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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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Anonymous

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Hey guys,

First time WW2 Airsofting for me - and this is on my birthday! It must be fate.....

Been prowling this board for ages too and have really enjoyed the enthusiasm.

I have various AEG's but nothing that really fits the bill - I wouldn't feel comfortable using anything remotely modern due to the spirit of the whole event.

Unfortunately I just got rid of my CA33 - which would have been fantastic with a bit of modding!

I do - however - have a cheapsoft bolt action (a very generic one, the model escapes me) that would probably suffice. I would use that sans scope.

I don't have any other kit uniform wise - but know I can probably get some German kit for not too much.

Very excited about this as I played at F&O many moons ago and had a fantastic time.

Can't pay deposit or commit 100% yet as I need to consider transport to & from....I'm from leeds, which isn't a ridiculous distance but unfortunately I don't drive and my skirmishing buddies are not really interested in the WW2 side of things.

Just thought I'd drop in and say hello and register my burning desire to get to this game!

Ben

Posted : 13/01/2008 7:54 pm

Major

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If it is any help dude, I can lend you some german gear+MP40.

First and Only Airsoft!!

Posted : 14/01/2008 8:08 pm

Kavster

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Stick me down as a possible for this, as a boche.

Posted : 14/01/2008 9:04 pm

Anonymous

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Cheers Major!

The German kit may be needed methinks!

Martin (Blazed99) and I were chatting on PM last night and I think were both getting a bit giddy about the prospect of this - which may also cure my transport issue.

Also - as its my birthday on the 30th March, I could prob scavange some kit

Are you the very same Major from F&O? The chap I had a chat with regarding a CO's favourite dog being fired out of a Self Propelled gun? :rofl:

Gonna check with the missus that Im free and get my deposit off as soon as I can.

Thanks again guys - I'm really looking forward to this.

Ben

Posted : 14/01/2008 9:22 pm

Old Un

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Are you the very same Major from F&O? The chap I had a chat with regarding a CO's favourite dog being fired out of a Self Propelled gun?

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Yep.... you've got his number !!!

Posted : 14/01/2008 9:35 pm

Major

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Me? Talking about the dog going down the range................................................

yep

First and Only Airsoft!!

Posted : 15/01/2008 9:11 am

Kavster

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Stick me down as a possible for this, as a boche.

If I can make this one, what are the possibilities of a lift from Sheffield from some kind soul?

Posted : 15/01/2008 10:23 am

Yith

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Highly likely I'd have thought... I know at least one person coming from Sheffield for this one.

Posted : 15/01/2008 10:29 am

Chomley-Warner

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Polite request - could someone ask me for my game fee on Sunday's training day please?

I know I'll forget all about it so please ask!!

Posted : 16/01/2008 5:24 pm

Kavster

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Can you stick me down for this please, Yith. Michael Kavanagh, Kraut, K98. Cheers.

Posted : 08/02/2008 9:49 am

Yith

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Cool... but I only stick people down when I have their deposit...

Cheers!

Posted : 08/02/2008 10:10 am

Kavster

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Ah, yes - will sort that out tonight.

Posted : 08/02/2008 10:11 am

Anonymous

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any places available on the british side???

chris

Posted : 12/02/2008 10:48 am

Yith

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Yes... see the booking list! There are plenty of places available to both sides!

Just send me the deposit and you'll be booked in...

Posted : 12/02/2008 10:56 am

Anonymous

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okie dokie will do

Posted : 12/02/2008 11:20 am

Kavster

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Ah, yes - will sort that out tonight.

Completely forgot to do that - will do it tonight if I remember... :roll:

Posted : 12/02/2008 11:28 am

Kavster

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Money sent, Rich.

Posted : 14/02/2008 11:36 am

Yith

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Money sent, Rich.

got it!

Posted : 14/02/2008 11:47 am

Anonymous

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What time is the event meant to start? I`m a newbie to airsoft but am a re enactor & have a battle at Ashby de la zouch on the saturday so could do the sunday.

Posted : 15/02/2008 5:37 pm