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Author Topic: Battle of Matz 11 June 1918  (Read 2812 times)

Offline monk2002uk

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Battle of Matz 11 June 1918
« on: July 31, 2018, 05:23:58 PM »
Here is an AAR and photos from the game that we put on at Joy of Six:

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We had a blast, literally in some cases:



My write-up isn't complete but you will see that there are quotes from several German regimental histories. There are more to come when I get back from this trip.

Another taster, this time a French Corps commander relaxing in his purloined wicker chair:



No doubt the close proximity of the French heavy artillery battery upset the wine glass from time to time. C'est la guerre...

Robert

Offline monk2002uk

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Re: Battle of Matz 11 June 1918
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2018, 04:34:02 PM »
More material from German regimental histories has been added to the AAR, starting here:

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Robert

Offline fred

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Re: Battle of Matz 11 June 1918
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2018, 07:31:31 PM »
Very cool, and impressive.

I like the way you have set the regimental histories against the in game shots.

Offline monk2002uk

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Re: Battle of Matz 11 June 1918
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2018, 07:16:28 AM »
Thank you, fred.

Two more pages have been added. Here is the sketch map from the history of IR143. It shows the dispositions of the German infantry companies from the regiment, as well as the lines of attack for the French tanks:



Here is the attack plan for French 129th Infantry Division. It illustrates the jump-off points for the various battalions and the objectives, which included Méry and the line of German defenders between Méry and Courcelles:



Robert

Offline Abwehrschlacht

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Re: Battle of Matz 11 June 1918
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2018, 06:29:10 PM »
Excellent, what a great looking table!

Offline monk2002uk

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Re: Battle of Matz 11 June 1918
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2018, 05:38:26 PM »
Thank you, Abwehrschlacht.

Next up will be some details from the French tank unit diaries.

Robert

Offline monk2002uk

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Re: Battle of Matz 11 June 1918
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2018, 07:09:47 AM »
Here is some information about the French tank units that supported the French 129th Infantry Division. This sector corresponded to the German regimental histories:

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Robert

Offline monk2002uk

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Re: Battle of Matz 11 June 1918
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2018, 09:49:00 AM »
Here is a photo of two Heroics and Ros 1/300 Breguet 14s, the two seater reconnaissance / ground attack bomber that will feature in the next outing of French tanks:



Robert

Offline Driscoles

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Re: Battle of Matz 11 June 1918
« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2018, 01:39:31 PM »
Great looking planes!
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Offline monk2002uk

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Re: Battle of Matz 11 June 1918
« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2018, 06:36:04 AM »
Thanks, Driscoles.

Nieuport 17s and 28s on the painting table now. Will hopefully get these finished before the weekend is out. The I-94 decals are really good for things like dice, playing card symbols, and other decals for the WW1 planes.

Robert

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Re: Battle of Matz 11 June 1918
« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2018, 03:57:09 PM »
Nieuport 28s:



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Offline fred

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Re: Battle of Matz 11 June 1918
« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2018, 06:03:44 PM »
Very cool little planes!

Offline monk2002uk

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Re: Battle of Matz 11 June 1918
« Reply #12 on: August 21, 2018, 06:23:09 AM »
Thank you, fred.

Here is a brace of Nieuport 17s:



They are both Heroics and Ros 1/300 scale. The model on the right has an 8 ball decal on the fuselage (I-94); the model on the left has a die on each side.

Robert
« Last Edit: August 21, 2018, 06:25:37 AM by monk2002uk »

Offline Driscoles

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Re: Battle of Matz 11 June 1918
« Reply #13 on: August 21, 2018, 02:46:26 PM »
I love the Nieuports!  Looking good.
Both belong to my fav great war planes!