Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

Thank you Paderborn! :)

NEXT BATTLE!

Location: Bad Homburg;
Date: 1949/01;
Enemy: USA;
Mission: Delay;
Visibility: 20;
Turns: 90;

I will test my new TO&E:

Unfortunately, again no air support available.

Map of battlefield:

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...CPC01-1949.jpg

Soviet forces:
NORTH:

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...PD101-1949.jpg

SOUTH:

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...PD201-1949.jpg

A small RECCE force will try to go behind enemy line and find their artilleries...

A FO team will move to small houses in center of the map to see their movements.

Others will wait.

TURN 0-2:

US heavy artillery (155mm, 105mm) and mortars (81mm, 60mm) fire a lot on some hills.

TURN 3:

FIRST CONTACT:

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...PT301-1949.jpg

Thank you!

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

TURN 4-8:

The small RECCE force follow the south dirt road.

US forces (Infantry and Half-track) are met and ambush.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...PT401-1949.jpg

The initial ambush is a big success: US H-T explode under our 12.7mm and many US soldiers died.

More US troop are coming and soviet RECCE forces have to fall back: Mayde this is the main US force...

We move 2 IS-3 to that part of the front.

US artillery start firing and we loose our first unit (White scoute car).

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...PT801-1949.jpg

Thank you,

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

TURN 9-15:

Definitely, the US main forces attempts to pass to the south:

The heavy artillery bombardment is intense and we lose few soldiers there,

After the half-tracks, light and heavy tanks appear; but were is their infantry?

Our IS-3s and 85mm D-44 AT gun are ready. They destroy many units.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T1201-1949.jpg

But they are so many than we cant stop them..

US artillery bombard all the time both hills (Central and south) and some units reach the central hill.

Soviet forces fight very hard...

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T1501-1949.jpg

Our IS-3 already have no more AT rounds; we have to move our engineers T-34/85 and ammo cannisters!

Thank you!

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Tanks with large caliber guns frequently have a limited ammo problem.
If you have the extended (i.e. CD) version of WinSPMBT you can use the "Filter" (hotkey 'Y') to set "Steel Armor Front MIN" to say 6 so your IS-3s will not fire on half-tracks thus save their AP ammo for tanks.

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

Nice advice Suhiir. Thank you!

TURN 15-

US forces try to open a new front in the north along the paved road.

Hopefully, we were ready and without a good US artillery preparation, our veteran destroy almost everythings.

However, during that fight, we loose few soldiers, 1 85mm D-44 and our T-34/85 BTU.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T2101-1949.jpg

Ammo canisters can't reammo (MGs only) our IS-3!? This is a bad surprise!

The front is now almost quiet. Soviet forces are planing a small counter-offensive.

Easily, we take flag. They lost all the ground they won...

That's it, that's all what the US army can do!?

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T3201-1949.jpg

No... it's not finish, artillery start firing again...

Thank you,

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

What are these smaller flags in the map? Havent seen them before.

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Go to your "Preferences" screen and turn "ID Tags" on.
It has no effect on the spotting procedures used in the game; but it tends to easier for the player to see units on the map.

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

Turn 32-END

Few US tanks (M4A3E8) appear on the paved road; I dont know what we'll do...

US heavy artillery dont give us a rest!

With fresh infantries section, soviets successfully destroy them one by one with individual AT weapons.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T3701-1949.jpg

It was the last attempt.

After that, only few US infantries units try to take the nearest flag without success.

They move foward and after, they retreat. They are enable to regroup and fight.

Soviet forces won at turn 60.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...CPF01-1949.jpg

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...PSC01-1949.jpg

Thank you!

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

Analysis of the battle:

Again, US army has charged ahead and uncoordinated.

No recognition or preparation of the battlefield, no coordination between tanks and infantry.

Despite the fact that they are much more numerous, they never took a lot of terrain and did not much dommage to soviet forces.

***

The snow-covered terrain is difficult: units are slowing down a lot and get stuck often.

***

I am satisfied with my IS-3, even if they not carry a lot of ammo. Usually, when they hit, they destroy.

Hopefully, my 85mm AT was in back-up. They took a lot of damages du to US bombardement.

RPG-2 was helpfull too in close combat. Unfortunatly, they only have few ammos.

***

After the game was finished, I saw a lot onf US infantries in wood.

With a better coordination between every units, US forces have won that battle.

***

After 2 battles, I can say US army is the worst ennemy I have meet...

Thank you,

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Generally speaking, that's a very common AI blunder: it seldomly does proper tank-infantry cooperation.

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

Youre right Aeraaa, but it's worst with USA.

New battle:

Location: France;
Date: 1949/04;
Enemy: France;
Mission: Meeting;
Visibility: 25;
Turns: 90;

Unfortunatly, I forgot to take a screen at the begining...

So here the battle front at turn 5, the first contatct:

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...PT504-1948.jpg

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T5B04-1948.jpg

My plan was:

In north: 1 INF platoon, 1 7.62mm MG, 1 85mm AT gun and 1 T-35/85 BTU defend the bridge.

In south: 3 RECCE section, 2 INF platoons, 2 7.62mm MG, 1 T-34/85 MP and 4 IS-3 will cross the bridge and split after.

The first group will follow the east-west dirt road to the hill, the other, to the north to size objectives points.

***

TURN 5:

First contact with RECCE elements (M8 Greyhound) of french forces in the south; we losse 1 RECCE section.

First contact with light tanks (M5A1 stuart) in the north; main french forces will go there?

French artillery start firing near the bridge and we losse a truck; soviets soldiers take cover.

Thats a good start for french army...

Thank you,

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

Turn 6-16:

In south, everything is quiet now, forces are moving.

In north, french forces reccon in force with many M5A1; with only 1 AT gun and 1 tank, it will not be easy.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...PT704-1948.jpg

Our veterans, with the help of the T-34/85 BTU, destroy, not without victims, the small groups in fierce figth.

In south, first enemy tank is meet (What a strange tank that ARL 44!); Our T-34/85 back off and Our IS-3 move foward.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...PT904-1948.jpg

We must capture the hill. It will be done soon...

Unfortunatly, french infantry is showing up and soviet forces have to do a tactical reatreat.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T1604-1948.jpg

Soviet artillery is concentrating is power against that humain wave. Soviet soldiers fight hard and few of them are lost in the village.

What a great game!

Thank you,

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

Turn 17-29

In the north, french open a second front with infantries and M16s.

French have, this time, a good AA umbrella (40mm guns and many M16s); my recce plane must stay at home...

Soviet decide, despite this threat, to sent their Il-10s against the french 81 mm mortars.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T2604-1949.jpg

In the south, the situation become critical:

Nothing stop the frenchs, and soviet forces loose many mens. French take back the hill...

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T2904-1949.jpg

Hopefully, our Il-10 drop their bombs and destroy almost every mortars. Our big 152mm guns cant now fire non-stop.

Soviet decide to do a raid behind enemy lines; the T-34 BTU will move and destroy the M-16s on the hill.

That game is the best I ever played against the computer!

Thank you,

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

Turn 30-FINISH

The raid is a real success! No more M16...

French are confused; small groups fight everywhere.

Soon, they begin to loose ground and soviets move foward.

In the south, new ARL44s are met!? Is it their reserves?

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T4804-1949.jpg

In the north, the fight was hard. Soviets are exhausted but the hill is taked back.

Few turns later, every french units are retreating, every mortar or AA guns are down... We won!

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...CPF04-1949.jpg

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...PSC04-1949.jpg

Wow, what a bad men ratio, for the french... I feel bad.

Thank you,

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

New battle:

Location: Lueneburger Heide;
Date: 1949/07;
Enemy: Great Britain;
Mission: Assault;
Visibility: 20;
Turns: 90;

Air support:

1X RECCE Plane
3X Il-10

Here's the map:

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...CPC07-1949.jpg

Here's the soviet forces:

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...PSI07-1949.jpg

Soviets forces will follow the paved road to the west and turn to the south between the two rivers.

Woods are very dangerous and the central hill will give an advantage to the oposite forces.

We will prepare the terrain with our artillery and use the aviation to recon the terrain.

Thank you!

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

Turn 1-5:

Soviet forces sent a RECCE plane:

In the SW, 2 Comet tanks were discovered; probably the reserve.

UK have few 40mm AA guns but we were unable to locate them...

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...PT107-1949.jpg

After few minutes, RECCE units started to move in the woods, followed by tanks and infantries.

The RECCE plane, who find a secure path, discovered few UK units.

The fight is eminent!

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...PT507-1949.jpg

Thank you,

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

Turn 6-20:

The fight started!

UK fired 3 inches mortars on soviet forces: few soldiers get hit.

Some infantry units are encountered but quickly eliminated by soviet forces.

Soon, engineers discovered few mines placed by the UK.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T1007-1949.jpg

Fighting in the wood is hard.

However, through judicious use of mortars, losses are limited to ten men; mostly RECCE units...

Unfortunatly, a IS-3 is immobilised during the fight.

UK mortars (smoke) are located. Soviet 122mm, 152mm and Il-10 are ordered.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T2007-1949.jpg

SURPRISE! 6 pdn AT guns fired at our tanks: T-34/85BTU and a IS-3 are dommaged.

Soviets halt their advance, order air support and bring some reinforcements to keep the ground.

Several UK units are in the center of the map and we dont want to be surrounded by them.

The RECCE plane, after several uses, is hit...

Thank you!

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

Turn 21-35:

After a important shelling, Soviet reinforcements, with a IS-3, start to attack UK forces in the center of the map.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T2407-1949.jpg

At the beginning everything is easy but, UK forces defend themselves well; many soviet soldiers fall...

After several difficult confrontations, UK forces are defeated and Soviet forces turned west towards the mountain.

UK forces (tanks, infantries) started moving...

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T3007-1949.jpg

Almost every soviets forces are massing near the bridges.

Few UK infantries, AA guns and tanks are there; soviet forces take defensive positions.

After heavy mortar shelling of the village and the help of Il-10s, soviet forces start moving.

The village is soon sized.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T3507-1949.jpg

Thank you,

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

Turn 36-END:

During subsequent rounds, some units are met and defeated quickly.

It is done, the game is won.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...CPF07-1949.jpg

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...PSC07-1949.jpg

It was a good game but not so much dificult.

Uk forces were highly concentrated and well distributed in the woods near the main hill. However, the preparatory bombardment had weakened their resolve. Moreover, they terribly lack of effective anti-tank weapons; our IS-3 can do their work without concerns. Their anti-air coverage was light but good. The two 40mm cannons near the bridges have reduced the use of aviation and even destroyed my reconnaissance aircraft. It was more difficult to discover their artillery and destroy it with the excellent Il-10s. Unfortunately, they used their reserves very badly (Comet tanks) that could do damage rather than explode one after another stupidly.

Soviet really need a APC. The BTR-152 and BTR-40 will be very welcome in 1950. Trucks dont do the job. A SPA could be nice too... but I know I have to wait longer for that! About munition canisters, I have to change that fast, they only reammo the mortars now.

Thank you,

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

Next battle:

Location: Fulda Gap;
Date: 1949/09;
Enemy: USA;
Mission: Meeting engagement;
Visibility: 25;
Turns: 90;

Air support:

1X RECCE Plane
3X Il-10

Here's the map:

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...CPC09-1949.jpg

Soviet forces:

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...PSI09-1949.jpg

The plan is simple:
1- Follow the paved road to conquer the biggest hill.

If the enemy is on the other hill:
2- Sent half soviet forces to destroy them

If not:
2- Move to the south-west and capture the small village.

Everything with the help of artillery and aviation as usual...

Thank you!

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

Turn 1-14:

First contact turn 3!

Few USA RECCE units appeared.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...PT309-1949.jpg

Soviet RECCE plane didnt find anything usefull until now but activate everytime an heavy AA system.

Our 82mm mortars will start fire soon at the small village.

First USA combat units turn 10!

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T1009-1949.jpg

Many M4A3E8 appeared on the top of the hill. The IS-3 easily destroy them without major casulties; only 1 tank is imobilised.

Soviet artillery non stop firing enemy forces.

Il-10s are called against USA mortars.

Unfortunatly, things begin to be more dificult; 2 tanks (IS-3 and PT-34/85) are lost.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T1409-1949.jpg

Soviet soldiers take defensive positions to stop USA forces.

Thank you!

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

Turn 15-35:

Several US tanks were destroyed but the infantry still coming.

Quickly, Soviet tanks have more ammunition and must reach an ammunition truck few hundred meters behind.

Soviet soldiers courageously keep the front.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T2009-1949.jpg

No enemy appeared to be present in south.

The Soviet reserve platoon, supported by a section of recconnaissance, heads to the central hill.

Hill has quickly conquered.

US reserves (1 M46 Patton tank platoon) is discovered.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T2509-1949.jpg

Hopefully, our tanks are ready.

Despite the AA shield, our Il-10s, not without few damages, have neutralized the US artillery.

That battle will end soon I think...

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T3509-1949.jpg

Thank you!

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

Turn 36 - end:

After the destruction of the US tank platoon, everything is almost finish.

Few enemy units are encountered and easily defeated.

The battle is won in 40 turns!

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...CPF09-1949.jpg

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...PSC09-1949.jpg

The battle was like the others against the US. No good strategies, no coordination.

However, soviet forces have lost few tanks; our first IS-3 by a bazooka. US tanks, even the most modern (M46) are harmlees against a frontal assault of our IS-3s. US personal AT weapons did more casaulties everytime.

US reserve forces (M46) were not well used, as everything. These 4 tanks could have make a big difference.

This time, the AA cover was good; our Il-10s had some dificulties to do their job.

Thank you!

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi!

Great AAR, everytime a good read!


One question:
Do you increase the number of turns before all your battles?

90 turns seems a lot for the size of the battles.

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

NATO armies are so horribly outgunned in this time period its not even funny.

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Good stuff -Luc-. Keep up the good work. :up:

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

You mention having air strikes for the soviets,never hear of any air for the allies though,surely they would have something also:confused:

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

@Kareil:
Thank you. Yes, I change the map and the number of turns. 90 turns allow many turns arounds.

@Aeraaa:
Your right. But French and British are a little bit better. They are a little bit less suicidal.

@Brummbar:
Thank you.

@Gila:
I agree with you. Never seen something from NATO in the sky. Strange because they can; they, like soviets, have air sorties.

I received my CD version! Yoohoo! I will patch it and will be ready for the next one! :)

Thank you!

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

The CD-version is great - the bigger resolution alone is worth the money! :)



Maybe you should think about not changing the number of turns to get little bit more challenge. ;)

I find it a lot more interesting and challenging if I have to use the suggested number of turns. Then there is more pressure for a swift advance and more chance for the AI to ambush... :D

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

I installed the CD version and patched it...

I see some changes in my TO&E: :shock:

HQ :
HQ - 1X GAZ JEEP,
1X Riffle section - 1X GAZ-66;

RECCE platoon :
5X Scout team (RPG-2) - 5X White scout car;

Engineer platoon:
1X PT-34,
1X T-34 BTU,
1X Engineer - 1X GAZ-66;

Motorized infantry company:
4X SMG section - 6X Riffle section (NO MORE RPG-2 - NOW AT GRENADES/2X Sniper) - 3X RPG-2 team - 10X GAZ-66,
3X 7.62 SMG MMG - 1X GAZ-66;

Tank platoon:
4X IS-3 (NO MORE HEAT ROUNDS BUT STATS STILL THERE);

Support platoon:
3X 82mm mortar - 1X GAZ-66,
3X 85mm D-44 AT gun - 3X GAZ-66;

Mortar platoon:
1X Riffle section - 1X GAZ-66,
1X Art observer - 1X GAZ JEEP,
3X 82mm mortar - 1X GAZ-66,
3X 120mm Mortar - 3X GAZ-66;

Artillery platoon:
1X Riffle section - 1X GAZ-66,
1X Art observer - 1X GAZ OP JEEP,
3X 122mm M-30 FH - 3X GAZ-66;

Ammo section:
2X Ammo container - 2X Ammo truck;

Anti-Air platoon:
5X ZSU M-17 (OLD ZSU M-16);

Regimental artillery platoon:
3X OFF-MAP 152mm D-1 FG

Next battle:

Location: Fulda Gap;
Date: 1949/12;
Enemy: USA;
Mission: Advance;
Visibility: 15;
Turns: 90;

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...CPC12-1949.jpg

Thank you!

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

The battle started!

Soviet forces are following both east-weast roads.

In the south, a small group (RECCE elements, INF platoon, tanks and AA units) is on the move to securize the nearest town and block the bridge to the ennemy.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...1112-1949N.jpg

In the north, the biggest group (RECCE elements, 2 INF platoons, 1 tank platoon and AA units) is moving slowly accross the woods. The snow slowing down a lot that group...

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...1112-1949S.jpg

After 11 turns, both groups are in place and the NORTH group is preparing to move foward and cross the bridge to get the hill. We are expecting resistance there...

Thank you,

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

After a 82mm/120mm mortars preparation, the SOUTH group start moving slowly.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T1212-1949.jpg

First US defense line (infantries and tanks) is discovered in front and on the hill; after an exchange of fire, the first US tank explose.

The visibility is poor and soviet soldiers move very slowly: max 2 hexes each turn. This is a big problem again. Tanks have too stop their advance.

Soviet group have to be carefull, US tanks are in good position on the small hill. 122mm howitzers are called to supress them quickly. Unfortunatly, no air support is availaible.

Many AT tank guns (3in M5) are discovered; hopefully, they are not enought powerfull to destroy our mighty IS-3s... but enought against infantry and light vehicles.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T1712-1949.jpg

These guns disapear very fast under the fire of soviet tanks and the group start moving again.

US bazooka team destroy one tanks on the bridge... Hopefully the crew bail out and others soviet units protect them very quickly: they are safe.

I dont know if it's the patch, but it's the first time US army is organized like that and have so many different weapon system.

Thank you!

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi Luc: I just wanted to let you know that the map links on page 1 seem to be broken. I got 404 error codes when I tried to view them.

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

@Skyray:

Your right, I deleted these images because I had to restart my campaign; dont worry, all others are availlable! :)

Everything is quiet in the north.

After a RECCE move, soviet NORTH group move to size the bridge and the village next to it. No US troops there...

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T2412-1949.jpg

In the south, it's a little bit more difficult. US soldiers are there and try to keep the hill. Soviet 122mm howitzers and tanks give them no chance.

More US M4A3E8 are discovered but are easily destroyed by IS-3 and infantries (without RPG-2s). During the fight, our PT-34 is hit by on of these tank and explose...

A small mortar is there too... but not for long.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T3612-1949.jpg

Soviet SOUTH group is exhausted and tanks have no more ammo; it's the time for a little pause. Infantries take defensive positions and tanks reach the ammo truck.

I think it's almost finish...

Thank you!

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi Luc: Because I'm new, I decided to watch a recent after action report and it seems like this is a game you are playing vs. the AI right now. It's really interesting to watch the way the battle progresses and you seem to be doing well. While I don't intend to kibitz or criticize anything you're doing, would it be ok if I asked you some questions about what's going on and how to do certain game operations as your battle goes on? I really want to learn how things work. Thanks.

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

An AAR thread is not really the place for learner's "how to" type questions, as it would completely fragment the thread which is supposed to be about how things have progressed. A single question and answer maybe, but otherwise the tread will drift into off-topic land.

You should start with the Game Guide section "Game Play Notes" and also play the tutorial scenario, while reading the Game Guide section "Playing WinXXX - tutorial". Then read through AAR reports on this sub-forum as well perhaps. There are also plenty of "how do I" type questions discussed in the main forum as well, just look through there and you may see something.

Also read the "I need tactical help" thread which is a sticky at the top of the main forum.

If not addressed - then a new thread on "how do I do X" in the main forum may be the best way to get others opinions/guidance etc., or simply add it as another post on the end of the "I need tactical help" thread as others have done.

Cheers
Andy

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

@Skyray:

If I can help, why not... As Mobhack said, if you have a lot of question, maybe you could use private messages.

After soviet SOUTH group seized every villages aroud the hill, the NORTH group started to move to the weast. Unfortunatly, during the move, few ennemies are encountered and we lost our T-34 BTU and few soldiers. Togheter they destroy few artillery system and take easily every flags.

At turn 55, the game is finish! :)

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...CPF12-1949.jpg

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...PSC12-1949.jpg

It was a very good game!

US army was more organized, better equiped and showed more coordination. Unfortunatly (for them), it was not enought to stop the soviet forces. Their AT guns and tanks are outdated and have no chance against soviet heavy tanks. Soviet tanks like T-34 and other light vehicles must be more carefull. For the second time, we lost a IS-3. A bazooka did the work very easily. :(

The snow slowed a lot the progression during the operation. It was awful, especialy for the infantry. Almost every units are veteran now and I have to say they are very good. Some crews have now more than 70 kills... NATO must do something or I'm gonna be in USA soon! ;)

Next battle will be in 1950. Yeah! BTR-40, -152 and 152A are there! No more US bad weapon system on the soviet side! :D

Thank you!

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

In snow maps in WW2 I often buy some ski support grunts. The speed advantage is really great, if you are still relying on foot-sloggers rather than plentiful supplies of APCs. Can be good as desants, if dropped off the T-34 well short of the enemy positions (or they will be hosed off). Ski troops operate like regular summer-time infantry in the white stuff.

1950s still is near enough to WW2, so a few platoons of ski troop could well prove useful?.

(edit : if the USSR had Siberian ski troops post WW2. They don't - probably due to the lack of free slots in such a crowded orbat..)

Andy

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

After many computer problems, I'm back.

I will continue the campaign (NEW) when she stopped in 02/1950.

Next battle:

Location: Fulda Gap;
Date: 1950/02;
Enemy: USA;
Mission: Meeting;
Visibility: 10;
Turns: 45 (Thanks for the tip);

My TO&E:

HQ :
HQ - 1X BTR-40,
1X Riffle section - 1X BTR-152;

RECCE platoon :
5X Scout team (RPG-2) - 5X BTR-40;

Engineer platoon:
1X PT-34,
1X T-34 BTU,
1X Engineer - 1X BTR-152;

Motorized infantry company:
10X Mechanized (Carabine, RPG-2) - 3X RPG-2 team - 10X BTR-152;

Tank platoon:
4X T-54-1;

Support platoon:
3X 82mm mortar - 1X GAZ-66,
3X 85mm D-44 AT gun - 3X GAZ-66;

Mortar platoon:
1X Riffle section - 1X GAZ-66,
1X Art observer - 1X BTR-40,
3X 82mm mortar - 1X GAZ-66,
3X 120mm Mortar - 3X GAZ-66;

Artillery platoon:
1X Riffle section - 1X GAZ-66,
1X Art observer - 1X GAZ OP JEEP,
3X 122mm M-30 FH - 3X GAZ-66;

Anti-Air platoon:
6X BTR-152A (OLD ZSU M-16);

Regimental artillery platoon:
3X OFF-MAP 152mm D-1 FG

Main change, as you can see, is the introduction of BTRs and T-54-1.

Here's a map of the central area of the battlefield:

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...BT02-1950C.jpg

Thank you!

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

The plan is simple: advance along the paved road, secure the bridge and the near countryside.

2/3 of soviet forces (RECCE platton, engineer, mechanized company and AA platoon) will be use as main assault force.
1/3 of forces will be use to secure strategic points and has a reserve.
AT platoon and few AA units will stay behin to protect the artillery.

Turn 1-7:

Soviet forces advancing rapidly and without any opposition.

U.S. forces, using 81mm mortars, launch some smoke in the north and the south.

Soviet RECCE elements are preparing to cross and secure the bridge; the main objective.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...T02-1950T7.jpg

Turn 8-15:

Soviet forces crossed the bridge and are deploying in houses.

U.S. RECCE units is met (FIRST CONTACT) and the fight begin.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...02-1950T15.jpg

Soon, the M8 scout car is destroyed.

U.S. start firing the soviet group with 81mm mortars.

2 soviet soldiers died...

Thank you!

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

Turn 16-25:

Soviet forces, despite an intense bombardment of mortars (60mm/81mm), are deploying in houses.

A CB is planned with 122mm field guns and 152mm howitzers.

Many scout cars and light tanks are coming from the south.

Tanks of the 2nd and reserve platoon are moving there.

Here's the result:

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...02-1950T19.jpg

During the fight, soviets lost few soldiers and a BTR-40. A BTR-152 is also damaged. That's a good start.

Soviet forces are moving carefully house to house. U.S. mortars bombard almost every turn.

Soon, U.S. infantry is discovered in the field surrouding T-54-1s.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...02-1950T24.jpg

The fight is hard and tanks have to back off a little. BTRs are coming to support them.

Unfortunately, a BTR-152 was hit by a 57mm RR and another by a mortar.

Despite losses, the Soviets continued to advance.

Thank you!

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

Turn 26-35:

Surprise! Buildings are collapsing in a village behind the front line!

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...ps856d57d2.jpg

U.S. forces attempting to encircle Soviet forces. A small group is quickly detached to counter this maneuver reducing troops available on the main front.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...pseff70fea.jpg

Despite this, the Soviet offensive continues: the village is captured and the enemy is routed.

Many U.S. tanks move to the west using the road. They are soon ambushed by the rear soviet guard and detachment. Many U.S. tanks are destroyed.

Now the soviet detachement, with RECCE elements and a engineer tank, move to take back teh lost ground.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...psbbe368eb.jpg

Thank you,

-Luc-

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

that's not fair, as the soviets you should have ten times as many tanks

Re: CCCP vs NATO long campaign (1948-1991)
 

Hi,

Turn 36-46:

After an intensive bombardment of the village, RECCE units move to the village; they discover two U.S. immobilized tanks.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...02-1950T37.jpg

The soviet infantry get off BTR-152s and began to attack the tanks from houses.

An U.S. tank create a smoke screen; it help soviets a lot...

During the fight, soviets units use their last AT ammo.

U.S. tanks dont give up ans few soviets died.

Finally, three tanks were destroyed.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...02-1950T41.jpg

During this time, the Soviet offensive progressing well.

Soviets reach and destroy many mortars and AA guns.

SURPRISE! Many U.S. infantry attempt to retake the central village; Soviet soldiers have to back off and many of them die.

The situation is critical.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/...02-1950T45.jpg

Hopefully, the game is finish...

Thank you,

-Luc-