Heroes and Leaders mod BETA is coming

[asl3d]

Heroes and Leaders mod beta version is coming

[zakblood]

sounds interesting, thanks[&o]

[asl3d]

Here is a help on the layout of the units

[asl3d]

The BETA version of Heroes and Leaders mod has been created to be used on the excellent mod "usgp Normandy 101st", designed by "Usgrandprix".
Here are the files:

[asl3d]

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:

Make a new installation of Lock'n Load Heroes of Stalingrad in the folder "C: \ Matrix Games \"

Start the game and click on "Check for Update" to download the latest version of the game

You will have to create the "usgp Normandy 101st" folder: “C:\Matrix Games\Lock n Load Heroes of Stalingrad\usgp Normandy 101st”

Unzip the three ZIP files of mod “usgp Normandy 101st”, designed by "Usgrandprix", from tm.asp?m=3601516 [full address: All Forums >> [Current Games From Matrix.] >> [World War II] >> Lock ‘n Load: Heroes of Stalingrad >> Mods and Scenarios >> Normandy (101st Airborne) mod scenarios (requires 1.09)]

Place all of the files into "Matrix Games\Lock n Load Heroes of Stalingrad\usgp Normandy 101st".

You need to get the zip from this post and the next two posts for three total. Just place all the files from the three zips into "Matrix Games\Lock n Load Heroes of Stalingrad\usgp Normandy 101st." No subfolders.

With a text editor open “modules.dat” from “C:\Matrix Games\Lock n Load Heroes of Stalingrad” and add "usgp Normandy 101st" to the bottom of the list on a own line.

Be careful to leave an extra blank line after the new line “usgp Normandy 101st”

Download the mod H&L Normandy 101 version

Place all of the files into "Matrix Games\Lock n Load Heroes of Stalingrad\...”, on the corresponding folders of Heroes of Stalingrad.

[asl3d]

Perhaps there can be some confusion:
Where it says "Download the mod H&L Normandy 101 version", refers to the ZIP file above: "Heroes and Leaders beta"

[asl3d]

This is the logo of the first Historical Module of Heroes and Leader mod.

CARENTAN

[asl3d]

New Graphics to the Skill Cards from Heroes and Leaders mod

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Another new German infantry units for Heroes and Leaders mod.

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Deployment of a 81mm German mortars battery, near Carentan

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Another new German vehicle for Heroes and Leaders mod.
The SdKfz 3 Maultier, or Mule in English, was a half-track used by Germany during World War II.
During the beginning of 1941 German troops discovered that their wheeled transport vehicles were unsuitable for the muddy rasputitsa conditions at the beginning of the invasion of Russia.
Only half tracks were able to operate in these conditions, but removing them from their combat role for supply duties was not feasible, so it was decided to produce half-tracked versions of standard Opel, Daimler-Benz, Alfa-Romeo and Ford trucks (lorries) by removing their rear axles, truncating the prop shafts and connecting them to redundant Panzer I track assemblies. Heavier trucks (4 tons payload) were fitted with Panzer II track assemblies. Most Maultier conversions were based on Opel Blitz model S trucks, which proved successful in service.
The Maultier was created by converting existing trucks, mainly of Opel, Mercedes-Benz and Ford make, by removing the rear axles and replacing them with new driveshaft linking to Panzer I-type track assemblies with Carden-Lloyd-type suspensions. At the time the Maultier came into production, the Panzer I had already been phased out of the Wehrmacht in favor of heavier tanks, and therefor all existing track assemblies for the Panzer Is were available for the conversion of trucks to half-tracks. Aside from these modifications, the trucks themselves remained the same, retaining their original engines and dimensions. A crew of two was now required, however, and the maximum speed of a vehicle had been reduced to 38 km/h, and the total weight raised to approximately 7,100 kilograms.
The Sd.Kfz 3a, the first version of Sd.Kfz 3b, was built in 1941-1943 and used on the Eastern Front. It was later replaced by its version Sd.Kfz 3b. A total of 4,000 vehicles were manufactured.
While lacking the overall mobility of purpose-built halftracks they were cheaper and sufficiently effective. From 1943 some Maultier trucks were fitted with armored bodies, designated SdKfz 4. Some of these were armed with 10 tubed rocket launcher Panzerwerfer 42, and were designated SdKfz. 4/1.

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The SdKfz designation followed no logical sequence and the SdKfz 8 schwerer Zugkraftwagen 121 was actually the first of the German halftracks to be developed and produced It consequently established many of the features and design details that were later to be used on other German halftrack designs. The line of development that led to the SdKfz 8 can be traced back to World War I. When Daimler-Benz was involved in some early halftrack design work one result of which was an advanced vehicle known as the Marienwagen. After 1919 Daimler-Benz continued its development work bringing out a series of vehicles, one of which attracted the attention of the Red Army (in 1931 there was even talk of a Soviet production order). This appears never to have come about. For instead the German army ordered a model known as the Daimler-Benz DB S 7. Later versions followed the general layout of this 1931 vehicle, but gradually more powerful engines were fitted until the series reached the Daimler-Benz DB 10.
The SdKfz 8 was designed as an artillery tractor, and an artillery tractor it remained throughout its service life. There was only one variation. a 1940 conversion of what was probably only one vehicle to mount an 8.8 cm Flak 18. This was used in action in France in May 1940, and thereafter no mention of this offshoot can be found. The SdKfz 8 remained in production until 1944 as an artillery tractor. Originally, it was produced to tow two modernized ex-World War 1 artillery pieces, the 15-cm K 16 and the 21-cm Lange Mtirser, a stubby howitzer. As more modern equipment, came into use the SdKfz 8 switched to towing weapons such as the heavy 8.8 cm Flak 41 and the even larger 17-cm K 18 long-range gun. The SdKfz 8 was also used by the Luftwaffe to tow the ponderous 10.5 cm Flak 38 and 39 anti-aircraft guns. At times, these tractors were called upon to tow tank-carrying semi-trailers or other forms of heavy trailer, but usually the artillery batteries retained their vehicles jealously.
By late 1942 there were 1.615 SdKfz 8s in service. Production was concentrated at two main centres. The Daimler-Benz works at Berlin, Marienfelde, and the Kruppwerke at Millhausen. At one time some production work was also carried out the Skodawerke at Pilsen, and in the years after the war the new Czech army used a large number of SdKfz 8s. Some of them lasting until well into the 1960s. One variation of the SdKfz 8 was a vehicle known as the HK 1601. This differed from the normal Sdkfz 8 in many ways and was an attempt to combine the features of the large 18tn half-tracks and the SdKfz 8. The prototype appeared in late 1941 and after three more had been built it was decided to produce a batch of another 30 units. These were apparently built and used on the Eastern Front. They had a cargo-type body to carry the crew of 13 fighters. The production of the SdKfz 8 ceased during 1944-

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New Graphics to the Skill Cards from Heroes and Leaders mod

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StuH 42
StuG III was without any doubt one of the most famous German self-propelled gun of the Second World War. It made its entry in 1936 when Heereswaffenprüfamt (Direction of the armament of the Army) accepts a request of the Inspection of the infantry which wished the creation of a self-propelled gun of support. Daimler-Benz was invited to establish the plans while being useful of the chassis of Panzer III as bases for this new armoured vehicle. The production of the superstructure and the armament was entrusted to Krupp.
The most prolific German AFV
Production data does not lie. Although quite underrated by Allied intelligence during WW2 and still somewhat underestimated today, the StuG III was, nonetheless, the most produced tracked German AFV during the conflict. Its evolution mirrored that of the more famous Panzer IV. At first, the StuG was a simple derivative of the Panzer III for infantry support only, but ended as one of the most important German vehicles of the war. With its low-profile and low-cost, it was the real battlehorse of the Wehrmacht, shifting from a close support vehicle to a tank-hunter of first magnitude, soldiering without interruption anywhere from North Africa to Europe and Russia. The crews loved it because of its low profile and good armor, and the infantry it was supporting was grateful for its firepower and availability.
The StuH 42
In 1942, a variant of the Ausf.F received a 4.1 in (105 mm) howitzer under the ordnance name Sturmhaubitze 42, Sd.Kfz.142/2. It was a late reversion to the close infantry support rôle, but with a more modern chassis, as more Ausf.F/8s (long) and Ausf.Gs were used for the antitank rôle. The howitzer was derived from a 10.5 cm leFH 18 with electric fire and a muzzle brake, although the latter was often omitted due to the lack of materials. About 1300 vehicles were built by Alkett from October 1942 to March 1945, after an initial delivery of 12 vehicles tested from repaired F and F/8s between the fall of 1942 and January 1943.
The early models got the old boxy gun mantlet armor without a machinegun and the machinegun behind the classic shield which had to be operated from the outside. Late models were fitted with the Topfblende (pot mantlet) (often called Saukopf (Pig's head)) gun mantlet without coaxial mount. This cast mantlet with organic shape was more effective at deflecting shots than the original boxy mantlet armor of varying thickness between 45 mm and 50 mm. Lack of large castings meant that boxy mantlet was also produced until the very end.
Coaxial machine gun was added first to boxy mantlets and then to cast Topfblende, in the middle of "Topfblende" mantlet production. With an addition of coaxial, all StuGs carried two MG 42 machine guns from fall of 1944. Later, the Topfblende mantels are be produced without machine gun opening so there are two verions of the late models. The machine gun on the roof, could now be operated via inside. Also a smaller armor plate was provided for the protection of the weapon.
Three StuH were ideally included in each StuG battery (which from the end of 1942 contained ten vehicles).

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Krupp Prötze Kfz. 70
With the start of the German mobilization, armament department of the Wehrmacht began to select civilian vehicles with the potential to be used for military service. The main requirements for selection was the road performance, maintenance, simple and economical manufacture. For these parameters entered the civil light vehicle Krupp Protze (Protze, term used to describe an artillery wagon pulled by horses), with excellent 6x4 independent suspension and 4-wheel drive that could carry both soldiers and dragging artillery pieces lightly.
It was known as "Boxer" by the peculiar flat 4-cylinder engine air-cooled was the cause of a very distinctive shape. This provision also granted the driver an excellent view forward with a very low profile for the set. The vehicle exceeded 70 km/h was 4 forward gears and one reverse. Its serial production began in 1933 until 1936 he was replaced by L21-I 143 with an engine of 60 hp M304.
To transport the troops had a Kfz.70 open compartment with wooden benches and space for soldiers for the team. Production ceased in 1942 but Krupp Protze trucks were in service throughout the conflict with a total of 7,000 vehicles built.
The 1.5-ton light truck was designated Kfz. followed by a number to indicate that it was a military transport vehicle. The Kfz. 1 to 30 referring to passenger cars, whereas Kfz. 31 to 100 were reserved for trucks. Many times the cargo box was used to give mobility to antitank or antiaircraft pieces
Configurations:
- Kfz. 19: Truck Communications
- Kfz. 21: Personal Vehicle
- Kfz. 68: Transport communications mast
- Kfz. 69: Configuration for the transport of PaK 36
- Kfz. 70: Transportation of troops
- Kfz. 81: Trailer for the 2 cm Flak 30
- Kfz. 83: Generator for aircraft lights
- Sd.Kfz 247: Armored Transport

[giffin]

Wow ASL3D you sure have put allot of work into this MOD thank you!!

[asl3d]

Thank you very much "Punisher007".
Working with this war game is a pleasure.

[Firebri]

Is there a release date, for this great looking mod ?

[asl3d]

ORIGINAL: Panzerbri

Is there a release date, for this great looking mod ?

Not yet "Panzerbri".
What I am publishing is just the progress of the work.
The German units are already finished.
US units are at 80%.
The terrain is only at prototype level.
I plan to do 5 scenarios for the first module: "Carentan".
In total there will be 6 new maps of the same quality as the maps of the original game.
There are also introductions in each scenario, as well as several innovations in how to handle the game.
As the progress is slow, I thought the best thing would be to report as you go.
It only remains to have some patience.
Regards.

[Firebri]

Spot on ASL3D, good things come to those that wait.