Panzer Leader Posted May 6, 2001 Share Posted May 6, 2001 I am looking for some good information (read: maps, photos, etc.) of the Belgian Fort of Eben Emael. I am considering making a rather wacky reconstruction of the Assault using German Fallschirmjaeger and Free French, but I cannot find maps or pictures usable for creating the scenario. Thanks, any information o=would be of help! Or, any ideas/opinions would be helpful too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Johnson-- Posted May 6, 2001 Share Posted May 6, 2001 Well its going to be kind of tough with the allies not having any bunkers or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Leader Posted May 6, 2001 Author Share Posted May 6, 2001 Crap! Good point. Man, it would make such a cool scenario, too. Lemme think about this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoot Posted May 6, 2001 Share Posted May 6, 2001 Well, I found a little goodie bag of Eben Emael stuff (area maps, defensive maps, OOB's, pictures and other stuff) which I'd be glad to send you. Let me know if you want it, it's about 2meg, I think. [ 05-06-2001: Message edited by: Clubfoot ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlichtingen Posted May 6, 2001 Share Posted May 6, 2001 I have a map of Eben Emael with a CM scale grid overlayed. I also have the start of the map... including some of th fortifications built in CM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crockett Posted May 6, 2001 Share Posted May 6, 2001 Just in case you do not know these... http://www.fort-eben-emael.be/ http://download.cnet.com/downloads/0-10041-100-866272.html http://www.eagle19.freeserve.co.uk/belgium.htm http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/1491/design.html http://www.forces70.freeserve.co.uk/Fallshirmjager/Low%20Countries.htm Crockett [ 05-06-2001: Message edited by: Crockett ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Leader Posted May 6, 2001 Author Share Posted May 6, 2001 Clubfoot -- I would love your stuff. Please send it to me, I am thinking of an "alternative" to the original battle. email: jbarnes7@kc.rr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Leader Posted May 7, 2001 Author Share Posted May 7, 2001 Thanks Crocket, that list pretty much sums up ALL I've been able to find on the web too. I know there has to be some good stuff out there -- if I could only find it. My plan is to do a series of two scenarios: the first on will be as historically accurate as possible within the limits of gameplay and the game mechanics, using guns and/or dug in tanks to represent the bunkers. The second one will be a hypothetical German Defense of a rebuilt Eben Emael against the Free French. Hope they are fun. I'll keep you all informed of the progress. Thanks for the stuff, clubfoot. I'll buy ya lunch some time. Hey Berlichtingen, I would love to see anything you have on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Johnson-- Posted May 7, 2001 Share Posted May 7, 2001 Dug in tanks sound good, you could try putting guns into heavy buildings. And play around with stone walls. The free french vs. Germany sounds very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlichtingen Posted May 7, 2001 Share Posted May 7, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mr. Johnson-<THC>-: Dug in tanks sound good, you could try putting guns into heavy buildings. And play around with stone walls. The free french vs. Germany sounds very good.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> You can't use an entirely Free French force... they lack the necessary equipment. Dug in tanks work fine for the coupoles, but you need something like Archers for the casements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalins Organ Posted May 7, 2001 Share Posted May 7, 2001 How do yuo dig in tanks, and wouldn't Brits be better for the Belgians, having bolt action rifles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlichtingen Posted May 8, 2001 Share Posted May 8, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mike the bike: How do yuo dig in tanks, and wouldn't Brits be better for the Belgians, having bolt action rifles?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yes, the Brits would be better, but the defenders really played little role in the battle... the Germans bottled them up in their defenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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