Operation Overlord 6 June to 6 July, 1944
Operation Overlord 6 June to 6 July, 1944
I'm moving to the Western Front and this scenario reminds me a bit of the old V for Victory days and their games in Normandy. I will be moving to the offense for this one and take on Rommel again.
It is going to be nice to have air superiority this time.
It is going to be nice to have air superiority this time.
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Mike
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RE: Operation Overlord 6 June to 6 July, 1944
Here is a look at the terrain - damn there are a lot of hedgerows on this map
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Mike
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RE: Operation Overlord 6 June to 6 July, 1944
A look at the initial dispositions of the forces right before the landings (courtesy of wikipedia)
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RE: Operation Overlord 6 June to 6 July, 1944
The Germans have had a while to prepare
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RE: Operation Overlord 6 June to 6 July, 1944
Here is what I expect them to do...
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Mike
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RE: Operation Overlord 6 June to 6 July, 1944
This should be interesting.
I suspect most of your air will be hammering the German forces with interdiction attacks. In the STBP MP games I am playing they are a real nuisance to the Axis defenders.
I suspect most of your air will be hammering the German forces with interdiction attacks. In the STBP MP games I am playing they are a real nuisance to the Axis defenders.
"I do not agree with what you say, but I shall defend to the death your right to say it"
RE: Operation Overlord 6 June to 6 July, 1944
John,
Yes, I'm taking on the computer. I'm going to set the computer with Moderate Intelligence, but a +1 cheat.
I'm not yet ready to play against someone using PBEM - I feel that my life gets in the way of playing too much and I do not want to feel that I am holding someone back...
Have a good day,
Yes, I'm taking on the computer. I'm going to set the computer with Moderate Intelligence, but a +1 cheat.
I'm not yet ready to play against someone using PBEM - I feel that my life gets in the way of playing too much and I do not want to feel that I am holding someone back...
Have a good day,
Mike
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RE: Operation Overlord 6 June to 6 July, 1944
Devoncop,
I am looking forward to this battle. Looking at all the units - ground, air and naval - is a bit intimidating. At least in this scenario the majority of the Allied units have names that reflect what their units do. Bmbr Grp and Ftr Grp as names are clear. What type of missions 137 Wing should get is less clear.
Yes, I am going to do a lot of interdiction, but I also want to use my air units in combat support a lot.
This is going to be fun,
I am looking forward to this battle. Looking at all the units - ground, air and naval - is a bit intimidating. At least in this scenario the majority of the Allied units have names that reflect what their units do. Bmbr Grp and Ftr Grp as names are clear. What type of missions 137 Wing should get is less clear.
Yes, I am going to do a lot of interdiction, but I also want to use my air units in combat support a lot.
This is going to be fun,
Mike
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RE: Operation Overlord 6 June to 6 July, 1944
Here is the look at the VP locations
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RE: Operation Overlord 6 June to 6 July, 1944
Here are my ground forces on day 1.
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RE: Operation Overlord 6 June to 6 July, 1944
My reinforcements, I wish I knew more about the brigades...
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RE: Operation Overlord 6 June to 6 July, 1944
I have a lot of naval units. This is the first time I have had a navy. This should be fun. I do not expect the German Navy to get involved.
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RE: Operation Overlord 6 June to 6 July, 1944
It is going to be so nice to have air superiority. It is also going to take a while to figure out and plan my air battle each turn. A good problem to have.
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RE: Operation Overlord 6 June to 6 July, 1944
Some of my early thoughts
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RE: Operation Overlord 6 June to 6 July, 1944
Mike, I'm looking forward to this AAR very much!
John Barr
RE: Operation Overlord 6 June to 6 July, 1944
John,
Thanks. Hopefully, I can get the Allies ashore quickly and then open up some room ...
Here are my Phase 1 thoughts...
Thanks. Hopefully, I can get the Allies ashore quickly and then open up some room ...
Here are my Phase 1 thoughts...
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RE: Operation Overlord 6 June to 6 July, 1944
A look at each of the beaches from West to East...
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RE: Operation Overlord 6 June to 6 July, 1944
Omaha beach
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RE: Operation Overlord 6 June to 6 July, 1944
Gold, June and Sword
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