Second Civil War

[cesteman]

Can you still post at Wargamer?

[smiley69]

Yes - I just reactivated my account. The below link will bring you to the "Select a Game" search site at the Wargamer. Find COW III and you'll see the scenarios listed.

http://www.wargamer.com/gamesdepot/search_game.asp

[Silvanski]

ORIGINAL: smiley69

I've not posted it online just yet - does anyone recommend a good site for COW scenarios?

http://www.the-strategist.net/RD/scenar ... enario.php

Rugged Defense, a well maintained scenario depot

contact address at the bottom of the page

[cesteman]

I followed the link but I don't see the file under TOAW III. Takes some time? Cheers.

[smiley69]

cesteman - check your email. I sent files this morning. Let me know if you are interested in playing a game.

[cesteman]

Yummy!!! Thanks.

[smiley69]

Developments, 21 July 1946
Sector 25

Ridgeway -

2ID SHQ received word from 2nd Army Headquarters of reinforcements from the British 36th Infantry Division. British infantry, AT and motorized engineer units arrived in Carmi by rail and were subordinated to 2ID at approximately 0959 hours. 2 Infantry battalions were dispatched into blocking positions adjacent to highway 17 in concert with 2 armored companies from the 72nd Tank Battalion. A second infantry battalion along with AT support were ordered to dig in at the town of Ft Lincoln and repel any Confederate advances to the east. C2 released the below situation map at 1300 hours outlining a counterattack into the town of Ridgeway within the next 24/48 hours. Confidence is now high sufficient armor and infantry are available to repel a Confederate division strength advance north along the rail link to Carmi.

Bay City -

Using armor and coordinated heavy artillery, the enemy has advanced 3 miles north of Bay City and linked up with an undetermined strength force crossing the Ohio River 5 miles south of Glendale. Counteroffensive operations have ceased around Bay City. 2ID SHQ moved the 69th Tank Battalion east to set up blocking positions directly northwest and north of Bay City in the tree line bordering the highway. Friendly units are directed to maintain defensive operations only and standby by for further orders.

End report, 1849 hours

[smiley69]

Developments, 21 July 1946
Sector 26

Bristow -

At approximately 0701 hours, 4ID SHQ was advised of a significant enemy force moving north and northwest after crossing the Ohio River SE of Derby. The objectives of the enemy advances in this area are unclear. SHQ ordered the 129th Cavarly battalion to conduct recon operations and identify the composition of enemy forces. Wireless reports from the 17th Recon Infantry Company identified at least 2 infantry battalions with armor and AT support moving northwest from Derby, and relayed the town itself was abandoned. Preliminary intelligence identifies the units from the 164th Kansas Infantry Regiment. At approximately 1329 hours, the 19th Armored Car company moved into the town of Derby unmolested. At 1420 hours 2 companies of mechanized infantry from the 199th Infantry regiment were ordered to attack suspected enemy positions 3 miles to the SE of Bristow. Enemy resistance was stiff. AAR reports from the 199th advise of at least 70 men killed. SHQ orders all units in sector 26 to stand down to defensive operations only and await further orders.

End report, 1726 hours

[Chakotah]

CSA forces were involved in heavy fighting as they strived to enlarge their foothold in enemy territory, during this fighting the USA 94th Arm Cav Bn, 11th Arm Car Co and the USA Fixed Border, 13th Defence Bat both suffered 100% losses, CSA losses were extremely light.

[smiley69]

Developments, 22 July 1946
Sector 24


0804 hours:

At approximately 0538 hours 2ID SHQ was advised via runner of a large enemy force, possibly regimental strength, moving north from staging areas north of Blythville into defensive positions held by the 18th Infantry Regiment. The 178th AT Company reported defensive lines breeched by infantry and assault guns. Local HQ gave the order for a tactical withdrawl at 0725 hours. Casualties are unknown at this time.

1539 hours:

Elements of the 64th Infantry Battalion were ordered to recon south and southeast of the furthest enemy advances in the Missouri Salient and asertain the size and intentions of Confederate forces in the area. At approximately 1301 hours ther 79th Infantry Battalion advised they had secured the town of Blythville with no losses or contact with the enemy. The 76th Mechanized Cavalry ordered 2 companies of recon infantry to head due south from Blythville and search for "targets of opportunity". Rail lines 7 miles to the south of Blythville were blown at 1445 hours. The 76th advised armor and AT guns were dug in and awaiting counterattack orders.

End report, 1746 hours

[smiley69]

Developments, 22 July 1946
Sector 25

0739 hours

Confederate forces continue to remain active in this area. Intelligence reports bridging units have set up at least 5 seperate crossings over the Ohio in this sector alone. Bay City and Ridgeway remain under enemy control. Rosiclare remains under 2ID control but is threatened by enemy advances from 2 directions. The British 36th Infantry has derailed from Carmi and moved south into blocking positions north of Ridgeway. SHQ will advise local commanders of objectives within the hour.


1459 hours

2ID SHQ reports heavy fighting around and directly north of Bay City. A concentrated counterattack led by the 69th Tank Battalion was launched at approximately 1300 hours against enemy infantry and armored forces 2 miles north of Bay City. Terrain was favorable for flexible armored movement and initial gains were successful. Enemy resistance stiffened however resulting in the loss of 200 men and over 30 tanks. Confederate armor remained dug in and proved difficult to dislodge even with support from 90mm AA guns used in the direct fire role. HQ 69th reports the confirmed destruction of only 15 enemy tanks and an undetermined number of enemy infantry.


1820 hours

Leading elements of the British 36th Infantry Division advised they were occupying buildings in the northern outskirts of Ridgeway after heavy fighting. There are unconfirmed reports Confederate forces are retreating to the east and southeast. Tanks from the 72nd Tank Battalion along with Assault Guns from the 121st Cavalry Battalion report engaging Confederate A-2F Battler tanks just outside the town and claimed the destruction of 2 of them. German-made armored AT guns, possibly Marder II or III series, were sighted along with assault guns and halftracks. Enemy resistance softened throughout the day allowing the advancement of US forces. To the southwest of the city several infantry battalions were brought up a halt an enemy advance west of Peters Creek.


End report, 1901 hours

[smiley69]

Ridgeway Combat Report, 22 July 1946
1830 hours

Intelligence advises the A-2F Battler tank is a licensed copy of the German-made Panzer IV, possibly an G, H or J model. Main gun calibur appears to be at least 75mm and is most likely a direct copy of the German-made 7.5cm K.W.K.40. Reported shell velocity on the German model is near 750m/s. Soviet data on armor penetration shows a frontal shot is able to pentrate armor on the M4A2 at 1000m, and from the side at 3,500m. Commanders are advised to use paired tank tactics and discourage tank vs. tank battles, which this model of Confederate tank is clearly superior.

End Report, 1959 hours

[desert]

Smiley,
 
I used your AAR image from Post #20 to make a point in a thread. I hope you don't mind.

[smiley69]

No problem at all - thanks for letting me know...

Shoot the link so I can have a look at your point if you don't mind...[:)]

[smiley69]

Nevermind - found it!

[smiley69]

Developments, 23 July, 1946
Sector 24

2ID SHQ advises of heavy contact with enemy forces from the Tiptonville pocket south through Caruthersville to Blythville, Arkansas. At 0901 hours the 76th Mechanized Cavalry Co relayed advanced recon companies had traveled 20 miles south on the Blythville highway and passed through the towns of Osceola and Wilson with no enemy contact. The towns were ordered torched and recon teams were advised to continue their advance south. At 1124 hours Mechanized Infantry from the 211th Infanty Regiment backed with assault guns and 90mm AA guns attacked a large Confederate force on the highway 2 miles west of the Tiptonville breech point. Enemy resistance was stiff - local HQ reports the loss of approx 200 men and at least 20 SU-85 assault guns. Enemy losses were undetermined. To the south the 8th Marine battalion attached to 2ID attacked enemy self-propelled artillery and engineer units northwest of Blythville. Enemy resistance was stubborn and no gains were reported after heavy fighting. Overall status of Sector 24 remains critical. Missouri salient defense forces risk being cut off from escape if the enemy is able to capitalize on gains west of Tiptonville. 2ID advises all units to the south of Kennet to be alert for tactical withdrawl orders.

End report, 1530 hours

[smiley69]

Developments, 23 July 1946
Sector 25

C2, British 36th ID advises 6th South Wales Border Infantry secured the town of Ridgeway from enemy armor and infantry at approximately 1009 hours. Friendly casualties were relatively light including the loss of 4 M3 Lee tanks from the 72nd Tank Battalion. To the south, the 60th Infantry Regiment backed up with tanks and tank destroyers defeated a small enemy force of comprised of armor and some infantry attempting to exploit a hole in the line 8 miles west of Peters Creek. Recon patrols advise sightings of large amounts of enemy artillery directly on the line and being used as direct fire support. The reasoning behind this doctrine is not yet apparent. 2ID C2 relays a possible shortage of Confederate armor forces local commanders to use 105 and 155mm guns in direct fire support against infantry.

Local AAR reports describe the advantage of Confederate German-made armor over the M3, specifically the 7.5cm Kw.K mounted in the StuG III F. Initial reports document front turret armor penetration on the M3 at approximately 1000m, and superstructure penetration (frontal) at 1800m. Confederate doctrine attempts to capitalize on these advantages and allows the operation of StuG III's in small numbers, sometimes even deployed as individual vehicles. Local tactics to defeat these formidable armored vehicles involve "massing" attacks with a minimum of 4 tanks. M3 75mm main gun becomes effective at superstructure and frontal attacks at ranges under 700m.

End report, 1400 hours

[smiley69]

Developments, 25 July 1946
Sector 24

0911 Hours: Emergency transmission from 2ID SHQ to SHAPNA. Message follows:

2ID SHQ received wireless transmission from HQ, 76th Mechanized Cavalary Co, coded HIGH INTEREST. Forward recon elements of the 49th Recon Company had made contact with German Waffen-SS forces in the town of Wilson, Arkansas. At approximately 0628 hours LP/OP personnel occupying the approaches to Wilson observed a large contigent of 8-wheeled armored cars and unidentified tracked vehicles entering the town from the south. The 49th attempted a tactical withdrawl from Wilson but was engaged by hostile fire. This unit was not a propaganda or military advisor detatchment typically assigned to a CSA division. The 49th reported positively identifying at least 18 SdKfz 234 model armored cars and at least 12 tracked infantry carriers of unknown design. This vehicle configuration suggests at least company strength. Markings on the vehicles indicated the 1st SS Panzer Division "Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler". Reports of additional Waffen-SS forces were unconfirmed in the fighting following the tactical withdrawl from Wilson, but there are serious concerns of at least a regimental sized force approaching the Missouri Salient from the south. More to follow...

End report, 0927 hours

[smiley69]

4th Air Force Intelligence Update, 25 July 1946
1527 hours
U.S. Forces North America issues the following Confederate aircraft identification profile of the FW-190 Model A-8 manufactured in the CSA under license from Germany. Confederate use of this aircraft is extensive in the bomber interceptor and ground attack roles. This aircraft is powered by a 2100hp BMW 801D-2 14 cylinder radial piston engine and has a maximum speed of 406 mph. This aircraft was used by Germany as a primary fighter from September 1941 until early 1945 when it was replaced by the FW TA 152 on front line service. Manufacturing of the A-8 continued for export and rights were sold to the CSA as early as November 1945. Manufacturing has been slow due to the complex design of this aircraft and exact numbers in present in CSA air fleets are unknown. More to follow.

End report, 1659 hours

[cesteman]

Great AAR keep it going. I'd love to take you on when I get time...