I like it. Now we're thinking outisde the box

<r>Very insightful indeed. As much as I love the period from a wargamming POV, the historian in me realizes the Soviet's ceased having any kind of ambitions toward western Europe once the Berlin Wall was built. One must remember that Russia has never launched a major land war in Europe. Contribute ...

<t>What about springtime? Having never been to Germany, what is the weather like in April and May? Would this have been a good time to lauch an offensive? <br/>
Also, what was NATO's typical actions before, during, and after major Soviet excercises? How might this have differed during a period of ...

I forgot about them bringing in their conscripts twice a year. So basically they would go to the field in April and Sep?

Does anybody with some prior service in Germany during the 80's (Sabre?? you around) know when the Soviets normally conducted their annual field training? Also, was it normal for forces not part of the GSFG to deploy to East Germany for those excercises?

<r><QUOTE><s>[QUOTE]</s><I><s>[i]</s>Originally posted by RobertCrandall <e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
<B><s>[B]</s>o “Gas! Gas! Gas!” for an artillery mission with chemical munitions.<br/>
o “Contact. Wait Out” for each time an enemy unit is spotted and no enemy units are currently spotted. It marks the ...

<t>How would helicopters change the battlefield?<br/>
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This is one of those question's that make the period so fascinating. Plus it raises more questions. How flexible would the Soviets be in adapting to the battlefield? I think it is a safe assumption that U.S., British, and German forces ...

<r>Thanks for the update Rob. Can only imagine the amount of work. I would still love to contribute however possible. I think I have several good ideas for scenerios. Espcially based on the maps that are going to be included. BTW, still would love to see the "Three Sisters" map. Where's Iain? <E>:D ...

<r>Yeah I can't wait till Flashpoint:Germany is done <E>:D</E><br/>
I don't care for the 3d, but I would like some visual to set the mood. Video clips, audio clips are great, take Steel Beasts nothing like hearing artillery rumble across a valley, plus maybe a 3d model to view in an encyclopedia or ...

For die hards I recommend Harpoon 3. Till H4 comes out:mad: I've always been interested in the air side. Imagine directing the air war over Germany. Any interest in that aspect? No reason you couldn't use the same engine.

Where'ld everybody go? I was hoping someone could fill us in on how FPG is coming? :rolleyes: Patiently waiting

<r><QUOTE><s>[QUOTE]</s><I><s>[i]</s>Originally posted by IChristie <e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
<B><s>[B]</s>I have, indeed been working on the next map - #4 - "Three Sisters" set in the Fulda Gap area. The map is about half done. I'll try to post some shots once the first draft is done. Due to RL ...

<<<wearing shades, preparing for the tunnel to end

Patience pays off again. Great to hear Rob. Good luck with the coding.
A day over is a day closer

<t>As the two jets left the battlefield, a young German tank commander reminisced about his day. It hadn't begun well. His tank was one of three attached to the lead combat recon patrol. Soon after crossing their line of depatrutre the first missles appeared. His friend's tank had exploded in a ...

<t>The day trudged on for the East Germans. The colonel who's regiment was in the middle of a bloody assault pushed his men forward. On his southern flank Challengers had started to show up. <br/>
As the colonel's vehicle cleared the wood line it came into view of the small village that had ...

Hey Iain that's great to here. Can't wait to see it.

<t>Leaving the small village the group of tanks and BMPs continued west. A low rise was their first obstacle, whcih they began to climb. The T-72s were in the lead as they made descended into a small valley. Across the way was their intial objective, a group of wooded hills. Suddenly the flash of ...

<r>Hey Paul I don't know how much help you need with those tactics <E>:mad:</E> <br/>
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If you want some vehicle info Jane's has their Combat Vehicle Recognition Guide. It's not too bad. As far as any info dealing with the "Cold War", most books are long out of print. You can find them from ...

<t>The lieutnenant watched the T-72s and BMPs pull into the small village. Soon the infantry was stumbling out of the back of the armored vehicles, forming up at the edge of the buildings. The grunts moved toward the wooded hill north of town. As they grew smaller the lieutenant turned back to the ...