RTT'42 Campaign: Calendar Day 24 NOV 1942-Battles Ready!

[Navaronegun]

Calendar Day 24 NOV 1942
Command Turn

Situation Map at Day's Start:



Current OOB as of Day Start:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/619 ... 20Day.xlsx

Coming Next: Airbases and Supply Phase

[Navaronegun]

Calendar Day 24 NOV 1942
Command Turn - Airbases and Supply Phase

Axis: II./Jagdgeschwader 51 'Mölders' (Bf 109F2) arrives. Axis Airbase assignments are reorganized below.
Allies: Same assignments as yesterday.



No Units are out of Supply. However this is always a good time to remind everyone of the Supply Rules:

• Supply Status Checks
Supply status is determined at the beginning of the Command Phase.
• In order to be in supply, a BN must be able to trace a line free of enemy BNs or their Zones of Control from a supply source, along a road of any length, and then no more than 18 MPs off the road to the unit.
Tunis and Bizerte and any friendly airfield are friendly supply sources for the Axis player.
The western map edge is a friendly supply source for the Allied player, as is the southern map edge as far east as Le Kef (hex 2321).
Supply may never be traced through a swamp hex, except on a road. Supply may be traced into a rugged crest hex, but not through it. Airborne-capable or Commando units conducting Airborne Assaults or Amphibious Assaults are considered to be in supply for 2 Supply checks following their Assault.
• All BNs which are out of supply have their movement allowances halved. In addition, all Artillery BNs out of supply have their artillery card values halved. All units in out of supply BNs have their morale reduced by 25 points per day. After 3 successive “out of supply” results, a BN is dissolved and converted into Replacement points, suffering a 50% penalty.

Coming Next: Rolls and Weather Phase

[Navaronegun]

Calendar Day 24 NOV 1942
Command Turn
Rolls and Weather Phase

*Note: All Rolls witnessed by both GMs using the "PBE Games : Dice Roller"

Winter Rains Status Roll:
"7", Winter Rains Status stays "Partly Cloudy."

Weather Status Roll:
"5", -1 due to Winter Rains Status, net roll is "4". Daily Weather is "Rainy".

Effects of Rainy Weather:
All Aircraft at Dirt Runway Airbases are grounded. No Airborne missions may be conducted from a Dirt Runway Airbase. Dirt Roads cost 3 MP (they are negated, and treated as clear or other terrain in the hex).

Coming Next: Replacement and Reorganization Phase

[Navaronegun]

Calendar Day 24 NOV 1942
Winter Rains Status is "Partly Cloudy", Today's Weather is Rainy
Command Turn
Replacement and Reorganization Phase - Beginning of Phase

Available Replacement Points, Available Losses, BNs, or Hollow Units in The Tunis/Algiers Box:

Axis:
Equipment Replacement Points: 250
Infantry Replacement Points: 1352* (note, the Axis Opt to receive the 3 Tunis Marsch BN as 1000 Infantry replacement points this turn rather than as an on map reinforcement)
New Units in the Tunis Box: None
Hollow BNs in The Tunis Box: 557 Semovente BN, III./92 Superga BN

Allies:
British Replacement Points: 3379
US Replacement Points: 0
Hollow BNs in The Algiers Box: 2nd Lancashire Fusiliers BN, I./15 Rgt. des Tirailleurs Senegalais BN and II./15 Rgt. des Tirailleurs Senegalais BN

Axis and Allied Units and Replaceable losses in The Algiers/Tunis Boxes:


Coming Next: Replacement and Reorganization Phase - Conclusion of Phase

[Navaronegun]

Calendar Day 24 NOV 1942
Winter Rains Status is "Partly Cloudy", Today's Weather is Rainy
Command Turn
Replacement and Reorganization Phase - Axis and Allied Orders

Axis Orders

Purchase the Following INF Unit Types as Replacements:
1 x KRD (88)
1 x KRD MG34 (44)
1 x KRD SCT (44)
4 x BERS (352)
3 x SMM (375)
4 x IT SCT (160)
4 x IT LMG (160)
Sub Total = 1223

1352 Pts - 1223 Pts =
129 Left

Purchase the Following Equipment Unit Types as Replacements:
5 x IT TRK (125)
1 x SdKfz 10/4 (75)
1 x SdKfz 251 (50)
250 spent

Transfer the Following Units from the Tunis Box to Units on Map:
4 x SMM – 1. San Marco Marine BN
4 x BERS – 16 Bersaglieri BN
1 x IT SCT - 1. San Marco Marine BN
1 x IT SCT - 16 Bersaglieri BN
1 x IT SCT - 101 AT BN
1 x IT SCT - 136 AT BN
1 x IT TRK - 1. San Marco Marine BN
5 x IT TRK - 16 Bersaglieri BN
2 x IT LMG – 16 Bersaglieri BN
1 x IT LMG - 101 AT BN
1 x IT LMG - 136 AT BN
1 x IT 81MM - 101 AT BN
1 x KRD - 190 PzAufK BN
1 x KRD SCT - 190 PzAufK BN
1 x KRD MG34 - 190 PzAufK BN
1 x SDK 251 - 190 PzAufK BN
1 x SDK 10/4 - 190 PzAufK BN
3 x ELEF - 101 AT BN
3 x ELEF - 136 AT BN
1 x FJ ENG - III./5 FJ BN
1 x FJ ENG - I./5 FJ BN

Allied Orders
Transfer the Following Units from the Algeria Box to BNs on Map:

To 56Rec in hex 1416
1x 25pdr

To 17/21L in hex 1022
1x 25pdr
1x SP Bofors AA
1x GB 3in Mortar
2x GB LMG
1x GB MMG
2x GB Inf
1x GB Scout
1x 2pdr Portee
5x Truck
1x Bren carrier

To 5Nth in hex 1022
1x Truck
2x 25pdr
1x GB MMG
2x GB Inf
1x SP Bofors AA

To 6Cdo in hex 2012
2x Truck
2x 25pdr
1x 6pdr
1x Daimler AC
1x Humber AC
1x Valentine Mk III
1x Crusader III
1x SP Bofors AA
1x Bren Carrier

To III/43RC in hex1617
3x GB Truck - *NOTE* -This Motorizes this BN.

Purchased British Replacements in Algeria Box:
6x Commando = 816 points
1x Commando MMG = 72 points
Total: 888 points
"Buy" 10 GB Trucks = 250 points

Total =1138
3379-1138 = 2241 British Points left in the British Replacement Point Pool

Axis and Allied Units and Replaceable losses in The Algiers/Tunis Boxes:



Situation Map At the End of this Phase



Current OOB at End of Phase

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/619 ... Phase.xlsx

Coming Next: Operational Phase - Support and Movement Orders

[Navaronegun]

Calendar Day 24 NOV 1942
Winter Rains Status is "Partly Cloudy", Today's Weather is Rainy
Command Turn
Replacement and Reorganization Phase - Chains of Command


Axis Chain of Command



Allied Chain of Command



Coming Next: Operational Turn - Support and Movement Orders

[Navaronegun]

Calendar Day 24 NOV 1942
Winter Rains Status is "Partly Cloudy", Today's Weather is Rainy
Operational Turn
Support and Movement Orders - Orders Summary

Initiative Roll for All Orders:
*Note: All Rolls witnessed by both GMs using the "PBE Games : Dice Roller"
Odds, Axis move first in total order, Evens, Allies. A "2" is rolled. Allies move first in total order.

Reinforcement Orders:



Support Orders:




Movement Orders:
NOTE - These are not final and may be impacted by Support Orders resolution




Coming Next: Operational Turn - Air Combat Resolution

[Navaronegun]

Calendar Day 24 NOV 1942
Winter Rains Status is "Partly Cloudy", Today's Weather is Rainy
Operational Turn
Support and Movement Orders - Orders Summary

Axis Artillery Orders are uncontested this Phase. 5 Arty/Superga BN is available for "Battery Fire".

The combined Axis and Allied Air orders are:



So we have 1 Air to Air Combats between one Axis Interceptor and one Allied Ground Support Mission.

In Priority Order, the Axis Interceptors must intercept Interdiction missions closest to them.

III./Zerstörergeschwader 2, Priority 1 at Sidi Ahmed Airfield (0714), will Intercept 1st Fighter Group attempting to conduct Ground Support.

The Air Combat Chart


*Note: All Rolls witnessed by both GMs using the "PBE Games : Dice Roller"

III./Zerstörergeschwader 2, Priority 1 at Sidi Ahmed Airfield (0714), will Intercept 1st Fighter Group attempting to conduct Ground Support.

Air to Air Combat One - III./Zerstörergeschwader 2 versus 1st Fighter Group



III./Zerstörergeschwader 2 rolls 2d10 and gets a "10" and a "3 against 1st Fighter Group shooting them down. 1st Fighter Group rolls a "8" -2 so a net roll of "6" and aborting III./Zerstörergeschwader 2.

The P-38F pilots will be welcome to play cards and trade cigarettes with the RAF pilots in the Stalag Luft near Tunis.



So the Remaining Air Missions after Air to Air Combats are:
Axis:
The Bf 109F2s of III./Jagdgeschwader 53 'Pik As' interdict 1812. It looks as if there will be a combat there, so the Bf 109F2s will be available as ground support in that hex with a +50% refresh penalty in that hex.
The FW 190As of 11./Jagdgeschwader 2 'Richthofen' interdict 1416 (Testour).
The Ju-87Ds of III./Sturzkampfgeschwader 3 based at Djedeida are available for Ground Support.
The Bf-110Es of 8.S./Schlachtgeschwader 2 based at Sidi Ahmed are available for Ground Support.

Allies:
The P-38Fs of 14th Fighter Group are available for Ground Support



The Devil with two tails.......


The Situation Map as of the beginning of Movement Orders Resolution:



Coming Next: Operational Turn - Movement Orders Resolution

[collier4]

Hopefully we will see a lot more of our Allied colleagues is Stalag's of all kinds after this tourney is over

[Navaronegun]

Calendar Day 24 NOV 1942
Winter Rains Status is "Partly Cloudy", Today's Weather is Rainy
Operational Turn
Support and Movement Orders - Movement Orders Resolution

Final Movement Orders:
These orders are impacted by Support Orders Resolution.



Movement as Displayed on the Map:



Note - The Allied BG moving from Hex 1416 (Testour) to Hex 1215 (Medjez El Bab) is interdicted and moves after all other moves have been completed. The practical effect of this today is that 190 Pz BN moving to Hex 1215 (Medjez El Bab) arrives before the Allied BG does.

Note - The French BN moving from Hex 1812 to Hex 2012 (Robaa) is interdicted and moves after all other moves have been completed. The practical effect of this today is that the BN is forced to fight an ASD against an attacking KG.

Note - 63 Bersaglieri BN arrives in 0821 (Sedjenane) after the battle commences. The practical effect of this today is that any units from 63 Bersaglieri BN which participate in today's battle will arrive on turn 3 as reinforcements.

Support Decisions for both Sides:

Allies - Ground Support: 14th Fighter Group. Remember, Ground Support may not be placed in a hex containing an Axis FLAK BN. So the Ground Support may not be placed in 1812 or 1215.

Axis -
Artillery Support: 5Arty/Superga BN will support the battle at 0821 with a refresh rate of "6".
Ground Support.
III./Sturzkampfgeschwader 3:
8.S./Schlachtgeschwader 2:
III./Jagdgeschwader 53 'Pik As': Based in Djedeida, they must support the battle in Hex 1812, with a refresh rate of "8" (5 + {50% of 5 rounded up} = .

There are four battles this day. Theater Commanders must choose who will command the battle. As well the Axis and Allied decisions listed below must be blindly exchanged between the two Commanders by Tomorrow, Saturday 17 May 2014 at approximately 2200 GMT:

1.) The Battle of Hex 1812 BG Mlazar (II./43 RC) defends against KG I./Barenthin (I./Brn BN, II./54 FLAK BN & 16 Bers BN) in hex 1812 in an ASD. Note the attacker enters from the SW and NE corners. 16 Bersaglieri deploys to the SW at battle start and the other 2 BN Forces arrive on Turn 3 as reinforcements in the NE.

Axis Decisions: The Axis must chose 2 Primary BNs and a Reserve BN. The Reserve BN may provide units up to the limit of 64 units total. The reserve BN must be chosen from the units arriving on Turn 3.

Allied Decisions: None.

2.) The Battle of Medjez El Bab BG KingT (56 Recce BN & 1 Para BN) attacks KG III./5 FJ (III./5 FJ BN, 190 Pz BN & I./54 FLAK BN) in hex 1215 (Medjez El Bab) in an AFD.

Axis Decisions: The Axis must chose 2 Primary BNs and a Reserve BN. The Reserve BN may provide units to the at start forces, up to the limit of 64 units total.

Allied Decisions: None.

3.) The Battle of Djebel Rihane BG 1 East Surrey(Commander not noted) (1 ES BN & III./43 RC BN BN) attacks KG I./5 FJ (I./5 FJ BN & 136 AT BN) in hex 1515 (Djebel Rihane) in an AFD. Note - This battle takes place in rough terrain with no roads.

Axis Decisions: None.

Allied Decisions: None.

4.) The 3rd Battle of Sedjenane BG Protectivedaddy (17/21L BN and 5 Nth BN) attacks KG XI./FP (XI./FP BN, 101 AT BN & 63 Bers BN) in hex 0821 (Sedjenane) in an AFD.
Axis Decisions: 63 Bersaglieri BN, the Reserve BN, arrives as a reinforcement on Turn 3. It may provide units up to the limit of 64 units total.

Allied Decisions: None.


Situation Map before Battle Resolution on 24 NOV:



OOB before Battle Resolution on 24 NOV:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/619 ... attle.xlsx

Coming Next: Calendar Day 24 NOV 1942 - Battle Phase

[Navaronegun]

All,

Mapmaking moves apace! Everyone is likely familiar with Sedjenane at this point. Below are Aerials of the other three battles:

1.) Medjez El Bab (Hex 1215)



2.) Djebel Rihane (Hex 1515)



3.) Ville Bargou (Hex 1812)



Battles coming soon!

[Tophat1815]

ooops

[Navaronegun]

Calendar Day 24 NOV 1942
Winter Rains Status is "Partly Cloudy", Today's Weather is Rainy
Operational Turn
Operational Turn - Battles - Time to Fight!

All,

The Battles for Calendar Day 24 NOV 1942 are ready.

*Note* - On Air and Artillery support in these battles, ignore what the animations say. All attack values have been altered to match the units providing support as noted in the battle descriptions below.

Mlazar and Glenghiscan, you are up!
1.) The Battle of Ville Bargou (Hex 1812) BG Mlazar (II./43 RC) defends against KG I./Barenthin (I./Brn BN, II./54 FLAK BN & 16 Bers BN) in hex 1812 in an ASD. Note the attacker enters from the SW and NE corners. 16 Bersaglieri deploys to the SW at battle start and the other 2 BN Forces arrive on Turn 3 as reinforcements in the NE. The Axis have a Bf 109F2 available as Ground Support.

KingT and Me you are up!
2.) The Battle of Medjez El Bab BG KingT (56 Recce BN & 1 Para BN) attacks KG III./5 FJ (III./5 FJ BN, 190 Pz BN & I./54 FLAK BN) in hex 1215 (Medjez El Bab) in an AFD. The Axis have a Ju-87D available as Ground Support.

JCB and John Puryear you are up!
3.) The Battle of Djebel Rihane BG 1 East Surrey(Commander not noted) (1 ES BN & III./43 RC BN BN) attacks KG I./5 FJ (I./5 FJ BN & 136 AT BN) in hex 1515 (Djebel Rihane) in an AFD. Note - This battle takes place in rough terrain with no roads. The Allies have a P-38F available as Ground Support.

Protectivedaddy (or Guardsman) and Collier you are up!
4.) The 3rd Battle of Sedjenane BG Protectivedaddy (17/21L BN and 5 Nth BN) attacks KG XI./FP (XI./FP BN, 101 AT BN & 63 Bers BN) in hex 0821 (Sedjenane) in an AFD. 63 Bersaglieri BN, the Reserve BN, arrives as a reinforcement on Turn 3. It may provide units up to the limit of 64 units total. The Axis have the 5./Superga Artillery and a Bf-110E as support.

Allied Decisions: None.

Notify Your Commander and the other GM if your battle has not started in 24 Hours. By "started" I mean the other player has sent you a turn, not just accepted. If this is the case, the Allied or Axis Theater Commander or a an officer designated by them will take their place. Allies, please resolve who will command in Sedjenane soonest.

Please post screenshots, casualties and battle results here. As well, chatter and goading are welcome.
Remember the RTT'42 Protocol: at least one turn a day and completion of the Battle in at least 10 days. Players, if your opponent is not achieving this pace, notify your Theater Commander.

*Victory is determined similarly to GJS, except in RTT there are 1700 points on 8 objectives. When the turn counter says "3 Turns left", the Axis should end the scenario. The Side with more than 900 points wins the scenario. If that somehow doesn't occur, then the tiebreaker is who lost more casualties as calculated in point costs.

*Track casualties. Remember, all BG or KG Leaders appear on map as Veterans.

*Per the Global Units list, die rolls have been made for all units which appear on map, and promotions to Veteran have been made for those units whose rolls allowed them to enter this way. Reinforcements cannot enter promoted.

To Download the Battle:

First things first. Follow the steps below. Ignore steps 1-5 if you want to keep your old campaign and start at 6.

1. Start up BA.
2. Choose Multiplayer (at the bottom)
3. Log in to Multiplayer as usual
4. Choose the My Challenges tab (at the top) then press New Challenge
5. Select a scenario from RTT’42 Campaign then Delete Campaign (bottom right).
6 . Press X until you get back to BA start screen
8. Choose Campaigns (at the bottom)
9. Choose Download Community Scenarios (at the top)
10. Choose Download a Campaign Package from the Internet (top right)
11. Type or paste:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/619 ... N24NOV.LST

.....into the URL box.

12. Click the green tick
13. Back at the campaigns list, select RTT42CAMPAIGN24NOV and click “Download the Selected Campaign (bottom center)”
14. This should download everything that you need
15. Press X until you get back to the BA start screen and choose Multiplayer
16. Log in to Multiplayer as usual
17. Either go to the My Challenges tab and click the New Challenge arrow. This list will now show the RTT’42 24NOV Battles.
18. All Four Battles are listed.
19. Or go to the Accept Challenges tab and click the scenario that you're supposed to be fighting (if your opponent has already setup your game).

Anyone who wants to play me please email me or PM me. I have been GMing, writing and designing so much I need a game!

Nav

[Navaronegun]

Challenge posted for KingT, pw "nava".

As well, several open challenges for the other scenarios are posted for all comers.

[kingt]

Challenge posted for KingT, pw "nava".

Great stuff, game picked up.

The boys said they definitely want to sleep in Medjez El Bab today.

GL to everyone fighting today.

[guardsman]

P Daddy you or I. It is your battle group after all..

PM me

Mick.

[collier4]

P Daddy you or I. It is your battle group after all..

PM me

Mick.

I have posted the Sedjenane challenge for whomever is going to command it. PW stalag

Good luck.

Rob

[glenghiscan]

Got the maps who puts them up? Me or mlazer can you pm me expectations and objectives

[Navaronegun]

Got the maps who puts them up? Me or mlazer can you pm me expectations and objectives

Head to the private forum for that.

Nav

[Navaronegun]

Quick Status check.

I know Medjez has begun in earnest.

Has Sedjenane begun? Status Please, Guardsman/Pdaddy and Collier.

Has Djebel Rihane begun? Status Please, JCB and John Puryear.

Has Ville Bargou begun? Status Please, Glenghiscan and Mlazar.


Nav