAMBERT: This one is a bit further west in St LAMBERT, still on the D13, still looking toward TRUN. In the foreground is the road that runs from the CHATEU DE QUANTITE to Mt ORMEL. Not a good day for the RCAC: Here we're over the little cross-roads hamlet about 400m NE of the previous intersection, back towards St LAMBERT and the fires from the previous pic. Dorosh showed up here with a troop of Shermans, a troop of Achilles, and a bunch of Crusader AAs, but no infantry. I, on the other hand, have some infantry, but no AFVs. Interesting Mexican standoff: And this is part of the reason my infantry in the Hamlet have been able to at least hold their own. This is taken from the E end of St LAMBERT, and the view is N down the road to the hamlet. D13 is the second road leading off to the left. From here he has been able to keyhole down the road, and prevent the Canadian armour from getting too adventurous there: Regards JonS 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vergeltungswaffe Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Interesting, but the lack of MikeyD- and Gurra-ism on the tanks is appalling. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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