Devils to Isernia - Combat Mission: Fortress Italy
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| Rating: | 9.34 (16) |
| Games Played: | 23 |
| SM: | 6 |
| Turns: | 60 |
| Type: | Stock |
| First Side: | US Ab |
| Second Side: | Heer |
The following are instructions for the next phase of operations as instructed by General Lucas:
On 29 October the 34th and 45th Divisions are to cross the upper Volturno River; and the 3rd Division must be ready to seize Presenzano. THE 504TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY ARE TO MOVE NORTH FROM GALLO, AND CUT THE VENAFRO-ISERNIA ROAD...
"Devil" Company leading of the 504th PIR will conduct a fighting patrol into the Venafro-Isernia main supply route. Your task is to occupy each of the four hardpoints noted on the tactical map. The secondary objective is to scout the map and touch the four objective areas or quadrants. Additional points are awarded for enemy casualty count and condition parameters.
Historical Background: The 504th left the safe haven of Gallo. They marched north towards Isernia across rough terrain, engaging independent German patrols, and the few vehicles they spotted. Then, moved into position to protect the right flank of the 34th, as the Division was positioning to cross the Volturno river.
The 504th are also known as the devils in baggy pants, a phrase coined by a German officer in Anzio...
On 29 October the 34th and 45th Divisions are to cross the upper Volturno River; and the 3rd Division must be ready to seize Presenzano. THE 504TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY ARE TO MOVE NORTH FROM GALLO, AND CUT THE VENAFRO-ISERNIA ROAD...
"Devil" Company leading of the 504th PIR will conduct a fighting patrol into the Venafro-Isernia main supply route. Your task is to occupy each of the four hardpoints noted on the tactical map. The secondary objective is to scout the map and touch the four objective areas or quadrants. Additional points are awarded for enemy casualty count and condition parameters.
Historical Background: The 504th left the safe haven of Gallo. They marched north towards Isernia across rough terrain, engaging independent German patrols, and the few vehicles they spotted. Then, moved into position to protect the right flank of the 34th, as the Division was positioning to cross the Volturno river.
The 504th are also known as the devils in baggy pants, a phrase coined by a German officer in Anzio...
| Player Voting Stats | ||
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| Member | Balance | Enjoyment |
 raz_atoth |
Well Balanced | 9 |
 Fusilier9 |
Slightly Pro Heer | 7 |
 Jpratt88 |
Well Balanced | 8 |
 Panzer Lehr |
Well Balanced | 6 |
 Bartokomus |
Well Balanced | 7 |
| Gaming Records | |||||||||
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| 1st Side Player | 2nd Side Player | Result | Score | ||||||
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Guardsman | vs. | patton1945 |  |
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Draw | 36 | 36 |
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Stonecutter | vs. | Singapore Sling |  |
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Heer Major Victory | 60 | 12 |
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cplkrotz | vs. | BlitzPhilM |  |
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Draw | 36 | 36 |
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Singapore Sling | vs. | Stonecutter | |
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Draw | 36 | 36 |
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zinzan1963 | vs. | Lt. Smash |  |
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Draw | 36 | 36 |
I very much liked the map and the force composition; i would prefer it was 15m shorter as it does tend to become a sniping match after the first 30m or so.
Balenced and highly recommended - esp for PBeM. Overall excellently designed scenrio.
"But I don't want to see CM's code or any games code. That is like seeing your spouse and your love as hormones and neurons firing in various lobes on PET scans. Some things should just be enjoyed for what they are; and not analyzed any further.
Very balanced with close to mirrored forces. A nice size map with good terrain allows for lots of tactical movement and ideas.
An excellent battle with great terrain, mix of forces and a lot of tactical options. The Germans have a slight advantage owing to the superiority of the MG42 so adding a few more US HMGs and/or MMGs would likely bring parity and make a great battle even better. The arrival of reinforcements and different types of VPs are just about perfect and really make for a fantastic scenario!
Great infantry fight backed up by light afv's in hilly terrain. Nice map and good force mix for both sides.
Protect your half-tracks and position your mortars wisely.
Roughly even matchup in forces but Germans have an edge due to MG-42s and the weakness of the American vehicles. Everyone is familiar with American M3 halftracks and the impossibility of keeping the gunner alive. The other American vehicles in this game have similar weaknesses. But an enjoyable game on a nice map.
"A bad plan is still better than no plan at all." -- Mikhail Tal
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