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WSUCougar 03-01-2004 09:40 PM

Combat Mission II: Interactive Dynasty (2)
 
This is the continuation (from OLD THREAD) 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:


And the south:

WSUCougar 03-01-2004 09:44 PM

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 03-01-2004 09:45 PM

[images to follow]

Godzilla Blitz 03-01-2004 09:46 PM

I'd be happy to jump in.

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

WSUCougar 03-01-2004 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzilla Blitz
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 03-01-2004 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WSUCougar
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 03-01-2004 10:19 PM

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

Godzilla Blitz 03-01-2004 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WSUCougar
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 03-01-2004 10:30 PM

*Thinking*

I guess we should continue into the north.

WSUCougar 03-01-2004 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenEagle
*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 03-02-2004 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzilla Blitz
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 03-02-2004 08:14 AM

ANother radio transmission..

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

Blade 03-02-2004 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzilla Blitz
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 03-02-2004 12:46 PM

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

sachmo71 03-02-2004 01:45 PM

So....wha happen?

WSUCougar 03-02-2004 10:28 PM

Turn 9 Results
 
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.


Coffee Warlord’s Pz-IIIhs are moving right at the ridge, and knocked out a T-26 in the process.

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.


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.




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 03-03-2004 12:13 AM

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 03-03-2004 01:00 AM

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

Tasan 03-03-2004 01:42 AM

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 03-03-2004 09:46 AM

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 03-03-2004 10:46 AM

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 03-03-2004 11:23 AM

Keep moving! Turn up the Wagner!

Qwikshot 03-03-2004 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WSUCougar
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 03-03-2004 03:31 PM

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

Godzilla Blitz 03-03-2004 10:50 PM

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 03-05-2004 06:11 AM

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

Blade 03-05-2004 09:25 AM

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 03-05-2004 09:34 AM

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 03-05-2004 09:51 AM

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 03-05-2004 10:11 AM

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 03-05-2004 01:32 PM

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 03-05-2004 01:37 PM

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 03-05-2004 07:25 PM

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 03-06-2004 02:22 PM

Turn 10 - Preliminary Report
 
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 03-06-2004 02:52 PM

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

WSUCougar 03-06-2004 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealDeal
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 03-06-2004 06:43 PM

Turn 10 Results
 
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:


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!


Godzilla Blitz’s halftracks are too much for the Russian troops, who flee:


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.


The position of sachmo’s armored car is tricky, due to the lay of the land. What to do?


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.


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.


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.


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.

RealDeal 03-07-2004 12:23 AM

I want to take down the T-34.

SirFozzie 03-07-2004 12:57 AM

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

Tasan 03-07-2004 12:58 AM

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 03-07-2004 01:00 AM

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 03-07-2004 01:01 AM

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 03-07-2004 09:15 AM

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 03-07-2004 10:19 AM

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 03-07-2004 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 03-07-2004 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.


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 03-07-2004 01:32 PM

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 03-08-2004 09:11 AM

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

sachmo71 03-08-2004 12:10 PM

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

WSUCougar 03-08-2004 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sachmo71
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 03-08-2004 01:59 PM

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 03-08-2004 02:42 PM

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 03-09-2004 10:12 AM

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 03-09-2004 11:21 AM

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 03-09-2004 12:36 PM

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

WSUCougar 03-09-2004 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealDeal
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 03-09-2004 01:18 PM

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

Godzilla Blitz 03-09-2004 01:43 PM

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 03-09-2004 04:06 PM

how would satchel charges do against the T-34?

WSUCougar 03-09-2004 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealDeal
how would satchel charges do against the T-34?

Quite well! If you can blindside him I like your chances.

RealDeal 03-09-2004 05:32 PM

Let's go with satchels then.

WSUCougar 03-10-2004 01:18 PM

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

WSUCougar 03-11-2004 06:36 AM

Turn 11 Preliminary Results
 
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 03-11-2004 10:08 AM

Turn 11 Results
 
[I'm posting this in advance of Tasan posting the images. Bear with me.]

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

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!



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.


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.





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.



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.



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.



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.



SirFozzie 03-11-2004 01:13 PM

Mein Gott there's a lot of them!

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

Blade 03-11-2004 10:33 PM

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

RealDeal 03-12-2004 12:11 AM

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

Tasan 03-12-2004 12:30 AM

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 03-12-2004 01:29 AM

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 03-12-2004 11:11 AM

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 03-12-2004 12:30 PM

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

sachmo71 03-12-2004 01:14 PM

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

kingfc22 03-12-2004 03:32 PM

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

Coffee Warlord 03-14-2004 08:34 PM

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 03-16-2004 09:07 AM

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 03-16-2004 10:15 AM

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

WSUCougar 03-16-2004 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade6119
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 03-16-2004 04:15 PM

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

Travis 03-17-2004 12:03 AM

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

WSUCougar 03-17-2004 10:54 AM

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 03-17-2004 04:49 PM

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

WSUCougar 03-18-2004 08:31 AM

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 03-18-2004 09:00 AM

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

RealDeal 03-18-2004 09:46 AM

I'm continuing to go at the AT gun.

WSUCougar 03-18-2004 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealDeal
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 03-19-2004 11:11 AM

Turn 13 Results
 
Action:

The Russians are hurting in the north. Infantry near the Pz-IIIh was eliminated. Pioneer halftracks are moving rapidly forward.


As RealDeal’s pioneers moved out toward the AT gun position, a Russian tank crew bolted. More infantry was spotted in the trees nearby.


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:


Our 105mm artillery landed with good effect, knocking out that pesky AT gun in the upper south:


We’re laying it on thick in the upper south!


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.


Sachmo71’s armored cars are poised to advance now, with the pioneers assaulting the AT gun behind the low ridge. Lots of options available.


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.

SirFozzie 03-19-2004 12:04 PM

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

sachmo71 03-19-2004 12:45 PM

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

kingfc22 03-19-2004 04:58 PM

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

RealDeal 03-20-2004 02:32 AM

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 03-20-2004 08:00 AM

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 03-20-2004 10:46 AM

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 03-20-2004 12:23 PM

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 03-22-2004 10:13 AM

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 03-22-2004 11:40 AM

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

WSUCougar 03-24-2004 09:10 AM

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 03-24-2004 09:24 AM

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 03-24-2004 09:37 AM

sigh

Tasan 03-26-2004 01:41 PM

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

SirFozzie 03-26-2004 02:01 PM

Anyupdate Coug? :)


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