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Chomley-Warner · 2009-11-11T09:51:30Z

The composition of the German troops on this day in the defensive line were retreating 9 Army, Volkssturm, V SS Mountain Corps, 86 Fortress Gun Battalion, 103 Permanent Fortress Infantry Battalion and 192 Depot Infantry Division (made from 433 and 463 infantry troops). That is to say: there is both garrisoned troops (well used to the defensive environment) and also incoming troops from elsewhere either retreating to this position or sent there to reinforce. With this in mind there is no requirement for participants to change cuff titles (canny players won't have any in any case). Heer Feldgrau uniform (any) /greatcoats - no camo. Both helmet and grey field cap are fine. SS Feldgrau uniform (any) /greatcoats. Smocks & parkas & peadot camo is OK as they are incoming reinforcements. Helmet or grey/camo field cap. Greatcoats would be well... great. At a constant 8 degrees in the tunnels you will be warm enough in action but when guarding/patrolling you might get chilly. The tunnels are 'airier' and much less damp than at UCAP. The floors almost everywhere are dry. Footwear: Either jack boot or low boots. If you are confident in walking with hobnailed boots on concrete floors then that is at your own risk otherwise rubber soled boots are fine. There is no reason for the SS to wear camo other than that was what you were wearing when you arrived - it will provide no tactical advantage. It will single you out as SS to the Russians so expect some particularly brutal treatment however. As far as personal equipment goes we would suggest an A-frame would be somewhat over the top. Belt, Y-straps, ammo pouches, breadbag and gasmask tin are sufficient. You will need to carry everything you need for the day with you, so make sure you have enough stowage space for ammo, water and rations - you will be eating when you get the opportunity, there is no 'lunchtime' when the lead starts flying.

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Digging out pics reminds me -

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Posted : 12/11/2009 2:20 pm

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Digging out pics reminds me -

I MUST TIDY THIS BLOODY OFFICE UP!!!!!!

LOL looking at those pics I felt like a kid with the old Panini Football stickers....

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Posted : 12/11/2009 2:31 pm

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It's not as untidy as my rooms... You don't have webbing slung all over the floor and various items needing washing (etc)

Posted : 12/11/2009 2:35 pm

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I've come to a decision - I'm gonna wear this (but with one pouch and a pistol)
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Posted : 12/11/2009 10:53 pm

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I think i'm going to be going for the greatcoat option. Something truly iconic about jackboots, coal scuttle lid and greatcoat

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Posted : 12/11/2009 10:58 pm

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Yah, I also haven sie greatcoaten und diesen klumpen booten und grosse gob...

Posted : 12/11/2009 11:12 pm

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What's all this 1 ammo pouch malarkey?

Posted : 13/11/2009 4:05 pm

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Of course you don't HAVE to do it - but Guards on Fortress Duty as well as Guards outside public buildings and Military Installations WHEN ARMED carried a single ammunition pouch (usually a Mauser pouch of course) and a sidearm - a pistol - as well as their issued longarm. According to The Reibert (German Army Manual) under certain circumstances guards relied on their bayonet as a sidearm and were not armed witha firearm - Yes - even Army personnel. IF I use the Stg then I will only wear one as hi cap mags are more than sufficient for our purposes - I will also keep it on semi unless of course hte red horde have my back to the wall!!!!! MP40 - hmmmm - might have to use both....... :whistle:

Specially for this game I'm looking at putting some IR equipment into a Vampyr type body - Now if I get it done THAT Will be neat!!!! Orfentik (Looking) NIght Vision Gear for pinging Ivans!!!!!

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Posted : 13/11/2009 4:22 pm

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Yes, the incumbent guards will be severely restricted ammunition-wise. :shock: Lets hope the stores can provided sufficient to repel a concerted attack - if only you can get to them!

Posted : 13/11/2009 4:45 pm

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Ya see!!!! I like your thinkng CW (warped and skewed as it is) - Just cos MP44s have hi caps they don't need to be FULL!!!!! I'm thinking a long arm on semi will be far more effective than one that fires bursts of precious ammo full time....... (and besides - Toblerones fit nicely in MP40 pouches)

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Posted : 13/11/2009 4:51 pm

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I sent out patrols at Eagles with just 10 rounds each and at Ariel the main British group started the event with just 100 rounds each. Doesn't half concentrate the mind... :twisted: