conor13 Posted November 20, 2000 Share Posted November 20, 2000 What is the difference between an operation and a battle? I haven't got the slightest idea as to what it is, so you got the answers, I'll be glad to here 'em so anything will be exepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundpounder Posted November 21, 2000 Share Posted November 21, 2000 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by conor13: What is the difference between an operation and a battle? I haven't got the slightest idea as to what it is, so you got the answers, I'll be glad to here 'em so anything will be exepted.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> An operation is a series of battles that takes place over a large map. Sometimes only a part of the map is visible during each battle. Where you start each battle is based on how well you did on the previous battle of the operation. Several operations are provided with the CMBO CD. Try one. GP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vergeltungswaffe Posted November 21, 2000 Share Posted November 21, 2000 An operation consists of a series of linked battles. They vary widely from 3 battles to 20 battles. You fight each battle, then, at the end, you receive an after action report that details your losses but nothing about the enemies. You must surmise their losses based on what you observed during the battle. Then, you will start the next battle with roughly the same forces you ended the last one with. Depending on the operation, you may have received replacements and/or reinforcements. Also, most units will have rearmed to a certain extent. There is a varying degree of time between battles. Some take place within minutes of the previous one, and so no vehicles are repaired and ammunition is not greatly replenished. Some battle are spaced well apart, and include some night battles over the course of several days. During these, it is more likely to repair damaged vehicles, get squads up to strength, and resupply up to normal. Operations are the best part of CM to me, because they require you to preserve your forces for later, (no suicidal endgame rushes), to prioritize your objectives well, and to fight without the "take the objective in the next 20 minutes or forget about it" situation hanging over your head. You will find, however, that however far you may push during the battle, your lines will have been pulled back somewhat for the beginning of the next battle. This simulates the straightening of lines over an area larger than your immediate concern. It can be irritating that your fellow units (off-map) never make as much progress as you do, but that may be changed someday, via a patch or in CM2. Play some operations. If you like CM, you'll love the challenge of command with a real responsibility for your troops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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