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Post by Obergefreiter Raimund on Apr 27, 2014 12:27:06 GMT -5
I had an Awesome time and so did the guys I went with. My Full AAR will follow this post after I get some serious sleep and finish cleaning my wet muddy gear.
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Post by snipahz on Apr 27, 2014 13:55:21 GMT -5
Glad to hear you guys enjoyed the day! I ended up bailing at around 4:30 or so, and missed the final phase. Had to go for some family stuff, which tends to trump a hobby.
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Post by ssgjoe on Apr 27, 2014 15:25:51 GMT -5
God and Family first. Hobby follows.
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Post by cdi on Apr 27, 2014 16:35:32 GMT -5
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Post by Obergefreiter Raimund on Apr 28, 2014 8:28:51 GMT -5
First I would like to thank Omar and his team at the Harris Airsoft Field for having us at the event; especially also because they put the WW2AA “exhibit” that Piper who deserves more than the lion’s share of the credit, for putting together right next to the registration line! So it got some traffic!!!!
I want to also comment on how smoothly and efficiently the Harris Team conducted the registration process and the equipment and weapon inspection processes. These guys were on the ball and had things running extremely smoothly! I in fact will be directly copying some of the methods they used because it was done so well.
I also want to say they did an extremely good job at keeping things on schedule. You can tell that this isn’t the first time they’ve done this and it really shows!!! I think our WW2AA group could really learn a few things about how to organize an event from these guys! Now for my AAR: “The 1st FJ Perspective | “The First Wave”
Obergefrieter Burt and I decided that we would make our stand at the first bridge objective. It was nicely fortified with two sandbag positions and wire traps already before we arrived. We only had to slightly modify the defenses for our purposes. In order to place on machine gun firing position on the bridge itself and one to the left flank. We also put a support gun position on the upper right flank of the bridge. Anyway, the fighting begins and let me tell you I’m very glad that we brought the two MG-42’s! I also want to say that at least one of our riflemen had success, but it was difficult using bolt actions in this kind of environment! I want to personally thank Nate, Yancey and Berkley for using these weapons regardless of the difficulties of the fight. Thank you guys!
Highlights of the event for me personally…
The first most memorable firefight for me personally was when the bridge area was being attacked heavily on the left flank. At this time the entire 1st FJ with its Wehrmacht detachment was dug in like ticks with a few modern airsoft guys on our team. We had both the MG-42’s firing to the left and right of the left flank; and our riflemen were helping to create superior fire on the advancing enemy team. The attack was easily thwarted and gave mood to some good old German Singing and taunting. However it didn’t last long! Soon the allies got their stuff together and attacked from both sides at the same time dividing our ability to provide superior fire. Before I knew it, it was just Burt and I left at the bridge completely surrounded. We lasted another three to four minutes, but they were too many and too well positioned to the flanks to make a longer stand.
The second most memorable fight for me personally was a counter attack in an open field to re-secure a flag. Due to the fact that our MG-42’s outranged most guns being used on the field by a good 30 feet or more, one of the German commanders order our FJ unit and Wehrmacht detachment to retake the flag with support from the other modern airsofters on our team. In the attack we used the leap and bounding counterattack method first used on the Eastern Front of WWI. To our surprise it was more effective than I could have imagined. We had one Machine gun with rifle support attack then hold its position while the second machine gun and support advanced… we repeated this process until the 20 or so enemy combatants were pushed out of the flags zone. It was a pleasure being able to shoot them without them being seriously able to push back. We did manage to retake the flag! However, we attempted to secure a second flag and lost one of our machine-gunners. Namely me!
There was plenty of fun the rest of the event, but this is all I wish to report on at this time. The Harris Airsoft field is great for a good old fun time with airsoft. I recommend going there if you are in the area for some triggertime!
As for our early departure from the event. It was due to Circumstances beyond our immediate control; I personally apologize that we had to depart.
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Post by SfcMigs on Apr 28, 2014 9:28:38 GMT -5
Good AAR Ray.
How many players in total would you say? And how many "regulars" from our group made it?
Migs
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Post by snipahz on Apr 28, 2014 9:41:01 GMT -5
I would like to say at least 150 players showed, and I think there were 5 or 6 of the 1st FJ there. Not too sure, though, as I wasn't part of them.
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Post by Obergefreiter Raimund on Apr 28, 2014 10:04:07 GMT -5
Good AAR Ray. How many players in total would you say? And how many "regulars" from our group made it? Migs From the 1st FJ we had five members and we also had one Wehrmacht attend with us. I don't know how many allied guys came from WW2AA but Piper did a super job talking to people and etc. I had to tag onto his display because of a major issue we had with even getting down to the event. Friday started off as a cluster.... sometimes all the planning in the world can't save you from murphy's law! I had flyers and a slide show that did not get put up or even used. I will instead post the flyers to the D-Day 2014 AAR ASAP!
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Post by 2nd Bat on Apr 28, 2014 12:33:54 GMT -5
wonderful report. Sounds like WW2 airsoft with your help provided great presence.
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Post by Jerry-ADK on Apr 28, 2014 15:19:20 GMT -5
Sounds like you guys had a bunch O' fun! Wish I could of joined ya! did you gain any new WW2 airsofters?
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Post by iamthedevil on Apr 28, 2014 17:25:17 GMT -5
I was with Cdi the whole time. It was great because the blank firing was kept a secre from everyone except one event runner. The actual turn out was 172 people. I'd say about 30 people either attempted something with period clothes or guns. Field was very cool. Seeing 3 mg42 going off in the initial invasion was very cool. Cdi had a blanks in kar98 and Nagant pistol. I was the one firing a original mp40 converted to fire blanks only. Everyone ran away when that thing went off. Enjoyed the day overall
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Post by insterburger on Apr 28, 2014 19:51:52 GMT -5
Sounds like an awesome time. Wish I could have been there... if it's game on in future years, hopefully I can swing it.
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Post by snipahz on Apr 28, 2014 20:07:12 GMT -5
Sounds like an awesome time. Wish I could have been there... if it's game on in future years, hopefully I can swing it. I am very sure it will happen again, as I've attended three D-Day games in the past years at the field. They've only gotten better. Now I just need a job to fund some gear! Definitely going to get some WWII stuff as well. Loved it. I will be a new WWII airsofter, without a doubt.
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Post by SfcMigs on Apr 28, 2014 20:51:33 GMT -5
Sounds like a great time. Glad to hear there was so many players there and even better that they got exposed to what our group is all about.
Kudos to Piper and the FJ guys for representing us. Hopefully we can keep the ball rolling and get some of these guys to join us in the future.
Great job guys.
Migs
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Post by piper318 on Apr 29, 2014 18:30:01 GMT -5
I will put a aar in soon
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Post by 2nd Bat on Apr 30, 2014 11:51:40 GMT -5
Great seeing avatars of our members in their actual get ups, at actual events. While its great seeing impressions laid out on a bedroom floor or in a living room the goal is to see folks wearing their set ups at tactical airsoft event. That's where it all comes alive.
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Post by Obergefreiter Raimund on Apr 30, 2014 12:20:35 GMT -5
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Post by cdi on Apr 30, 2014 21:55:41 GMT -5
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Post by stuka on May 1, 2014 0:24:55 GMT -5
Raimund, what is on the end of that k98?It looks a bit blurry so it could just be a result of the blurriness but if not i am interested if it has any significance
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Post by Obergefreiter Raimund on May 1, 2014 6:29:34 GMT -5
Raimund, what is on the end of that k98?It looks a bit blurry so it could just be a result of the blurriness but if not i am interested if it has any significance It is Nates attachment for his rifle grenade feature. I'll let him comment on it further.
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Post by SfcMigs on May 1, 2014 9:26:19 GMT -5
Was there restrictions on the eye wear? I noticed everyone wearing goggles. What about the glasses we usually wear at our events?
Just curious.
Migs
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Post by Obergefreiter Raimund on May 1, 2014 9:44:41 GMT -5
Was there restrictions on the eye wear? I noticed everyone wearing goggles. What about the glasses we usually wear at our events? Just curious. Migs The restrictions at this event were very unlike our WW2AA weapon and eye wear restrictions. We had to limit the airsoft guns we brought and tone a couple of the guns down that we did bring, to barely meet the minimum requirements. Any Stock STG-44 would not have passed the FPS limitations; but none of this is reason enough not to go!!! Omar was extremely helpful in allowing us to bring what we did manage to bring to the event. We also were prohibited from bringing our pyrotechnic stick and pineapple grenades this time around. Maybe next time! All in all, the event was what you could expect from any large airsoft game and a bit more than that to be honest. The event was not to the historical caliber of a WW2AA event, but neither did they advertise it as such to be an airsoft reenactment! Again it was good fun and an excellent time! I think this event could be a yearly thing for our group to demonstrate what we are about. The 1st FJ unit leaders are planning to return next year with more men and more firepower! This year we got to show of our unit cohesion and learned WW2 German Tactics in a truly chaotic battle!! I think we did well considering our unit brought three new members with only two veteran members all using bolt actions. One of the guys we brought was his first time ever!
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Post by cdi on May 1, 2014 22:26:33 GMT -5
To my knowledge pea grenades are ok at Harris field.
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Post by snipahz on May 2, 2014 8:33:40 GMT -5
To my knowledge pea grenades are ok at Harris field. That is correct. I was mentioning it to somebody before the game started, and they mentioned pea grenades shaped like the German potato masher grenades. From what it sounded like, they are pea grenades with a different look, and pea grenades are allowed now to my knowledge. They were a tad rare last year, but the rules are becoming a bit more lenient on the matter.
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Post by Obergefreiter Raimund on May 2, 2014 9:21:38 GMT -5
To my knowledge pea grenades are ok at Harris field. That is correct. I was mentioning it to somebody before the game started, and they mentioned pea grenades shaped like the German potato masher grenades. From what it sounded like, they are pea grenades with a different look, and pea grenades are allowed now to my knowledge. They were a tad rare last year, but the rules are becoming a bit more lenient on the matter. When speaking to Omar about it, I believe we were asked not to bring them due to the Fire Hazard level in Maine the weeks leading up to the event. If they are allowed in the game rules, next year every Soldaten with a rifle that we bring will have at least two of them.
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Post by stuka on May 2, 2014 10:25:19 GMT -5
aren't the tslfx grenades cold burning or w/e?
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Post by Obergefreiter Raimund on May 2, 2014 10:36:49 GMT -5
aren't the tslfx grenades cold burning or w/e? They use a striker and a fuse internally. I believe that means they are not cold burning. Then there is a powder blast cap in the middle that causes the small but effective explosion sending peas everywhere. Maybe someone can enlighten us further? I'm not sure of the answer myself on this issue.
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Post by snipahz on May 2, 2014 15:43:26 GMT -5
The fire hazard could have been the issue he said no, but they are typically allowed. I'll ask him tomorrow on your behalf, when I get to the field.
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Post by 2nd Bat on May 2, 2014 18:28:25 GMT -5
Cold burning pyro is in fact still a pyro and though less likely to ignite a fire it is still possible. I had thought that the pea grenades were a binary chemical reaction not a tradition powder explosion. If so they do not generate excessive heat just a rapid expansion that causes the explosion.
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Post by Jerry-ADK on May 3, 2014 6:50:38 GMT -5
Cold burning pyro is in fact still a pyro and though less likely to ignite a fire it is still possible. I had thought that the pea grenades were a binary chemical reaction not a tradition powder explosion. If so they do not generate excessive heat just a rapid expansion that causes the explosion. the pea grenades that I use have a pull fuse that works like a match and burns just like one to ignite a charge not much bigger than a black cat. technically it is a fire work and it is surprising to me that while other fireworks are not legal in NY state I can still buy these pea grenades from a vendor in NY city. not sure how he gets around the rules but thats ok, Im glad he can because it saves on shipping and hazardous material sir charges in shipping.
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