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Alt History Campaign, 44-46 (sw) SS KG Griffon
Aug44: The White Uprising against the Stalinists has all but halted the Red Army advance on the Eastern Front. Now resources are now finally being freed up for a more vigorous defence of the Reich in the West.
[img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img][img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img]I'm being given the command of a fairly well equiped SS Heavy Kampfgruppe, Orbat as follows: 2x Recce Groups 1Kp(-) 12 X Panther A's Late Production 1Kp(-) 10 X Tiger I's Late Production 4 X Pz Grenadier Platoons Attached- 4 x PzJgr 38 4 x PzJgr IV 75L48 6 x SPAAA Units 2 x 1,7cm Btty 2 x 1,5cm Rct Btty 1 2,8cm Rct Btty 3 x AAA for Rear Ech Def Our tasking sees us advancing into lost ground, this will be the first time since being driven from the Aliied Beach Head. This could lead to a major counterattack. The Abwehr is convinced a British Panzer Force is moving to secure the same 5 bridges we've been assigned to seize and hold. Div has made available for our advance the following: 3 x 122mm Btty 2 x 1,5cm Btty a few Recce MC's Plus we will have two new wonder weapons joining us, they are called "Hubz" for short. I read during my hospital stay they will be useful for spotting the enemy. Obj A- is two small bridges in this small vaillage here in the North of our sector. Obj B- is this 150m bridge in the middle of our sector Obj C- is two small bridges in this small vaillage here in the South of our sector. A Tiger heavy force with a Pz Gren Plt will race for Obj A. A Panther heavy force with a Pz Gren Plt will race for Obj B. 2 x Pz Gren Plts with attached Panzers and Jagdpanzers will race for Obj C. Advance will commence 0800hrs after the prep fire on possible enemy routes of advance. Good Hunting, Men |
Re: Alt History Campaign, 44-46 (sw) SS KG Griffon
Sitrep 001
The attack went well, and all bridges were secured and held. British Forces counterattcked as expected, but it was broken up by well cordinated Arty strikes and my KG's actions and speed of which they adopted a defensive posture around the bridges. Of note, the attack on Obj B, was made by a large Infantry Force, Armour only appeared on the flanks towards A & C Objectives. Loses included 4 Panthers, 1 Tiger,& 2 PzJgr IV's. 1 Pz5 was to arty, 2 Pz5's and the Tiger were to those damn PIAT Teams, and 1 Pz5 to a Firefly, PzJgrs lost to unknown reasons possible arty or Inf attackd. Also 8 HT's were taken out by JABO's, One of which we may have shot down it was seen smoking heavily as it left the area. Our two Hubz did well, but were brought down by ground fire, shortly before the battle ended. British ground forces suffered massive destruction, and retired on foot. Comendations to my Recce and Pz Grens for jobs well done, and Iron Crosses (PH) to the Hubz pilots. Recommend to Div, Hubz need armour to be more effective over a hostile battlefield. Seems Div only sees our victory as a MV, so my KG won't see any new kit or troops. Repairs and Replacements will have to do for now. Of course as always, "Where was the Luftwaffe?" [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img] [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img]Obersturmbannfhrer PanzerBob out [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img] [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img] |
Re: Alt History Campaign, 44-46 (sw) SS KG Griffon
Sept 44,
The war in the East is finished, the new Russian government has emerged as Nationist one, and we've withdrawn back to the Polish Frontier. We're told we are withdrawing to gain time to regroup Eastern Assets into the our front. Yet the Luftwafffe has not regained the skys......I'm left to wonder where will this end. Our newest orders find us in the NL, we are slow up or stop the advance the Canuks, I'm told to expect a stiff time of it. We are to deploy along HWY 2 in the sector, it's a raised HWY, which passes as a defensive feature in this flat land. All Panzers, will deploy along the HWY, PzGren will do the same and provide a screen as well, Support Units shall utilize the rear area in what cover they find. AAA assets are to deploy in such a manner to provide max AA Def. I've managed to weddle 3 PAK 75's and 3 Btty of 122's for support. Good Hunting, Men |
Re: Alt History Campaign, 44-46 (sw) SS KG Griffo
Don't you feel little short of infantry ? Only one inf company for 2.5 panzer companies ? Do you have any problems with enemy infantry AT weapon ?
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I am new here. I'd like to ask where you got this scenario from?
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Actually, Yes and No, I didn't mention (should have) these are Plt's cobbled together for the remains of others. For reasons of my own I made them into Heavy PzGren Plt's divided them into two Companies (minus), As follows: 1st Kp SS PzGren HQ; SMG Sect MMG Sect x2 HT 1Plt: SMG Sect PzGren Sect PzGren Sect (sw)PzGren x 12cm Mtr, PzSrk MMG Sect x 5 HT 2Plt: same as 1plt PLUS AT/SP- 4 x Hetzers AAA-- 2 x Mobelwagen 20mmFV 2nd Kp SS PzGren HQ, 1 & 2 Plts Same as 1st Kp. except the AT/AAA lelments. 4 x Jagdpanzer IV's 2 x SP 3.7cm Flak PLUS 2 x Wirbelwinds attachable by KG HQ. The only AT wpns I have big problems regularily with are those nasty PIAT's than are more problematic then even Bazookas, Of course there is always that one infernally well hidden ATG, that refuses to die, thankfully they don't always show up. On the Advance when time allows, I usually roll arty strikes in front of my Recce and adv Inf elements. Well my troops. wait me, PanzerBob out |
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This isn't a set campaign, (Although, I have one in the works). I'm a bit of a Alt History Fan, and I'm using the campaign generator set for 30 battles between Sept44 and Dec46, I've created, some equipment & units based on what the Germans were working on and I'm changing some aspects of history to allow for these to happen. I'm writing my Orders/AAR/Sitreps as if I'm the CO of my KG. As such, I would only know certain aspects and suttlebutt about the ever changing nature of the war and the situation affecting my KG. I don't know your exsperiance level, but a lot is possible with this game, this aspect is my current passion. Enjoy and Cheers, Bob |
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Sitrep 002
Our KG successfully held the HWY from a concerted, but, disjointed, effort by the Canuks. The KG held fast and even made some probes for intelligence gathering and releive of some of my screen. Of Note: It appears the Canadians were not expecting us, or at least not in the numbers we had. We had a Bn(+) Heavy Recce hit our position and smack into my Tigers, holding the South Part of our HWY, soon the burning wreckage served only to disrupt my gunners view. Their armour put in late, and seemed to avoid the roads. Given the mud in the open country, this made no sense. Only the GD JABO's putting in their appearances, took their tolls on us Our loses this battle were mostly by Jabos, they struck our AAA assets first and took out one of our Whirlwinds out. After this every 3-4 minutes the blasted Jabos were back, zeroing in on my Panzers. They took a Panther, then two of my Tigers, mostly with rockets, 4 more Panzers were serously damaged as well. Several minutes before the Canuks disengaged, 2 more of our Panthers perished under Firefly fire. Only 10-15 dismounted troops were casualities, in my screen and during the rescue of one position. The Canuks gave up their attack after 45 mins or so, I beleive we wiped out a Recce Bn possibly to the man, how they thought 37mms would take out Tigers I don't know. Courage, under air attack, I commend my entire KG for standing fast. Div is pleased, Our actions with the efforts of others have allowed us to hold for a change. The Abwehr claims that the Allied Armies south of here are having supply problems and we are fighting the best supplied. I'm also told this is why I'm seeing no air support, there is a now directed interdiction campaign. Rumours abound that RM Fatman is dead. [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img] [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img]Obersturmbannführer PanzerBob [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img] [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img] |
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Post Disaster Report, KG Griffon
24 March 1945 I'm writing this during my last days in the hospital, Herr Doktor says I'll be fit to command again in a week or two. After our successful Delaying action and Rest and Repair period, in early Oct 44, we were assigned the task of occupying the town of Cleve, before the Canuks could dig in there. I'm told that we achieved our objective with minimal loses; however I ended up severely wounded. As part of our refit I managed to obtain a shiny new Befehlspanther, (this was to be my undoing) plus I gave our Recce Gp some Heavy Spahwagens, plus some upgrades to our SPAA capability. On loan from Div we were blessed with a few new HUBZ for recce purposes and some attached arty bttys. We took the town and the X roads leading into it in good order. The Canuks put in their attack just as the last of my slower vehicles were pulling into posn. The initial 15 or so minutes saw some causalities and two Panthers out of action by Fireflies. I decided to move up to check out the scene myself, not a good idea. Despite, moving from one concealed spot to another, we were spotted by JABO's. Three Typhoons swept over the rear area, the first, taking out a near by damaged Whirlwind, then the other two, dived in on my crew and me. Both scored hits all over my Panther with cannons and rockets, it was a nightmare, but one I woke up from in the white clean sheets of a hospital bed, 2 weeks later. The Doctors say to was lucky, to have only minor burns, 2 broken legs, crushed ribs, concussion and I was one big bruise. My crew didn't make I'm told. I've also heard since being here that the war is turning to our favour. The Russians did truly quit the war and turned to internal matters, the way I understand it, the purges now under way are making Stalin's look like a cakewalk. Two other events, have influenced the war as well, Hitler finally realised his Doctor was a quack, (he was retired) and has stopped his regiment of drugs, upon rising from the fog, he realised that he was running war when he had not the expertise, he has since passed back the baton to the General Staff. The other event was the execution of RM Goering, for treason, for his failure to defend the Reich from the constant Bomber Raids and allowing the Allies to achieve air-superiority over Western Europe. These events have allowed the right leaders to be put into power, for example Galland is now the RLM, and since has stopped the USAAF/RAF Bomber Raids, and while the skies over our troops aren't clear yet, the Allies no longer have free reign over us or the Fatherland. This has also allowed for better weapons and troops to be realised. Two days ago, I saw the launch of our first Amerika Missile, on this TV thing here at the hospital, claimed a hit in New York City, but rumour says it came down some place called Scanton. I must say Yanks are scratching their heads on that one. Most troops now have StG44's, new and more efficient Panzers and SPW's are on the way. We've pushed back into France, and the Allies are now having continual supply and moral problems. It's March 1945, Spring, I feel reborn, and I've been here too long, maybe this afternoon when RM Heydrich passes through on his official visit, he'll have news of where I'm to be posted. I understand my old Division is with Army Group Rommel in central France, that would fine with me. Obersturmbannführer PanzerBob |
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SSKG Griffon War Dairy - 13 April 1945
It' good to be in command again, I've been given a Battalion (minus) and she shall bear the Griffon name again as SSKG Griffon. Noted differences from Oct 44 is she has a stronger AA element, and finally an organic Air Support UNIT, with three Attack Helos called Tornadoes, They are ugraded version of the Dragon, with some armour, 1x 30mm cannon 2x door MG's and 12 HE rockets and 12 Panzerblitzes. We are to see how to best employ them. Finally some real on call Air Support! SSKG GRIFFON HQ Grffon BEOB GP 3X BEOBW 1X SPW PZAUK ZUG (-) 1X SWSPAH 1 PZAUK GP 3X KR 1X LESPAH 1X SWSPAH 2 PZAUK GP 3X KR 1X LESPAH 1X SWSPAH PANTHER KP (-) 2X PANTHER 1 PANTHER ZUG 5X PANTHER 2 PANTHER ZUG 5X PANTHER FLAKPZ GP 2X FLAKPZ TIGER KP (-) 2X TIGER 1 TIGER ZUG 4X TIGER 2 TIGER ZUG 4X TIGER FLAKPZ GP 2X FLAKPZ SS PZGREN KP 1X PZGREN SMG 1X MMG 2X SPW 1 PZGREN ZUG 1X PZGREN SMG 3X PZGREN 1X SWPZGEN (2X 12.CM MTR) 1X MMG 5X SPW 2 PZGREN ZUG 1X PZGREN SMG 3X PZGREN 1X SWPZGEN (2X 12.CM MTR) 1X MMG 5X SPW JAGDPZ ZUG 4X JAGDPZ FLAKSPW GP 2X FLAKSPW SS PZGREN KP 1X PZGREN SMG 1X MMG 2X SPW 1 PZGREN ZUG 1X PZGREN SMG 3X PZGREN 1X SWPZGEN (2X 12.CM MTR) 1X MMG 5X SPW 2 PZGREN ZUG 1X PZGREN SMG 3X PZGREN 1X SWPZGEN (2X 12.CM MTR) 1X MMG 5X SPW JAGDPZ ZUG 4X JAGDPZ FLAKSPW GP 2X FLAKSPW STURM PZ ZUG 4X STURMPANZER ANGRIFF HUBZ GP 3X TORNADO HUBZ ORGANIC ARTY BN 1x 17cm BTTY 1x 22cm BTTY 2x 15cm Howitzers My KG has been tasked with holding the high ground here in Central France, South of Paris in the Romilly Sur Seine Area. We are to hold until Div passes through us. Div has allotted us 3x 12.2cm Bttys and 1 15.2cm Btty to assist us. I'm told we are facing some of Patton's cowboys, so we must ever vigilent, as this Patton, could turn a probe into full blown attack. Pzgen's you are to deploy as screen as many blind spots are apparent dispite our height advantage. Tiger Kp deploy along the ridge using max concealment, Panther Kp to be disperse in a manner which they will be able to responce to any problems which manifest themselves. AA Assets are to close up as close to the main LOD as possible and still have good observation for those cursed JABO's Our Tornado Gp, are to remember that you are more valued as a live observer, than a dead warrior, weapons are to be used in self def. or on my direct orders. Good Hunting Men, Obstmbnfhr, PanzerBob |
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SSKG Griffon War Dairy - 14 April 1945
Tornadoes and Bridges, Certainly, one of oddest engagement I've been involved in. An almost bloodless victory, (well for our side) and one I'm not willing to take total credit for, Herr Patton, blew this one with the help of his troops. With our positions adopted, we braced for what the day may bring. With no evidence of the enemy, I sent forth my Tornadoes, approx. 1km ahead of my line of defence. Visibility was fair for this time of year. My Tornado crews soon spotted the elusive enemy, Yanks as predicted. The Tornadoes requested permission to fire on the enemy, mostly Recce elements crossing the two wooden bridges over a stream running behind the large wooded area blocking our view from our posns, request was denied, and I reiterated my original order to spot only. I quick check of my arty plot confirmed as per KG SOP two of my preplotted fire missions were for interdiction and were squarely on the bridges. I ordered all my arty to be split between the two bridges. What happened next was the textbook reason not to bunch up your forces on the battlefield. Within 3 minutes, my fire missions were on the way, through the smoke and fire, my Tornadoes reported within the first 6 minutes both bridges had collapsed, and had been full of vehicles and troops when they went down. In next 6 minutes I ordered the arty to allow it's fire to spread over the two choke points. I gave my guns a short brake to allow my Tornadoes time to move in and report on the situation. They reported from what could be seen, that there was much carnage and the enemy appeared to retreating in bad order. Some elements were advancing, those on our side of the stream. No fire rose to meet my Hubzs, so I ordered them in closer to attack the choke point. They expended about half their rockets, with the effect of great suppression and damage, no doubt raising the chaos factor. I had the Tornadoes disengage, and ordered the barrage to recommence. The Tornadoes were ordered to leave a spotter behind, and brake off the other two to find the other advancing Yanks. A quick search turned up some recce elements and few halftracks. I ordered the Hubzs in to dissuade them from any further advance. Coming in on their attack runs, both Hubz were fired at but were not hit. One attacked from side, and successfully took out a M8 0r M20 and caused two HT's to disembark their troops, likely with causalities and damage to the HT's. The other Hubz found two Spahwagen and 3 ht's racing down the northern paved highway, he attacked from behind them blowing up one HT the other two had troops running for cover, one SpW was damaged the other it's status unknown. Ammo running low, I recalled the Tornado Gp, the spotter bagged a jeep in a clearing on the way back. A few more SpW's were killed by my Tiger's and one by a StuG, however, in less than 30min it was over with only a few scratches from stray arty rounds. I surveyed the two bridges and surrounding battlefield early this morning as we passed though moving forward. There was a vast pile wreckage intertwined with both bridges, many Panzers and vehicles were abandoned more so than destroyed, weapons and kit were to be found all over, this foe had well and truly broke and ran. A couple things s stood out, found by Div engineers was a dead white horse with a US Calvary saddle, and when I poked around the area, I found a pearl handled revolver not far from the horse. I believe now, I know why such a rout, Patton himself was there, he was killed or injured, this combined with the rain of fire and the Hubzs' attack, sent them streaming to the rear. [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img] [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img]Obersturmbannführer PanzerBob |
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SSKG Griffon ORDERS- 17 April 1945
We have been assigned to setup a Defensive Position, while AG Rommel consolidates its gains on its push on Elements of the American Third Army. It appears we have played no small part in this. The Abwehr reports that General Patton was wounded the other day, while trying to rally his troops. It is reported he was visiting the front on a white horse to bolster moral, when he was caught in an artillery barrage. Well, that barrage was ours. Patton's removal from the field of battle had a domino effect and allowed our Army Group to push forward for the last couple days relatively untouched. An advance of 40kms or so has left us south of the town of Fontainbleu; we are defending the cross roads in the village of URY to ensure HWY 51 doesn't fall into enemy hands. Third Army has a new head and has rallied his troops, we expect heavy patrolling, maybe a few probes, but, my feel is this new General will want to show his men they still have fight in them, and counterattack somewhere along HWY 51, and we are on a likely objective. Army Group has provided an allotment of engineer stores, and Div has augmented our arty with 3x 10.5cm Bttys. I want the village heavily mined and booby-trapped. All wooded areas are to have any easy passages mined as well, but leave a few open but covered, in order to lat some enemy forces into our Kill zones. KG forces are to deploy to best cover the mined areas. Our Tigers should also look for any spots to dig in where they have long-range visuals and provide cover fire as well. The Panthers are to form our reserve/RRF, concealed but ready to roll. Our Tornado Gp will stay at max alert, ready to move at order. Good Hunting Men. [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img] [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img]Obersturmbannführer PanzerBob |
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SSKG Griffon War Dairy - 18 April 1945
After 24hrs of probes, the Americans hit us as I predicted more or less. This was not a hasty attack, but was put in deliberately, and designed to miss the strongest of our defences. They hit our northern defensive line, but at the moment my hasty minefield is doing it's job and letting the Yanks though in small or unit sized groups and being jumped on by my hidden Grenadiers and well sited Panzers. Two things of note, Our Tornado Gp is staying alive, it seems to have figured how avoid the Yank’s 50s, and preformed interdiction sweeps, spotting and looking for targets of opportunity, in particular their HQ. Did some damage, but neither found their HQ or Organic Arty. The Other thing is a new US Panzer has had been discovered, from reports it is much larger that the Sherman and has a long cannon. I've just been handed an photo taken by one of Tornado Crews. http://www.wwiivehicles.com/usa/tank...m26/m26_05.jpg This ought to be intersting as one of these has been reported inside our defensive line........... .......Cursed JABO's!! Several Mustangs showed up and made a concerted rocket attack on one of my Panthers, despite my AA's best efforts, the Panther and crew died. At least one JABO went away smoking. The new American panzers, I now count 4, a troop perhaps on trials, are much tougher than their brother Shermans. The one that got loose in my lines however succumbed to heavy MG suppression and one lucky 10.5cm HE round from one of my StuH's. The others seem to be taking 75 & 88 hits easily. Of note, the cannon on this panzer has not as of yet penetrated the front armour on the several Panthers and one Tiger they've hit. Also for the first time, it appears that one of these panzers used its cannon & 50cal to fire at one of my HUBZ, I sent in for a closer look. The HUBZ was only shaken not hurt. The American's appear to be trying to breach my lines with their armour alone, and not massing their force for this, or keeping any infantry closed up with them. (This maybe due to the effective suppression that was rained on them when they hit the minefield.)............... .......Along with some JABO's making harassing attacks, a Yank Panzer Company or so is attempting a breakthough to the centre objective. The new Panzers arose from the smoke first but with no supporting infantry, they've become the focus of all fire, then two of my PzGren Sections quickly dispatched two of the new heavies with Panzerfaust. The third took a seires of hits before a Tiger got in a good side aspect shot. The demise of the Heavies, moved the rest of the Company into an open field where I ordered all arty and local fire to concertrate on. This had the desired effect and broke the final fury of the enemy attack. Loses, in this defensive battle were minimal, and mostly occurred during the final segement of the American attack. Besides the Panther the JABO's took, 2 more Panthers and 2 StuG's plus assorted casualities can be pegged down to the final attack. In the failing light of the day, it's apparent now this attack was designed to fix us place while the Third Army withdraws even further. So even though we won the day, the enemy's objective of buying time was bought, with blood. Of note: It turns out the new Panzer, so I'm informed, is called the Pershing, another US General of note, or the M26. A Catkiller so to speak, it has a 9cm cannon and has heavy armour. Our present Panzers and their coming follow on models, are it's equal, interesting after piling up so many Shermans, the Allies are finally fielding a Panzer worthy of their industrial might. Again the Tornadoes, earned their keep, I'm glad these machines were wrangled away from the Luftwaffe. [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img] [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img] Obersturmbannführer PanzerBob http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/skull.gif |
Re: Alt History Campaign, 44-46 (sw) SS KG Griffo
Interesting stuff, keep 'em coming.
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Thanks, Blitzkrieg
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SSKG Griffon ORDERS- 19-23 April 1945
We've been advancing along behind the steadily retreating, 3rd Third Army. I've managed to have two 12.2cm Bttys attached to my KG, I've also taken delivery of two of the much improved Tiger II Ausf D, (I refused Ausf B, because of the mechancal nightmare they'd become.) The D has the new ElectroTurbo engine and the Hawkeye FC System to name a few improvements. I also snagged onto a Hyena the newest Spahwagen, it has some night vision as well. As Divisional Vanguard, we have attached additional Recce elements which include 4 Panthers UHU besides the usual units. These units have been assigned flank security. My daily treks to Div Briefings, paid off today as FM Rommel was there. Several things came to light, First we are aiming towards the French West Coast in an effort to corral the Allied Forces back up onto their Normandy Beachead. Secondly, Patton is well and about to resume command of his Third Army, given Rommels' demeanor on this topic, this concerns me greatly....... KG Griffon is to exercise more caution as the hunted wolf may find it's pack and turn and attack......... [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img] [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img] Obersturmbannführer PanzerBob http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/skull.gif |
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Excerpt from War Diary 24 April 45
As we rolled into the town of Longue (N of Samur) and secured it my hunch (and Rommels') paid off. My Forward Recce Element -FORE- my HUBZ Gp, spotted a large Panzer force in an echelon left formation. I ordered the FORE in for a closer look and to harass the enemy. Closer inspection, showed a force of largely panzers, with infantry riding on top, no trucks or halftracks. My HUBZ hosed off a few panzers of their infantry. As a plus they also took out a few panzers, including at least two M26's. I was able to walk my 122 Bttys into the main concentration. The resulting barrage had the effect of turning the main force south, instead of running to my north most flank security screen; they would be hitting the town where most of the KG was waiting for them. A small panzer group with accompanying infantry struck first and was dispatched and a hail of MG's Mortars, arty and panzer cannon. Meanwhile the south flank Security Element ran into another similar size force. It eventually was forced to withdraw, with help from a Tornado and several Tigers including the new Tiger II's. The first of several air strikes I called in materialized in the form of a couple of our 262’s. They came in fast and delivered their bombs and rockets in amongst the Yankee panzers and men, causing much chaos in damaged panzers and human suffering. They were something to behold, I had never seen jet airplanes in person before. This left a fairly battered force of which to attack our position in town. The first panzer to emerge from the smoke was a M26, a Panther 100m in front of the beast, fired and the shot bounced off the front, the return fire from the M26 almost vaporized the Panther and it’s crew. The second two Perishing met with long-range death as my Tiger II D’s knocked them out at 2400m from south of the town. The last part of the battle, the death blow was dealt with 4-5 Panthers and several Tiger I’s, under a continuous rain of fire and several passes by the Swallows. I lost two more Panthers, 2 StuG to Sherman 76’s in the resulting melee. We remain victorious. [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img] [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img]Obersturmbannführer PanzerBob http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/skull.gif |
Re: Alt History Campaign, 44-46 (sw) SS KG Griffo
Interesting set of reports so far Bob. Apart from the Pershings, are the Allies getting updated kit too? And I have to ask - what's happening in the Far-East with the collapse of the Russians? With a land route now possible through Russia, The Japanese could be getting plans for 262s if not actual aircraft to take out the B-29 menace. Type XXI boats out of Japanese bases could be ranging up and down the west coast...
With Russian support gone they may have a better chance at supressing the Chinese. With Manchukuo stabilized and possible imports or occupied territory in Russia, the Japanese resource problems may be cured giving the Americans a much harder run for their money. Finally - did the bomb drop putting the Japanese out of the war? If so - why aren't there mushroom clouds over the fatherland? If not - what's happening in North Africa and the Middle East? Will we see a revived second front threatening Imperial India and stretching allied resources further? I love "what ifs" ;-) |
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Thanks Pat, some good food for thought in your ponderings, and will be covered as the alt timeline marches on. I think I'll have to include some news clippings and letters to and from home to add more favour.
As the Allies, at present I'm going with the present OOB's as the Allies are having huge problems... However, I would love to play against Allied OOB's MOD'd for an alt timeline that I HAVE NOT CREATED, to add to the surprise and suspense, US Brit & Canuk, A lot can all of a sudden be pretty hairy on the battlefield when tanks are fielded earlier or up armoured or FC is improved. Aircraft see service earlier or are loaded out for CAS, I created a Canadian OOB once a few years ago where the decision was taken to buy Soviet kit with some Western upgrades. (The US was furious) It was a blast. Must run, PanzerBob |
Re: Alt History Campaign, 44-46 (sw) SS KG Griffo
KG Griffon War Diary 08 May 45
Since our last major engagement, we’ve been advancing with the Div along the northern Loire River valley. There have been some counterattacks by the Americans, but not in our sector. Most of our work on the advance has been policing up Third Army stragglers, Partisan actions and reacting to air attacks. During this time, I’ve managed replace some of our equipment: Beob/HQ Zug- SzPzW I Rommel (our new tracked APC) Recce Gp- 2 more SdKfz 255 Hyena (Puma follow on with IR vision) Panther Kp- 3x Panther F’s Tiger Kp- 2 more Tiger II D’s PzGren Kps- 3x Rommels’ (for Kp & Zug CO’s)2x Schwarzpanthers (FC upgrade, IR Vision,Armour Mods on Jagdpanther. SPG Zug- 1x Sturmpanzer IV I’ve been informed that a large part of our good fortune is due to success by the Luftwaffe in a sweeping interdiction campaign. We’ve made a huge impact on fuel supplies and reinforcements, and it is showing in the ever-retreating Allied forces. Our Divisional Objective is St. Nazaire. We are to halt on a rough line, north-south axis between the village of Sauenay and the Loire River to prepare for the final drive on St Nazaire. The Americans are preparing to defend the area, perhaps in hopes of an evacuation. [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img] [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img] Obersturmbannführer PanzerBob http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/skull.gif http://www.militaryimages.net/imageh...kggriffon2.jpg |
Re: Alt History Campaign, 44-46 (sw) SS KG Griffo
Joint Intelligence Bulletin---45-27845
Along with new ground weapons, the Germans have fielded yet another surprise onto the battlefield. This comes in the form of a machine called a helicopter, specifically an Attack Helicopter. It appears to have been employed down at the Battalion sized unit level in direct support of that units operations. It has the ability to take off and land vertically and hover or stand still at altitude. This has made for a deadly opponent for for ground forces. The Tornado as it is called, is based on the Luftwaffes' first successful Helicopter the Dragon. Tornado has 1500hp power plant and is armed with a 30mm cannon, 2 MMG and an assortment of HE and AP rockets. It's primary mission is Scouting but, will attack given the right targets. They are armoured over it's vital spots. They move easily out of danger when attacked from the ground or air. http://www.militaryimages.net/imageh...36dtornado.jpg |
Re: Alt History Campaign, 44-46 (sw) SS KG Griffo
KG Griffon War Diary 09 May 45
We were sitting along our sector of the Divisional Departure Line for less than 24hrs and I had sent my FORE out to scout our AOR after sunrise and much to my surprise they spotted two armoured forces moving down the roads in my flank areas. Again it seemed to be Panzers with Infantry riding, I'm beginning to believe this is an effect of the fuel shortage. As to what this recce in force can hope to gain, I'm not sure. We were well positioned to absorb this attack. I had my HUBZ put in an attack run to slow the Yanks up in order to plot my arty and hopefully some from Div. Division gave me 3 15cm Battery’s and I had my BEOB's plot most of their fire along the north & south roads. I had the Tiger Kp move into better fire posns and put the reigns on my Panthers until I saw how the battle would develop. The PzGrens's supporting panzers also were moved up ready to fill in as well. Arty came down as planned and the American Infantry were blown off their rides, and I ordered in the Tornadoes to harass them further. The first of the enemy columns came under the guns of my Tigers as they advanced though the barrages. American HE and smoke missions began to fall within and before our lines. I ordered the Panthers forward split between the two columns. It was at this point the cursed JABO’s came in, 4 Mustangs and several Lightning’s all with rockets. The first several runs hit the Panther Kp’s HQ Section, both were damaged, and the Kp CO abandoned his Panther F under cover of his 2IC’s panzer. More Yankee panzers were being taken out, one PzGren Section on the south road took out 3 Shermans with Panzerfaust, the Kp HQ accounted for at least two more with a Panzerschreck and my panzers were making American armour into smoking wrecks. The JABO’s came in again making guns only runs, but they were now targeting my HT’s. Several HT’s were set ablaze, however, the JABO’s luck had run out. My AAA assets finally, scored two with a possible 3rd kills. After 45 or so minutes of action the Americans are withdrawing. I sent a request up to Div to seek permission to pursue the retreating force. Word comes down we are sit tight, awaiting orders for the push on St. Nazaire. I’ve ordered the KG to top up all ammo, fuel and stores, make good any repairs possible. A “JOB WELL DONE” was also in order, but for the time being I’ve ordered our cooks to ensure a hot ‘eggs and sausage’ breakfast gets to all troops. Obersturmbannführer PanzerBob http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/skull.gif |
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WIDE WORLD GAZETTE
14 May 1945 HEADLINES ARMY POCKETED Allied Forces in France suffered their latest setback today, as Nazi Armies split our Armies into two separate pockets in NW France. This now leaves US Forces holding the Brittany area, with a collection of US, UK, Canadian and other Allies pushed back into the Normandy area. No word from FDR as to whether…………. CARRIERS COMING The Battle of Atlantic may take a turn for the better, as US Naval Forces are being freed for Atlantic Duty. Since the shocking Surrender of China to the Japanese several months ago, the IJN has withdrawn from the Pacific to defend Japan. FDR’s policy of containment has left the Navy with the option of sending more ships to assist in the Atlantic. It is hoped with a larger carrier force, the present scourge of ROBOT BOMB attacks will be driven off the convoys, allowing our Armies to function properly reversing our present situation. Admiral Nimitz stated ……………….. GRIM OUTLOOK IN CHANNEL CLASH Loses the Battle of the Channel continue to mount as the Nazi effort to cut off our lifeblood in Southern England and the English Channel continue. Several new jet-powered bombers have been identified and are making life all the more difficult for our pilots. New jet interceptors are still months away according to………….. INDIAN TRAITORS IN LEAGUE WITH NAZIS The Uprising in India is still causing thousands of deaths as riots spin out of control. The Nationalist League Party has openly asked for assistance and recognition of a free India, from Hitler in Nazi Germany and from Kuznetov in Greater Russia as they’ve renamed the USSR. British authorities have been reported to be quietly abandoning……………….. NIGHT TURNS TO DAY A mysterious light lit up a large part the American Desert several nights ago. The US Office of Space Studies reported that it was a usually large meteor that made it to Earth and there is no reason to be alarmed. Several people claimed the light blinded them for………….. BLUNDER WEAPON NO HITTER The 20th Amerika Missile device came down today in Newark NJ. It came down in a wooded area, setting the impact area ablaze. An elderly couple walking near by were killed. To date, these Missiles that are leveling NYC according to Gobbels, have yet to hit New York, accounting for only 15 dead and minimal……………………….. WHITE RUSSIA SPEAKS Marshal Kuznetov in his first appearance to the outside world expressed a desire to normalize relations with his Euroasian continental brothers and sisters. He condemned all the Liberal Extremist Nations, of which he included the Americas and the British Empire for fomenting hatreds and goading Greater Russia and the Third Reich into a war neither wanted. All because of their fear of the crumbling threat of Communism. The Press was treated to banquet afterwards, a dual affair, whereas, the Liberal Press and the “Friendly Press” had separate functions to attend, ours was a beer and pretzels party the others was much more………………………… CIVILIAN HEADS FREE FRENCH The Free French Government in exile, elected it’s new President today filling the power vacuum left by General DeGaulle after his fatal heart attack three weeks ago. President Jean Bart Dumont was sworn in at………………….. FRANCO COURTS NAZIS AGAIN Spain, today has opened its ports to all Axis military and civilian shipping, as Spanish Leader Franco openly praised the Third Reich’s recent successes. This despite warnings from the Allies………………… NEUTRALITY QUESTIONED Switzerland intercepted and shot down an RCAF Mosquito on a photo-recce mission, which strayed into its airspace. This is the first Allied to be summarily shot down since their announced policy of no more over flights or emergency landings in their country. It is not known whether……………….. FRIEND OR FOO Rumours persist that pilots and flight crews on both all sides of this conflict, have been harassed while flying combat missions by balls of light, which appear to be under control. Neither side has claimed to own these nuisances. Allies airmen have termed them Foo-Fighters; some say they are good luck like dolphins at sea. No comment has been forth coming………………………. |
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KG GRIFFON ORDERS-15 May 1945
Despite Der Furhers best efforts to garner surrender out of the trapped Allied Forces, they have refused to come to terms. We are now facing an enemy much better prepared for the assault to come. We, in concert with AG Rommel are to commerce a massive assault on what has become known as PATTON”S POCKET. The frontlines at present run north from our position east of St Nazaire to Rennes to St. Malo on the Channel. Our task is to punch a hole through the American defenses and hold this breach open for Div to pass though and onto St Nazaire. Initial contact will be made on Route 773 in the south of our sector. We will advance in loose column along 773 under smoke and behind a suppressing barrage. Column will hold until our Engineers remove the mines off our route. Once we transit the minefield the column will pivot right at the first crossroads and fan out and take the high ground along the north/south road. The north most crossroads must captured as well. AG Rommel has attached to us for this attack the following assets: 2x Recce Gps 2x Panzer Engineer Kps 6x 17cm Btty 2x 12.2cm Btty 1x 75mm Btty Plus 2x Maultiers 15cm Rct Btty w Ammo As most of you know we have a new PzGren Kp posted to our KG. They will have the honour of leading the attack once though the minefield. Good Hunting Men. Obersturmbannführer PanzerBob |
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KG GRIFFON War Diary-15 May 1945
I must say I loathe assaults on fixed lines or fortified positions, they seem such a waste of good soldiers and resources. Never the less, they are a fact of the military condition. Our attack, was stalled due to the Americans crafty placement of their mines, they “booby trapped” the roads on my axis of advance, and as found out too late and left the fields around them open. This allowed Divisional Recce to slip through and my attached Pioneers to get bogged down clearing routes not necessary. Div Recce took a bloody pounding as they hit the enemy’s screen (It appears I didn’t use enough artillery preps or as prisoners indicated we were dealing with a new breed of US soldier, maybe a little of both.) Two engagements stood out, first was between one three man Recce MC and a dug in platoon of infantry. Running into them in the smoke and confusion, they took down one section at a time, causing the last to retreat as the last SS Mann went down MG42 blazing. The second was a valiant run by a 234/1 down the main axis of advance, exposing multiple enemy positions allowing my 3rd Kp PzGrens to take them out. The two survivors have been awarded Iron Crosses. My HUBZ had taken heavy fire as well during a Recce In Force Mission, but they inflicted several Tank kills and several AT Guns plus assorted damage on egressing the area. I’ve sent a request that my HUBZ crews be awarded Panzer Combat Badges, a first I believe for Flyers. I’ve ordered all arty missions to shift to the areas my force was to hit on its pivot north. Also of note, JABO’s attacked both mine clearance zones, even though heavily smoked in, however, damage was minimal. TBC [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img] [img]/threads/images/Graemlins/Lightning.gif[/img]Obersturmbannführer PanzerBob http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/skull.gif |
Re: Alt History Campaign, 44-46 (sw) SS KG Griffo
Excerpts From “In the Führer’s Service” RFM PanzerBob 1954
…………cursed JABO’s and my own pride saw me in the hospital again. A P38 hit my Command Rommel broadside with rockets and cannons, leaving most of my staff dead or like me out of the battle and on the way to the rear areas with the rest of my boys. My KG was mauled but opened the American Defensive Line and was part of the push causing the Allies to abandon the Continent. …………..funny how events that swirl around you on the field of combat, are clearer when at home away from the action. The Naval Situation in the North Atlantic and the Channel temporarily switched to favour the Allies as their Carrier Force stabilized their local command of the area allowing the Allies to withdrawn from the last two Pockets. Several of the much vaulted carriers were sunk, along with assorted other warships and transports………………………… ………..as of August 1945, the world was starting to settle in to it’s present political divides, The Eurasian Axis Domain as it would come to known, now included Great Russia, The Imperial Empire, The Royal Realm of India and or course the 3rd Reich. The Americas with Australia, and Africa would later be known as the “Free World”, but for now several thorns had to be removed from the Mid-East, Italy, and of course the UK……… ………….summoned to Berlin I found I was on my way to the Middle East, Syria in particular. I was to command a KG formed around a PzGren Bn with a Panther Kp plus support elements………….as part of Army Group Templar…………my KG will bear the proud Griffon name…………….. …………Abwehr briefings confirmed that a mix of British, ANZAC, and Italian Forces are attempting to hold the area, and we are being called on to help Arabs establish a Kingdom allied with the Reich and guaranteeing oil for the Domain……………… ………………recommendations I sent up the chain, had bore fruit…………Hubz were armed with sabot rounds for their 3 cm cannon and were being incorporated into Recce Groups…………………….Rommel Panzer Grenadier Carriers had been, in version 2 abandoned the highly dangerous 5 cm gun and replaced with a rapid fire 2 cm cannon more suited for close infantry support…………………..testing confirmed that the barrel loaded 30 cm HE warhead round, was more likely in use, to kill or damage our own troops, plus the added danger of having to emerge from under cover of the vehicle to load the thing………………… |
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SSKG GRIFFON ORDERS- 14 Aug 45
With the Our new KG below, we are to advance to the Old French Fort, and Oasis 5km to our west, and hold against any attempt to dislodge us. We also must take the bridges to the north and west. Div has attached a Recce Gp with 2 Unarmed Spotter HUBZ and 3x 12.2 cm Btty and a 17 cm Btty. Good Hunting, Men
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Excerpts From “Die Wehrmacht” Sept 1947
The StabTiger …………other panzer conversions continued making good use of recovered or disused panzers. Common were conversions to other types of combat panzer, however, command type vehicles also were in demand as well. One of note was the StabTiger. Utilizing the failed Sturmtiger it finally provided a platform large and heavily armoured enough to meet the needs of forward command and artillery staffs in their lethal environments. Once the mortar and associated equipment was removed and its mantel area sealed off the interior of the StabTiger provided room for radios, map boards and other command necessities, plus a comfortable space for the staff to work. All the original loading hatches were retained allowing staff easy access. The hull machine gun was retained and two MG42 were mounted topside for local defence. The first conversions were allotted to forward artillery observer crews. Command staffs quickly saw the value of the StabTiger and for the remainder of the War being issued these heavy-duty command panzers was a prize. In an attempt to meet demand other Tigers were converted as the Tiger Ausf E were phased out. Known as the (Neu) variant, they were easily identified by the front plate having no sealed off hole. The front was one piece, simplifying production. This was last variant of the much valued Tiger Ausf E. The Waffen SS in Syria first used StabTiger in numbers…………………….. |
Re: Alt History Campaign, 44-46 (sw) SS KG Griffo
Stab Tiger seems an odd choice given it's low speed, high fuel consumption and overall large size. A turret-less Stab Panther would be more to my taste. Plate the top over and maybe add a decent ex naval range-finder and you will have an agile and effective platform.
Or even better, kit out some of your helicopters for FO duty - kept back of the FEBA the should be able to see just fine while staying out of AAA range. |
Re: Alt History Campaign, 44-46 (sw) SS KG Griffo
yeah and whats the imperial empire?
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Good day,
I couldn't agree more Pat, but, in this ALT World, this is what happened, and the Sturmtiger Icon lent itself well to the concept without any changes to the art. Also I always thought the Sturmtiger was a wasted concept as well, but, I mused on concept of using all that space under armour for something else. As you may have noticed my HUBZ are a part of my KG PzAufkl Gp. OOPS I forgot the include them. DOH!! Anyway, I'm trialing them in the Recce Gp and hoping they will help keep more of my Recon Truppen alive. We shall see. The Imperial Empire, Valo, is Japan, and all the lands it managed to hang on to after China surrendered, this would include mainland SE Asia, The Free World managed to keep most of the Island Nations under the US policy of containment. Eternal War (gaming) PanzerBob |
Re: Alt History Campaign, 44-46 (sw) SS KG Griffo
KG Griffon War Diary 14 Aug 45
The action to take the Fort & the Oasis went without a hitch. Problems mounted when we advanced to take to the bridge over the western wadi and the old fort overlooking the area. It appears that the Aussies had planned to occupy the Fort & the Oasis as well. My forward Recce Elements ran head long into the enemy just before the bridge causing heavy loses to the ground forces. A Tornado came in hit them hard, stopping the enemy column cold. It consisted of Armoured Cars and Halftracks loaded down with infantry. They now had deployed to hold the bridge. I ordered my KG PzAufkl Gp to advance and hold the road into the Fort while I brought several Pz Gren Zugs up with 7 of my Panthers to retake the Wadi Bridge. My Flanks Recce Elms reported seeing troop movements north & south of the area. This was confirmed by the accompanying Tornadoes and Spotter HUBZ that took fire, we lost one Spotter, but the Tornadoes hosed them down good before withdrawing to relative safety. It now appeared I had several flanking attacks to deal with as well. I ordered a Pz Gren Kp with Panther support against each. The northern objective was the ruins and southern one was to move no further than the wadi. I was fully expecting Enemy Panzers to emerge from the gloomy dusk. I ordered my 15cm Bttys to strike behind the bridge position, as I wanted the bridge intact. The Divisional 122’s were assigned on the flanks. I ordered my Tornadoes in low to find the enemies Panzers. Once my flank forces were rolling I turned to the Wadi Bridge problem. With a Tornado suppressing the Bridge defenders I had the armoured elements move up to take care of the halftracks and armoured cars. With the enemies support wrecked, I had my Pz Grens move up and disembark. With several Rommels & Panthers in support they started to move towards the bridge. On the flanks, a troop of scout vehicles on each flank ran into my advancing forces and were dealt with quickly. Recce into the enemies rear area produced no panzers at all. However, a mass of infantry was advancing towards my forces. On the northern flank, I had the Pz Grens occupy the Ruins with an outpost on the high ground to the north of the Ruins. To the south I ordered just the Panthers and Rommels forward to the Wadi. The Aussies attacked the Ruins; they used 3inch mortars to keep our heads down while trying to close on our positions. It was here that I lost several Panthers to PIAT’s. Along the Wadi between heavy ground fire and the arty, once shifted, the enemy was kept at bay and advanced no further than the Wadi. Back at the Wadi Bridge, we had taken it intact, but at some cost in men. The enemy put up a tough fight there, counterattacking several times despite Panthers and Rommels assisting in holding the Bridge. The enemy finally broke when the units holding the far side of the Bridge called down arty on their position. This action caused the Aussies to withdraw from this action and fall back into the desert night. As a result of this engagement I’ve requested more heavy HE support. Division was less than impressed with our performance, never the less I was happy with it. Obersturmbannführer PanzerBob http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/skull.gif |
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ROTFLMAO!!!!
Eternal War(gaming)! Bob |
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Excerpts From “In the Führer’s Service” RFM PanzerBob 1954
…………Syria turned into of series of minor skirmishes for our KG. Allied Forces seemed unprepared to engage a modern mechanized force. At least in Syria they were primarily a force of occupation. The biggest thorn in our side was actions by SAS raiders as we moved south…………… …………..with Syria falling back into Arab and German hands in Sept 45, we pressed across the border into Palestine. KG Griffon was on the right flank bordering with the sea. As we pushed towards Haifa the KG overran a recently abandoned RAF Airfield. Much to our surprise the British decided to take a crack at retaking the airfield. The attack was repelled at great cost to the enemy in armour. Two columns of British Comets, one along the coast, one up the main road, a company plus of infantry advancing though the high ground to the east came at us. Concentrated artillery and accurate Panther fire, stopped the attack churning the Comet columns into scrap metal. My Tornadoes also found and wiped out their command staff. Typhoons took out the Panther Kps HQ zug and several Rommels etc. Comets did take a Panther, a Schwarzpanther and assorted halftracks and Spahwagens. British arty cost me more than few Pz Grens. Division thought my loses high, but we won the day……………….. ………..Jerusalem declared an Open City and the British now mostly pushed into Egypt made October 1945 a time to consolidate our gains and prepare for the next phase of operations. The KG settled into a defensive position west of El Arish over watching the two main roads into the city. Egypt and the Suez Canal were next on our list and with the Med being our sea now as Spain had command of Gibraltar; the writing was on the wall………………. …………………rumours of major set back of an American “Superweapon” started to surface at this point, another 6 months would pass before an American newspaper broke the story on the failure of an Atomic Bomb project……………. ……………..Churchill stepped down as British PM stating health reasons………US policy of containment gains popularity, with the American public and other “Free World” nations…………………..Royal Family vows to stay in Britain, despite urgings to leave……….Reich economy stable despite War footing. RM Speer……….Greater Russia has record harvest……………Reports of unrest continue in India……….Amerika Missiles now actually falling on East Coast cities………………..FDR not to seek another term, Generals may run……………… |
Re: Alt History Campaign, 44-46 (sw) SS KG Griffo
Good day,
For reasons I can't fathom this campaign has digressed into series of massed infantry charges, which makes for boring prose unless you are into body counts. So I’m terminating this AAR. I’m amending the OOB’s for the US, Canada, and the UK to hopefully make some opponents with Alt History surprises of their own. I’m open to ideals, hint hint. Generally I’m changing things to reflect an attitude shift during the North African Campaign by the Allies, which now sees a need for better punch and protection in their Armoured Forces. A peak into my somewhat warped mind. US forces start progressively mounting better AT Guns on some Shermans, before Sicily, A push for heavy tanks, better optics, effect air support is given a green light……….. The Dieppe Tragedy causes a split from some Allies ideals in armoured warfare by Canadian planners. Ceasing on the success of the T-34 Canada, buys plans for and borrows several Russian tank designers, and begins production of a Canuk T-34, to be known as the RAM series of tanks, of course with western arms and devices aboard. The UK makes similar strategic changes hurrying along the production of homegrown solutions to the same problems. Hordes of Shermans will still figure in the make-ups of these armies, but they will not be alone. Thanks for your interest and stayed tuned. Eternal War (gaming) PanzerBob |
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- Most Secret -
Ministerial Bulletin - Current Developments Based upon the current versions of the RAM tank now entering production, the Montreal Locomotive works unveiled an improved medium tank. Similar to the Russian T-34 85, the RAM-Windigo mounts a 17pdr ATG in an enlarged turret. The possibility of using the new 20 pdr in a RAM chassis in a similar manner to the Russian SU-85 has been investigated but at this time production capacity is more than sufficient to produce turreted vehicles for our armoured divisions. Further consideration is being given to deploying such a vehicle in the infantry support and tank hunter role. With the failure of the Manhattan project, new uses are being investigated for the military utilization of uranium. Given its high density, investigations are underway to determine if it can be used as an APCR or APDS penetrator. The American 105mm high velocity recoilless rifle has been experimentally deployed on a number of platforms. Intended as a quadruple mount on the LVT series of vehicles for bunker busting in the Pacific Campaign, the 105mm has been tested on the Weasel high mobility vehicle by 3 SSF. Additionally, it has been tested in an electrically fed ventral mount on the Blackfly - a Mosquito variant. While anti-armour performance is excellent, the propellant blast is still a problem. In other aerial developments Radio guided B-17 "Razon" missiles have been experimentally equipped with advance H7S air to ground radar and EOIC (Electronic Optical Identifier and Computor). Guided most of the way by a radio equipped mother plane, the EOIC takes over on the final target run and can place the RAZON within 1000 yards of a major land feature such as a river Y. This astounding level of accuracy comes with a cost. The EOIC takes up the bulk of the missile precluding a useful warhead and is susceptible to both AA fire and the normal vibrations of aircraft flight. It is hope that new smaller and robust components can be developed. - Most Secret - |
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[/quote] Did you play with AI tank heavy ? [/quote] Yes I did, I even checked to see if the OOB had Armoured Formations dated past the war's end date. mmmmm PanzerBob |
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I really do enjoy reading your stuff PanzerBob. <font color="green"> </font>
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Thanks Brummbar,
I'm going to restart this Campaign soon. I'm still play testing some new equipment and units. Prosit! |
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