https://www.theblitz.club/message_boards/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:02:07 +0000 MyBB https://www.theblitz.club/message_boards/showthread.php?tid=52514 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:08:50 +0000 herroberst]]> https://www.theblitz.club/message_boards/showthread.php?tid=52514 https://www.theblitz.club/message_boards/showthread.php?tid=52381 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:00:16 +0000 field marshal e. rommel]]> https://www.theblitz.club/message_boards/showthread.php?tid=52381
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rommel]]> https://www.theblitz.club/message_boards/showthread.php?tid=51702 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:34:28 +0000 willow]]> https://www.theblitz.club/message_boards/showthread.php?tid=51702
Below are some shots of my battle in the North against Cargol. We're only on turn 8, so not much to report beyond my initial set-up and plan in all its glory (or was that folly?):rolleyes:


Here are the 3 set-up zones. The one on the right is outlined in white, so is invisible against the snow.



Here is the opening Order of Battle;



...and my plan;



Main objective is to capture the flags of course, but I have also been tasked with trying to get a small group positioned to head north to set-up a blocking position on the main East-West road (see the Google map) in case the Germans try to use it to infiltrate our rear. The SMG company and left rifle platoon will try to infitrate the town, and again try to draw out any heavy german ordinance. The tanks will hang back for the time being until I have a better idea of what he has. Our intelligence reports infantry only, but I'm not betting my limited armour assets on such claims. The mortars and Maxims are positioned to suppress any guns and MGs that are uncovered by my advancing infantry.

That is the plan!

P.S., line of sight is about 1 km, so my armour should be OK where they are...]]>
Below are some shots of my battle in the North against Cargol. We're only on turn 8, so not much to report beyond my initial set-up and plan in all its glory (or was that folly?):rolleyes:


Here are the 3 set-up zones. The one on the right is outlined in white, so is invisible against the snow.



Here is the opening Order of Battle;



...and my plan;



Main objective is to capture the flags of course, but I have also been tasked with trying to get a small group positioned to head north to set-up a blocking position on the main East-West road (see the Google map) in case the Germans try to use it to infiltrate our rear. The SMG company and left rifle platoon will try to infitrate the town, and again try to draw out any heavy german ordinance. The tanks will hang back for the time being until I have a better idea of what he has. Our intelligence reports infantry only, but I'm not betting my limited armour assets on such claims. The mortars and Maxims are positioned to suppress any guns and MGs that are uncovered by my advancing infantry.

That is the plan!

P.S., line of sight is about 1 km, so my armour should be OK where they are...]]> https://www.theblitz.club/message_boards/showthread.php?tid=51608 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:35:22 +0000 Joonny]]> https://www.theblitz.club/message_boards/showthread.php?tid=51608
Of course everyone can look at this thread and i hope non competitors will view this thread and comment, as long as they don't pass on intel to the enemy ;)

I'll start out with the start of my battle in the center.





As you can see, I have set up a strongpoint in the middle, my left flank is also heavily covered. The right flank I have left fairly undefended but if Herroberst tries to cross his inf there my MGs should take care of that and should hopefully soak up any armor he has.

If herroberst takes the most likely avenue of approach (down the middle/my left) There will be one hell of an engagement, casualties on both sides will be high but i hope to turn this area into a meat grinder.]]>
Of course everyone can look at this thread and i hope non competitors will view this thread and comment, as long as they don't pass on intel to the enemy ;)

I'll start out with the start of my battle in the center.





As you can see, I have set up a strongpoint in the middle, my left flank is also heavily covered. The right flank I have left fairly undefended but if Herroberst tries to cross his inf there my MGs should take care of that and should hopefully soak up any armor he has.

If herroberst takes the most likely avenue of approach (down the middle/my left) There will be one hell of an engagement, casualties on both sides will be high but i hope to turn this area into a meat grinder.]]> https://www.theblitz.club/message_boards/showthread.php?tid=51415 Mon, 18 May 2009 03:38:35 +0000 Ratzki]]> https://www.theblitz.club/message_boards/showthread.php?tid=51415 The first objective would be the town of Tatsinskaya and the German airstrip located there. The town was the centre of the Luftwaffe attempts to supply Stalingrad by air. With the capture of this town, the fate of the German 6th army would be assured. This would happen on Dec. 23Rd 1942.
This operation will start on Dec. 23Rd 1942 with the Germans in the process of fortifying the town. You have to take the town and the airstrip and prevent the Germans from using it. You will be facing units of the German 6th and 11th Pz Div.s, as well as misc. Units that the Germans are hurrying into position.
Good luck.
Initial Russian forces entering on the map consists of the following:



I will now need whoever the Commander is to take a screenshot of the map from the link below:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en-GB&t=h&...19727&z=12

And load it into Paint and place your units as you wish with the few limitaions listed in the picture above, in this post. Try to keep units together as much as possible in order to avoid loss in effectiveness, represented by quality loss. Also, I have planned for platoons to have their own HQs but if you break them up too much they will loose these HQs as well. Remember, this is just a general placement for now, no need to get too picky, yet.
Below is an example of an initial setup. All German units must start behind the RED line on the map below, and if you could indicate facing of the groups to help with the setup when we get into the initial battles.
Your Russians will be comming from the direction of the RED arrow.



Ground condition is light snow.
Dawn
Snowing
Strong wind W

Once we get this done I will give the next set of instructions.
So I will let you guys decide who wants to command the whole force, it does not really matter I just need only one person to be giving me orders. So run it by commitee or whatever I do not care, just let me know.]]> The first objective would be the town of Tatsinskaya and the German airstrip located there. The town was the centre of the Luftwaffe attempts to supply Stalingrad by air. With the capture of this town, the fate of the German 6th army would be assured. This would happen on Dec. 23Rd 1942.
This operation will start on Dec. 23Rd 1942 with the Germans in the process of fortifying the town. You have to take the town and the airstrip and prevent the Germans from using it. You will be facing units of the German 6th and 11th Pz Div.s, as well as misc. Units that the Germans are hurrying into position.
Good luck.
Initial Russian forces entering on the map consists of the following:



I will now need whoever the Commander is to take a screenshot of the map from the link below:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en-GB&t=h&...19727&z=12

And load it into Paint and place your units as you wish with the few limitaions listed in the picture above, in this post. Try to keep units together as much as possible in order to avoid loss in effectiveness, represented by quality loss. Also, I have planned for platoons to have their own HQs but if you break them up too much they will loose these HQs as well. Remember, this is just a general placement for now, no need to get too picky, yet.
Below is an example of an initial setup. All German units must start behind the RED line on the map below, and if you could indicate facing of the groups to help with the setup when we get into the initial battles.
Your Russians will be comming from the direction of the RED arrow.



Ground condition is light snow.
Dawn
Snowing
Strong wind W

Once we get this done I will give the next set of instructions.
So I will let you guys decide who wants to command the whole force, it does not really matter I just need only one person to be giving me orders. So run it by commitee or whatever I do not care, just let me know.]]> https://www.theblitz.club/message_boards/showthread.php?tid=51414 Mon, 18 May 2009 01:58:51 +0000 Ratzki]]> https://www.theblitz.club/message_boards/showthread.php?tid=51414 The first objective would be the town of Tatsinskaya and the German airstrip located there. The town was the centre of the Luftwaffe attempts to supply Stalingrad by air. With the capture of this town, the fate of the German 6th army would be assured. This would happen on Dec. 23Rd 1942.
This operation will start on Dec. 23Rd 1942 with the Russians just outside the town. You have to stop this from happening with whatever forces you can gather from surrounding divisions. You will be facing advanced units of the Russian 24th Tank Corps, and most of your now front line troops are rear echelon troops.
Good luck.
Initial German forces start on the map consists of the following:


I will now need whoever the Commander is to take a screenshot of the map from the link below:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en-GB&t=h&...19727&z=12

And load it into Paint and place your units as you wish with the few limitaions listed in the picture above, in this post. Try to keep units together as much as possible in order to avoid loss in effectiveness, represented by quality loss. Also, I have planned for platoons to have their own HQs but if you break them up too much they will loose these HQs as well. Remember, this is just a general placement for now, no need to get too picky, yet.
Below is an example of an initial setup. All German units must start behind the RED line on the map below, and if you could indicate facing of the groups to help with the setup when we get into the initial battles.
The Russians will be comming from the direction of the RED arrow.
Ground condition is light snow.



Dawn
Snowing
Strong wind W

Once we get this done I will give the next set of instructions.
So I will let you guys decide who wants to command the whole force, it does not really matter I just need only one person to be giving me orders. So run it by commitee or whatever I do not care, just let me know.]]> The first objective would be the town of Tatsinskaya and the German airstrip located there. The town was the centre of the Luftwaffe attempts to supply Stalingrad by air. With the capture of this town, the fate of the German 6th army would be assured. This would happen on Dec. 23Rd 1942.
This operation will start on Dec. 23Rd 1942 with the Russians just outside the town. You have to stop this from happening with whatever forces you can gather from surrounding divisions. You will be facing advanced units of the Russian 24th Tank Corps, and most of your now front line troops are rear echelon troops.
Good luck.
Initial German forces start on the map consists of the following:


I will now need whoever the Commander is to take a screenshot of the map from the link below:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en-GB&t=h&...19727&z=12

And load it into Paint and place your units as you wish with the few limitaions listed in the picture above, in this post. Try to keep units together as much as possible in order to avoid loss in effectiveness, represented by quality loss. Also, I have planned for platoons to have their own HQs but if you break them up too much they will loose these HQs as well. Remember, this is just a general placement for now, no need to get too picky, yet.
Below is an example of an initial setup. All German units must start behind the RED line on the map below, and if you could indicate facing of the groups to help with the setup when we get into the initial battles.
The Russians will be comming from the direction of the RED arrow.
Ground condition is light snow.



Dawn
Snowing
Strong wind W

Once we get this done I will give the next set of instructions.
So I will let you guys decide who wants to command the whole force, it does not really matter I just need only one person to be giving me orders. So run it by commitee or whatever I do not care, just let me know.]]> https://www.theblitz.club/message_boards/showthread.php?tid=51345 Wed, 13 May 2009 18:05:42 +0000 Ratzki]]> https://www.theblitz.club/message_boards/showthread.php?tid=51345 I have modified a set of campaign rules(nothing too difficult, I want to keep it simple and fun) and would need only a commitment from a Russian Commander and a German Commander plus an alternate. This person(s) would run the overall battle and get to play out tactical games as well. Everyone else could play and drop in and out as they wished, as long as they just play for one side, and not switch back and forth. Most things would be on an honour system, again we are trying to have some fun here.
Below is a portion of the map to be used. Everyone will have access to the Google map as I will post a link, and units will be placed and moved around on this map and zoomed in sections.

...Zoomed in section of the town

I will be quickly generating the CMBB maps as needed, and battles will be handed out as they occur. Every battle will have a time limit for completion, with PBEM being the method used. Battles will be kept as small as possible with large ones being battalion sized plus armor. Again, I am trying not to get too complicated. Any orders will be done using MS Paint and a sreenshot of the map, again, keep it simple. Not all battles will be even and some might be darn right lop-sided, but seeing as it does not count on the ladder, so what.
So if there is any interest, let me know here, I would like to start as soon as I finish the last post of the Main Event, if I ever get the last couple of files from the players,... hint...hint]]> I have modified a set of campaign rules(nothing too difficult, I want to keep it simple and fun) and would need only a commitment from a Russian Commander and a German Commander plus an alternate. This person(s) would run the overall battle and get to play out tactical games as well. Everyone else could play and drop in and out as they wished, as long as they just play for one side, and not switch back and forth. Most things would be on an honour system, again we are trying to have some fun here.
Below is a portion of the map to be used. Everyone will have access to the Google map as I will post a link, and units will be placed and moved around on this map and zoomed in sections.

...Zoomed in section of the town

I will be quickly generating the CMBB maps as needed, and battles will be handed out as they occur. Every battle will have a time limit for completion, with PBEM being the method used. Battles will be kept as small as possible with large ones being battalion sized plus armor. Again, I am trying not to get too complicated. Any orders will be done using MS Paint and a sreenshot of the map, again, keep it simple. Not all battles will be even and some might be darn right lop-sided, but seeing as it does not count on the ladder, so what.
So if there is any interest, let me know here, I would like to start as soon as I finish the last post of the Main Event, if I ever get the last couple of files from the players,... hint...hint]]>