Cap Mandrake
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ORIGINAL: Cap Mandrake Only 32nd ID is "reformed". The chaotic fighting in New Scotland and new Fiji never permitted it and now they have been pushed forward as fast as possible via regiment to preserve the pace of operations. Several regiments were chewed up on New Scotland and New Fiji, so instead of weakening the division, I left the rebuilding regimetnt behind a a big base to come up later Eek. While 'strike while the iron is hot' and so on is generally good practice, it sounds like you really need to stand down offensive operations while you sort out your ground forces. I've had a feeling that you've been running on the ragged edge of overreach for a while now. Yes, but the frequent corollary of "being on the ragged edge" is the opponent may also be on the ragged edge. The seizure of Dobo was a bit of overreach because the LYB counterattack wrecked 503rd PIR..but we had spirited lads to take their place...plus....in the end JJ lost 15,000 soldiers in a naval disaster and had 1 1/2 divisions trappped on Dobo. We also sank several dozen transports. On balance, it was a big victory for us. There is also the added flexibility of regiments over divisions. Also, the troops that took Darwin were at full TO&E and the regiments at Sorong and Sulawese are at 90% full strength. Curiously, the three regiments marching on Manado are all 37th ID. Am I missing something? I am not permitted to reform them. It might be a few 2 1/2 ton trucks and some mobile field kitchens that wouldn't unload? Pretend I ddin't read the manual. quote:
What are you device/squad/etc pools like? If you have the devices to bring your front-line formations up to strength I encourage you to stand down, form divisions, and prep for future objectives while they rest. Beats me. I don't know where to look. They are probably in one of the bathroom drawers with my Allen wrenches that I cant find.
< Message edited by Cap Mandrake -- 12/11/2012 10:24:32 PM >
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