D Co/2nd Bn/2 Bde/7th Arm Div - Cameronius

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Here is the Master OOB for D Co/2nd Bn/2 Bde/7th Arm Div for the Human Team vs AI Combat Campaign "Operation Combeforce".

This thread will be used for tracking OOB changes and for the unit commander to provide AAR's or other campaign related information.

D Co/2nd Bn/2 Bde/7th Arm Division
COMMANDER: Cameronius
MP: 7

Mech Inf Co
1x British HQ
1x Austin 30cwt

HQ Platoon
1x Rifle Section (#408)
1x Lloyd Carrier (#51)

1st Platoon
1x Rifle Section (#408)
3x Rifle Section (#69)
4x Lloyd Carrier (#51)

2nd Platoon
1x Rifle Section (#408)
3x Rifle Section (#69)
4x Lloyd Carrier (#51)

3rd Platoon
1x Rifle Section (#408)
3x Rifle Section (#69)
4x Lloyd Carrier (#51)

ADDITIONAL NOTES: To be added as needed.

[Cameronius]

OP turn 1,

D coy will advance, mounted, 2 up, platoons in extended line to the eastern edge of Sidi Sultan. 500yds before entering the built up area, the forward platoons will dismount and after a short listening halt will continue advancing and clear the build up area from east to west.

D coy will wait until C coy is in position in the orchard to the north before entering Sidi Sultan.

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OPERATIONAL TURN 1

COMMAND: D Co/2nd Bn/2nd Rifle Bde/7th Armoured Division

DATE: February 5, 1941
GAME PHASE: 0000-0400 - Night
WEATHER: Clear
MOON PHASE: Half
VISIBILITY (HEXES/METERS): 20h/1000m
SEARCHING: 50%
HITTING: 75%
ROUT/RALLY: 75%
TURNS: 20
SCEN SLOT#: 702

SITUATION: Advancing from the Northeast you come to the outskirts of Southeastern Sidi Sultan. You need to make sure that the area is clear of any enemy so you need to clear the town itself as well as the surrounding hills (411, 412, 413 and 415).

As you stop to regroup your forces for the advance several of your men report hearing tracked vehicles to the West, far in the distance but seemingly getting closer.
SCENARIO FILE REMOVED

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Cameronius - I have attached the scenario file for this battle to post #3. Please download and refer to the instructions in that post.

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Cameronius - Have you gotten started on this scenario yet?

[Cameronius]

DD, I just downloaded it now.:o

[Cameronius]

DD,
I got lucky, this Scenario turned into a cake walk for me.
Only because I spotted the enemy tanks appraoching on the northern road and was able to set an ambush for them. Also the enemies lack of anti tank weapons and machineguns allowed me to take full advantage of my carriers in the fire support role.
I played it all in one sitting and it took about an hour.
Overall very enjoyable!

Cam

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I got lucky, this Scenario turned into a cake walk for me.
Only because I spotted the enemy tanks appraoching on the northern road and was able to set an ambush for them.I wondered if I had placed them far enough back that you wouldn't notice them till your were engaging the forces in the village and get hit in the flank but its not like there are many places to hide them as they arrive. :upset:

Of course, playing against the Italians and the AI is not the most challenging combination.

I think these 3 1st turn scenarios will be a good start for an official User Campaign of the same theme. :cool:

[Cameronius]

Move order for OP turn 2.

6(1)

Delta Coy will move into the northwest half of Sidi Sultan dismount and clear the built up area of all enemy forces.

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OPERATIONAL TURN 2

COMMAND: D Co/2nd Bn/2nd Rifle Bde/7th Armoured Division

DATE: February 5, 1941
GAME PHASE: 0401-0800 - Dawn
WEATHER: Clear
MOON PHASE: N/A
VISIBILITY (HEXES/METERS): 60h/3000m
SEARCHING: 100%
HITTING: 100%
ROUT/RALLY: 100%
TURNS: 20
SCEN SLOT#: 709

SITUATION: Advancing from the Southwest you enter to northwestern section of Sidi Sultan. You need to make sure that the area is clear of any enemy so you need to clear the town itself as well as the surrounding hills. Special efforts should be made to clear Sunrise Ridge and Lookout Point.

SCENARIO FILE REMOVED

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The scenario file is now attached to the previous post.

Same procedure as before. Keep a copy of the end game file for future review and evaluation.

Also, if you want to post screenshots or any AAR type of info so the not involved can get a feel for what is going on that would be great. It should also help generate interest for the next, full campaign I am considering. The next one may include an OPFOR to play against as opposed to the AI so any input is important here. ;)

[Cameronius]

Done,
Once again, a cakewalk. I was very lucky that the enemy airstrikes targeted my CO's truck which was lagging behind and caused it to rout into a building and immobilize instead of getting destroyed. The AI decided to advance with it's 75mm guntruck instead of hanging back and causing me serious damage. It was dealt with quickly.

Here are some screen shotshots, start, middle and end as well as the game save file.
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g178/Cameronius/nwsidisultan2.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g178/Cameronius/nwsidisultan13.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g178/Cameronius/nwsidisultanend.jpg

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Once again, a cakewalk. I was very lucky that the enemy airstrikes targeted my CO's truck which was lagging behind and caused it to rout into a building and immobilize instead of getting destroyed. The AI decided to advance with it's 75mm guntruck instead of hanging back and causing me serious damage. It was dealt with quickly.So I take it this is another vote to continue with Player v Player in future campaigns and from this point forward in this one? ;)

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Need movement orders. ;)

[Cameronius]

Move order as follows:6(3),1(3),6(1)

This should put D coy in a postion 1 hex south of A coy's current position. D coy will probably be held in reserve for Op turn 3.

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OPERATIONAL TURN 1

COMMAND: D Co/2nd Bn/2nd Rifle Bde/7th Armoured Division

DATE: February 5, 1941
GAME PHASE: 0801-1200 - Morning
WEATHER: Clear
MOON PHASE: N/A
VISIBILITY (HEXES/METERS): 60h/3000m
SEARCHING: 100%
HITTING: 100%
ROUT/RALLY: 100%
TURNS: 20
PBEM SLOT#: 003

SITUATION: Although Sidi Sultan has been cleared of enemy forces it is time to spread out and make sure that the road leading northwest is clear as well. All possible Italian escape routes need to be sealed off and cleared.

Your Opponent is: Katana

PBEM FILE IS NOW ATTACHED

NOTE: This is a normal PBeM file so only the actual player #1 should be downloading this file since it will require a password to start the game!

[katana]

Hi Cameronius

my name is katana and I am still trying to get intouch with you to
set up playing times for are game.
Again my e-mail is wd_katana@dodo.com.au
hope to here from you soon =)

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Hi Cameronius

my name is katana and I am still trying to get intouch with you to
set up playing times for are game.Are you two up and running on your PBeM?

[katana]

Nope still no contact

[Cameronius]

DD, Katana,

Sorry for the delay, I finally got round to downloading the PBEM file today and I got a "Saved game file failed to load" error when I tried to open it up. I 've had this happen on occasion before and have had to start games over. I really don't know what causes this error to occur. DD any ideas?

Cam

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Most of the time I've seen that is usually a version error. You are running 2.0 correct?

Also, make sure you are not overwriting an old PBeM game in that slot. I always delete any existing saved game from the slot and then unzip the new game there. Sometimes the .cmt file doesn't get overwritten properly and it can corrupt the new PBeM. Not saying it is the case in your game but I have noticed a pattern in some of the other PBeM's I played a while back.

[Cameronius]

I am still running 1.1b and was not even aware of a recent upgrade.

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I am still running 1.1b and was not even aware of a recent upgrade.I may have to start calling you Vas! You guys are slackin' and giving me migranes. :argh: :laugh:

[Cameronius]

I'm on it! I've upgraded and will be sending my first turn shortly.

[katana]

Hi all
guess what I just cooked, Yep you guess it my hard drive. So I have lost all my files and e-mail contacts.
Just installing a new drive now.So more or less my battle was in its last turn and Italy was getting spanked pretty bad seems all I had to fight with was a track team =)

katana

katana:mad:

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So more or less my battle was in its last turn and Italy was getting spanked pretty bad seems all I had to fight with was a track team =)Did I give you that much? :laugh:

[Cameronius]

DD I can send you the last turn I sent Katana and we can end this now, or we can continue after he gets his machine fixed. What would you prefer?

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DD I can send you the last turn I sent Katana and we can end this now, or we can continue after he gets his machine fixed. What would you prefer?Go ahead and send it now. It's not a tournament or campaign game so we can end it without playing all the way through.

[Cameronius]

DD,
Sorry it took so long, but here is the last turn I sent to Katana.