Logistics lesson

Matrix Games and Simulations Canada combine and completely remake two classic NATO vs. Warsaw Pact wargames into a new classic. Based on the original wargames “Main Battle Tank: North Germany” and “Main Battle Tank: Central Germany”, Flashpoint Germany is a new grand tactical wargame of modern combat. Every aspect of modern grand tactical warfare is included, from advanced armor, air and helicopters to chemical and tactical nuclear weapons. Step into the most dangerous war.. . that never was.

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Mike_w
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Logistics lesson

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Learned why "Amateurs talk tactics but professionals talk logistics"

Playing NATO against a WP onslaught. I have a M1A1 armored company massed in the woodline overlooking a likely approach on my flank. Sure enough, a few Guards units arrived and an intense fight ensued. After the smoke settled, I patted myself on the back for having placed my units in such a great position. Meanwhile, a second armored guards unit hits me. I stopped laughing when I realized that my M1A1's weren't firing.[&:] A brief comm check revealed that they were "no-go" on ammo. All of them were out. My off the map arty was also out of ammo from that fight. I lost about 4 tanks before I could get enough arty support and a nearby platoon to hold the WP in place while my company retreated to rearm and refit. Had I been playing a human opponent, I would have likely lost the whole platoon as well as my flank.

Not really any point here, just thought I would highlight what I think is one of the more interesting aspects of this game. (I've never played a grand tactical/strategic/operation wargame before.
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JudgeDredd
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RE: Logistics lesson

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Nice one...happens to me STILL!

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