Combat Mission II: Interactive Dynasty (2)

[WSUCougar]

This is the continuation (from OLD THREAD (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=20372)) of an interactive dynasty using the game Combat Mission II and various FOFC members listed below as participants. Feel free to comment and ask questions. If you'd like to be added to the waiting list, drop me a PM or post here.

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The FOFC Battle Group:

(4) Pz-IIIH medium tanks [2 Coffee Warlord, 1 blade6119]1 knocked out
(4) Pz-IVD medium tanks [1 SirFozzie, 2 Tasan]1 knocked out
(4) PSW 222 armored cars [sachmo71]2 knocked out
(2) Sturmgeschütz IIIb assault guns [kingfc22]]1 knocked out
(2) Panzerjäger I tank-hunters [Travis]]1 knocked out
(1) Infantry Company [DataKing = company commander], consisting of:
a. HQ, Section Commander, 2 HMGs
b. (3) Infantry platoons, each consisting of HQ, 3 squads, 50mm mortar [Blade, Calis, samifan24]]Blade's platoon roughed up
(1) Pioneer (engineer) Platoon, consisting of HQ, 6 squads, 3 flamethrowers, 7 halftracks [RealDeal, GoldenEagle, Qwikshot]]1 halftrack knocked out
(3) 81mm mortar teams [MrBug708]
(8) Halftracks [4 DataKing, 3 The Afoci]1 knocked out

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It is late June, 1941. Elements of the 11th Panzer Division, part of von Kleist’s 1st Panzer Group in Army Group South, strike eastward into Russia…

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The Random Draw:
By random selection, we drew an Axis probe in farmland with moderate tree coverage and slightly rolling terrain. There has been some moderate prior combat (shell holes and such). “Axis Probe” means the objectives are on the Russian side of the map and the force strengths are relatively equal, but the enemy units will not be entrenched.

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The current situation, in the north:
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/northmap9.jpg

And the south:
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/southmap9.jpg

[WSUCougar]

Radio message received at von Kleist's HQ:

"Advancing in strength on the northern flank...pioneers nearing enemy ridge position...an additional Russian light tank destroyed by our panzers...central section along the east/west road remains heavily defended, and we've lost two more vehicles to T-34 and anti-tank gun fire...infantry pushing forward...southern flank effectively curling in on Russian positions."

[WSUCougar]

[images to follow]

[Godzilla Blitz]

I'd be happy to jump in.

You don't actually have to know what you're doing, do you?

[WSUCougar]

I'd be happy to jump in.

You don't actually have to know what you're doing, do you?Great! Welcome aboard, GB. I hereby assign you to the four MG-armed halftracks on the right (southern) flank. You will be working in cooperation with DataKing's infantry company (Blade's and samifan24's platoons) and Tasan's tanks (Pz-IVds). It'll be clearer once I get the images up.

As for knowing what to do, just use a little common sense and learn on the fly. Talk it up and have fun with it.

[Godzilla Blitz]

Great! Welcome aboard, GB. I hereby assign you to the four MG-armed halftracks on the right (southern) flank. You will be working in cooperation with DataKing's infantry company (Blade's and samifan24's platoons) and Tasan's tanks (Pz-IVds). It'll be clearer once I get the images up.

As for knowing what to do, just use a little common sense and learn on the fly. Talk it up and have fun with it.

Eeek. That was quick. There's no boot camp, eh?

And I'm working with Blade, as in Blade6119? He's still alive in this game? That makes me feel better. If he's still alive, it can't be very dangerous out there. I just better be careful I don't get in front of him or I'm a dead man.

In any case, reporting for duty, sir! Looking forward to it!

[WSUCougar]

Actually, we've got both (Blade and blade6119)...the Blade Suite 2004. Blade has an infantry platoon, blade6119 a Pz-IIIh. :D

[Godzilla Blitz]

Actually, we've got both (Blade and blade6119)...the Blade Suite 2004. Blade has an infantry platoon, blade6119 a Pz-IIIh. :D

Just figured that out, too. I read through the first thread. Great stuff. And Blade6119 looks to be on the other side of the battle, so I feel safer now.

[GoldenEagle]

*Thinking*

I guess we should continue into the north.

[WSUCougar]

*Thinking*

I guess we should continue into the north.Well, there's some hidden Soviets in the woods south of you that took some pot shots at one of CW's Pz-IIIhs. A possible diversion for you or Qwikshot!

[Blade6119]

Just figured that out, too. I read through the first thread. Great stuff. And Blade6119 looks to be on the other side of the battle, so I feel safer now.

:mad: , i see how it is...i know who wont be getting a christmas card this year! Though i just lost my first tank, and my second is way outmatched... :( .

WSU, next time can i deploy with godzilla?

[SirFozzie]

ANother radio transmission..

"Damn! They got Wilhelm! Press them! Run them off for the Reich!"

[Blade]

Just figured that out, too. I read through the first thread. Great stuff. And Blade6119 looks to be on the other side of the battle, so I feel safer now.

I don't know, GB. I was the first one to get pretty roughed up...so you may not be much safer here!

:p

[WSUCougar]

Like that was YOUR fault! The ol' "magnetic attraction to artillery shells" character flaw... :D

[sachmo71]

So....wha happen?

[WSUCougar]

The pioneers are making good progress. RealDeal’s two squads have made it to the wheat field unopposed. The halftracks are on-call. Qwikshot and GoldenEagle are moving up rapidly, although one of Qwikshot’s halftracks has bogged down. Some Russian small arms fire (aimed at one of Coffee’s tanks) has been detected coming from the woods nearby.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/hidden9.jpg

Coffee Warlord’s Pz-IIIhs are moving right at the ridge, and knocked out a T-26 in the process.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/t26.jpg
There still remains that pesky T-34 up there, which seems to be wedged into a wooded nook that will make it tough to root out. Travis’ panzerjager may be able to keep him pinned down.

Sachmo’s two armored cars spotted nothing, but the one near the road is on the verge of popping over a small hill with a flank angle on the Soviets there. Too many AT guns make it a risky neighborhood, however.

The upper south remains hot and heavy. Kingfc22’s Stug popped up and fired once before pulling back under cover of the slope – it exposed in a focal point of Russian fire otherwise. Blade6119’s Pz-IIIh did likewise, shooting and scooting around the protective trees but attracting too much attention to be healthy. Watch out, guys!

The Afoci’s 37mm-armed halftracks finally dealt some shots out, but lost one of their number to that damned T-34 on the road.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/afoci9.jpg

Calis’ platoon is making good headway and keeping the enemy infantry’s heads down. We’ve finally got 81mm mortar teams and the 105mm artillery spotter present and active in that area as well.

Unfortunately, while firing on the other bad guys, SirFozzie’s Pz-IVd uncovered another enemy AT gun the hard way. It is northwest of the other one.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/upsouth9.jpg

http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/sirfoz9.jpg

The rest of DataKing’s infantry company (Blade, samifan24) is pushing into that large section of woods unopposed. The HMGs are pulling up in their trucks on the back side of that area. Tasan’s Pz-IVds are in a good position pushing up the southern flank, and new addition Godzilla Blitz will take charge of the MG-armed halftracks there.

Check out the maps in the first post to see the most current positions.

[Travis]

Let's try to pick off that T-34, then see if we can possibly get a shot or two off at the AT guns. (plausible from current position?)

[RealDeal]

I want to continue advancing until I get close enough to attack.

[Tasan]

Keep pushing the flank towards the objective back there, but be cautious and watch for infantry and AT in the woods. Take any pops at rears of tanks we get.

[WSUCougar]

Travis: That T-34 is going to be a tough nut to crack, because of its positioning. It's going to get very interesting because it's facing several threats from different angles and can't cover them all: Coffee's Pz-IIIhs close in and right up the snoot, RealDeal's pioneers (if/when spotted) on his flank, the other pioneer halftracks moving up, and your panzerjager from long range. The AT guns are shielded by the higher ground from your current position. There's one back behind the ridge, plus the two closer to the road. It'd be nice to flank those two - sachmo's taking a look with his armored car - but that back one behind the ridge worries me because I think it has the drop on that approach. Hopefully the pioneers can distract it and knock it out.

[Travis]

Not sure who's doing it, but if a spotter can get a good look at the AT guns, could we call in air support to take them out?

[sachmo71]

Keep moving! Turn up the Wagner!

[Qwikshot]

Well, there's some hidden Soviets in the woods south of you that took some pot shots at one of CW's Pz-IIIhs. A possible diversion for you or Qwikshot!

Send on of my HT to probe those Soviets in the wood, if my men have to disembark to get a better bead on them, so be it, but make sure my HT's guns can back them up,

GE if you want to accompany this HT you may, or you may continue with my remaining HT's to backup RealDeal.

[kingfc22]

Head South and then turn up SE to see if I can get on the Russians flank.

[Godzilla Blitz]

If our Panzer IV-D's on the right aren't taking any AT fire, what say we try to roll over the right edge of the infantry farthest south (in the woods) with my halftracks and anything else that isn't needed? If we're not taking AT fire from the woods there, they must not have anything in there, or they would have fired it by now. Are my halftracks good for rolling over infantry? If we break that one position, we could turn north and run right up their flank.

I'd want to send two right at the right side of the infantry, and two more a bit farther right to watch for anything else that might be hiding off to our right.

[WSUCougar]

Waiting on The Afoci, the infantry (DataKing, Calis, Blade, samifan24) and Pz-IIIh guys (blade6119 & Coffee)...

[Blade]

Sorry...did I reach the trees yet? If so, there is nothing to see? You said I was pushing into the trees...if I am not fully in yet, I will continue to move forward, but I do not want to leave the tree line yet.

[WSUCougar]

Samifan24 caught a stray round in the hindquarters and is out of action. I hereby name Lieutenant Blade as the acting platoon leader for that platoon as well.

Blade, Tasan's tanks are forward of your wooded position. Nothing spotted except for that one infantry position spotted by the tanks.

[Blade]

Thank you, sir! I will not let you down!

With Tasan's tanks providing some cover, I would like both platoons to continue their advance on the objectives ahead of our position.

[Calis]

Not much change here. I want my boys to continue on to that nice large clump of trees slightly to the right of where they are in the pic. From there we'll plan on moving in on the Russian Infantry.

Actually surprised on how well it's going for my boys so far. I thought this semi-charge might get ugly. ;)

So, more of the same for me!

[The Afoci]

I am not really sure what to do. I would like to put some fire on those infantry infront of me if I can, otherwise, advance to a position where I can do so.

[WSUCougar]

The Afoci, you may want to head east and loop around that wooded area with Calis' infantry. Those AT guns and that T-34 are just brutal on us out in the open, and you don't have the oomph to contend with that. SirFozzie and/or Tasan's Pz-IVds may be able to get some flank shots in, but...

...just so everyone knows, I intend to call in a 105mm artillery fire mission on that AT gun position. It'll be a few minutes (game time), so plan accordingly.

[Coffee Warlord]

So, I'm being pinged at by infantry, RealDeal is moving in, and Travis has the enemy tank at least contained?

Okay. They are in the woods? I don't want the woods to exist anymore. Flush em out with the big guns.

[WSUCougar]

Radio message to von Kleist's 11th Panzer HQ:

"Advancing on all enemy-held objectives...T-34 flushed from its wooded hiding spot...but pioneers almost in position in the north...additional Russian small arms fire coming from hidden locations...a Luftwaffe Me109 made an appearance and drew AA fire...in upper south, putting mortar and 37mm HE fire into wooded AT gun position while our AFVs are flanking and 105mm artillery is called in...halftracks and panzers chasing Soviet infantry in lower south!"

[RealDeal]

sigh, same as the last million turns, I want to keep doing what I am doing until I can attack something.

[WSUCougar]

sigh, same as the last million turns, I want to keep doing what I am doing until I can attack something.
Sorry, this isn't just a first person shooter where you constantly blast stuff. This game takes time and strategy...your two squads are sneaking through the wheatfield deep in the enemy area. Do you want them to rush the T-34, which is pre-occupied and conveniently backed up toward your position? What do you want to do with your two halftracks and the flame-throwers on board? You could perhaps dash east and then south and try to toast that AT gun back there.

[WSUCougar]

Surprisingly, the T-34 pulled out of its wooded lair and into the open part of the low ridge. Coffee’s Pz-IIIh fired on it, but got a nasty surprise from an unseen source:
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/t34north10.jpg

It’s tough duty for the Russian infantry in the south. Mortar fire overhead, MG fire from halftracks, and now a Pz-IVd up the snoot!
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/tasan10.jpg

Godzilla Blitz’s halftracks are too much for the Russian troops, who flee:
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/gb10.jpg

RealDeal is in a good spot to do some damage. The two squads in the wheatfield can try an assault on the T-34 if it stays put, and the halftracks (with flame-throwers aboard) can move elsewhere. Qwikshot and GoldenEagle are almost on the scene, too.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/realdeal10.jpg

The position of sachmo’s armored car is tricky, due to the lay of the land. What to do?
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/sach10.jpg

A lot of the north situation swings on the fate of that T-34, which is ready to fire on Coffee’s “shocked” Pz-IIIh. Travis has no shot. The pioneers keep pushing eastward. I wouldn’t want to be those Russians in the woods, with a tank in front and pioneers coming in from behind, while sachmo’s northern-most armored car throws some 20mm shells into the woods for kicks.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/north10.jpg

A critical moment is developing in the upper south. Mortar fire and 37mm HE is hammering the wooded AT gun position, but the T-34 and AT gun are still lining up shots on one of The Afoci’s HTs and kingfcs Stug. An artillery barrage will be raining down in two minutes.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/uppersouth10.jpg

Tasan’s #10 Pz-IVd is at a critical fork in the road (see image below). A slight rise in the wheatfield ahead and some trees screen off the AT guns and T-34 near the road, while the southern objectives loom just to the northeast. It might be wise to await some infantry escorts.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/num10tank10.jpg

Godzilla Blitz’s halftracks are laying heavy MG fire on the Russians infantry. Tasan’s #9 Pz-IVd can hammer the infantry at point-blank range or continue ahead. Blade’s two infantry platoons need to press forward or will be left behind.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/southflank10.jpg

[RealDeal]

I want to take down the T-34.

[SirFozzie]

comtinue to press em. I want them pinned when the artillery makes Mincemeat out of em. Or is that Minced Borscht?

[Tasan]

I need some infantry up with #9 for the push to the objective, I'm afraid. Also, BUTTON UP! I don't want to lose my TC like Coffee did. Can #10 get a shot at the T34 without exposing himself to the AT group? If so, take one to try to get the heat off the other guys. If we need to wait for the infantry, thats fine too. No need going off half cocked when we are so close to the objectives.

[Tasan]

Dola.

Concerning #9:
Is there a MG in the PZIV that can be fired without exposing the TC? If so lay down fire on whatever Russian infantry is handy, and pop some HE at them for good measure too.

[kingfc22]

move my last stug into the trees to the right in the picture above. I'm going to wait out until the t-34 and AT gun are eliminated since I'm not doing anything except take fire from my current position.

[WSUCougar]

Tasan:
Yup, your tanks can indeed use MGs buttoned up. As for #10, I'm not sure about shooting at the T-34 without attracting AT attention...on the plus side, their attention is distracted to your left. If you want I can try a "shoot and scoot" order, which means you'll pop over the rise, fire once, then pull back behind it. However, with the artillery in-bound, it might be wise to wait a minute or two. We've lost a lot in that sector of the map. But it's up to you.

[Travis]

Do I have any other targets available from my current position? Looks like that T-34 is about to be mincemeat, so I'd like to stick here and blast somebody else, preferably a hot zone where we need help.

[WSUCougar]

Do I have any other targets available from my current position? Looks like that T-34 is about to be mincemeat, so I'd like to stick here and blast somebody else, preferably a hot zone where we need help.
No other targets in the north. That T-34 may still be a viable target, though. I'm surprised he moved from where he was, and if he goes back in there you'll still be the best best against him.

There's also that grouping of Russian forces along the road, in the upper south. You could move southeast and try to hit them from the flank, where sachmo's armored car is. I dunno, tough call.

[Tasan]

Tasan:
Yup, your tanks can indeed use MGs buttoned up. As for #10, I'm not sure about shooting at the T-34 without attracting AT attention...on the plus side, their attention is distracted to your left. If you want I can try a "shoot and scoot" order, which means you'll pop over the rise, fire once, then pull back behind it. However, with the artillery in-bound, it might be wise to wait a minute or two. We've lost a lot in that sector of the map. But it's up to you.
Hmm...Tough choice because if I was that T34, I'd pop off rounds and get cover again, so I don't want to miss a chance at getting that sucker now. On the other hand, we don't need to lose any more armour. Hmm...You know what, the ATs seem to be distracted enough, try a shoot and scoot now, and say a quick prayer ;- )

[Travis]

Alrighty, let's keep at the T-34 and hope for a hit or to push him into the rest of the boys, if he falls back, we'll try to finish him off.

[Blade]

Let's get my troops moving...head for the objectives and press forward!

[sachmo71]

Can I sneak through the trees and try to flank the AT gun? Or will that allow the T-34 to nail me?

[WSUCougar]

Can I sneak through the trees and try to flank the AT gun? Or will that allow the T-34 to nail me?
Well, there's a few things to consider:

(1) There are three AT guns to consider. The one on the road next to the T-34, that will be getting bombarded by our 105mms in a minute; the newly spotted one to the northwest of that one; and the one behind the low ridge that nailed Travis' panzerjager on the road.

(2) The T-34 would likely have a clear LOS if you advance, although it is distracted southward

(3) There is more than one BT-7 light tank running around near the road

(4) The terrain in front of you is sort of a flat, open plateau

(5) You could make a risky high-speed run to some woods across the road and to the east - but I'm most worried about that AT gun behind the low ridge

[The Afoci]

I need to get my HT out of the line of fire for that T34 and other AT gun. I think I should just haul ass towards Calis and try to get up to the trees so they can't see me if that is possible.

[WSUCougar]

Sure, will do. You've got two other HTs, though. One is already moving toward those trees (occupied by Calis), but the one farthest east (by SirFozzie's tank) has some options. Do you want to push on eastward, aiming for the objectives, or what?

[WSUCougar]

Current orders or my interpretation of what you want to do:

Blade: Advance toward the objectives, supporting Tasan’s tanks.
blade6119: “Shoot and scoot” behind the woods
Calis: Continue to advance on enemy infantry. Warning: your squads are very tired!
Coffee Warlord: Engage the concealed enemy infantry. Fire on the T-34 if possible.
DataKing: All platoons to advance on objectives. Deploy HMGs & mortars in good firing positions.
Godzilla Blitz: Engage and flank the enemy infantry.
GoldenEagle: Proceed to RealDeal’s position.
kingfc22: Move into cover and wait.
Qwikshot: One squad to engage enemy infantry in woods; other HTs move toward RealDeal’s position. Please clarify your intentions once you get up there.
RealDeal: Assault the T-34. HTs and flamethrowers?
sachmo71: Hold in cover.
SirFozzie: Continue to press the enemy, pinning them for our in-bound artillery.
Tasan: #9 to fire MG and HE at enemy infantry. Shoot and scoot with #10.
The Afoci: Disengage HT and move two to cover near Calis’ platoon. Third HT to move east toward objective.
Travis: Keep targeting the T-34.

[The Afoci]

I would like the one by SirFozzie to head towards the objective to the East of him(I believe). I want the other one to continue heading towards the trees Calis occupies.

[RealDeal]

will flamethrowers have any effect on a T-34? Seems like the satchel charges might work the best.

[WSUCougar]

will flamethrowers have any effect on a T-34? Seems like the satchel charges might work the best.
Yes, but it's hard to get close enough quickly.

[sachmo71]

I'll hold and try to spot for the artillery, maybe call some more fire on the other anti-tank guns.

[Godzilla Blitz]

Cougar: Got sick. Back now. Just caught up.

Can I open fire on the hidden infantry with HT-14? They scare me. Much too close. Let's kill them.

If it gets heavy over there, I'd even pull another HT over to help.

Otherwise, sweep right, roll up the flank, keep those retreating Ruskies under fire to keep 'em running.

[RealDeal]

how would satchel charges do against the T-34?

[WSUCougar]

how would satchel charges do against the T-34?
Quite well! If you can blindside him I like your chances.

[RealDeal]

Let's go with satchels then.

[WSUCougar]

We'll be advancing tonight, so get any last orders or questions in.

[WSUCougar]

Incoming radio message at von Kleist's 11th Panzer Division HQ:

"All identified Russian armor has been knocked out in the north! Objectives in sight...upper south is a bloody mess, we've lost two more tanks...105mm artillery in-bound...another Russian light tank knocked out...enemy infantry fleeing."

[WSUCougar]

[I'm posting this in advance of Tasan posting the images. Bear with me.]

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North Overview:

Breakout in the north! As RealDeal’s two pioneer squads closed in on it from the side, the pesky T-34 popped off two shots at Coffee Warlord’s “shocked” Pz-IIIh – and missed both! By then, Travis’ panzerjager had moved into position, and with two quick shots dispatched the last of the known Russian armor on the low ridge. WOOT!

http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/north11.jpg

Qwikshot’s squad is engaging the Soviet infantry in the woods, and there is still another concealed group in the rocky terrain near the Pz-IIIh.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/qwik11.jpg

Qwikshot’s other two HTs, GoldenEagle’s HT, and RealDeal’s forces are all in position up north. The only known enemy presence left up there is the AT gun back behind the ridge and what’s left of the tank crews.

http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/north12.jpg

http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/coffee12.jpg

South Overview:

Ouch. This is a vicious, bloody fight, and we keep losing tanks. Our second Pz-IIIh got knocked out, probably by that same T-34, which moved up the road a bit (westward). We’ve got a sizable graveyard of vehicles in that one spot.

http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/ko11.jpg

Tasan’s Pz-IVd moved into the wheatfield for a “shoot n’ scoot” but got nailed by what appears to be a BT-7 (which seems odd, given the gun it has, but so it goes). SirFozzie’s Pz-Ivd retaliated, slugging three rounds into another BT-7.

http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/sirfoz11.jpg

The Afoci’s 37mm halftracks poured some good fire into the AT gun position, as well as the nearby Russian infantry opposite Calis’ platoon. Mortars are doing their bit, too. The 105mm artillery strike is in-bound and will impact in less than a minute. The Stug (kingfc22) swung east and is safely behind the ridgeline.

http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/afoci11.jpg

We’ve chased away the Russian footsoldiers in the lower south. Tasan’s other tank, Godzilla Blitz’s halftracks, and Blade’s infantry have them on the run, and we are poised to grab the objective down there.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/runreds.jpg

http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/south12.jpg

[SirFozzie]

Mein Gott there's a lot of them!

Commandant! Requesting air support and all available help SCHNELL! SCHNELL!

[Blade]

My Infantry are to continue their advance on the objective...

[RealDeal]

Let's head for the AT gun, and then after that we'll start sweeping to the South.

[Tasan]

Continue routing infantry and pressing towards that objective with #9. If the infantry stops firing at us, unbutton and get a good look around too.

[kingfc22]

Somebody send a message to the Norhtern pioneers and let them know that the Southern fighters could use some help against the strong ruskie resistance.

[Travis]

What kind of options am I looking at now WSU? I'd like to help those in the firezone, but if there is targets along the way, can't really leave them alone either.

[The Afoci]

I would like to keep my one HT firing on the AT Gun. Keep the other two advancing toward the objectives.

[sachmo71]

Keep doing whatever it was that I was doing. I guess.

[kingfc22]

Do I have any potential shoot and scoot options available to me? Or is there any infantry in range of a shot?

[Coffee Warlord]

One of my two Pz-III's support RealDeal's advance on that AT, the other is on sweep and clear mode. Flush that infantry out, let's get us a clear path to secure the objectives.

[WSUCougar]

Sorry for the delay, guys, I was out of town in Vegas for the weekend.

Recommendations for all:
I think we should let the pioneers go after the AT gun in the north and roll up on those major objectives. Perhaps Coffee's tanks and Travis' panzerjager can flank those plentiful bastards the Russians have all over the place near the road. Caution will be needed, though, due to the AT gun emplacements. On the plus side, 105mm shells are going to start raining down on them any moment...heh.

The T-34(s) are killing us in the upper south, but otherwise, our southern wing looks good. We should be cautious with our remaining armor and halftracks, though.

[Blade6119]

Im knocked out, right?...so im done for the rest of the mission?

[WSUCougar]

Im knocked out, right?...so im done for the rest of the mission?
Yes, your two Pz-IIIhs are knocked out. However, we could use your help with the HMGs and/or mortar teams. Interested?

[Blade6119]

You mean i can re-take over the HMGs i started with?...or do you mean something else...either way id love to.

[Travis]

Well, I'll start moving in to flank, shooting at any enemies that happen to be in my way.

[WSUCougar]

kingfc22, you can “shoot and scoot” from your present position, but since you are out of armor-piercing ammo I’d recommend caution. You may want to sweep east-southeast more to support Blade’s infantry. It’d be better to have a tank in front of you.

sachmo71, you sound doubtful. What would you like to do? I’d suggest running that northern AC toward the ridge at speed, since the LOS of the AT gun back there is blocked. The one near the road is at risk if he pops out, but can move elsewhere if you’d prefer.

blade6119, you are hereby re-assigned to the HMGs under DataKing’s company command. One HMG is in the woods west of Blade’s infantry. The other HMG is still aboard a truck near kingfc22’s Stug.

Current orders or my interpretation of what you want to do:

Blade: Continue advance toward the objectives.
blade6119: ?
Calis: ?
Coffee Warlord: One of my two Pz-III's support RealDeal's advance on that AT, the other is on sweep and clear mode. Flush that infantry out, let's get us a clear path to secure the objectives.
DataKing: All platoons to advance on objectives. Deploy HMGs & mortars in good firing positions.
Godzilla Blitz: ?
GoldenEagle: ?
kingfc22: ?
Qwikshot: ?
RealDeal: Head for the AT gun, and then after that we'll start sweeping to the South
sachmo71: Continue to hold in cover.
SirFozzie: Continue to press the enemy, pinning them for our in-bound artillery.
Tasan: Continue routing infantry and pressing towards that objective with #9. If the infantry stops firing at us, unbutton and get a good look around too.
The Afoci: Keep my one HT firing on the AT Gun. Keep the other two advancing toward the objectives.
Travis: Start moving in to flank, shooting at any enemies that happen to be in my way.

[kingfc22]

shoot and scoot at any available target, if not wait another turn to move

[WSUCougar]

Radio message to von Kleist's HQ:

"More enemy infantry flushed out near northern objectives...another T-34 spotted in same wooded area...pioneer halftracks advancing on AT gun position without opposition...panzerjager eliminated an additional enemy light tank...105mm artillery has knocked out enemy AT gun...enemy infantry eliminated in upper south, but more spotted...T-34s still active but no further damage taken...southern infantry and tanks pressing ahead against light resistance. Recon photos to follow tonight..."

[Qwikshot]

Take care of those Ruskie infantry, the remainder support RealDeal against the AT gun.

[RealDeal]

I'm continuing to go at the AT gun.

[WSUCougar]

I'm continuing to go at the AT gun.
You'll see it better when I get the images up tonight, but your two squads are very close to the newly-spotted Russian infantry. They are just on the other side of a small crest. There's also a new T-34 in the scattered trees behind (south of) the knocked out ones.

Several halftracks are angling at the AT gun, with two flamethrower teams on-board. If all goes well they should roast that puppy up.

[WSUCougar]

Action:

The Russians are hurting in the north. Infantry near the Pz-IIIh was eliminated. Pioneer halftracks are moving rapidly forward.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/north13.jpg

As RealDeal’s pioneers moved out toward the AT gun position, a Russian tank crew bolted. More infantry was spotted in the trees nearby.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/tankcrew13.jpg

As Travis’ panzerjager advanced to the southeast, a T-26 popped out in a wheatfield directly ahead. Three quick shots dispatched it, as Travis’ hot hand continued:
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/travis13.jpg

Our 105mm artillery landed with good effect, knocking out that pesky AT gun in the upper south:
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/revenge13.jpg

We’re laying it on thick in the upper south!
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/upsouth13.jpg

Current situation:

The AT gun position is about to be assaulted. New enemy infantry and another T-34 have been spotted in the woods on the low ridge.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/n14.jpg

Sachmo71’s armored cars are poised to advance now, with the pioneers assaulting the AT gun behind the low ridge. Lots of options available.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/center14.jpg

Enemy T-34s and light tanks are still alive and kicking. SirFozzie’s Pz-IVd is heavily engaged, and may be in trouble. Calis and The Afoci, aided by mortar fire, are hammering the Russian infantry in the woods. Kingfc22’s Stug is shelling the Soviet infantry near Tasan’s tank. Blade6119’s HMG is adding fire as well. Blade’s infantry is moving forward unimpeded. Godzilla Blitz’s halftracks are chasing down any fleeing Russians.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/s14.jpg

[SirFozzie]

dang. I'm in trouble again? :) I can't tell, pictures are down right now

[sachmo71]

I'll advance and support the pioneers with cannon and mg fire. I think I have a mg, right?

[kingfc22]

Keep shelling the infantry. Make them run!!!!

[RealDeal]

If the AT gun isn't gone yet, I want to take it. If it is gone, I want to go for the nearest enemy target.

[SirFozzie]

Jeez Louise, I think I'm in deep. So deep a fighting withdrawl may not be an option. Time to take the russkies out before they take me out.. But if I can shoot and scoot, time to do that ;)

[Coffee Warlord]

Make enemy T-34 go away, make infantry go away, proceed supporting advance on AT / Objective.

Whatever I can do at my position, in that order of priority.

[Travis]

I guess at this point my best option would be to start shelling some of the abundant infantry around, but if I can get into a shooting position on that AT gun, that's the direction I'd like to be heading.

[Blade6119]

Id continue to add fire to the enemy infantry that we are currently engaged with, and once that threat is dealt with i suggest we high-tail across the opening and into better position to support the other troops under our command.

[Blade]

I would like to engage the infantry ahead of my position, then advance to the objective on the far right.

[WSUCougar]

Current orders:

Blade: I would like to engage the infantry ahead of my position, then advance to the objective on the far right.
blade6119: I'd continue to add fire to the enemy infantry that we are currently engaged with, and once that threat is dealt with i suggest we high-tail across the opening and into better position to support the other troops under our command.
Calis: ?
Coffee Warlord: Make enemy T-34 go away, make infantry go away, proceed supporting advance on AT / Objective. Whatever I can do at my position, in that order of priority.
DataKing: All platoons to advance on objectives.
Godzilla Blitz: ?
GoldenEagle: ?
kingfc22: Keep shelling the infantry. Make them run!!!!
Qwikshot: Take care of those Ruskie infantry, the remainder support RealDeal against the AT gun.
RealDeal: If the AT gun isn't gone yet, I want to take it. If it is gone, I want to go for the nearest enemy target.
sachmo71: I'll advance and support the pioneers with cannon and mg fire.
SirFozzie: Jeez Louise, I think I'm in deep. So deep a fighting withdrawl may not be an option. Time to take the russkies out before they take me out.. But if I can shoot and scoot, time to do that
Tasan: ?
The Afoci: The two by Calis and SirFozzie, continue to fire on the infantry by them. If the one by the mortar team can fire on them as well, do so, otherwise move up towards calis to assist in that fighting.
Travis: Start shelling some of the abundant infantry around, but if I can get into a shooting position on that AT gun, that's the direction I'd like to be heading.

[The Afoci]

The two by Calis and SirFozzie, continue to fire on the infantry by them. If the one by the mortar team can fire on them as well, do so, otherwise move up towards calis to assist in that fighting.

[sachmo71]

sigh

[Tasan]

Did I miss posting some pics or something? My guys are supposed to continue to the objective and try capturing it asap.

[SirFozzie]

Anyupdate Coug? :)

[WSUCougar]

I'll try to run the turn tomorrow. Tonight, I'm going to have a romantic dinner and then advance my panzers on my wife's objectives.

In a manner of speaking. :D

[SirFozzie]

Gives new meaning to the phrase T-"34's", neh?

(notes WSUCougar glaring at him)

er.. I'll get my coat.

[Tasan]

I'm willing to bet that if Coug's wife read that, a Russian defense the likes of which hasn't been seen since Moscow would be put up.

Just a guess.

[sachmo71]

I'll try to run the turn tomorrow. Tonight, I'm going to have a romantic dinner and then advance my panzers on my wife's objectives.

In a manner of speaking. :D


Ick. I mean, "Take that hill, soldier! Or would it be hills? Or whatever you two like to do. Who am I to judge? I mean if a man and his good lady wife like to dress up like Horny the Bear and the Fair Maiden in the privacy of their own homes, what business is it of ours? Unless they film it, in which case...nevermind.

[sachmo71]

Oh yeah, Coug, do you need to increase your "girth in the bedroom?" I got an email about it I could forward on to you. In or do you need a college diploma?

[WSUCougar]

No replies in the dynasty for days, and then four in less than an hour due to the naughty reference.

It's good to be a guy. :D

[WSUCougar]

Radio message to von Kleist's 11th Panzer Division HQ:

"Pioneers have captured enemy AT gun in the rear of enemy ridgeline position. However, a T-34, two light tanks, and swarms of Russian infantry have been engaged...the upper south is a stand-off, despite heavy fighting...elements continue to advance on the southern flank with light resistance and ample enemy casualties."

Recon photos to follow...

[WSUCougar]

North:
Pioneer halftracks dashed at the AT gun position, with a squad and a flamethrower team hopping out and into the trees to capture what was left of the enemy gun crew.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/capture14.jpg

However, the wooded objective area is a nest of enemy infantry, who are boiling out from seemingly every angle. There is also some infantry – perhaps an MG – in the building nearby. RealDeal’s squads took heavy fire & casualties, and one was eliminated, but took down many Russians with them. Halftracks and other squads are firing from nearby positions, but the T-34 remains active and a serious threat.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/realdeal14.jpg
Coffee Warlord’s lead tank has its hand s full with a host of enemy infantry in the trees and adjacent wheatfield. The T-34 looked like it had a shot on this Pz-IIIh, but backed away. CW’s other tank is engaging infantry, and Travis is in position to hammer the exposed Soviets. Two enemy BT-7s (light tanks) have appeared on the southern part of the low ridge, and sachmo’s armored car may engage them.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/north15.jpg

Sachmo’s other AC dashed forward, drawing the attention of the AT gun near the road, but took no fire.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/center15.jpg

South:
SirFozzie’s Pz-IVd took a direct hit from a T-34 and lived to tell the tale, although one crewman was hit and the main gun was damaged.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/sirfoz14.jpg

Calis’ platoon pressed forward against the Russian infantry in the woods, supported by mortar fire and The Afoci’s halftracks. Tasan’s Pz-IVd and Godzilla Blitz’s halftracks blasted enemy troops at close range, aided by kingfc22’s Stug and HMG fire from blade6119. We’ve taken the southern-most objective!
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/southobj14.jpg
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/tasan14.jpg

Blade’s infantry continues to advance. Artillery is in-bound on the enemy positions just north of the road, but those T-34s remain a problem.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/south15.jpg

[SirFozzie]

Uh oh. Time to back off a bit, without the main gun we're in trouble. A little more help here guys?

[Travis]

Keep pounding on any open targets, if possible drop a round into the area where we're not sure what Russians are there (hopefully infantry?), then shift target to the BT-7's from long range and, again hopefully, a good hull down position.

[Coffee Warlord]

I'm figuring Travis can handle that one infantry unit we're hammering. Sending my tank over there to flank the other infantry in that wheatfield. Lead tank keep those infantry busy while the other gets into firing range.

[kingfc22]

Push my Stug towards the Afoci's current position. Fire at anything that I have a chance of hitting, focusing on big targets first.

[sachmo71]

We'd like to cut through the thicket in front of us and check out the scene. And can I get a sit rep on my other AC?

[Blade]

My platoons will help Tasan and GB neutralize the Russian Infantry, then advance to the next nearest objective.

[The Afoci]

Did I lose one of my halftracks? I only see two. Maybe I am blind.

[RealDeal]

My guys will continue to duke it out with the infantry around me.

[WSUCougar]

Sachmo: Your other AC is in that wheatfield, heading east. BT-7s in sight.

The Afoci: They are all there! Look at the green lines near your name in the lower image.

[WSUCougar]

Guys:

It seems like we've lost quite a bit of our team, at least in terms of active participation. I will proceed with the battle, but will no longer wait for everyone to provide input (since it drags each turn out so long).

[The Afoci]

The two closest to SirFozzie to keep firing on the infantry. The one that is farther back, move towards Calis to flank the infantry a bit if possible.

[sachmo71]

Fire fire fire!

[Calis]

Sorry guys, had to head out of town at last minute's notice, and have been fighting the flu ever since I got back. I'm here and raring to go though.

Take me a while to catch up, but then I'll add some input.

[WSUCougar]

I'll try and run the turn sometime tomorrow (Saturday), gents.

[WSUCougar]

Radio message to von Kleist's 11th Panzer Division HQ:

"Substantial enemy infantry concentrations in north...we are inflicting heavy casualties but one tank lost to close action...halftrack lost to previously-unseen AT gun...Soviet BT-7 knocked out in upper south...lower south force continues advance."

[WSUCougar]

Action:

In the north, Russian infantry was on the move seemingly everywhere. Several squads fled east, only to be shot up by the pioneers and their halftracks. One halftrack, however, was knocked out by a previously-unseen anti-gun further south.

Coffee Warlord’s lead Pz-IIIh was quickly swarmed by numerous Russians, who dropped Molotov cocktails on the tank and forced its crew to abandon it:
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/molotov15.jpg

Travis’ panzerjager and CW’s other tank pounded away at the exposed infantry, while sachmo’s armored car fired repeatedly on the BT-7 in the wheatfield:
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/sachmo15.jpg

Further south, his other AC drew WAY too much attention, but lived to tell the tale:
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/ac15.jpg

As two of The Afoci’s halftracks supported Calis’ infantry against the Russians in the woods…
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/calis15.jpg

…his third halftrack found another BT-7 and took it out:
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/afoci15.jpg

Supported by MG fire from Godzilla Blitz’s halftracks, Tasan’s Pz-IVd ran down a T-38 “tankette”
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/tankette15.jpg

Situation:

There is a swirl of activity in the north. The T-34 is still active in the woods on the low ridge, supported by lots of infantry there and in the nearby building and wheatfield.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/north16.jpg

The BT-7 is also still active. Sachmo’s armored cars have good firing positions.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/ac16.jpg

Calis is pushing ahead in the woods, with good support from The Afoci. More artillery and mortar rounds are in-bound on the second AT gun near the road, but there is still at least one and maybe two T-34s active there.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/uppersouth16.jpg

Tasan’s tank is cutting up the southern flank, supported by kingfc’s Stug, GB’s halftracks, and Blade’s infantry.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/lowersouth16.jpg

[WSUCougar]

dola

We need to be extra careful. We're running out of things which can handle the T-34s.

[sachmo71]

Fire! Fire! Fire!

[kingfc22]

Head to the tree line where Calis is currently situated and fire at anything if they get in my way.

[Travis]

I'd like to angle myself into a shooting position against that tank if possible.

[RealDeal]

Where am I, where are my enemies, and who are they?

[WSUCougar]

Travis: Which tank? The T-34 in the woods, the BT-7 in the wheatfield, or...??? The T-34 will be tricky - he's a shy bastard.

RealDeal: Your squad is pinned by heavy infantry fire. Your halftracks are firing in support.

[SirFozzie]

Keep working in support, doing as much as we can :)

[WSUCougar]

Keep working in support, doing as much as we can :)
Since your main gun is inoperative, you might be a handy "armored MG" in the woods to your left. Want to move in there to support Calis?

[Blade]

Continue engaging the closest Russian Infantry groups.

[Travis]

the BT-7 for now, but if I can try and pop him while moving into a better shooting position on the T-34, that'd be nice.

[The Afoci]

Keep the two halftracks helping Calis. Send the third towards the objective to the right on map.

[Coffee Warlord]

Since I'm down to a lone tank, backing up Travis. Cover him, or fire at whatever he's firing at.

If I've got any men alive in that tank, see if they can flee and join up with those pioneers nearby.

[RealDeal]

So I want to keep firing at anyone I can.

[SirFozzie]

Since your main gun is inoperative, you might be a handy "armored MG" in the woods to your left. Want to move in there to support Calis?

done!

[Calis]

Looks like not much to add order-wise from me. Just keep on plugging away at the enemy there. We'll wear 'em down!

[WSUCougar]

Radio message to von Kleist's 11th Panzer Division HQ:

"Russian infantry concentration in the north is EXTENSIVE...pioneers, halftracks, armored cars, and remaining AFVs heavily engaged...two Soviet tankettes knocked out in center...artillery knocked out another anti-tank gun...T-34s and BT-7s still active in upper south...infantry engaged in close firefights."

[sachmo71]

Fire and radio for artillery and anything else that can handle 3 Soviet tanks! We found em, guys! Now come and get it!

[WSUCougar]

North:
Russian foot-soldiers are popping up like daisies at a cemetery. On the plus side, we’ve got fields of fire on them from three angles. The pioneers and their halftracks are showering them with small-arms fire; CW’s Pz-IIIh is hitting them up close; and sachmo’s armored cars are pumping 20mm HE into them. We do have a flamethrower team in close proximity to the T-34…keep your fingers crossed.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/pioneer17.jpg

http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/sachmo17.jpg

At this point, though, we might want to sit back and shoot for awhile, rather than trying to advance. There are now two active BT-7s in that wheatfield that has Travis’ attention.

http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/travis17.jpg

Upper south:

We are knocking out their light stuff, but the T-34s remain active and dangerous. Our arty knocked out another AT gun. Calis, SirFozzie, and The Afoci have those guys in the woods on the run.

http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/upper17.jpg

Lower south:

Tasan’s Pz-IVd has the Russians’ full attention. Their infantry squads are lobbing Molotovs at it. Blade and the halftracks need to keep advancing.

http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/lower17.jpg

[RealDeal]

I want to keep on shooting.

[sachmo71]

FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE!!!

[Calis]

Want to keep on moving up in the woods.

How are my boys doing fatigue wise?

[SirFozzie]

Go after the rest of the infantry, but remain in the woods

[Coffee Warlord]

Kill, maim, and otherwise shoot the communist scum.

[Travis]

How good of a spot am I in against those BT-7's? Is it going to be a slug fest, or do I have a hull down spot that is going to make things more difficult for them, or vice-versa?

[kingfc22]

push south and fire on anything that gets in my way of that objective near tasan

[Tasan]

Can I try pulling back a little to get some support from the infantry, or would it be best to continue persuit?

[Blade]

As suggested, keep advancing so that we can support Tasan.

[WSUCougar]

Calis: Your squads are tired but should be okay since they don't need to move anywhere quickly.

Travis: You've got the drop on one of the BT-7s, and should kill it soon. The other one is out of your view. Since you've been dropping T-34s from long range, I can't see your panzerjager having a problem killing a BT-7. :D

Tasan: Yeah, it probably wouldn't hurt to back off and get your bow MG firing on the enemy infantry. You'll need to be careful popping north around that wooded section anyway, since the T-34s are pointed your way.

[Tasan]

Okay, be very wary of those T-34s, and get back to some infantry cover, while spraying the commies with MG fire. Stay buttoned up.

[Travis]

Okay, let's (hopefully) pop off the BT-7's.

[WSUCougar]

Bumper

[WSUCougar]

Radio message to von Kleist's 11th Panzer Division HQ:

"Heavy fighting continues in northern section...close action...BT-7 knocked out...two of our halftracks knocked out in upper south...tanks immobilized...infantry advancing, but enemy T-34 tanks may prove immovable."

[SirFozzie]

Any update?

[Tasan]

Are there images I haven't gotten to post yet?

[WSUCougar]

Sorry for the delay. I just need to carve out some time to edit the images.

[WSUCougar]

This turn was a mixture of good things and bad. In the north, we continued to hammer the Soviet infantry from multiple sides, and even chased some out of the woods with a flame-thrower.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/flame18.jpg

The pioneer halftracks, sachmo’s armored cars, and Coffee’s Pz-IIIh fired at will and with good effect.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/cw18.jpg

The T-34 stayed under cover, but one of the BT-7s sat exposed in the wheatfield too long, and Travis’ panzerjager explained to him why that wasn’t a good idea. Scratch another Russian tank.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/bt718.jpg

So we continue to press them up north. Travis and Coffee remain the key elements with their armor-killing capability, which is far too scarce in the south.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/north18.jpg

http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/central18.jpg

Down south, our artillery continues to fall on target just north of the road.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/arty18.jpg

T-34’s are still present in numbers (bastards!), as well as at least one remaining light tank. They managed to knock out one of The Afoci’s halftracks near Calis’ position, and one of the other MG halftracks near Tasan’s position. Speaking of Tasan, Russian infantry managed to immobilize his tank in their dying gasp.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/tasan18.jpg

However, our infantry is making good progress across the whole south, and the Russians like to run (they are green troops).
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/upper18.jpg

At this point, I’m not sure we can do much against the Soviet armor near the road. The Afoci’s halftracks and kingfc’s Stug don’t have the pop to face off with T-34s. Travis and Coffee Warlord do up north, but they are better utilized securing those northern objectives. In other words, I’d work the infantry (Calis and Blade – hey, whatever happened to Data King?) forward as best we can, but not expect too much more advancement.
http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/lower18.jpg

[Tasan]

We, if the infantry is scared off from around me now, go ahead and unbutton and search for targets to hit. Try to hit them before they get me. I hope I have some good firing lanes! Anyone care to draw some tanks into my line of fire?!?! ;- )

[Coffee Warlord]

Press, press, press some more.

[Travis]

Keep rocking and rolling. Once we've cleaned up the armor around here, move over to help the South out.

[RealDeal]

Looks like my guys are in the middle of a bunch of Russians. So we'll continue to keep hammering at them until they're gone.

[SirFozzie]

Same here. Consolidate on the Objectives we have? The reason I suggest this is because there may be too many T34's..

[sachmo71]

Let's call in some artillery on the tanks. Maybe a lucky shot can go through the roof. Oh, and FIRE FIRE FIRE!

[WSUCougar]

Let's call in some artillery on the tanks. Maybe a lucky shot can go through the roof. Oh, and FIRE FIRE FIRE!
What artillery we've got left is already in-bound on that area just north of the road.

And FIRE FIRE FIRE at what? ;)

[sachmo71]

Fire Fire Fire at the infantry!

[Blade]

Continue to advance and engage...

[The Afoci]

Don't blow up. Blow up the russians. :)

[Calis]

Keep on keeping on.

[WSUCougar]

The Afoci, kingfc22, Blade, and Calis, if you can, give me an idea of what you'd like to do once those wooded areas get cleaned out of Russian troops. That's the critical juncture, since those T-34s will have a clear field of fire. I'd recommend playing it conservative so as not to suffer any more casualties, but if you have any radical ideas I'm open.

It's also possible that they will come looking for you, so keep that in mind.

[The Afoci]

If we cleared the woods and the T-34 came after us, would we be able to ambush them in anyway?

[WSUCougar]

If we cleared the woods and the T-34 came after us, would we be able to ambush them in anyway?Well, the woods would hopefully block their line of fire until they got in close. Your halftracks' 37mm guns might do some damage on a T-34's side/rear armor. Otherwise, it'll be up to the infantry to close assault them.

I really hope the T-34(s) don't come calling like that, though. We are poorly equipped for that.

[kingfc22]

I'd like to push forward towards that rock wall.

What type of ammo do I have left?

[Blade]

After losing men the way I did at the start, conservative sounds good to me...no radical ideas here...

[Calis]

Yeah, lets play it safe for now at least.

Mostly because I don't have any ideas with much of a chance of ending without all my men dead. ;)

[WSUCougar]

Hey Guys

Given our situation and the way the battle was heading, I went ahead and finished it out. We slugged it out in the north, slowly making some headway. We ultimately chased the Russians out of those woods, and the flamethrower roasted that stubborn T-34. We took that objective.

http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/north.jpg

The south was a combination of sweeping success and brutal failure. The upper south was where we met our heaviest opposition. Between the AT guns and T-34s, we were just outmatched. As you can see from the image, that area north of the road was simply CRAWLING with Russian units of all types. I don’t think we had much of a shot there.


http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/center.jpg


Death of a halftrack:

http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/ouch.jpg


http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/south.jpg


http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/overhead.jpg

In the end the battle was a draw, but we lost too many vehicles.

http://tasan.homedns.org/cm/score.jpg

Thanks to all for the participation, and a big thanks to Tasan for hosting all of the images. I might try it again sometime with a smaller map & fewer units, and hopefully a tighter dynasty experience.

[WSUCougar]

Bump for the pics.