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PBI Event - Operation Varsity - F&O 30th March 2008

Yith · 2007-10-24T15:11:15Z

Frontline: Operation Varsity Presented by Poor Bloody Infantry (PBI) at First and Only Airsoft, Matlock - 30th March 2008 "With a bone crunching thud the wooden fuselage of the Horsa glider impacted on the soft soil and careered across the field speeding headlong into the approaching woodland. A loud crack reported through the cramped interior as the wings were wrenched from the aircraft and the broken body of this one way transport shuddered to a halt. Dazed by the brutal force of the landing the red devils inside quickly unbuckled their seats and gathered their equipment. Instantly charging out of the shattered shell to form up for battle and complete their objective.. Unbeknown to them Feldwebel Hauer had tracked their descent through his field glasses from his observation post in the church. "Alarm Alarm Britscher fallschrimjager!", he cried and ran to inform his commanding officer. With minutes and with typical teutonic efficiency the German reconnaissance platoon were already on their way to tackle this threat from the air!Â Welcome to the first ever Poor Bloody Infantry WWII airsoft battle - we intend to take you back over 60 years to the second world war where *you* can experience the tension and action of infantry combat! PBIs new series of Frontline games will portray the action of a single platoons of Allied and Axis troops as they wage war over one single day of the Second World War. Instead of recreating a large battle or operation, here you will be experiencing action from an infantryman's perspective. In our first battle we'll be recreating a day from Operation Varsity - the allied attempt to cross the Rhine and push into the heart of Germany to end the war in one stroke. In this battle you can choose to play either a valiant red devil from the 6th allied airborne division or a stalwart panzer grenadier defending the fatherland from the enemy hordes! About Operation Varsity Operation Varsity was the allied attempt to cross the mighty river Rhine and push into Germany's industrial heartland to end the war. A massive force of infantry and armour was amassed to force this crossing of the last great obstacle between the allies and Berlin. As part of this plan the allies decided to drop glider forces and paratroopers behind the enemy lines to slow down reinforcements to the river and attack communication centres and supply dumps where possible. Having been caught unaware by a mass airborne drop at Arnhem previously the German forces were quick to respond sending in some of their best troops to defeat the red devils before they could complete their mission. So, who will you fight for? In this game there are two sides. You can be a member of the British Airborne or the combined forces of the German 84th Infantry division and 7th Fallschirmjager. We have 20 places available for each side. British Airborne 22 platoon D company the Ox and Bucks Light Infantry 6th Airborne division Minimum kit for this event is a Denison, red beret and battledress trousers (don't worry about getting new cap badges, keep your existing ones) German Panzer grenadiers Reconnaissance platoon, 8 kompanie 84th Infanterie or 2 Section, 2 kompanie, 7th fallschirmjager You will be representing a Heer of FJ unit so kit for this one is feldgrau uniforms and splinter pattern accessories. If you have SS kit that too is fine but please don't use distinctive SS camo patterns, just wear your field grey tunic and coverless helmets. However, if you only have SS camo then that's fine you will represent the advance elements of 'Kampfgruppe Karst' who reached the battle after the landings. Cost and Booking The total cost for this event will be Â£25 per person. We'll need Â£5 of this cost as a deposit paid on booking. The remaining Â£20 should be paid on the day. For details on how to pay please see here: viewtopic.php?t=2490 OPERATION VARSITY FAQ: Q: Why cant i play American/Russian/SS? A: The main reason is that the 'Frontline' games are based on a micro view of a battle, like in 'Band of Brothers' we'll be dealing with the adventures of one platoon and how the war was for them on that given day. Although US troops played a major part in Operation Varsity they were many miles away from the British Airborne drop. We're concentrating on the adventures of 20 or so Brits and an equal amount of brave grenadiers and their FJ allies. If you have SS kit you can still play on the German side but wherever possible try not to use distinctive SS pattern gear, e.g. wear your field grey kit but not your oversmock or helmet cover. If you only have a pea pattern uniform then that's okay, but if you can go grey please do! Q: Why Operation Varsity? A: Well it was a massive airborne drop and one made after learning the mistakes of Arnhem, the allied airborne only have to hold for one day which is perfect for our games as we don't have to pretend its over several days or that a small hut equals a whole village etc. Add to that Operation Varsity...

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Operation Varsity - 30th March 2008

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Old Un

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Just like to say that as much as I'd like to be at this first event , I shall be clocking up one of those birthdays with an "0" at an end on the 24th , and therefore will be abroad getting pissed the following weekend . A shame , but there you go :cry:

Posted : 08/11/2007 12:29 pm

Yith

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Oh well, these things happen!

Happy Birthday for that week then!

Posted : 08/11/2007 12:31 pm

Gadge

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No worries Guy, i'm sure we'll have you running the germans ragged at the next one!

Get those deposits in then guys, couple of brits so far but still no germans!

"I think we are in rats' alley - Where the dead men lost their bones."

Posted : 08/11/2007 12:32 pm

Anonymous

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I'm going to book in as German, but need to use the folks Paypal account as mine is kaput atm and the Hard Rock Cafe claimed our last cheque last night. :oops:

Posted : 08/11/2007 1:35 pm

Yith

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Get those deposits in then guys, couple of brits so far but still no germans!

Actually 5 brits have paid now... still no Germans!

Posted : 08/11/2007 3:17 pm

Peppered

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Hi,

I am looking into attending this event if that would be OK. I have never done WW2 airsoft and so have posted a few dumb questions regarding what is needed. Here are more slightly refined ones...

I have decided to kit out as German. I have seen tunic and pants M36 to M44 on ebay for around Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£50 plus postage plus Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£40 upwards for boots. I have seen a link for plastic fancy dress helmets for Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£10. Does it matter what year of uniform or insignias/ rank etc are on the tunic for PBI as I have no idea at the moment as I havn't bought anything and want to keep the cost down.

Do the gaiters and normal black army boots look wrong, is it worth spending the extra on the jack boots to feel more the part or are jackboots only for certain regiments?

Will the plastic helmet look stupid and be a waste of ten quid, anyone used or seen them?

What belt and pouches are considered mandatory, I was looking at black supposed correct belts and a bread bag. Any advice on this and are cheap canvas satchels correct?

I keep losing the PBI weapon lookalike rules. If I don't get a period looking AEG etc in time, I have MP5pdw and a MG36 that can have a flat top rail with a burlap or hessian wrap to disguise it a bit, thinking of MG3. Is this OK or are there specific weapon types required for this one?

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Posted : 09/11/2007 3:15 pm

Anonymous

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Have a look at this, plus we can loan you some gear if you're missing things

http://www.ww2airsoft.org.uk/pages/ss-kit-guide.html

Posted : 09/11/2007 3:19 pm

Chomley-Warner

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Gun rules here (under Reference on the menu at the top of every page):
http://www.ww2airsoft.org.uk/pages/kit-guns.html

I wouldn't bother with a plastic helmet - if economy matters then get a field cap instead.

Posted : 09/11/2007 3:24 pm

Yith

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Well I can't help with German kit questions as I don't know much about the subject... however here are a few pointers.

Plastic Helmet... There was discussion on this item recently elsewhere on the forum and the general consensus was that it would look crap.

Generally on other kit... if you don't have anything then you may as well consider getting it right or nearly right first time round.

Weapons... Well neither of those really suit... but they do fit with the CiA look-a-like rules.. which are here: http://www.ww2airsoft.org.uk/pages/kit-guns.html

Posted : 09/11/2007 3:26 pm

Steve.D

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Deposit just sent, Bung me down for somthing German, not got any inf stuff after I re badged my tunic as ss but could wear grey trousers with a un badged camo gebirgsjÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¤ger coat & m43 ski cap, weapon bolt action VSR at 500fps :wink:

Steve.D

Posted : 22/11/2007 11:33 pm

Gliderrider

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Yith, Do you want me to swap over? I dont mind, but It was going to be the only chance to wear my A/B stuff next year.

Posted : 24/11/2007 2:39 am

Yith

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thanks for the offer syd. but stay where you are for now

Posted : 25/11/2007 9:23 am

Wingnut

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mm plastic helms not to good but they do look ok fitted with a chin strap and a helmet cover, i have seen them used and after all it is the shape of the german helmet that counts with a cover they look ok, would not use one myself thou

Posted : 14/12/2007 10:20 pm

Wingnut

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put me down for this one, i am getting pay pal sorted soon will have field grey tunic but pea dot trousers..mp40

Posted : 14/12/2007 10:21 pm

Gliderrider

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If its all you can get your hands on in the time/ budget, they are fine mate.

Posted : 14/12/2007 10:34 pm

Yith

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Wingnut, send me the deposit and I'll put your name on the list!

Posted : 15/12/2007 9:30 am

webby

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Am I better removing all patches etc off my denison for this event? I have Sergeant and a set of wings on it at the moment,.... since we're gonna be glider infantry, are the wings now obsolete?

Posted : 02/01/2008 4:27 pm

Gadge

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Yep a denison only had rank on for glider troops.

"I think we are in rats' alley - Where the dead men lost their bones."

Posted : 02/01/2008 4:29 pm

webby

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Cool, I'll take em off later on!

Posted : 02/01/2008 4:31 pm

Helga Geerhart

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I'm sorting finances now chrimbleness has passed and should be able to sort deposit soon. THIS IS THE WEEKEND BEFORE MY bopday so please can some pesky Germans join me for a bopday blatfest :twisted: ? purdy purdy please :lol: will sort Che out at same time and wangle/twist Fandanglos arm as well