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General Forums => Axis vs Allies => Topic started by: jimson on March 15, 2011, 06:11:30 PM
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Special Thanks to Molsman/Crazy8's for this weeks set up.
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Operation Avalanche The Salerno invasion
USAAF Knights Vox 123
P-39D 350th Skin is in the game
P-38G 1st Fighter Group
P40E 325th Checker Tails Skin Also in the Game
B-17 5th Bomber Wing Based out of Foggia Italy
B-24 98th BG
Bombers moved to A66 Foggia Section of Italy to include them in the action closer then flying from Sardina
Gv's
M4/75 191st Tank Battalion
M3
M16
Jeep
Luftwaffe Axis Vox 123
109G2 JG-27,JG-53,JG-77
190 A5 II/JG-2
110g2 ZG-1
Stukas
GV's
Panzer
Osti
Wirb
SKDFZ
ARENA SETTINGS
Map= Italy
Killshooter is on.
Visibility is 12.0 miles
Fuel burn rate: 1.0
Ack lethality .5
Base capture: 10 troops
Radar: (1943)
Sector: 316,800
Tower: 132,000
Icons: Enemy Off, Friendly 2.5K
Operation Avalanche - the main invasion at Salerno by the U.S. 5th Army - began on 9 September, and in order to secure surprise, the decision had been taken to assault without preliminary naval or aerial bombardment. However, tactical surprise was not achieved, as the naval commanders had predicted. As the first wave of the U.S. 36th Infantry Division approached the shore at Paestum a loudspeaker from the landing area proclaimed in English: "Come on in and give up. We have you covered." The Allied troops attacked nonetheless.
Major General Rudolf Sieckenius commander of 16th Panzer Division had organised his forces into four mixed arms battle groups which he had placed roughly 6 mi (9.7 km) apart and between 3 and 6 mi (4.8 and 9.7 km) back from the beaches. The Dőrnemann group was just east of Salerno (and therefore were opposite 46th Division when it landed), the Stempel battle group was between Pontecagnano and Battipaglia (and so faced the 56th Division), the Holtey battle group was in a reserve role at Persano on the Sele river which formed the corps boundary between X and VI Corps, while the von Doering battle group responsible for the Albanella to Rutino sector was 4 mi (6.4 km) south-east of Ogliastro, somewhat south of the 36th Division's beaches.
X Corps, composed of the British 46th and 56th Divisions and a light infantry force of U.S. Rangers and British Commandos of Brigadier 'Lucky' Laycock's 2nd Special Service Brigade, experienced mixed reactions to its landings. The Rangers met no opposition and with support from the guns of HMS Ledbury seized their mountain pass objectives while the Commandos, from No. 2 Commando and No. 41 (Royal Marine) Commando, were also unopposed and secured the high ground on each side of the road through the La Molina Pass on the main route from Salerno to Naples. At first light units of No. 2 Commando moved towards Salerno and pushed back a small force of tanks and armoured cars from 16th Panzer Reconnaissance battalion.
The two British infantry divisions, however, met determined resistance and had to fight their way ashore with the help of naval bombardments. The depth and intensity of German resistance forced British commanders to concentrate their forces, rather than driving for a linkup with the Americans to the south.
At Paestum, the two lead battalions of the 36th (Texas) Division (from 141st and 142nd Regimental Combat Teams) received a hot reception from two companies of the von Doering group. The division had not been in combat before and as a result of the Italian surrender, there was a general belief amongst the soldiers that the landings would be routine.141st RCT lost cohesion and failed to gain any depth during the day which made the landing of supporting arms and stores impossible, leaving them without artillery and anti-tank guns. However, 142nd RCT fared better and with the support of 143rd RCT, the reserve formation which had landed by 0800, were able to push forward.
By the end of the first day the 5th Army, although it had not gained all its objectives, had made a promising start: X Corps' two assault divisions had pushed between 5 and 7 mi (8.0 and 11 km) inland and the special forces had advanced north across the Sorrento Peninsula and were looking down on the Plain of Naples. To the south, 36th Division had established itself in the plain to the right of the Sele river and the higher ground to a depth of 5 mi (8.0 km), although 141st RCT was still stuck near the beach. However, XIV Panzer Corps commander Hermann Balck had seen the 16th Panzer Division's battle groups perform as intended and he had ordered both the Hermann Göring Division south to the battle and later in the day had been able to order 15th Panzergrenadier likewise. Meanwhile to the south, 29th Panzergrenadier Division from LXXVI Panzer Corps had also been directed to Salerno. Neither side had gained the initiative. Air Support during these Ground Battles were provided by the 15th Air Force.
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:x
Can't wait!
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Great! It's a DATE :rofl (Development Group humor)
Note there are references to skins available in the write up :aok That idea came from someone in the community if I recall correctly. I have been asking for thumbnail pictures of skins available for downloads. Someone once pointed me to a player's site once that did that. Lost that information. Anyone know of a site with thumbnail previews of skins? That would greatly aid in making suggestions based not only on squadrons, but also terrain / setup.
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Great! It's a DATE :rofl (Development Group humor)
Note there are references to skins available in the write up :aok That idea came from someone in the community if I recall correctly. I have been asking for thumbnail pictures of skins available for downloads. Someone once pointed me to a player's site once that did that. Lost that information. Anyone know of a site with thumbnail previews of skins? That would greatly aid in making suggestions based not only on squadrons, but also terrain / setup.
That was me.
This site provides what you need (skins/thumbnails) with the NOTAM that they're supposedly somewhat behind in updating this site:
http://www.netaces.org/skins/skins.htm
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That was me.
This site provides what you need (skins/thumbnails) with the NOTAM that they're supposedly somewhat behind in updating this site:
http://www.netaces.org/skins/skins.htm
Yes, yes! That's it! Thanks. (http://www.netaces.org/skins/p38g/skin15_tmb.jpg) (http://www.netaces.org/skins/p39d/skin3_tmb.jpg) (http://www.netaces.org/skins/p39d/skin1_tmb.jpg) (http://www.netaces.org/skins/p40e/skin10_tmb.jpg)
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No idea if these are valid files or skins for the frame but :O (http://www.netaces.org/skins/109g2/skin13_tmb.jpg) (http://www.netaces.org/skins/109g2/skin12_tmb.jpg) (http://www.netaces.org/skins/109g2/skin4_tmb.jpg)
Although JG 54 was not listed as combatant, our very own NrRaven skin (http://www.netaces.org/skins/109g2/skin3_tmb.jpg)
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I've had the pleasure of virtually "meeting" the pilot the P39D's "Eloise" skin is based on, Capt. Earl Miller. He used to frequent our post-AW semi-private Big Week forum.
He also flew AW3 at times (I shot him down once) and loved dive bombing stuff (he also flew Jugs in ground attack in Italy). He's still alive at last report a few weeks ago. He lives up in MN, and Dan (Corky Jr./Guppy) has had more personal dealings with him. Think he also attended an AW convention in the past. Don't think he ever flew AH.
http://www.worldwar2pilots.net/earlspage.html
http://www.worldwar2pilots.net/AAF-F-Miller,Earl04.htm pix of his P-39 "Eloise" in lower right
http://www.worldwar2pilots.net/AAF-F-Miller,Earl11.htm
http://www.worldwar2pilots.net/AAF-F-Miller,Earl01.htm
http://www.worldwar2pilots.net/AAF-F-Miller,Earl09.htm
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:salute Capt. Miller
We have to get Guppy to ask him if that cockpit door made an impression on him. It's an odd looking thing, and my guess one would have to climb out on the wing to bail out. More incentive to bring it back in one piece.
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He used to relate all sorts of stuff to us, even posting his log entries.... some of which you might find on the above links, the relevant one posted again below.
http://www.worldwar2pilots.net/earlspage.html
and for log entries... http://www.worldwar2pilots.net/earlspage2.html#march24
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I've had the pleasure of virtually "meeting" the pilot the P39D's "Eloise" skin is based on, Capt. Earl Miller. He used to frequent our post-AW semi-private Big Week forum.
He also flew AW3 at times (I shot him down once) and loved dive bombing stuff (he also flew Jugs in ground attack in Italy). He's still alive at last report a few weeks ago. He lives up in MN, and Dan (Corky Jr./Guppy) has had more personal dealings with him. Think he also attended an AW convention in the past. Don't think he ever flew AH.
http://www.worldwar2pilots.net/earlspage.html
http://www.worldwar2pilots.net/AAF-F-Miller,Earl04.htm pix of his P-39 "Eloise" in lower right
http://www.worldwar2pilots.net/AAF-F-Miller,Earl11.htm
http://www.worldwar2pilots.net/AAF-F-Miller,Earl01.htm
http://www.worldwar2pilots.net/AAF-F-Miller,Earl09.htm
I can vouch for for what Shane Said about earl Being at an AW con it was back in 2000 when Also Bud Anderson was present with his book and signing them for us. I was also Present at the Diner when Corky Jr presented Mr Miller with the Painting that was presented to him, If I recall you can see photos from that nite on the 327th Steel Talons site.
Crazy8s aka Molsman
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This is loaded. One typo in the write up, Allies are bishop, Axis are Rooks.
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cool I will be in either before or after FSO tonight for a bit
thanks
Jimson
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Another historic skin for you FW-190A5 drivers.
II/JG-2's 6 Staffel in Mediterranean camouflage.
(http://www.netaces.org/skins/190a5/skin1_tmb.jpg)
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Great! It's a DATE :rofl (Development Group humor)
Note there are references to skins available in the write up :aok That idea came from someone in the community if I recall correctly. I have been asking for thumbnail pictures of skins available for downloads. Someone once pointed me to a player's site once that did that. Lost that information. Anyone know of a site with thumbnail previews of skins? That would greatly aid in making suggestions based not only on squadrons, but also terrain / setup.
i refercenced skins in the set i'm working on in the other group.....thanks to shifty for showing that to me, and (again) helping me with it.......
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i refercenced skins in the set i'm working on in the other group.....thanks to shifty for showing that to me, and (again) helping me with it.......
NP man you did all the work, and Jimson has provided the real help for you. Hopefully it will fly well. :aok
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NP man you did all the work, and Jimson has provided the real help for you. Hopefully it will fly well. :aok
That was Cap talking about a different set up, than is running this week.
:salute
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That was Cap talking about a different set up, than is running this week.
:salute
LOL so it was... :D
I gotta find my Alzheimer's meds...
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LOL so it was... :D
I gotta find my Alzheimer's meds...
fergot where ya put em? :bolt: :neener:
i'm gonna pop in the other group tonight, get that setup finalized./.........and get with soda, and jimson to be sure we can do the stuff i was talking to you about. :aok
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As an aside, I don't think this one counts:
(http://www.netaces.org/skins/p40e/skin10_tmb.jpg)
I traded e-mails with him on it a long time back and I think he or somebody else mentioned that it wasn't a combat skin. Some sort of show-off skin for flying around (maybe not warbonds, though). Can't recall the specifics.
Interesting factoid.
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It was the "hack" ride for the 325th.
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Ah, yes, thanks! Couldn't remember if it was specifically a hack or a show piece. Either way, not a combat skin.
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It's okay but I'd rather see a 325th Combat aircraft skinned. I think the camouflaged Checkertail P-40s look awesome.