What have people been reading? Over the past year or so I played 3 times in a scenario run by Dave W. that is loosely based on Peiper's drive in the Ardennes....
Rommel's War in Africa by Wolf Hechmann Stories from both British and German (sorry, no Italian contributions). Describes the little "army life" things, like...
I just read that some Elefants were used by the Germans in the Battle of the Bulge, just south of Bastone. I hadn't known this. From Charles MacDonald's 1985...
Does anyone happen to know where I can get info on how engineers demolished bridges in WWII? I'm thinking of relatively small single span bridges that were...
Just be DAMNED careful if you google this old chap! I'd hate to read about you getting carted off to Gitmo..... ... -- "Every normal man must be tempted at...
Depending on the size of the bridge it would be from a squad to a platoon. A squad 2 jeeps and a 3/4 ton. Platoon would be a few jeeps and at least 2 deuces....
Chris, I do not have an answer for you specific to WW2 actions, but do remember what we learned in the Scout Platoon Leaders Course at Ft Knox. You need to...
Norman & Jake, Thanks for the info! Bowen, I'll watch out what I google. I think that once the engineers detonate the explosives I'll have them roll for...
Ok, I guess that when I paste in long links they don't work. If you're interested go the http://www.amazon.com/ and search for "Tank Turret Fortifications." ...
Hi, I just started playing Panzertruppen and was looking at the Russian vehicles and the T-35 was not listed for the Russians. Does anyone know where I can get...
Welcome George, I'd go with the following for the T-35: MP: 4 Size: +1 F: 0 S: +1 R: +2 Weight: H Five turrets with an MG in each. The main turret also mounts...
... Hello Chris, and all: Well, I just got confirmation from Amazon.com that my copy of "PanzerTruppe" is on the way. So, to answer your question, soon I'll be...
Welcome Bill, In case you haven't seen them, and in case you're interested, there are specs for post-WWII tanks in the Files section of this Yahoo group web...
According to an Osprey book the T-35 caried 96-100 rounds for the 76mm gun and 225 rounds for the 45mm guns. That's certainly a wild overestimation of how long...
Hello all, I think this may be my only post here so far and I would like to say hello to all the member's and say thanks for sharing lot's of great info with...
Anyone know if this is well written spam or not? ... -- "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin...
No, given the author's profile I think it's legit. -Chris ... say ... great ... an eBay ... notch all ... hoist the ... somewhere, someone ... there on ... ...
Not sure what the point is. Most people in microarmour know of Odin's trade on eBay already. Greg ... say ... great ... an eBay ... notch all ... hoist the ......
Actually, some of newbs didn't... But I'm boycotting eBay due to their treating lawful gun owners and firearms stuff traders like criminals. ... -- "Every...
I'm going to Baltimore on business in a couple of weeks and it looks like I'll be able to get away to visit the museum at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Has...
Buck, Any advice to Chris, with regard to a trip to Aberdeen? Dave _____ From: Chris P. [mailto:cpagano@...] Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 4:41 PM ...
Dear Chris, See if you can find the rebuilt WWI French Chenault 17. It is supposed to be the only one left still in operation! Picutes would be neat. Enjoy...
I just came accross this. It's got to be a contender for the Silliest Little Tank Award: http://www.ipmsguayaquil.com/walkarounds/CTMS-1TBI/CTMS_eng.htm -Chris...
I am thinking about buying the rules, but before I do, I have a few questions. While I am drawn to Panzertruppe because they focus on armor, I would like to...
... Each infantry unit is a half squad of 4-6 men. ... Yes, each infantry unit is armed with just small arms, or with small arms plus a bazooka, panzerfaust,...
I agree with Chris that Command and Control is not an issue in PanzerTruppe, and over the years we have had some great games and I have never heard any ...
Dear Members, There are two important southern conventions coming up. Hurricon 2007 in Orlando and Southern Front. Here are the details about Hurricon. More on...
Also in the SE there's the Siege of Augusta in Augusta, GA http://www.siegeofaugusta.com/cgi/index.php What cons do members of this forum regularly attend in...