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Post by insterburger on Jun 16, 2014 18:46:10 GMT -5
Finally have some photos from the Remagen event edited and up on photobucket. Sorry they weren't up earlier, but I hope these wintery scenes create some interest in Nate's upcoming summer event. Here are some of them for your edification and enjoyment. American troops prepare to move on the Rhine: The 100-yard stare:
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Post by insterburger on Jun 16, 2014 18:48:36 GMT -5
German troops prepare to delay the Allied advance on the bridgehead.
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Post by insterburger on Jun 16, 2014 18:55:56 GMT -5
In the first action, the Germans attempted a mobile defense where they tried to continually engage and disengage the Americans while constantly shifting positions, with the intention of counterstriking when the American forces became too strung out. Unfortunately for Reich forces, the best that could be issued were shoddy, worn out weapons long past their cmbat effectiveness. As the Germans lost gun after gun, the Wehrmacht commander found himself at less than 40% of fighting strength. Seeing no way to effectively combat the numerically superior American forces with most of his weapons out of the fight, he brokered a surrender with the American field commander. There were some tense moments as American troops continued to fire on German forces, and when the German commander insisted-- at the risk of being shot-- on handing over his sidearm himself in the Prussian tradition. The morning went to the Amis. The German surrender: Oppsosing commanders salute: The American Sergeant in charge checks captured intelligence. Unfortunately, the maps are outdated and useless.
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Post by insterburger on Jun 16, 2014 19:00:11 GMT -5
The lull between the battles: Smoke 'em if you got 'em! A little lunch, then on to the Rhine!
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Post by insterburger on Jun 16, 2014 19:03:33 GMT -5
German troops in retreat-- demoralized, but far from defeated. "Der Spiess" has liberated some food from a local farm, which goes a long way to restoring morale:
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Post by insterburger on Jun 16, 2014 19:06:20 GMT -5
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Post by insterburger on Jun 16, 2014 19:08:18 GMT -5
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Post by insterburger on Jun 16, 2014 19:15:03 GMT -5
After the truly epic defense of the bridge under the brave assaults of the American forces, Reich forces finally were forced to retreat for lack of sufficient ammunition to continue their defense. The next morning, however, a counter-attack was planned. German forces plan their offensive strategy: Confident Soldaten move out to attack... ...while the GIs just as boldly prepare to stop them:
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Post by insterburger on Jun 16, 2014 19:18:44 GMT -5
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Post by insterburger on Jun 16, 2014 19:21:57 GMT -5
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Post by insterburger on Jun 16, 2014 19:25:32 GMT -5
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Post by insterburger on Jun 16, 2014 19:29:25 GMT -5
Many thanks to both the American and German contingents, and I hope these posts bring back some great memories! And special thanks to "Onkel Johann" for consenting to pull out his Lederhosen, Trachten, and Jagdgewehr to defend the Reich-- now that's dedication!
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Jerry-ADK
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Post by Jerry-ADK on Jun 18, 2014 6:09:53 GMT -5
Great pictures, great memories! Here's to more games in that spirit! Veilen Dank!
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Post by insterburger on Jun 18, 2014 6:46:25 GMT -5
Another thing I've noticed is that as we are getting a higher ratio of 98k's, Garands, and M1 Carbines into the mix, the pictures are looking more and more authentic. Things will only keep get better.
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2nd Bat
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jun 18, 2014 9:43:09 GMT -5
I was thinking the same thing as I walked through your visual tutorial. Thanks for sharing and actually the delay in getting them posted was actually quite nice. I am in the humidity and monsoon of florida right now and the winter scenes and fond memories have been wonderful.
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