Combat Mission II: Interactive Dynasty (2)

[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]

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]

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]

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]

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!



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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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?