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Bolo, thx. Sent him msg.

I still have Jesse's Beach Terrain board, which our group borrowed for the D-Day FoW event. I would like to return it to him, but I have no contact information. Could someone please contact him, or tell me his avatar on this forum, so I could make arrangements to return the board to him? Thx.

Thx. We look forawrd to seeing u. Last night we had myself, lazarus, boss and Apophis93. Played a Brit Armor + inf force vs. GE armor + inf force. Axis victory.Will post more info this weekend.

Ahhh, beginning to understand... Forgive my denseness, but this is the first campaign I've coordinated via forum. "...how one participates in this campaign..." = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = We had a kick-off event on a different thread: http://www.ordofanaticus.com/index.php?/topic/24837-fow-and-d-day-june-6th/ and a lot occurred in-person, on June 6, that is not replicated here. The boardgame part of the campaign level (strategic) is being run by myself and lazarus. The table top level (tactical) is where old players and new ones can join in. "...how they join it and what is required to participate." = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = To join the miniatures battle level of campaign, just show up any Thursday evening at GG, in Portland at around 6 PM. If you DO have miniatures for FoW "Late War" (LW), western front, bring them. If no minis, we can loan. If you know the rules, even better. If not current on rules, we can assist. Joining simply requires 3 things, at a minumum: 1) Showing up, 2) A interest in playing 3) A willingness to learn the basics of the rules, as we go along. If you want to get more involved, then rulebook=$10. We can direct to free content on the website flamesofwar.com, to keep your costs down. If you have minis, you can play them -- as long as they "fit" the locale and period. If you want to try out an army, then buy, paint and play it, we can loan minis. If you want most of this, but not the period, or not the campaign, then we can arrange some one-off games. If you want to discuss in person, come on down on a thursday evening, @ GG, PDX. look for the reserved tabel sign: "Reserved for Flames of War"

What is Flames of War? <To paraphrase from the Open Fire starter book> Flames of War is a miniatures wargame recreating, or re-enacting historical military engagements. All of the action takes place on a miniature battlefield, with model tanks and soldiers that represent the real-life troops that fought in the decisive battles of the Second World War. You and your opponent are the commanders, pitting your wits and cunning against one another to attain victory and, more importantly, to have fun. Flames Of War allows you to re-fight the decisive battles of the Second World War. You take charge of Patton’s spearhead or Monty’s Desert Rats. Can you out-fox Rommel, the Desert Fox? Flames Of War lets you recreate history to find out. This rulebook is your guide to fighting historical battles in miniature. With it you can take command of a company of soldiers and pit yourself against cunning opponents on the field of battle. You will see for yourself what made the Tiger tank so feared by every Allied soldier. You will find out if you have the guts to stop a massed infantry charge, or the cold-blooded ruthlessness to launch one! Flames Of War combines the joys of painting and modelling your own miniature army with the challenge of facing off against your opponent across a gaming table in a social setting, and you’ll get to recreate history—or change it!

A combination of a board wargame, and tabletop WWII miniatures. The board game is for the campaign, which in RPG terms, is the setting, or in this case, the historical WWII backdrop. This may be similar to "Battle for Proteus Prime" for Firestorm Armada, "Dark Sun" for D&D, or "Planetary Empires" for Warhammer 40K However, this setting is the historical military campaign in Normandy, France in June of 1944. Poking around on your blog, I can see how the term "Firestorm Overload" could be conflated with Spartan Games' "Firestorm Planetfall: Ground Warfare" The tabletop battles in "Firestorm Overlard" are the tactical battles that feed back into the strategic campaign. The rules used are 1) Battlefront's Firestorm system for the "boardgame" and 2) Battlefront's 3rd ed. "Flames of War" miniatures rules for the tabletop battles with 15mm WWII miniatures.

Axis OPORD, for Thursday, June 11 ArmeeOberKommando 7 Operationsbefehl 19440606A 1. THE ENEMY SITUATION: The “Allied Forces” have landed and established beachheads on the northern coast of Normandy. Infantry regiment to division-sized forces have established lodgments from Forreville, in the west, stretching eastward to the River Orne. Company-sized panzer forces have been reported 1-2 miles inland. Total strength of the landing forces may be between 3 and 5 divisions. Airborne and glider troops have landed in the Cotentin Peninsula, and in the flat plains between the River Orne, the River Dives and the city of Caen. Currently, the beach forces are conducting shallow probes and attacks. The main threat, and highest risk, is from the air-landing forces, since their strengths, locations and intentions are unknown. Expect that the enemy will receive fire support from offshore naval gunfire. Weather conditions – medium rain – restricts air operations, and will force the naval artillery to rely on ground artillery observers. 2. THE FRIENDLY SITUATION: German infantry is stiffening their resistance along the 2nd defensive layer, which is the line running West to East along Ste. Mere Eglise (E5) - Brevands (F6) - ISIGNY (G7) - BAYEUX (J7) - Merville (M8). Counterattacks are being prepared and the armor units are moving north to intercept the enemy. Defensive Priorities are: 1) Contain the beachheads, and 2) Reinforce the 2nd layer of defense, then 3) Deny the enemy control of key road junctions and bridges. Offensive Priorities are: 1) Immediate counterattacks on airborne forces, and 2) then counterattacks on the beachheads. 3. FRIENDLY INTENTIONS OF THE NEXT HIGHER UNIT: AOK7 and OKW WEST will move in reinforcements and offensive forces from adjacent sectors and Paris ASAP. Corps and Army artillery is moving forward to engage the enemy, while remaining out of range of the naval guns. 4. SUBORDINATE UNIT ORGANIZATION AND COMBAT MISSION 4.1. Infantry: Contain the enemy on the beaches. Conduct local counterattacks against airborne landings. 4.2. Armor: Concentrate large KG counterattacks to control bridges across the Orne (NNE of Caen), and split off the eastern flank of the beach lodgment, vic Luc-sur-Mer. 4.3. Supporting armor: Assault guns and tank destroyer to blunt enemy armor incursions. 4.4. Reserves: Marshalled against air landings. 4.5. Antitank defense: Same as supporting armor. 4.6. Artillery: 1) Support the counterattacks, 2) Pin the enemy’s airborne forces until our security forces can mass and counterattack. 4.7. Engineers: 1) Support the panzer and panzer grenadier counterattacks, via mobility and counter mobility operations. 4.8. Signal communication: Re-establish contact in sectors where communications were disrupted. 4.9. Supply troops: Move supplies only at night or under cover of fog/smoke. 4.10. Other Support. No air support is available. 5. SUPPLY: All troops are currently well supplied. 5.1. Ammunition 5.2. Fuel 5.3. Equipment 5.4. Arms 5.5. Rations 5.6. Clothing 5.7. Equipment 5.8. Evacuation of sick and wounded 6. THE LOCATION OF THE COMMAND POST(s): LXXXIV at St. Lo. (G9), and AOK 7 at Le Mans (65 Miles S of CAEN [L8,L9]). References: FoW3 – Flames of War Rules, 3rd edition AW – Atlantik Wall OL – Overlord NB – Normandy Battles FSOL – Firestorm Overlord Sitmap - FS-OL-Round0-sitmap.PDF GE 21st Pz Div Strike For The Sea: Kampfgruppe Oppeln & Rauch Attack http://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=3967 Download a PDF version of the Kampfgruppe Rauch Attacks Scenario here... http://www.flamesofwar.com/Portals/0/Documents/Scenarios/Kampfgruppe-Rauch.pdf Download a PDF version of the Kampfgruppe Oppeln Attacks Scenario here... http://www.flamesofwar.com/Portals/0/Documents/Scenarios/Kampfgruppe-Oppeln.pdf US 82nd ABN The Battle of the La Fiere Causeway, 6-9 June 1944 http://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=2391 http://www.flamesofwar.com/Portals/0/Documents/Scenarios/LaFiereScenario.pdf BR 6th ABN The Battle for Pegasus Bridge http://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=257 Appendix A – Axis Division Special Orders A.1 – 716. INFANTERIEDIVISION Mission= Defender, ”Seize and Hold” their assigned objectives, for the next 12 hours, or until relieved. Location: Map ref M8, Attack vector “A1” Main Forces: GERMAN 716. INFANTERIEDIVISION, 642 Ost Bataillon, 736. Grenadierregiment, plus elements of 192. Panzergrenadierregiment and divisional support. German Grenadierkompanie, Ref AW, HQ (p. 140), Ost Gren PLT (p. 37), MG PLT (p.142), Gren Tank Hunter (p. 148), etc. See Unit roster sheet for details. Firestorm Units(s): BR Parachute PLT: Cmd Rifle/MG, 1x PIAT, 6x Rifle/MG Terrain: Open fields, with impassable canals, and bridges across the canals. Special Rules: Ref FoW3, pp. 241-245, Airborne Assaults. Additional reference: “The Battle for Pegasus Bridge” , http://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=257 A.2 – Panzer Ausbildungs und Ersatz Abteilung 100 (under command of 709th ID) Mission= Defender, ”Seize and Hold” their assigned objectives, for the next 12 hours, or until relieved. Location: Map ref D5, E5, Attack vector “A2” Additional mission orders are in Ref NB, p. 88, “La Fiere Causeway” Main Forces: Forces: Panzer Ausbildungs und Ersatz Abteilung 100, BeutepanzerKompanie, NB p. 87, AW pp. 152-154 Firestorm Units(s): US Parachute PLT: Cmd Rifle/MG, Mortar, Bazooka, 6x Rifle/MG Terrain: River, Bridge, small hedgerows, tree lines Special Rules: Ref FoW3, pp. 241-245 A.3 – 91st Landing Division Played as Firestorm “General’s Battle”. Defender. Location: Map ref F6, Attack vector “A3” A.4 - 21st Pz Div, Kampfgruppe Oppeln Complete mission briefing: Attacker, Ref NB, pp. 68-71, “Kampfgruppe Oppeln Attacks” Mission: Defensive objectives, as assigned in the referenced mission. Location: Map ref L7, Attack vector “A4” Main Forces: 22nd Panzer Regiment, PanzerKompanie. Detailed forces Ref NB p.70, HQ: AW p. 52, 21. Pz PLT: AW p. 53, 21. PzGren PLT: AW p. 63, , or PDF referenced above. Firestorm Units(s): FS p. 18 – Tank Platoon, 3x 7.5 cm (Sf) 39H. NOTE: may not be allocated to both KG Oppeln AND KG Rausch. Terrain: Open fields, either rolled up via Firestorm rules, or use Ref NB, p. 71. Special Rules: Ref FoW3, pp. 241-245 A.5 –21st Pz Div, Kampfgruppe Rausch Complete mission briefing: Attacker, Ref NB, pp. 71-75, “Kampfgruppe Rausch Attacks”. Location: Map ref K7, Attack vector “A5” Main Forces: Gepanzerte PanzerGrenadierKompanie. Detailed forces Ref NB p.74, or PDF referenced above. Firestorm Units(s): FS p. 18 – Tank Platoon, 3x 7.5 cm (Sf) 39H. NOTE: may not be allocated to both KG Oppeln AND KG Rausch. Mission: Defensive objectives, as assigned in the referenced mission. Terrain: Open fields, either rolled up via Firestorm rules, or use Ref NB, p. 73. Special Rules: Ref FoW3, pp. 241-245, OL, pp. 57-59

Cannot post Axis OPORD nor sitmap here. Seems I hit the measely limit on uploads for my account. One file is only 109K, but upload is refused. Will print them out, and bring on Thursday. We need email, or a way to post files above the account file limit, for the next turn. I will also save files to USB drive.

Since the Normandy battles scenarios align closely with our Turn0 second half of June 6, I am leveraging those to get an easier start. Points in most of these scenarios are around 1250. We might get 2 or more battles in on Thursday, if we keep it smaller, in the beginning. I took the liberty of writing up the Axis OPORD, this time, attached below.

Online mission briefings for the tabletop battles on June 11. If you do not have the Normandy Battles book (from Battlefront), then these aticles and PDFs have the same information on forces, terrain, missions, etc. And they are FREE! GE 21st Pz Div Strike For The Sea: Kampfgruppe Oppeln & Rauch Attack http://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=3967 Download a PDF version of the Kampfgruppe Rauch Attacks Scenario here... http://www.flamesofwar.com/Portals/0/Documents/Scenarios/Kampfgruppe-Rauch.pdf Download a PDF version of the Kampfgruppe Oppeln Attacks Scenario here... http://www.flamesofwar.com/Portals/0/Documents/Scenarios/Kampfgruppe-Oppeln.pdf US 82nd ABN The Battle of the La Fiere Causeway, 6-9 June 1944 http://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=2391 http://www.flamesofwar.com/Portals/0/Documents/Scenarios/LaFiereScenario.pdf BR 6th ABN The Battle for Pegasus Bridge http://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=257

Online mission briefings for the tabletop battles on June 11. If you do not have the Normandy Battles book (from Battlefront), then these aticles and PDFs have the same information on forces, terrain, missions, etc. And they are FREE! GE 21st Pz Div Strike For The Sea: Kampfgruppe Oppeln & Rauch Attack http://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=3967 Download a PDF version of the Kampfgruppe Rauch Attacks Scenario here... http://www.flamesofwar.com/Portals/0/Documents/Scenarios/Kampfgruppe-Rauch.pdf Download a PDF version of the Kampfgruppe Oppeln Attacks Scenario here... http://www.flamesofwar.com/Portals/0/Documents/Scenarios/Kampfgruppe-Oppeln.pdf US 82nd ABN The Battle of the La Fiere Causeway, 6-9 June 1944 http://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=2391 http://www.flamesofwar.com/Portals/0/Documents/Scenarios/LaFiereScenario.pdf BR 6th ABN The Battle for Pegasus Bridge http://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=257

Link to the historical sitmap (too big to attach here) "Twelfth Army Group situation map" June 6 http://www.loc.gov/item/2004629028/ http://tile.loc.gov/image-services/jp2.py?data=/service/gmd/gmd5/g5701/g5701s/ict21001.jp2&res=2

These are the historical locations of the units, on June 6, 1944. Grid references (in square brackets) refer to the pdf file attached above: "FS-OL-Round0-sitmap.pdf" GE 709th ID, SSE of Cherbourg @ VALOGNES [D4] GE 243rd ID, S of Cherbourg @ le Pieux [b4] (note 1) GE 91st ID (LW Landing Div) @ CARENTEN [F7] or Periers [E7] GE 30th INF BDE (513 Schnelle Bn) @ COUTANCES [D9, D10] GE 352nd ID @ HQ at ISIGNY [G7] GE 245th ID (265 ID?) [F9] (note 2) GE 716th ID @ HQ at CAEN [L8, L9] GE 21st PD @ Attack vectors A4 and A5 GE 30th INF BDE (Firestorm Token=513 Schnelle Bn) @ COUTANCES [D9, D10] (note 5) US 101st ABN @ Attack vector A3 US 82nd ABN @ Attack vector A2 US 4th ID (UTAH) [F5] US 29th ID (Omaha) [H6] US 1st ID (Omaha) [H6] BR 50th ID (GOLD) [J7, K7] (note 3) BR 69th Inf BDE (as part of 50ID)(GOLD) [J7, K7] (note 4) CDN 3rd ID (JUNO) [K7] BR 3rd ID (SWORD)[L7, M7] BR 6th ABN @ Attack vector A1 NOTE 1: GE 243rd ID on 12th Army group maps, but not in Firestorm Tokens NOTE 2: Identity and location is not confirmed. NOTE 3: 231 infantry regiment (on 12th Army group maps) is actually the 231st INF BDE, 50th ID NOTE 4: BR 69th Inf BDE is not a separate token. it is part of 50ID. NOTE 5: The German "30th Cavalry Brigade" symbol is actually the 30th Rahdfhar Schnelle Replacement Brigade. One Battalion, the 513th, is represent in the campaign. The sitmap that I will upload WED eve will reflect these locations on the Firestorm Overlord map.

Flames of War WWII tabletop miniatures battles. All Normandy, France, 1944 (similar to "Saving Private Ryan") 4 tabletop battles possible, some of which will be played out on Thursday, June 11, at GG, in PDX, 1830-2130 hours: Brit Para - 6th ABN vs, GE inf., vic Pegasus Bridge US Para - 82nd ABN vs. GE Inf - “La Fiere Causeway” British Assault Inf Co.,“Kampfgruppe Oppeln Attacks” (GE 21st Pz) Canadian Assault Inf Co., “Kampfgruppe Rausch Attacks” (GE 21st Pz) This is part of our Firestorm Overlord campaign. Newcomers and old hands are welcome to join. Previous experience not required.

Still working on the sitmap with all units in their initial starting positions (as of 5/6 June). Will post that, soon. I will also periodically update the sitmap, to the sound of bugles, bagpipes, or wailing, depending on the weekly results. No, I don't have the sound clips. Don't expect fancy newspaper articles or detailed AARs from me. Have a day job that is more than "full time". Might post a few pics, from time to time. If someone else is so inclined to write up AARs, please do. My writing style is factual, but not entertaining.

FYI, Apophis93 is building up a DAK army, and already has Brits for Afrika. However, being in the reserves, he will be away from the gaming tables until fall. I have no North Africa forces, but lazarus and Zeke might. Also, look at the thread for the Early War tournament we held at GG. Might be some candidates there: http://www.ordofanaticus.com/index.php?/topic/23060-1550pt-ww2-begins-early-war-fow-tournament-official-thread/

Sitmap for Round0 attached. Attack vectors for Allies and Axis are shown. 1 attachment

Allied Operation order attached. Due to size, Sitmap attached in next post. 4 tabletop battles possible, some of which will be played out on Thursday, June 11, at GG, in PDX, 1830-2130 hours: Brit Para - 6th ABN vs, GE inf., vic Pegasus Bridge US Para - 82nd ABN vs. GE Inf - “La Fiere Causeway” British Assault Inf Co.,“Kampfgruppe Oppeln Attacks” (GE 21st Pz) Canadian Assault Inf Co., “Kampfgruppe Rausch Attacks” (GE 21st Pz) If needed, I can also write up the basic Axis orders to be posted on WED, despite the conflict of interest, unless lazarus, is writing. 1 attachment

Free Situation Maps, D-Day and beyond, in Normandy. Unit locations, frontline trace, etc. "Twelfth Army Group situation map" June 6 http://www.loc.gov/item/2004629028/ http://tile.loc.gov/image-services/jp2.py?data=/service/gmd/gmd5/g5701/g5701s/ict21001.jp2&res=2 June 7 http://www.loc.gov/item/2004629027/ http://tile.loc.gov/image-services/jp2.py?data=/service/gmd/gmd5/g5701/g5701s/ict21002.jp2&res=2 June 8 http://www.loc.gov/item/2004629025/ http://www.loyolachicagotps.com/photos/World-War-II-Maps/ict21003.jpg http://tile.loc.gov/image-services/jp2.py?data=/service/gmd/gmd5/g5701/g5701s/ict21003.jp2&res=2 June 9 http://www.loc.gov/item/2004629042/ http://tile.loc.gov/image-services/jp2.py?data=/service/gmd/gmd5/g5701/g5701s/ict21004.jp2&res=2 June 10 http://www.loc.gov/item/2004629043/ http://tile.loc.gov/image-services/jp2.py?data=/service/gmd/gmd5/g5701/g5701s/ict21005.jp2&res=2 June 11 http://www.loc.gov/item/2004629044/ http://tile.loc.gov/image-services/jp2.py?data=/service/gmd/gmd5/g5701/g5701s/ict21006.jp2&res=2 June 12 http://www.loc.gov/item/2004629045/ http://tile.loc.gov/image-services/jp2.py?data=/service/gmd/gmd5/g5701/g5701s/ict21007.jp2&res=2 June 13 http://www.loc.gov/item/2004629046/ http://tile.loc.gov/image-services/jp2.py?data=/service/gmd/gmd5/g5701/g5701s/ict21008.jp2&res=2 June 14 http://www.loc.gov/item/2004629047/ http://tile.loc.gov/image-services/jp2.py?data=/service/gmd/gmd5/g5701/g5701s/ict21009.jp2&res=2 June 15 http://www.loc.gov/item/2004629048/ http://tile.loc.gov/image-services/jp2.py?data=/service/gmd/gmd5/g5701/g5701s/ict21010.jp2&res=2 more similar images http://www.loc.gov/search/?in=&q=June+5%2C+1944%2C+HQ+Twelfth+Army+Group+situation+map&new=true&st= http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/f?gmd:0:./temp/~ammem_TXDa: http://www.loc.gov/collection/world-war-ii-maps-military-situation-maps-from-1944-to-1945/about-this-collection/

Any thursday will do. Same time, same location. That's my league's regular FoW event, and I am there, every week.

BTW, Too bad you're not into FoW, anymore. If you change your mind, check out this thread: http://www.ordofanaticus.com/index.php?/topic/25089-firestorm-overlord-continues-open-to-new-players-and-old-hands/

I would take the FBX04 FFI Company $33.50, if it is still available. Cash. Could we meet at GG on a Thursday evening, between 6:15 and 9:30 PM? Just name the date. Or, suggest alternative time and/or location.

We will have our battles for the Firestorm Overlord campaign, every Thrusday evening at GG, Portland, OR, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. See this thread for more details: http://www.ordofanaticus.com/index.php?/topic/25089-firestorm-overlord-continues-open-to-new-players-and-old-hands/

Sorry about the missing info. We will continue our campaign with additional Normandy battles: http://www.ordofanaticus.com/index.php?/topic/25089-firestorm-overlord-continues-open-to-new-players-and-old-hands/ As for forces, we can loan models approppriate to the battles we are playing.

Statrted a new thread for the campaign, to avoid confusion with the one-time D-Day event: http://www.ordofanaticus.com/index.php?/topic/25089-firestorm-overlord-continues-open-to-new-players-and-old-hands/ Although, having gotten a taste of D-Day, I would like to do this (or another beach assault) again.