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Title: The Saar Offensive 1939 - a BKCII AAR
Post by: Steve J on 17 November 2018, 07:01:14 PM
An AAR of a game I managed to get in before my op:

https://wwiiwargaming.blogspot.com/2018/11/the-saar-offensive-september-1939-bkcii.html (https://wwiiwargaming.blogspot.com/2018/11/the-saar-offensive-september-1939-bkcii.html)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVXlgA6mFXo/W-XiVMcGokI/AAAAAAAAGmE/knq_yIyR8Ngm4w4QwYxAPU-FYuWjJF8WgCLcBGAs/s400/P1100146.JPG)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IRKbvmIb3Dw/W-Xihgg3t9I/AAAAAAAAGmo/eU0L_J2XkAAHLMgwAO59A4eGHYsNRo47wCLcBGAs/s400/P1100157.JPG)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QuxzZzbPwrg/W-Xi1rFyPiI/AAAAAAAAGno/XlarndYavHYZyooXoh_K1GcA-8U6smWvACLcBGAs/s400/P1100168.JPG)
Title: Re: The Saar Offensive 1939 - a BKCII AAR
Post by: paulr on 17 November 2018, 08:33:39 PM
 :-bd =D> :-bd

Nice looking and interesting 'what if' game :)

I noted in your 'Post Game Thoughts'
QuoteThe British tanks really showed their ineffectiveness against infantry owing to their lack of HE shells. Basically I need to convert or add some additional Close Support Units to my Early War Brits.
If you're thinking of adding some CS tanks I have some bad news, they only fired smoke...

Good luck with the Op
Title: Re: The Saar Offensive 1939 - a BKCII AAR
Post by: Westmarcher on 17 November 2018, 08:39:28 PM
Nicely illustrated report plus always good to see a close run game. How are you doing after the op?
Title: Re: The Saar Offensive 1939 - a BKCII AAR
Post by: Steve J on 17 November 2018, 09:17:54 PM
@ Westmarcher. Feeling really good post op thanks and able to go for a good hour or so walk each day. Not bad given I've only been out a week :). Having a catheter in is no fun at all, but at least I don't have to get out of bed at night to go to the loo :D!!!

@ PaulR. Good point, I'll check my Ellis & Chamberlain book and others to see there intended role, but in BKCII they can fire HE.
Title: Re: The Saar Offensive 1939 - a BKCII AAR
Post by: Shedman on 17 November 2018, 09:40:07 PM
Steve

You do some interesting off the wall WW2 games - well done

alan
Title: Re: The Saar Offensive 1939 - a BKCII AAR
Post by: Steve J on 17 November 2018, 09:59:23 PM
Thanks Alan :). I find the research very interesting for a new period, scenario etc. Much better than a standard club line 'em type game, although they have their place now and then.
Title: Re: The Saar Offensive 1939 - a BKCII AAR
Post by: Westmarcher on 18 November 2018, 09:13:12 PM
Quote from: Steve J on 17 November 2018, 09:17:54 PM
@ Westmarcher. Feeling really good post op thanks and able to go for a good hour or so walk each day. Not bad given I've only been out a week :). Having a catheter in is no fun at all, but at least I don't have to get out of bed at night to go to the loo :D!!!

I'm sure Phil (Techno) will empathise there. Hope it was all worth it. Best wishes.  :-bd
Title: Re: The Saar Offensive 1939 - a BKCII AAR
Post by: Techno on 19 November 2018, 07:25:26 AM
Super 'report' Steve.

(And yes....I do empathise ! Mine was there for months.)

Best wishes - Phil
Title: Re: The Saar Offensive 1939 - a BKCII AAR
Post by: Steve J on 19 November 2018, 11:00:03 AM
Ouch! Two weeks will be more than enough for me, assuming they do actually take it out...
Title: Re: The Saar Offensive 1939 - a BKCII AAR
Post by: Terry37 on 19 November 2018, 05:14:10 PM
A truly impressive and great looking game. I love those early tanks - the clunkier, the better!

Terry
Title: Re: The Saar Offensive 1939 - a BKCII AAR
Post by: Steve J on 19 November 2018, 09:50:05 PM
Thanks Terry :). You've just gotta love early war kit!
Title: Re: The Saar Offensive 1939 - a BKCII AAR
Post by: Womble67 on 20 November 2018, 10:23:40 AM
Excellent battle report

Take care

Andy