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#1: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:35 am
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Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube

Welcome to Gus McDoll Games (Strategy & Tactics), and thank you to our subscribers!

In this series we play Close Combat 2: A Bridge Too Far, a game based on the Battle of Arnhem, Operation Market Garden. We are playing the Allied Grand Campaign at the Veteran level of difficulty.

We use each mission to illustrate aspects of WW2 infantry minor tactics at the company level and below, using actual WW2 US and UK doctrine: frontal and flanking attacks; use of indirect fire; suppressing fire; enfilade and defilade; infantry/tank cooperation; defensive positions; ambushes; and so on.

Each episode we conduct basic mission analysis (mission, enemy, terrain, troops and time), develop and analyse courses of action, then execute the plan in real time, followed by lessons learned.

Check out the playlist at:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfvPrdR0dVYwzavOVyd_cLXu2uqq9AgIN

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHP82hqusTfei_Z69UwsoHw

Enjoy!

Very Happy

#2: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 10:54 am
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In Episode 1, Arnhem Rail Bridge, a British airborne company from the 1st Airborne Division must secure the Arnhem Rail Bridge in order to clear a route along the Rhine to Arnhem Bridge. Allowing the Germans to destroy the rail bridge eliminates any contingency plan in case the Arnhem Highway Bridge is lost.

This first episode is one of the hardest in the campaign. Find out why...
https://youtu.be/H19QmhUIZSU

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#3: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:48 pm
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In Episode 2 Son Town, an American airborne company from the 101st Airborne Division must clear the town of Son in order to advance to the Son Bridge. If we are unable to clear the town on our first attempt, the element of surprise will be lost and the Germans can prepare to blow the Son Bridge.
https://youtu.be/dhGCMwuIHlo

"If possible, light machine guns should be employed to place flanking or oblique fire on hostile defensive positions opposing their own company or adjacent units. Such fire places the greater part of the beaten zone on the target and is more effective than frontal fire."
United States Army, Field Manual FM 7-10, Infantry Field Manual, Rifle Company, Rifle Regiment (1942), Chapter 2 Offensive Combat, paragraph 17h.

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#4: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 6:37 am
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In Episode 3, Schijndel Road, an American airborne company from the 101st Airborne Division must clear and hold Schijndel Road so that XXX Corps can advance quickly to Arnhem.
https://youtu.be/UezUKFy4kg0

"Broken terrain limits the defender's field of observation and flat-trajectory fire and offers cover by which attacking foot Infantry may approach a hostile position."
United States Army, Field Manual FM7-5 Organization and Tactics of Infantry The Rifle Battalion, para 46.

#5: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2021 6:39 am
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In Episode 4, Veghel Bridge, an American airborne company from the 101st Airborne Division must secure Veghel Bridge, the second of the key bridges on the road to Arnhem.
https://youtu.be/n2mMukZ2QlI

Using frontal fire and flanking assault to envelop
"The advance of some units outflanks resistances holding up other elements and thus facilitates enveloping action. Units held up direct their reserves into the gap to envelop the enemy or gain his rear. These islands of resistance are thus reduced by combined frontal and flanking action."
United States Army, Field Manual FM7-5 Organization and Tactics of Infantry The Rifle Battalion (1940), para 78c.

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#6: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:19 am
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In Episode 5 Son Bridge, an American airborne company from the 101st Airborne Division must take the Son Bridge before the Germans blow it or suffer a massive delay.
https://youtu.be/q04rj7aFKaQ

Using smoke to screen movement
"When employed to screen an advance or to cover troop movements, smoke is most effective when placed directly on or immediately in front of the enemy's front lines or on his observation posts."
United States Army, Field Manual FM7-5 Organization and Tactics of Infantry The Rifle Battalion (1940), para 196c.2.

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#7: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:22 am
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In Episode 6 Schijndel Dunes, an American airborne company from the 101st Airborne Division in the vicinity of the Schijndel Sand Dunes must clear the town and keep it open for XXX Corps.
https://youtu.be/6wPnXjAlStA

Defending the main line of resistance
"All defensive preparations are related to the main line of resistance. The basis of the defense is constituted by the fortified supporting points of the main position of resistance forming closed works organised for all round defense."
United States Army, Field Manual FM7-5 Organization and Tactics of Infantry The Rifle Battalion (1940), para 97.1.

#8: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:24 am
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In Episode 7 Veghel Town, an understrength company from the US 101st Airborne Division must clear Veghel Town in order to secure the main supply route for XXX Corps.
https://youtu.be/4P0U_91BpU4

Attack of villages / capture of lateral edges
"The lateral edge of the village may be captured at the same time as the near edge when the situation and terrain favor a converging attack...the exterior rifle units...reach positions adjacent to the near edge of the village about the same time as the interior unit. The exterior units then move forward along the lateral edges."
United States Army, Field Manual FM7-5 Organization and Tactics of Infantry The Rifle Battalion (1940), para 152.2c.

#9: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2021 10:05 am
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In Episode 8 Defend Groesbeek Heights, an understrength company from the 82nd Airborne Division must secure the Groesbeek Heights as long as possible to allow the XXX Corps troops unhindered access into Nijmegen.
https://youtu.be/Mh3NqQsps4M

Defense / Mission of Infantry
"The mission of the Infantry in sustained defense is, with the support of the other arms, to stop the enemy by fire in front of the battle position, to repel his assault by close combat if he reaches it, and to eject him by counterattack in case he enters it."
United States Army, Field Manual FM7-5 Organization and Tactics of Infantry The Rifle Battalion (1940), para 92.

#10: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2021 10:08 am
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In Episode 9 Oosterbeek Landing Zone, an understrength company from the British 1st Airborne Division must defend the Oosterbeek Landing Zone. The landing zone is your primary supply source until XXX Corps arrives.
https://youtu.be/0B4waWPW_u0

The Defence
"The adoption of the defensive does not necessarily imply weakness or inferiority...It may also be desirable to induce the enemy to commit himself to ground favourable to the counter-offensive and to waste his strength in attacks on a well-prepared position"
United Kingdom, Field Service Regulations Volume 2 Operations-General (1935), Para 67.2.

#11: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2021 3:12 am
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In Episode 10 Veghel North, an understrength company from the 101st Airborne Division must open a corridor for XXX Corps at Veghel North and hold it after they pass on through. It is Day 1 of Operation Market Garden, 1600hrs on 17 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/fV5_i9KyhvA

Defense / Selection of Position
"The defense seeks to see while not being seen. The main line of resistance should cover terrain features essential to observation of the foreground of the position. As far as practicable, it should deny to the enemy facilities for observation over the approaches to the position from the rear."
United States Army, Field Manual FM7-5, Organization and Tactics of Infantry The Rifle Battalion (1940), para 94b.

#12: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2021 3:12 am
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In Episode 11 Arnhem Suburbs, the remnants of my British 1st Airborne Division forces from the Arnhem Rail Bridge must assault the Arnhem suburbs. It is Day 1 of Operation Market Garden, 1600hrs on 17 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/NHqywTdSgKU

The elements of tactics
"The most important [duty of a commander] is always to endeavour to surprise and distract the enemy, since an enemy thrown off his guard by an unexpected blow or a skilful feint is at a serious moral and physical disadvantage."
United Kingdom, Field Service Regulations Volume 2 Operations-General (1935), Chapter 2, Section II, paragraph 3.

#13: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:16 am
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In Episode 12 Arnhem Tree Road, the British 1st Airborne Division must fight through the Arnhem Tree Road on their way to Arnhem Bridge. It is Day 1 of Operation Market Garden, 1800hrs on 17 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/UVl7Md1KdtQ

The Attack / General considerations
"An attack launched without adequate reconnaissance and preparation is unlikely to succeed: on the other hand, when a favourable position for the attack has been gained, delay and hesitation are fatal, and enable the enemy either to strengthen his defences and complete his arrangements to meet the attack or to avoid the blow by withdrawal."
United Kingdom, Field Service Regulations Volume 2 Operations-General (1935), Chapter VI, Section 55, Paragraph 8.

#14: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:17 am
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In Episode 13 After Action Review Day 1, I review progress on day one, draw out some lessons learned, and consider what tomorrow will bring.
https://youtu.be/fl3a5nH8ZZc

#15: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 8:57 am
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In Episode 14 Groesbeek Landing Zone, the US 82nd Airborne Division must secure the Groesbeek Heights Landing Zone in order to ensure resupply and reinforcement to the Nijmegen sector. It is Day 2 of Operation Market Garden, 0600hrs on 18 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/dbzODplNKjo

Anti-Tank Platoon / Employment in Defense
"The primary mission of the antitank platoon of a front-line battalion is the antitank defense of the main line of resistance. The guns of the platoon are emplaced to cover, in conjunction with mines and other obstacles, the most likely avenues of hostile mechanized approach, and to fire effectively on each hostile tank before it can reach the main line of resistance."
United States Army, Field Manual FM7-35 Antitank Company, Infantry Regiment and Antitank Platoon, Infantry Battalion (1944), para 94b.

#16: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 8:59 am
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In Episode 15 Nijmegen City, a company from the US 82nd Airborne Division must seize Nijmegen City in order to secure the southern end of the Nijmegen bridge. It is Day 2 of Operation Market Garden, 0600hrs on 18 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/5oqLUQ8-SP0

Village Fighting
"More solidly built villages, particularly those in which houses are not widely spaced, have many of the military features of woods. They are easily defended and present a considerable obstacle to offensive action."

United States Army, Field Manual FM7-5, Organization and Tactics of Infantry The Rifle Battalion (1940), para 150b.

#17: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2022 7:41 am
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In Episode 16 Oosterbeek Landing Zone, a company from the British 1st Airborne Division must defend the Oosterbeek Landing Zone to ensure resupply and reinforcement to the Arnhem sector. It is Day 2 of Operation Market Garden, 0600hrs on 18 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/9ghwFo_D40Q

Protection against armoured fighting vehicles
"Commanders must always coordinate the system of anti-tank defence within their areas, so that all available means of defence-weapons, mines and obstacles, both natural and artificial-may be used as effectively and economically as possible."
United Kingdom, Field Service Regulations Volume 2 Operations-General (1935), Paragraph 39.3.

#18: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2022 7:42 am
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In Episode 17 Arnhem West Approach, a company from the British 1st Airborne Division must clear the Arnhem West Approach in order to advance to Arnhem Bridge. It is Day 2 of Operation Market Garden, 0700hrs on 18 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/AUgtYldPkJI

The Attack / General conduct of the attack
"If a large wood, village or town has to be attacked directly, operations must be methodical and carefully prepared, if they are to succeed; it will usually be advisable to divide the objective into areas, each of which will be captured in turn."
United Kingdom, Field Service Regulations Volume 2 Operations-General (1935), Chapter VI, Section 57, Paragraph 5.

#19: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2022 12:10 am
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In Episode 18 Nijmegen Bridge, a parachute infantry company from the US 82nd Airborne Division must seize Nijmegen Bridge in order to prevent its destruction by the Germans. It is Day 2 of Operation Market Garden, 0800hrs on 18 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/2Edw7baWY0E

Reconnaissance
"Constant reconnaissance is conducted to permit the commander to make appropriate dispositions for security, movement, and combat. Reconnaissance in force is to be regarded as a special rather than an habitual means of action."
United States Army, Field Manual FM7-5, Organization and Tactics of Infantry The Rifle Battalion (1940), para 58.

#20: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2022 12:11 am
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In Episode 19 Arnhem Bridge, a parachute infantry company from the British 1st Airborne Division must seize Arnhem Bridge in order to allow XXX Corps to cross the Rhine. It is Day 2 of Operation Market Garden, 1200hrs on 18 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/_y06Gojw91w

Fighting Troops / Infantry
"Infantry units or formations are organized in two echelons, an echelon of riflemen and an echelon of supporting fire for these riflemen. The principal weapons of the echelon of riflemen are the light machine gun, rifle and bayonet. Infantry units also carry a supply of smoke and H.E. grenades...The supporting echelon is equipped with machine guns and mortars, and may also include anti-tank weapons, if armoured fighting vehicles are likely to be met."
United Kingdom, Field Service Regulations Volume 2 Operations-General (1935), Chapter I, Section 4, Paragraph 3.

#21: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2022 12:15 am
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In Episode 20 Arnhem Relief West Approach, an understrength platoon from the British 1st Airborne Division must defend the Arnhem Relief West Approach in order to ensure reinforcement for Frost's men at Arnhem Bridge. It is Day 2 of Operation Market Garden, 1200hrs on 18 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/EMEKPw0mIZE

Fighting Troops / Infantry
"On the battlefield, the volume of fire that its weapons can develop and the ease with which it finds cover and concealment, make infantry very strong in defence, especially if the infantryman is well trained in the use of ground..."
United Kingdom, Field Service Regulations Volume 2 Operations-General (1935), Chapter I, Section 4, Paragraph 4.

#22: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 10:28 am
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In Episode 21 Groesbeek Landing Zone, an airborne infantry company from the US 82nd Airborne Division must delay the German armoured counterattack from the Reichswald towards Nijmegen in order to secure supply to the Nijmegen sector. It is Day 2 of Operation Market Garden, 1300hrs on 18 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/EmNvwjMO9Do

Anti-Tank Platoon / Employment in Defense
"Guns are emplaced within the forward platoon defense areas if fire support of the main line of resistance can be delivered only from such positions."
United States Army, Field Manual FM7-35 Antitank Company, Infantry Regiment and Antitank Platoon, Infantry Battalion (1944), Chapter 3, Section 1, para 207a.

#23: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 10:29 am
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In Episode 22 Nijmegen Bridge Valkof Park, an airborne infantry company from the US 82nd Airborne Division must fight for control of the Nijmegen Bridge. This time we focus on taking Valkof Park. It is Day 2 of Operation Market Garden, 1500hrs on 18 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/QwXCc1M6cFU

Rifle Company / Attack
"The company commander organizes a company base of fire when adequate cover for his company exists within light mortar range of the objective, or terrain on the flank(s) offers an open field of fire for the light machine guns."
United States Army, Field Manual FM7-5, Organization and Tactics of Infantry The Rifle Battalion (1940), para 276b.

#24: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 10:30 am
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Episode 23 is an After Action Review of Day Two, reviewing progress, drawing out some lessons learned, and considering what tomorrow will bring, with a historical video to finish.
https://youtu.be/woMrTWzfBLM

#25: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 9:05 am
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In Episode 24 Schijndel Sand Dunes, a combined force of US Army and parachute infantry must defend the Schijndel Sand Dunes against a determined German counterattack. It is Day 3 of Operation Market Garden, 0600hrs on 19 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/wffW8MS_EIk

Anti-Tank Platoon / Employment in Defense
"Positions which permit flanking fire on approaching tanks are most desirable. Positions near the first terrain feature in the rear of the main line of resistance should be selected, provided they permit the desired fire in front of the main line of resistance."
United States Army, Field Manual FM7-35 Antitank Company, Infantry Regiment and Antitank Platoon, Infantry Battalion (1944), Chapter 3, Section 1, para 207a.

#26: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 9:06 am
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In Episode 25 Nijmegen Bridge Clearance, an airborne infantry company from the 82nd Airborne Division must clear the remainder of Nijmegen to allow XXX Corps to advance. It is Day 3 of Operation Market Garden, 0600hrs on 19 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/nZ6_5ffkIfo

Rifle Company / Conduct of Attack
"One of the most effective means of coordinating the action of attacking and supporting elements and combining their action in both place and in time is the designation of successive objectives and the organization of successive bases of fire. The company commander designates successive objectives throughout the course of the attack, and wherever the situation requires he organizes a base of fire in support of each bound of advance."
United States Army, Field Manual FM7-5, Organization and Tactics of Infantry The Rifle Battalion (1940), para 278b.

#27: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 9:07 am
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In Episode 26 Anti Tank Ambush Arnhem West, an infantry company from the British First Airborne Division executes an anti-tank ambush to defend the Relief West Approach. It is Day 3 of Operation Market Garden, 0600hrs on 19 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/Dc7YTxsbT48

Artillery in position warfare
"In the defence, the bulk of the artillery will be sited so as to bring the full weight of its fire on an enemy attacking the main system."
United Kingdom, Field Service Regulations Volume 2 Operations-General (1935), Chapter IX, Section 86, Paragraph 2.

#28: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 5:16 am
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In Episode 27 Arnhem Bridge Defence, Frost's men must fight against tanks and infantry to retain control of the Bridge. It is Day 3 of Operation Market Garden, 0600hrs on 19 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/0EXE4PGMReE

The Defence / Anti-tank defence
"The anti-tank guns will be sited to cover the probable avenues of tank approach and localities liable to tank attack. They should be disposed in depth, and concealment will be of importance, as the enemy will attempt to neutralize them by fire or smoke, if located."
United Kingdom, Infantry Training: Training and War (1937), Chapter XII, Section 79, Paragraph 5.

#29: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 5:16 am
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In Episode 28 Fire Support at Oosterbeek LZ, a company from the British 1st Airborne Division fights in protracted defence of the Oosterbeek Landing Zone. It is Day 3 of Operation Market Garden, 0600hrs on 19 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/OUSWVjiQefk

Further considerations in protracted defence
"The principles which have been referred to in the preceding sections [Chapter XII: Defence] are equally applicable to the case of protracted defence. As time passes, there will be a gradual elaboration of the temporary defences; obstacles and the trench system will be developed and the fire plan will be determined in greater detail."
United Kingdom, Infantry Training: Training and War (1937), Chapter XII, Section 80, Paragraphs 1 and 2.

#30: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 5:17 am
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In Episode 29 In the Heights, the airborne infantry company from the US 82nd Airborne Division has withdrawn under pressure from the landing zone to fight on ground of its choosing in the Groesbeek Heights. It is Day 3 of Operation Market Garden, 0800hrs on 19 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/ukaijWlzbKw

Outpost Dispositions
"The occupation of the battle position is ordinarily covered by a completely organized outpost...The outpost is usually strong in machine guns and provided with antitank weapons...So far as practicable, they control the intervals by provision for the development of a powerful volume of flanking fire from automatic weapons."
United States Army, Field Manual FM7-5, Organization and Tactics of Infantry The Rifle Battalion (1940), para 110.

#31: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 5:18 am
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In Episode 30 Son South, surviving US forces from the Son Bridge are reinforced by British Army forces from XXX Corps. "Boy, are you a sight for sore eyes!" It is Day 3 of Operation Market Garden, 0900hrs on 19 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/Jb65COUjGkA

Armoured units in the defence
"...there may occasionally be ground which offers protection and concealment for tanks in close proximity to the forward defences; if there is, tanks may be used effectively in the immediate counter-attack and may be able to inflict heavy casualties on the enemy."
United Kingdom, Field Service Regulations Volume 2 Operations-General (1935), Chapter VII, Section 71, Paragraph 1.

#32: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 6:16 am
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In Episode 31 Retaking Groesbeek LZ, a full strength parachute infantry company from the 82nd Airborne Division must retake Groesbeek Landing Zone from the Germans in order to secure resupply for our forces in the Nijmegen sector. It is Day 3 of Operation Market Garden, 1000hrs on 19 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/IiCBNyhU02U

The Attack / Advance Through Hostile Position
"The attack must be pushed through the depth of the hostile position to the company final objective without allowing the enemy any opportunity to reconstitute his defense. The company commander employs every means at his disposal to maintain continuity of the attack and exploits without delay every advantage gained."
United States Army, Field Manual FM7-10 Rifle Company, Rifle Regiment (1942), Chapter 2, Section III, para 23a.

#33: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 6:16 am
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In Episode 32 WW2 British Tank Doctrine, we take a short break from the battles and examine historical World War Two British tank doctrine and tactics.
https://youtu.be/gd4J38RYy6Y

#34: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 6:17 am
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Episode 33 is an After Action Review of Day Three, reviewing progress, drawing out some lessons learned, and considering what tomorrow will bring, with a historical video to finish.
https://youtu.be/MYUu5wJVeew

#35: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:37 am
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In Episode 34 Tank Ambush Son South, American paratroops supported by British tanks and tank destroyers conduct a tank ambush at Son South. It is Day 4 of Operation Market Garden, 0600hrs on 20 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/iPRVgPNc79w

Defence
"Guns should be sited in depth primarily to cover the most likely tank approaches. It will also be necessary to protect the fronts, flanks and rear of those localities, which owing to the lie of the ground are liable to neutralization by tanks acting in support of an infantry attack."
United Kingdom, Military Training Pamphlet No 19, Tactical Handling of Anti-Tank Regiments (1939), Section 4, paragraph v.

#36: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:38 am
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In Episode 35 Anti Tank Linear Ambush, British tank destroyers and American bazooka teams construct a linear ambush at the Groesbeek Heights. It is Day 4 of Operation Market Garden, 0600hrs on 20 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/ENyZ6C5uEqs

Tactical Employment in General
"The essence of anti-tank artillery tactics is surprise action from well-concealed positions at effective range."
United Kingdom, Military Training Pamphlet No 19, Tactical Handling of Anti-Tank Regiments (1939), Section 3, paragraph i.

#37: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:38 am
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In Episode 36 Massive Assault on Arnhem West, British paratroops at Arnhem West must defend against a massive German assault. It is Day 4 of Operation Market Garden, 0600hrs on 20 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/SYJEZR09iSg

Defence / Outline of defence
"Defended localities in tank country will be built up on the plan for anti-tank defence. In making any plan involving defence the commander must have his anti-tank plan clear in his head from the very start."
United Kingdom, Infantry Training - Part 1: The Infantry Battalion (1944), paragraph 133.

#38: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: Antony_nz,

Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 10:02 am
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Good stuff.

Are you looking forward to the polish attack?

#39: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2022 10:19 am
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Very much so!! Some of the toughest fighting of the campaign!

#40: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2022 10:22 am
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In Episode 37 German Tanks Arnhem Bridge, British paratroopers continue to defend the Arnhem Bridge against a determined German attack. It is Day 4 of Operation Market Garden, 0600hrs on 20 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/IHuYgWYywKc

Defence / Outline of defence
"The commander of any defensive operation must therefore be expert at choosing the ground that controls the area for which he is responsible. He must plan to hold that ground at all costs, but he must also be able to counter-attack with a strong mobile force against any enemy who may penetrate into his position."
United Kingdom, Infantry Training - Part 1: The Infantry Battalion (1944), paragraph 131b.

#41: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2022 10:24 am
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In Episode 38 Counter-attack at Oosterbeek, British paratroopers continue to defend the Oosterbeek Landing Zone against German armour and infantry. And we continue our exploration of counterattacks. It is Day 4 of Operation Market Garden, 0600hrs on 20 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/Xufpi1iSj0g

Defence / Counter-attack
"If the enemy is successful anywhere, the sooner he can be counter-attacked the easier it will be to catch him disorganized and unprepared. The commander of any locality, however small, must have a plan for an immediate counter-attack by the troops at his disposal, should the enemy get inside his locality."
United Kingdom, Infantry Training - Part 1: The Infantry Battalion (1944), Section 11, paragraph 180.

#42: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2022 10:25 am
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In Episode 39 Nijmegen Rover Crossing, American paratroops from the 82nd Airborne conduct a river crossing over the Waal Canal. They must secure the initial objective - the Crossing Point. It is Day 4 of Operation Market Garden, 1000hrs on 20 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/Q2cGVNgX32c

Attack of a River Line / Attack After Crossing
"After crossing, men promptly clear the river bank and rally at prominent terrain features selected by their platoon leaders. Rifle platoons, followed by weapons platoons, then push forward to the initial objective, where company commanders reestablish control over their companies."
United States Army, Field Manual FM7-20 Infantry Battalion (1944), Chapter 8, Section XII, Paragraph 184a.

#43: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2022 11:22 am
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In Episode 40 Nijmegen River Front, American paratroops from the 82nd Airborne conduct a river crossing over the Waal Canal. They must secure the second objective - the River Front. It is Day 4 of Operation Market Garden, 1300hrs on 20 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/yG13wg6UINU

Attack of a River Line / Objectives
"The second objective of the battalion is usually an area the capture of which prevents hostile ground-observed artillery fire on the bridge sites in the river-crossing area and which can be supported by light artillery located on the attacker's side of the river."
United States Army, Field Manual FM7-20 Infantry Battalion (1944), Chapter 8, Section XII, Paragraph 180b.

Attack of a River Line / Attack After Crossing
"Upon arrival at the initial battalion objective the battalion commander organizes the attack against his second objective. He pushes this attack home without delay, employing those rifle elements over which he is able rapidly to regain control."
United States Army, Field Manual FM7-20 Infantry Battalion (1944), Chapter 8, Section XII, Paragraph 184b.

#44: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2022 11:24 am
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In Episode 41 Nijmegen Bridge North, American paratroops from the 82nd Airborne conduct a river crossing over the Waal Canal. They must secure the final objective - the Nijmegen Bridge. It is Day 4 of Operation Market Garden, 1500hrs on 20 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/eXzaxfxleJM

Attack of a River Line / Objectives
"The final objective is usually an area the capture of which prevents all artillery fire on the bridge sites and provides adequate maneuver space for further operations of the entire attacking force on the enemy side of the river."
United States Army, Field Manual FM7-20 Infantry Battalion (1944), Chapter 8, Section XII, Paragraph 180c.

Attack of a River Line / Attack After Crossing
"Capture of the second objective is promptly reported to the regimental commander, on whose order the attack against the final objective is launched."
United States Army, Field Manual FM7-20 Infantry Battalion (1944), Chapter 8, Section XII, Paragraph 184b.

#45: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2022 11:26 am
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In Episode 42 The Island "Tulip Fields", British infantry and tanks from 30 Corps push forward to relieve the paratroops at Arnhem. But first, they must make it through Hell's Highway, and past German positions in the Tulip Fields. It is Day 4 of Operation Market Garden, 1600hrs on 20 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/rITZcaPPSCg

The Attack / Armoured units in the attack
"It may sometimes be advisable for the infantry advance to start before the tank attack is actually launched, so that the infantry can work forward to suitable positions within striking distance of the objective. Such action may also serve to cover the advance of the tanks. If this method is adopted, sufficient covering fire for the infantry must be provided to make its advance feasible."
United Kingdom, Field Service Regulations Volume 2 Operations-General (1935), Chapter VI, Section 60, Paragraph 5.

#46: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2022 4:31 am
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In Episode 43, 30 Corps Probes the Island, British infantry and tanks from 30 Corps probe the Island, on the road to Arnhem. It is Day 4 of Operation Market Garden, 1900hrs on 20 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/YKIxBDYDwRw

The Command and Control of Troops in Battle
"To know when and where to concentrate and when and where to economize, in fact how to distribute the force available, is a large part of the art of command, and cannot be learnt by any mere rules."
United Kingdom, Field Service Regulations Volume 2 Operations-General (1935), Chapter II, Section 11, Paragraph 5.

#47: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2022 4:31 am
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Episode 44 is an After Action Review of Day Four, reviewing progress, drawing out some lessons learned, and considering what tomorrow will bring, with a historical video to finish.
https://youtu.be/kv4lGhFuyYE

#48: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2022 4:32 am
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In Episode 45 Light Tanks at Groesbeek LZ, light tanks from XXX Corps support the 82nd Airborne defending the Groesbeek Landing Zone. It is Day 5 of Operation Market Garden, 0600hrs on 21 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/atRT3kE1WKY

Attack / The Light Tank Battalion
"Although the primary object is to gain information and not to fight, it will often be necessary for the light battalion to fight in order to obtain the information. In such cases vigorous aggressive action will usually be the best course, as this will establish a moral ascendancy over the enemy which will facilitate further reconnaissance."
United Kingdom, Mobile Division Training Pamphlet No.2, Notes on the Employment of the Tank Brigade (1938), Chapter 6, Section 1, paragraph d.

#49: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2022 2:04 am
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In Episode 46 Opening the Road to Arnhem, British tanks and infantry from XXX Corps must open the road to Arnhem. It is Day 5 of Operation Market Garden, 0600hrs on 21 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/Cby4xDnFwmc

The Attack / The assault echelon
"The assault echelon will contain both tanks and infantry when infantry may be required to capture all objectives if the tanks are held up by unsuspected obstacles. This will be the most frequent use of the combined arms."
United Kingdom, Infantry Training Part 1 The Infantry Battalion (1944), Section 10, paragraph 122c.

#50: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2022 2:05 am
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In Episode 47 Arnhem Relief Under Pressure, the Germans rely on brute force and attrition to attempt to overwhelm the British defence in Arnhem West. It is Day 5 of Operation Market Garden, 0600hrs on 21 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/RvCEsivHYLI

The Anti-Tank Platoon / Enemy Tank Tactics
"Tanks are likely to attack in large numbers with the object of breaking through and overrunning our defended localities. Extensive bombardment and dive-bombing will normally precede the launching of the attack. The attack is usually led by a mass of tanks, whose object is the destruction of our anti-tank guns; the tanks will be followed by infantry, who destroy any centres of resistance left by the tanks and exploit success. Reserve infantry and anti-tank guns may be brought up to carry out encircling attacks from a flank."
United Kingdom, Infantry Training Part VI, The Anti-Tank Platoon (1943), Section 3, Paragraph 8.

#51: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2022 2:06 am
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In Episode 48 Frost's Men At The Bridge, the Germans put heavy pressure on Frost's men at Arnhem Bridge. It is Day 5 of Operation Market Garden, 0600hrs on 21 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/--W5-In2-DA

Defence / Outline of defence
"Penetration by the enemy into a defended area must be accepted as normal. The plan of the defence must aim at leading the enemy into areas where he can most effectively be destroyed."
United Kingdom, Infantry Training - Part 1: The Infantry Battalion (1944), paragraph 132.

#52: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: dgfred, Location: N.C., USA

Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2023 6:14 pm
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Following closely. Thanks for posting.

#53: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: 0202243,

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:30 am
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Just subscribed to your channel.
Going to watch the cc series when back at home... looks really interesting.
Cool

#54: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:45 am
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Hi dgfred and 0202243, thanks for the support, much appreciated!

#55: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:47 am
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In Episode 49 Oosterbeek North, the British First Airborne defends Oosterbeek North against the German 9th Panzer Division. It is Day 5 of Operation Market Garden, 1000hrs on 21 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/w0jM-W-q_7E

Selection of fire positions
The selection of a fire position for any task depends on:
(a) Ability to use weapons freely.
(b) A good view of the ground or target to be covered by fire.
(e) Cover both from observation and fire.
(d) Ability to approach the position under cover.
(e) Suitability for developing the characteristic of the weapon, e.g., enfilade fire for L.M.G.
United Kingdom, Infantry Training - Part VIII: Fieldcraft, Battle Drill, Section and Platoon Tactics (1944), Chapter 3, Section 19, Paragraph 78.

#56: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:48 am
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In Episode 50 Oosterbeek Cauldron, the British First Airborne defends the Oosterbeek Cauldron against the German 9th Panzer Division. It is Day 5 of Operation Market Garden, 1000hrs on 21 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/738NK25J-JA

Initiative
"On a modern battlefield the close formations of past wars cannot survive; dispersion is therefore essential. Dispersion means that small sub-units and even individuals will have to decide on the action they must take to carry out the general intention of their commander."
United Kingdom, Infantry Training - Part VIII: Fieldcraft, Battle Drill, Section and Platoon Tactics (1944), Chapter 1, Paragraph 3.

#57: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:49 am
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In Episode 51 Groesbeek Heights, the 82nd Airborne defend a company-strength general outpost at the Groesbeek Heights against German infantry and armour. It is Day 5 of Operation Market Garden, 1000hrs on 21 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/5g-DCi11-yc

General Outpost / Mission
"The mission of the outpost is to provide time for the main force to prepare itself for combat, to delay and disorganize the enemy and deceive him as to the location of
the battle position, and to provide a deeper view within the terrain over which the attacker will advance."
United States, FM7-40 Infantry Field Manual Rifle Regiment (1942), Chapter 6 The Defense, Section IV, Paragraph 246.

#58: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:12 am
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In Episode 52 Polish Drop Landing Zone, the Polish Parachute Brigade lands at Driel, and fights its way off the landing zone. It is Day 5 of Operation Market Garden, 1700hrs on 21 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/OP3CY9Rw1io

Movement of troops by air
"If the troops are likely to have to go into action immediately on arrival, tactical units must be preserved to the greatest extent possible; complete platoons cannot usually be kept together, but sections must be kept intact as far as possible, and men of different companies must not be mixed."
United Kingdom, Field Service Regulations Volume 2 Operations-General (1935), Chapter III, Section 29, Paragraph 3.

#59: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:13 am
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In Episode 53 Polish Drop Driel, the Polish Parachute Brigade must take the town of Driel. It is Day 5 of Operation Market Garden, 1900hrs on 21 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/nR9ETZm4YtA

General conduct of the attack
"...progress of the attack depends on the ability of the superior commanders to employ their reserves of tanks, of men and of other fire power so as to maintain the forward impetus, and on the skill and determination of subordinate commanders in finding and exploiting the enemy's weak points."
United Kingdom, Field Service Regulations Volume 2 Operations-General (1935), Chapter VI, Section 57, Paragraph 3.

#60: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:14 am
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In Episode 54 Polish Drop Farmland, the Polish Parachute Brigade assaults the Farmland south of the Rhine River. It is Day 6 of Operation Market Garden, 0700hrs on 22 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/_fabTcDdHho

The Fire Plan
"The fire of all weapons will be combined so as to have the maximum fire effect on all likely approaches or assembly areas which the enemy may use, subject to the need for gaining surprise by withholding fire until the latest possible moment."

United Kingdom, Infantry Training Part I - The Infantry Battalion (1944), Section 11, Paragraph 178a.

#61: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: Antony_nz,

Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2023 4:01 am
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Very well done

#62: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: Antony_nz,

Posted: Sun May 14, 2023 1:03 am
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This is one of the most well done AARs I have ever seen.
Very good work. You clearly have alot of respect and knowledge of the game.

I assume this is single player. I would love to see you narrate a two player game.

A+++

#63: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 1:50 pm
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Thanks Antony_nz, really appreciate the feedback! Interesting suggestion about narrating a two player game, assume it would need both players to supply their battle plans and in-game footage. I wonder how accurate their assessments of each other would be, and whether they would be surprised by the other's deployments! Don't forget to subscribe to the channel, as we are starting a new campaign in CC3.

#64: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 1:50 pm
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In Episode 55 Polish Drop Farmland Part 2, the Polish Parachute Brigade continues its assault on the Farmland south of the Rhine River. It is Day 6 of Operation Market Garden, 0700hrs on 22 September 1944.
https://youtu.be/8dlKc-pejWs

#65: Re: Allied Grand Campaign in HD on YouTube Author: GusMcDollGames, Location: Australia

Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 1:52 pm
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In Episode 56 Allied Grand Campaign AAR, we conduct an After Action Review for the Allied Grand Campaign.
https://youtu.be/WOJfSYfYHqg

Thanks to everyone for your support, and don't forget to subscribe to the YT channel to catch the next campaign!

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