[WIP] Attack on Aruba

08-18-17, 05:04 AM

Hi,

I plan to write a historical mission which re-creates the attack on Aruba, by U-156 (type IX C) under the command of Commander Werner Hartenstein, on February 16, 1942. The attack consisted in sinking tankers and destroying oil installations. In reality, the crew of the 105 mm gun forgot to remove the water cap from the barrel, and the gun exploded when they fired the first shell, badly wounding both gunners and bringing an end to the attack on oil storage tanks.

I can create oil tanks as destroyable land units. Just don't forget to remove the water cap this time !

Link to the wikipedia page : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_on_Aruba

Are you interested in such a mission ? Answer to the poll please.

Niume · 08-18-17, 08:43 AM

YES

08-19-17, 03:46 AM

Interesting readings there : https://www.alternatehistory.com/for...n-1942.411147/

08-26-17, 02:40 AM

And here : https://willemsubmerged.wordpress.com/tag/aruba/

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08-18-17, 05:04 AM	#1
Kendras Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Attack on Aruba Hi, I plan to write a historical mission which re-creates the attack on Aruba, by U-156 (type IX C) under the command of Commander Werner Hartenstein, on February 16, 1942. The attack consisted in sinking tankers and destroying oil installations. In reality, the crew of the 105 mm gun forgot to remove the water cap from the barrel, and the gun exploded when they fired the first shell, badly wounding both gunners and bringing an end to the attack on oil storage tanks. I can create oil tanks as destroyable land units. Just don't forget to remove the water cap this time ! Link to the wikipedia page : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_on_Aruba Are you interested in such a mission ? Answer to the poll please. Last edited by Kendras; 08-18-17 at 05:51 AM.

08-18-17, 08:43 AM	#2
Niume Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lithuania Posts: 1,634 Downloads: 503 Uploads: 2	YES __________________ GLORY TO UKRAINE! [ENG] SH 4 KSD II Ace Edition

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08-19-17, 03:46 AM	#3
Kendras Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Interesting readings there : https://www.alternatehistory.com/for...n-1942.411147/

08-26-17, 02:40 AM	#4
Kendras Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	And here : https://willemsubmerged.wordpress.com/tag/aruba/