Scenario Package for Akkulas Modern Conflicts 1.95

[Tobi72]

Yes, that's right, the Bundeswehr has largely stayed out of military conflicts. Here, a patrol was caught in a well-prepared Taliban ambush, hidden explosive devices, an attack from three sides and an attempt to block the retreat across the only usable bridge over the Kunduz. The American helicopters were not actually allowed to take off, but the commander of the units decided to help his German comrades and sent two. One helped to rescue the wounded, the other shot at the attackers with its on-board weapons.

Scenario Isa-Khel is available for download.
Only playable on the German side. The scenario mirrors the battle between the Taliban and the Bundeswehr near Kunduz on April 2, 2010.
https://www.slitherine.com/forum/viewto ... 5#p1032955

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[bondjamesbond]

Interesting. I seems to be a fundamental part of the modern Bundeswehr. "The day where the German army had to learn how to fight again", according to the then minister of defense ; if the translation is correct.

I see that you included the black hawk that evacuated the wounded ; there are the marders from the reserve ; ... I can't wait to see how is the scenario.

The specifics and landscape of Afghanistan teaches everyone to fight anew and this is what the limited Soviet contingent faced )) At that time there were still alive generals and marshals who participated in the battles in the WWII and did not immediately realise that the military doctrine is banally outdated ))))) So tank wedges and mass offensives of entire armies and fronts are good for Europe )))) In the graveyard of empires it doesn't work proven by Nato )))

Yes, that's right, the Bundeswehr has largely stayed out of military conflicts. Here, a patrol was caught in a well-prepared Taliban ambush, hidden explosive devices, an attack from three sides and an attempt to block the retreat across the only usable bridge over the Kunduz. The American helicopters were not actually allowed to take off, but the commander of the units decided to help his German comrades and sent two. One helped to rescue the wounded, the other shot at the attackers with its on-board weapons.

Scenario Isa-Khel is available for download.
Only playable on the German side. The scenario mirrors the battle between the Taliban and the Bundeswehr near Kunduz on April 2, 2010.
https://www.slitherine.com/forum/viewto ... 5#p1032955
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https://en.topwar.ru/194362-oruzhie-afg ... novki.html
I so wanted to play for the Taliban now )))) Toby it is unexpected and nice to play your scenario when Ukraine will be conquered as you can't quit one thing without finishing another ))))

[Tobi72]

I will try to make simple scenarios playable for two sides, but as soon as special missions play a role and this includes destroying minefields on a certain route, it will be limited to one playable side.

For example, the computer would not be able to lead reinforcements across the north bridge.
It also can't independently load units into landing craft to transport them across the river and so on. It would also simply be too much work and immensely time-consuming for such a small scenario to control this via triggers. Also, every trigger has to be tested to see if it works and so on.

Just by the way.

[Tobi72]

It would be an endless spiral, if I make it easier for the computer I have to come up with something for the player, but again it can't be too easy for the player when he switches sides. With special missions in a scenario, that's too much effort. In addition, the player learns and doesn't stick to the agreement, the computer only knows ...00100111101100001111.

[bondjamesbond]

It would be an endless spiral, if I make it easier for the computer I have to come up with something for the player, but again it can't be too easy for the player when he switches sides. With special missions in a scenario, that's too much effort. In addition, the player learns and doesn't stick to the agreement, the computer only knows ...00100111101100001111.

They have faith and hope in you Toby )

[Imeror]

The specifics and landscape of Afghanistan teaches everyone to fight anew and this is what the limited Soviet contingent faced )) At that time there were still alive generals and marshals who participated in the battles in the WWII and did not immediately realise that the military doctrine is banally outdated ))))) So tank wedges and mass offensives of entire armies and fronts are good for Europe )))) In the graveyard of empires it doesn't work proven by Nato )))

More than that, Germany isn't very interventionist. In contrast, neighboring France has frequently engaged in military interventions around the world since WWII; so there is a form of 'habit' to have troops engaged. Germany, however, has adopted a more cautious approach, focusing primarily on peacekeeping and humanitarian missions. We all have countries with different approaches to war, without even mentioning doctrines.
Hence the quote "Germany had to learn how to fight again". It's more about "how we live with war" rather than the specific Afghanistan landscape

[bondjamesbond]

The specifics and landscape of Afghanistan teaches everyone to fight anew and this is what the limited Soviet contingent faced )) At that time there were still alive generals and marshals who participated in the battles in the WWII and did not immediately realise that the military doctrine is banally outdated ))))) So tank wedges and mass offensives of entire armies and fronts are good for Europe )))) In the graveyard of empires it doesn't work proven by Nato )))

More than that, Germany isn't very interventionist. In contrast, neighboring France has frequently engaged in military interventions around the world since WWII; so there is a form of 'habit' to have troops engaged. Germany, however, has adopted a more cautious approach, focusing primarily on peacekeeping and humanitarian missions. We all have countries with different approaches to war, without even mentioning doctrines.
Hence the quote "Germany had to learn how to fight again". It's more about "how we live with war" rather than the specific Afghanistan landscape

https://en.topwar.ru/194014-oruzhie-afg ... omety.html

‘One German is a philosopher, two Germans a union, three Germans a war! One Englishman is a crank, two is a club, three is already an empire! One Italian is a tenor, two is a duo, and three is a retreat! As for the Japanese, one is a mystery, two Japanese are also a mystery, three Japanese are an insoluble mystery. The Russians, on the other hand, are a hellish cocktail of two Germans, three Englishmen and three Japanese.’
© Hermann Goering (words attributed to him).

You once wrote off the Germans so don't be a beast in the Germans as they have two world wars under their belt ) Well yes France after WWII got very keen on bringing order to their colonies )

Uzbekistan returns some US helicopters stolen by Afghan pilots to the US
https://news.mail.ru/politics/64739156/
I wouldn't be surprised if they were suddenly in Ukraine)))



Russian tankers are being trained on the vulnerable areas of M1A2 Abrams and Leopard 2A4 tanks

[Imeror]

You once wrote off the Germans so don't be a beast in the Germans as they have two world wars under their belt ) Well yes France after WWII got very keen on bringing order to their colonies )

That's not what I'm doing, I'm just talking about recent operationnal experience and why this quote is indeed relevant

Colonies, and beyond !

[bondjamesbond]

You once wrote off the Germans so don't be a beast in the Germans as they have two world wars under their belt ) Well yes France after WWII got very keen on bringing order to their colonies )

That's not what I'm doing, I'm just talking about recent operationnal experience and why this quote is indeed relevant

Colonies, and beyond !

And the Germans from the GDR quickly brought order to Czechoslovakia in 1968 !
https://dzen.ru/a/X49avSwaaTOOboac
https://vk.com/wall-32738224_1012104


There was one other place besides Afghanistan )))) First they kicked the French in the ears and then the Americans ))))




If suddenly someone will make a map with this battle )))) But I wouldn't want to be in the shoes of the defending French ))))
https://en.topwar.ru/171103-inostrannyj ... benfu.html
https://dienbienphuredstarminiatures.bl ... h.html?m=0

[Tobi72]

Fewer pictures and not so big!!!

[bondjamesbond]

Fewer pictures and not so big!!!

Oh great lord so you're okay with screenshots or should I remove them ?

[Imeror]

Indeed, the article explains exactly what happened. The plan was to lure the Viet Minh into a "decisive battle" where the superior (at least, it was thought to be superior) firepower would be able to destroy the enemy's army. The defensive position of the base was voluntarily weak (if any strongpoint fell, the main base would be in sight for the attackers) to make an even better bait. The bait was so good that the army ended up being really exposed. Then, the "superior" firepower met an unexpectedly even stronger one, which was able to support the attacking infantry in capturing one position after another. Two fatal mistakes were made due to a more general problem: underestimating the opponent.




And yet, that was exactly what I did during Toby's last scenario
A very good one!

I had Marders, Fallschirmjäger, Grenadiers, all of them with a little boost... I had nothing to fear. I decided to secure the road as quickly as possible while my recon vehicles ensured no one approached my troops. Few enemies appeared, but I was not worried: my soldiers could deal with them. Operations continued as usual while the first firefights began. Then, I saw that enemies were arriving continuously and that some of them were elite troops. When I understood that I couldn't hold the whole road simultaneously, it was already too late: my most forward elements were engaged and one unit (the Panzerjäger one) was already inside Isa Khel when the enemies arrived en masse. I was able to pull back most of my forward units, but not the Panzerjäger one!

I had three fronts:
- Isa Khel, where the Panzerjäger unit was trapped. Saving them was my main concern, and they were the priority for all available Blackhawk support;
- I maintained a small force Northwest of their positions to help them as best as possible and maybe allow them to escape this trap; but I had to withdraw them due to the too strong enemy pressure around turn 14. The Blackhawk was the only support I could give to the Panzerjägers;



- The north village with the police station. One unit of Afghan police was destroyed, but reinforcements arrived just in time. My own battalion regrouped there, while Marders devastated the enemy ranks. Their firepower saved the situation.




Once the northern village was secure, the battalion reorganized quickly and advanced south to rescue our trapped soldiers; there was no time to waste! At turn 19, the column arrived near the village; but the enemy kept its focus on my Panzerjäger, which still miraculously held on.




Turn 23 was traumatizing: new enemy reinforcements arrived in Isa Khel from the south. For a few turns, my trapped unit survived while the main forces still fought their way to save them. But at turn 23... those brave among the braves soldiers were overrun.




Furious, their comrades became even more dangerous as they decided to avenge them. At turn 29, they had secured the whole area. Only one enemy unit escaped their wrath.



Two casualties: one Afghan police unit and the Panzerjäger one.




It was a great scenario, everything I like. A strong concept (demining a road while an ambush occurs); some usually underused units can shine (the Marders were perfect); a well-balanced difficulty, not too hard but just enough to feel the pressure...

Perfect!


You should just check the victory condition at the end; I had the victory message at turn 29 but had to wait 6 more turns for the timer to reach 35. Not a big deal.

[Tobi72]

Fewer pictures and not so big!!!

Oh great lord so you're okay with screenshots or should I remove them ?

It's about the sheer flood of images from the internet and their size. Screenshots of the game, the campaign or the scenarios are fine because you can enlarge them by clicking on them if you want.
Some pages you link to can't be translated or opened, some have a barrier to registration...or you are immediately redirected to an advertising page...at least that's how it was for me, I don't have a problem with it but I don't know why that is.


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[Tobi72]

It was a great scenario, everything I like. A strong concept (demining a road while an ambush occurs); some usually underused units can shine (the Marders were perfect); a well-balanced difficulty, not too hard but just enough to feel the pressure...

Perfect!


You should just check the victory condition at the end; I had the victory message at turn 29 but had to wait 6 more turns for the timer to reach 35. Not a big deal.
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Cool description, you put a smile on my face. I programmed a victory message as soon as all the victory fields were back under the control of the Bundeswehr, that was intentional, I assumed that after that some troublemakers would show up and try to take the villages again. But apparently they were too afraid of them.

[bondjamesbond]

Fewer pictures and not so big!!!

Oh great lord so you're okay with screenshots or should I remove them ?

It's about the sheer flood of images from the internet and their size. Screenshots of the game, the campaign or the scenarios are fine because you can enlarge them by clicking on them if you want.
Some pages you link to can't be translated or opened, some have a barrier to registration...or you are immediately redirected to an advertising page...at least that's how it was for me, I don't have a problem with it but I don't know why that is.


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Tank -T-34-85m captured by the Taliban in Herat

Ok from now on I will post only important screenshots as we have language barriers that unfortunately do not solve 100% online translators )

Gone to play for the Germans against the spirits )))) I will post comments and screenshots and personal opinion after I pass )

[Tobi72]

Imeror, I don't know what you do for a living, but you should consider becoming a writer.

[bondjamesbond]

It was great )))) Germans were defending and inflicting hard damage to the enemy )))) Sly Toby as a greedy man gave out prestige otherwise the black hawk helicopters would have become aeroplanes or drones )))) But just kidding very good mission ) The rest as usual on the screenshots )

https://store.steampowered.com/app/336080/Vietnam_65/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/12480/9_rota/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/5807 ... nistan_11/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/8121 ... l_Marines/


http://www.internetwars.ru/Strategies2/ ... nistan.htm


https://web.archive.org/web/20080204092 ... bat345.ru/

[Tobi72]

You saw through me, I didn't want the player to be able to buy heavy weapons. In fact, until this incident, the German government had decided not to station any tanks, artillery or attack helicopters there.

[bondjamesbond]

You saw through me, I didn't want the player to be able to buy heavy weapons. In fact, until this incident, the German government had decided not to station any tanks, artillery or attack helicopters there.

I watched interviews with Afghans and they said that Germans as well as Russians were good, they built hospitals and roads, but the US troops were despised and considered cowards, that they were afraid to leave their military bases). I don't know how often TV lies, but I've seen it ))) Also gave money to elders and field enemy commanders that they would not attack or attacked not very much )))) Have you seen the film War Machine ?
https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Машина_войны



https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/i ... 32061.html
Somewhere in distant Kabul an Afghan cried that in our game they are represented by Igil units
https://dzen.ru/a/Y9T-PCxOsn-8ts_x
https://isap.center/analytics/66
https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Конфликт_ ... _Талибаном

[Tobi72]

No doesn't tell me anything. But I remember a movie about a Russian tank crew that gets separated from their unit with their tank and fights for their survival. it was well done. i forget the title, maybe it was even called “The Tank” but it was no laughing matter.