Elmar Bijlsma Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Modern Korea, yet more Kill-o-Zap warfare? Nah, it was fun for a bit but it's getting old. I'd rather have Korea War 1.0. Pattons, Centurions and what have you... yum! And it was a UN mission, so BFC could make modules until they all own Ferraris. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 BFC and gunnery grogs, Here's a great bone--if naval gunfire support's your thing. Naval Gunfire Support of Amphibious Operations: Past, Present, And Future by Donald M. Weller, Major General, USMC (Ret.). This is a detailed study of the topic, written by the man whose involvement goes/went back to the 1930s, when he helped write the doctrine. This study makes a strong case for the MCLWG (Major Caliber Lightweight Gun), a then-modern naval weapon design, by laying out how naval gunfire support worked during WW II, Korea and Vietnam, with lots of fabulous data, pics, maps, case studies and more. Includes CEPs, data for precision direct demolition fires on point targets, ROFs, ammo loads and natures by U.S. ship type, equivalent field artillery units to a destroyer and a light cruiser, engagement ranges and more. Of direct interest to CM:N is that U.S. forces were in battleship gun coverage through D+9, while the British bogged down around Caen were in battleship coverage through D+41 (page 41). Case studies cover the Med, Normandy and the Pacific. A must read for gunnery buffs and military history buffs alike! Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil stanbridge Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Oh I really want to see that naval artillery in action.. God I can't wait. I can almost visualise the epic map damage as a result 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 phil standbridge, If you want some idea of how scary that can be, play Lion sur Mer in CMBO, then bear in mind that's nothing in terms of the actual scale of fires used for a major target. If you can find the study, read it. Believe you'd love it. I knew of naval fires being used to repel a bunch of attacks, but had no idea just how nasty and large the poundings were, as in 400 rounds of 6 inch. And that's the smaller stuff! Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undercovergeek Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 We have actually begun preparations for the website and official announcements last week. I only have two hands and one brain, guys! ***cough cough*** erm, website coming soon? ***cough, cough*** 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil stanbridge Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 phil standbridge, If you want some idea of how scary that can be, play Lion sur Mer in CMBO, then bear in mind that's nothing in terms of the actual scale of fires used for a major target. If you can find the study, read it. Believe you'd love it. I knew of naval fires being used to repel a bunch of attacks, but had no idea just how nasty and large the poundings were, as in 400 rounds of 6 inch. And that's the smaller stuff! Regards, John Kettler I remember the naval artillery in CMBO very well John - also some of the larger ground pounders in CMBB and latterly CMAK. I used to hate the way some of the larger guns would take 10+ minutes to call in however. I'd sit there with a FO eyeing up his target thinking 'dont move.. don't move' and then watch in awe as these gigantic rounds would devastate the surrounding area Maybe I need help? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 One time in CMBO I set up a QB in which a company of paratroops was to seize a village with the aid of some 16" guns. It was rather impressive, especially when I moved the camera into the middle of the target zone. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jack Ripper Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 I'd sit there with a FO eyeing up his target thinking 'dont move.. don't move' and then watch in awe as these gigantic rounds would devastate the surrounding area Maybe I need help? I think you will be just fine. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoolaman Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 One time in CMBO I set up a QB in which a company of paratroops was to seize a village with the aid of some 16" guns. It was rather impressive, especially when I moved the camera into the middle of the target zone. Michael One time in CMBO I set up a company of paratroops in a pit and dropped their own naval artillery on them just for fun. You know you are bored with a computer game when you turn around and start wasting your own dudes/cities/rollercoasters. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 One time in CMBO I set up a company of paratroops in a pit and dropped their own naval artillery on them just for fun. You know you are bored with a computer game when you turn around and start wasting your own dudes/cities/rollercoasters. Yeah, but you are a very sick person. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 One time, in band camp ... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanzfeld Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Was the last real bone with pictures back in December? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmar Bijlsma Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 March 30th. http://www.battlefront.com/community/showthread.php?t=91606 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Balaban Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Thanks for the link. Its nice looking. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 I remember the naval artillery in CMBO very well John - also some of the larger ground pounders in CMBB and latterly CMAK. I used to hate the way some of the larger guns would take 10+ minutes to call in however. I'd sit there with a FO eyeing up his target thinking 'dont move.. don't move' and then watch in awe as these gigantic rounds would devastate the surrounding area Maybe I need help? WOW Naval arty !!! completely forgotten about this well remembered , pleeeeeeeeeeeese have this in CM:N that would be epic ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonzoAttacker Posted October 8, 2010 Author Share Posted October 8, 2010 Nick Knack, Paddy Wack, Give this dog a bone! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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