Kursk next?

[Tank-Ace]

Well, I think we could do a Kursk event next. Granted we would have to use a different map for the event, but I think the time has come.

We have a decent line-up for aircraft, and GV's, and most importatnly, with the arival of the Ju-87G-2, both sides will have a good ground-attack aircraft available.


One of the benefits of doing Kursk is that its one of the few setups we can run where the Germans are on the strategic offensive. Really after that point, the Germans were at best using agressive defense. Even the Balaton offensive wasn't really strategic in nature, it didn't put the initiative back in the German's hands.


It seems like the GV setup is going to be hardest, since we don't have AT guns, mines, and all the other defenses the Soviets had on their side. IMO, for GV's, we would give the Germans: Panzer IV F2/H at a 2:1 ratio, one group of Tiger I's, and a group of Panther G's, in substitute for the Panther Ausf. D.

Soviets would get the T-34/76 and the T-34/85 in place of the Su-85 and their AT guns. Numerical advantage would obviously be given to the Soviets in this case.

[ROC]

Next event is already on the books, and will be announced soon.

One thing we don't do though, is plan an event around a plane that isn't out yet. It won't be Kursk.

[AKKuya]

Most likely the next event will center around a What If Scenario.  What if Germany actually invaded England?  Allied CV's and land based bombers from Iceland pounding the Nazi occupied landscape.

Since we don't have Iceleand, we'll have to use CV's as bomber bases.  Lancasters, B-17's, and B-24's with formations launching en masse from blue water operations.  We'll call it "Her Majesty's Raid".

[Spikes]

Most likely the next event will center around a What If Scenario.  What if Germany actually invaded England?  Allied CV's and land based bombers from Iceland pounding the Nazi occupied landscape.

Since we don't have Iceleand, we'll have to use CV's as bomber bases.  Lancasters, B-17's, and B-24's with formations launching en masse from blue water operations.  We'll call it "Her Majesty's Raid".

[Fencer51]

Before I design another ground war, in fact before we run another ground war I will require 30 written pledges of participation per side promising their 401ks, first born, and the removal of their pinky fingers if they fail to sign up and attend.

Btw, the new black sea map has an area designed specificity for a recreation of Kursk.

I would love to do more GV events, I highly enjoyed DoB in tanks, but we need GVers to commit to participate.. not force people who want to fly to GV.

Cheers,

Fencer

[Tank-Ace]

I'm comming back in the summer, I've got a job already lined up, I start in July. I can make scenarios, I'll GL the Panthers if you need an expirienced commander, and I could start badgering GV'ers in the MA to join.


If not the next one, at least consider it for the Fall scenario.

[AKKuya]

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First official supporter.   In the words of Jean-luc Picard, "Make it so."

Now, back to your reguarly scheduled Scenario programming.

[SEseph]

I would love to do more GV events, I highly enjoyed DoB in tanks, but we need GVers to commit to participate.. not force people who want to fly to GV.

This. 

[Krusty]

Keep in mind that M3s with the gun on it can act as stationary AT guns.... About as defenseless as them. Just set them up ahead of time and don't let them move around.

[Brooke]

I heard that the next scenario is a "what if" as follows:

-- Germany and USSR remained together on axis.
-- Thus US and UK weren't able to gain foothold in Europe and had to focus on desperate defense of UK.
-- Meanwhile, Japan as member of axis settled its differences with USSR and, backed by USSR industry, kept winning in the Pacific.

So, in the scenario, it is a 1945 battle for Seattle.  The Japanese have taken Hawaii, the Aleutians, and pushed down the west coast.  Land-based Yaks, La's, and Ki-67's, and Sea Nikis and Sea Ki-84's on Japanese CV's off the Washington coast battle late-war US iron and US CV's.

 

[Krusty]

The bait.... she is stinky, no? </random French accent>

[Brooke]

Actually, I think "Battle for Seattle" would a great fun!  But, no, it isn't the next scenario.

[Fencer51]

Actually, I think "Battle for Seattle" would a great fun!  But, no, it isn't the next scenario.

Why would anyone fight to keep Seattle?

[Brooke]

Why would anyone fight to keep Seattle?

In the alternate history of my imagining, it would be to make sure Hoosiers are kept out. 

[Krusty]

Starbucks and Microsoft have brainwashed us all to want to keep it