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Post by Mk 1 »

Another magnificent game, Mark.

The scenario is very well constructed. Lots of variety of kit, lots of stuff going on, but every unit, every weapon is a very credible addition for the time and place of the game.

The terrain looks great, and is very thoughtfully laid out. Realistic and challenging for the attackers. I love the walled yards of the houses, the industrial area outside of town, the long road with a line of trees along one side, the tire tracks in the dirt around the buildings … all of the details that give it such a tangible, realistic feel.

The units are beautiful. The IS2s look well-used. The Hetzers are very cool looking. The soldiers look great.

And the pictures of course make it possible for me to see all of this to make my comments.

Really, you have it all going there. Hitting on all points. Great job, must have been a fun game, makes a great show.

Thanks for posting it!

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Post by Begemot »

Mark Luther - Ditto what the other Mark said. Thanks for sharing. Great stuff.

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Post by redleg »

Great AAR, Mark! Well done! I want to play!
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Post by pmskaar »

Once again, you have really put on a great game, Mark! I always enjoy seeing your pictures.

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Post by mluther »

I did get the DEBUG MODE a few times. In fact it took me 3 tries to get back to make this comment!
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Post by Guroburov »

Awesome report mluther.

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Post by mluther »

We played the second part remotely back in June and I just got around to editing the pics. 2 new players from the 1st game, but it picks up as the 2nd wave of Soviets are attacking.
Jess is now the FJ player and Sheridan the Soviet.
The defenders are down 28 out of 76 men, both Paks are gone, 1 MMG gone, and they have 3 Hetzers left. Both the 120mm mortar btty and the 150mm sfH 18 were still around but would soon have to displace.
Sheridan had a new company from the 301st Rifle Div 1050 Inf Rgt,of 2, 3 sect platoons. A T34/85 (8 tanks) company from 51st Bttn, 220 Seperate Tk Brig and the surviving IS2 of the 92nd Gds Hvy Tk Rgt 1 IS2 was immobilsed but could provide fire support. The MMGs were also available to give support from the industrial area. 82mm mortars were also a possibility.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/6mmgaming ... 5102191108

I use Messenger with 2 threads and oddles of pictures. Rules were Toofatlardies I Ain't Been Shot Mum  I handled the card-pulling, dice rolling and physical placement of the minis.  And as the players can attest, I roll incredibly extreme for both sides.
Mark

ImageSecond wave of attackers closing in on Wulkow from the north by Mark Luther, on Flickr

ImageDefenders try to take out the attacking armor by Mark Luther, on Flickr

ImageRight flank T34/85s by Mark Luther, on Flickr

ImageDuel between Hetzer and T34 by Mark Luther, on Flickr

ImageStill quiet by Mark Luther, on Flickr

ImageFJ scrambling by Mark Luther, on Flickr

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Post by Hoth_902 »

Amazing Table, I would loose every game played on it. Too distracted by the detail.
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Post by redleg »

Great AAR as always Mark! And the terrain is spectacular!
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Post by mluther »

Its the same table as before with some more destruction. But it is nice to be able to complete a fairly lengthy game to a conclusion. Thanks

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Post by pmskaar »

Hi Mark

Another great looking game with an interesting scenario. I always enjoy seeing your AARs!

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Post by Guroburov »

Cool AARs there Mark.

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Post by BurtWolf »

Awesome game - your scenery and minis rock! Appreciate you sharing!

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Post by Begemot »

Mark,

Great AAR and great table. Your stuff is the gold standard.

This scenario was a good tactical illustration of the perils of putting unsupported armor into close terrain.

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Normandy game

Post by mluther »

Looks like problems with posting (again), so I'll put this AAR here.
The latest remote viewing and text game was from the IABSM rule book. Scenario 4, A Canadian VC. This game is based on the August 19, 1944 Canadian advance into St Lambert where the Allies are trying to plug the Falaise Gap. Normandy games look nice but with terrain like this you really have to send a lot of pics to convey the tight confines of views available. I did adjust the basic map a bit to add more buildings and some walls. Really one of the best scenarios I've played/run. We had 4 players scattered around Atlanta area and in Florida.
Germans had to hold off the Allies and prevent them from capturing the main crossroads. Grenadiers (Martin) had 2- 2 section platoons, 1 with a pzshrk and 1 with a pzfst/sect. The 3rd zug had a section and a MMG team and 2 pzfst. The armor under William was a zug of 2 PzIVHs and a zug of a Tiger and a Panther.
Canadian infantry has 2 platoons of 3 sect and a Company HQ of Maj Ivan Martin (Level III). Lt Gil Armour (III) has the 1st pla and CSM G Mitchell (II) the 2nd. Jess was the infantry CO and Sheridan the armor. There were 2 troops of Shermans in support. Maj Dave Currie (III) and Capt John Redden (II) were the leaders.
Link to the fickr AAR:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/6mmgaming ... 5137698018
Mark
[img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/501 ... e55b20.jpg[/url]German reinforcement edge by Mark Luther, on Flickr

[img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/501 ... d10035.jpg[/url]Panther moves up to cover the eastern road by Mark Luther, on Flickr

[img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/501 ... 72bd24.jpg[/url]More panzers by Mark Luther, on Flickr

[img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/501 ... dd3652.jpg[/url]Shermans and PzIV exchange shots by Mark Luther, on Flickr

[img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/501 ... 3d5190.jpg[/url]Germans pull back again by Mark Luther, on Flickr

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