Graviteam Tactics Mius Front - New DLC Coming out 28DEC18

Under the Cruel Star, they named it. And it's scheduled for a release on the 28th of December.

This DLC, comes with two 10-turn operations for each the German and Soviet sides. The new map is 48 sqKm, centered around the Bulakhi farmstead.

Combat Mission Shock Force 2 Marines Module - Across the Canal V2.0

Back in 2012, I did put together an scenario for the Marines Module. Recently, a fellow gamer was kind enough to open it in Combat Mission Shock Force 2 and play it (this is a link to his video). I thought there were some interesting war gaming nuggets in the scenario so I re-edited for the new version of the engine.

Graviteam Tactics: Operation Moduler - Pantserskool II

This is a series about the use of the Ratel in combat. More of a series of observations and vignettes rather than a comprehensive analysis. The first blog entry about was a while back.

The Battle of the Lomba is the subject of the Operation Moduler DLC for Graviteam Tactics Mius Front. This battle is one of the most remarkable armored warfare engagements ever fought. The Angolans, even with the massive help of Cuban T-55s, Cuban troops and Soviet advisers, got defeated thoroughly by a light armored South African / UNITA guerrilla forces. In this picture, a Cuban T-55 is serving as an ad-hoc transport for Angolan conscripts.

Armored Brigade - Hunter-Killer Operations

M3/M1 hunter-killer teams have been widely used by US Cavalry formations during both Iraq wars. I generated this scenario in Armored Brigade to test their effectiveness in the times of the AirLand Battle doctrine.

In this scenario, I have a platoon of M1 tanks and a platoon of M3 Bradley CFVs. We have been ordered to advance against light opposition (one platoon of T55s and a platoon of BMP-1s) and reconnoiter a few areas of interest.

Combat Mission Shock Force 2 (Demo) - Wilcox Scenario -Video AAR- Episode 3

I played this Combat Mission Shock Force 2 (Demo) scenario against my friend Olaf. This is a though scenario for both sides. The Syrians, short on mobility but with plenty of places to hide their RPGs, AT-14s and just 3 BMPs. In Olaf hands, quite lethal.

In this new episode, the assault on OBJ 812, amid increasing loses in my armor ranks.

Cheers,

Strategic Command WWII: World at War - Preview

Fury Software and Matrix/Slitherine Games give you ... World War II. All of it!

Huber Cater's masterpiece of game design has been extended to cover the entire world at war. Not only the map is bigger, but some features have been added compared to the former War in Europe.

Combat Mission Shock Force 2 is Released

Battlefront's main web page may not say so, but Combat Mission Shock Force 2 is reporting for duty.

One of the old scenarios (Circle the Wagons) has bee re-written and "RPG City" continues to be a handsome challenge for the virtual Marines.

Battles of North Africa 1941 - Fait Accompli

I'm slowly savoring my way through the latest release from John Tiller Software. In this scenario, the 11th Indian Brigade, supported by the 7th Royal Tank Regiment pinches the defenses of the The Raggruppamento Maletti. This is the Nibeiwa scenario. Spoilers alert!

The northern pinch. The 7th RTR has found the Italian tank crews with their pants down and after demolishing no less than 25 hulls they are poised to continue their advance via Bir Masri. Also, see the Cameron Hihglanders (2nd Battalion) taking advantage of Sid Ka'Bish's lower terrain in their approach towards the objective, Nibeiwa Camp.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Bodenplatte -Republic P-47 Thunderbolt's .50 Cal Bonanza

Yeah, the early release of the P-47D triggered my purchase of yet another early access DLC. Oh, boy.

The mere mention of multiple .50 cals mounted (6 in these flights), was enough to pay the admission price for this strafing fanboy.

Strategic Command WWII: World at War - Releases 06DEC18

One year after the release of the WWII in Europe, we now know we are close to the release of the World at War. While I write a preview of the game, let me share a few preliminary impressions.

Island hopping in the PTO.  It's remarkable how easy and effective the design of amphibious operations works in World at War. The naval warfare aspect is still a bit intriguing: effective, but with some  idiosyncrasies that leave a sense of want for a few more details.