Contemptible Floundering! - CMBN PBME AAR (Allies vs. Axis)

Crécy · 07-24-12, 12:01 PM

Here we go again. Dowly wants to win again so I'll use my imagination to make it as satisfying as possible. The last game's map made us eventually abandon the game because of its dullness. This time we shall play custom map made by Dowly himself. As the map is tiny, we agreed that only one tank is allowed. The dice decided that I will be playing as allies. And as usual, we don't read each other's AARs. Oh, and there's no objectives.

OOB:

Plan is this:

Third platoon's first and third squad along with machinegun team will conduct a diversion move on the right flank, hoping that it will draw Dowly's forces and get attention off of the main attack. Two infantry squads and a machinegun team are able to put up a fight so the plan is to get in contact with the enemy and engage them immediately. And because the diversion forces have at least decent firepower I hope Dowly will think his left flank a serious threat. Although, most likely Dowly will get tons of unknown contacts on the left and so he will concentrate most of his forces there. However, he has already given his first orders so he will respond a bit late. I on the other hand will launch the attack at once my troops are in position (well after the diversion forces get in contact), regardless of Dowly's moves.

I will be aggressive and I will be fast in hope of catching Dowly off guard. The biggest worry is Dowly's tank and where he deploys it. I plan to drive my rhino through the hedgerow on the right. I doubt he expects that. 2nd platoon will attack through the forest on the left. 1st and remnants of the 3rd platoon will attack through the Junction with mg support.

The plan is a gamble. If our, most likely very similiar, main forces will meet head-on on the left it's hard to tell who is going to win. If Dowly move his forces as I hope, emphasizing his left and the center, I think I have a good chance to beat him (even though our previous matches suggests different results). If he really moves like I hope, he will try to bring reinforcements and counter-attack from his left and center for sure when I launch the attack. However, I hope that my diversion forces manage to occupy the farm ont he right so my mg will guard the orchard, denying Dowly to attack my main force's flank.

Another miserable failure or finally a grand victory? Time will tell.

Crécy · 07-26-12, 12:05 PM

Turn 1 (1:00:00-59:00)

Luckily I got a glimpse of Dowly's tank, Panzer IV. The question is: does he know where my tank is?

Main force moving into position. And a feeble attempt to edit a screenshot ála Dowly.

Nothing else to report really.

Turn 2 (59:00-58:00)

Dowly's Panzer IV sits at Creton farm and I'm also getting quite a few reports of enemy infantry in the near forest which unfortunately indicates that he's concentrating his attack there. Or he wants me to think so...

Diversion forces are almost in position. Hopefully they will draw Dowly's attention. Even though I believe he knows that the field where most of my troops are, is indeed infested with my troops...

Turn 3 (58:00-57:00)

Third platoon engages the enemy!

Main force is waiting for the attack command.

Crécy · 07-26-12, 01:12 PM

Turn 4 (57:00-56:00)

My estimate is that Dowly has distributed his forces evenly across the map. Now, when he has noticed the threat on his left flank I hope he brings forces from his right flank to meet the it. I advanced an ammo bearer squad to Duries Farm to make the diversion look like an aggressive attack and also to scout Dowly's movement.

After I've seen how things develop on the right flank I will commence the main attack. The aim is to advance as fast as possible to Creton Farm across the left side forest and the Junction and envelope his troops. I highly doubt I will succeed but it's still the aim. There's also a high possibility that Dowly doesn't answer to the threat I have given him and that he will keep most of his units in and around Creton Farm.

Turn 5 (56:00-55:00)

Neinrrrrr! Dowly mowed down my ammo bearers in seconds. At least now I know he has quite a lot of troops around that small lake.

He has also moved squads to forest near the farm I have the rest of my diversion force. My riflemen have engaged them. Now I shall just wait and see what Dowly does next. And then... At my signal, unleash hell!

Crécy · 07-26-12, 03:23 PM

Turn 6 (55:00-54:00)

Dowly is moving the panzer to support his left flank! He also seems to be massing his troops there. Especially to that forest. Attack on the farm looks to be on the way.

Heard too familiar whistling sound as well. He has mortars. Good thing he's wasting ammo on my diversion troops. I'm also getting more and more confident that he took the bait. Or he is just deceiving me cunningly

. Nevertheless, I will commence the attack in few turns and fail completely and utterly or face a horrendous defeat.

Crécy · 08-02-12, 12:42 PM

Turn 7 (54:00-53:00)

Quiet turn. Diversion force exchanges occasional shots with germans. Also I believe Dowly has a pretty good idea where the majority of my troops are as he has directed mortar fire to the field in the left. I'm moving the troops on the right side around to make the sector look a bit more active. Still, I want to hold on the attack for a turn or two and see if Dowly has indeed took the bait. Most likely he's preparing an ambush for my main force. While waiting, I hope those mortars don't make any serious damage...

Turn 8 (53:00-52:00)

Panzer IV engages my troops on the right as expected.

...

4 dead, 5 wounded...

Crécy · 08-02-12, 02:40 PM

Turn 9 (52:00-51:00)

3rd platoon pulls out just in time.

Meanwhile Dowly continues to exterminate my troops.

At turn 8 I gave attack orders to the first and the second platoon. I had to launch the attack now as otherwise my troops would have been decimated by Dowly's accurate mortar fire. Unfortunately I could advance only one squad through the Junction as the two other squads were pinned down. Tank shall remain in place and hidden until needed. I don't want to give away it's position yet. But of course, he knows that it's there anyway...

(note: the screenshot is from earlier turn as I forgot to take one prior to the attack)

As I suspected, the forest on the left is infested with german troops. However, I believe I have enough firepower to punch through.

Turn 10 (51:00-50:00)

Right... I've (surprisingly) achieved status FUBAR.

Dowly basically annihilated my three squads with mortars.

Soldiers advancing on the left.

Soldiers fleeing on the left (before german MG mowed them down)

I believe the conversation went like this:

"Hey, what's that?"

"I think it's a german."

"Noooooooooo!! "

07-24-12, 12:01 PM	#1
Crécy Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dark forest Posts: 793 Downloads: 316 Uploads: 0	Contemptible Floundering! - CMBN PBME AAR (Allies vs. Axis) Here we go again. Dowly wants to win again so I'll use my imagination to make it as satisfying as possible. The last game's map made us eventually abandon the game because of its dullness. This time we shall play custom map made by Dowly himself. As the map is tiny, we agreed that only one tank is allowed. The dice decided that I will be playing as allies. And as usual, we don't read each other's AARs. Oh, and there's no objectives. OOB: Plan is this: Third platoon's first and third squad along with machinegun team will conduct a diversion move on the right flank, hoping that it will draw Dowly's forces and get attention off of the main attack. Two infantry squads and a machinegun team are able to put up a fight so the plan is to get in contact with the enemy and engage them immediately. And because the diversion forces have at least decent firepower I hope Dowly will think his left flank a serious threat. Although, most likely Dowly will get tons of unknown contacts on the left and so he will concentrate most of his forces there. However, he has already given his first orders so he will respond a bit late. I on the other hand will launch the attack at once my troops are in position (well after the diversion forces get in contact), regardless of Dowly's moves. I will be aggressive and I will be fast in hope of catching Dowly off guard. The biggest worry is Dowly's tank and where he deploys it. I plan to drive my rhino through the hedgerow on the right. I doubt he expects that. 2nd platoon will attack through the forest on the left. 1st and remnants of the 3rd platoon will attack through the Junction with mg support. The plan is a gamble. If our, most likely very similiar, main forces will meet head-on on the left it's hard to tell who is going to win. If Dowly move his forces as I hope, emphasizing his left and the center, I think I have a good chance to beat him (even though our previous matches suggests different results). If he really moves like I hope, he will try to bring reinforcements and counter-attack from his left and center for sure when I launch the attack. However, I hope that my diversion forces manage to occupy the farm ont he right so my mg will guard the orchard, denying Dowly to attack my main force's flank. Another miserable failure or finally a grand victory? Time will tell. __________________ “Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new.” -Henry David Thoreau Last edited by Crécy; 07-24-12 at 02:42 PM.

07-26-12, 12:05 PM	#2
Crécy Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dark forest Posts: 793 Downloads: 316 Uploads: 0	Turn 1 (1:00:00-59:00) Luckily I got a glimpse of Dowly's tank, Panzer IV. The question is: does he know where my tank is? Main force moving into position. And a feeble attempt to edit a screenshot ála Dowly. Nothing else to report really. Turn 2 (59:00-58:00) Dowly's Panzer IV sits at Creton farm and I'm also getting quite a few reports of enemy infantry in the near forest which unfortunately indicates that he's concentrating his attack there. Or he wants me to think so... Diversion forces are almost in position. Hopefully they will draw Dowly's attention. Even though I believe he knows that the field where most of my troops are, is indeed infested with my troops... Turn 3 (58:00-57:00) Third platoon engages the enemy! Main force is waiting for the attack command. __________________ “Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new.” -Henry David Thoreau Last edited by Crécy; 07-26-12 at 12:40 PM.

07-26-12, 01:12 PM	#3
Crécy Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dark forest Posts: 793 Downloads: 316 Uploads: 0	Turn 4 (57:00-56:00) My estimate is that Dowly has distributed his forces evenly across the map. Now, when he has noticed the threat on his left flank I hope he brings forces from his right flank to meet the it. I advanced an ammo bearer squad to Duries Farm to make the diversion look like an aggressive attack and also to scout Dowly's movement. After I've seen how things develop on the right flank I will commence the main attack. The aim is to advance as fast as possible to Creton Farm across the left side forest and the Junction and envelope his troops. I highly doubt I will succeed but it's still the aim. There's also a high possibility that Dowly doesn't answer to the threat I have given him and that he will keep most of his units in and around Creton Farm. Turn 5 (56:00-55:00) Neinrrrrr! Dowly mowed down my ammo bearers in seconds. At least now I know he has quite a lot of troops around that small lake. He has also moved squads to forest near the farm I have the rest of my diversion force. My riflemen have engaged them. Now I shall just wait and see what Dowly does next. And then... At my signal, unleash hell! __________________ “Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new.” -Henry David Thoreau Last edited by Crécy; 07-26-12 at 03:24 PM.

07-26-12, 03:23 PM	#4
Crécy Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dark forest Posts: 793 Downloads: 316 Uploads: 0	Turn 6 (55:00-54:00) Dowly is moving the panzer to support his left flank! He also seems to be massing his troops there. Especially to that forest. Attack on the farm looks to be on the way. Heard too familiar whistling sound as well. He has mortars. Good thing he's wasting ammo on my diversion troops. I'm also getting more and more confident that he took the bait. Or he is just deceiving me cunningly . Nevertheless, I will commence the attack in few turns and fail completely and utterly or face a horrendous defeat. __________________ “Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new.” -Henry David Thoreau

08-02-12, 12:42 PM	#5
Crécy Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dark forest Posts: 793 Downloads: 316 Uploads: 0	Turn 7 (54:00-53:00) Quiet turn. Diversion force exchanges occasional shots with germans. Also I believe Dowly has a pretty good idea where the majority of my troops are as he has directed mortar fire to the field in the left. I'm moving the troops on the right side around to make the sector look a bit more active. Still, I want to hold on the attack for a turn or two and see if Dowly has indeed took the bait. Most likely he's preparing an ambush for my main force. While waiting, I hope those mortars don't make any serious damage... Turn 8 (53:00-52:00) Panzer IV engages my troops on the right as expected. ... 4 dead, 5 wounded... __________________ “Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new.” -Henry David Thoreau Last edited by Crécy; 08-02-12 at 02:09 PM.

08-02-12, 02:40 PM	#6
Crécy Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dark forest Posts: 793 Downloads: 316 Uploads: 0	Turn 9 (52:00-51:00) 3rd platoon pulls out just in time. Meanwhile Dowly continues to exterminate my troops. At turn 8 I gave attack orders to the first and the second platoon. I had to launch the attack now as otherwise my troops would have been decimated by Dowly's accurate mortar fire. Unfortunately I could advance only one squad through the Junction as the two other squads were pinned down. Tank shall remain in place and hidden until needed. I don't want to give away it's position yet. But of course, he knows that it's there anyway... (note: the screenshot is from earlier turn as I forgot to take one prior to the attack) As I suspected, the forest on the left is infested with german troops. However, I believe I have enough firepower to punch through. Turn 10 (51:00-50:00) Right... I've (surprisingly) achieved status FUBAR. Dowly basically annihilated my three squads with mortars. Soldiers advancing on the left. Soldiers fleeing on the left (before german MG mowed them down) I believe the conversation went like this: "Hey, what's that?" "I think it's a german." "Noooooooooo!! " __________________ “Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new.” -Henry David Thoreau Last edited by Crécy; 08-02-12 at 03:12 PM.