CC#41 - Black Angels @100 (from Darek's PG2 archives)
Posted: 2021-10-04 18:46, Monday
Darek’s CC#41 at 100
MG's "Black Angels" with Composite efile v. 5.9 / played with PG2 2.20 exe & completed in Apr'2008
1. Drive on Tarnopol
Not very hard opening scenario, but after quite long break of PG2 playing I made some mistakes in my first attempt, lost one core infantry and got only V. In that situation I decided to replay whole scenario for better result and that aim has been achieved.
My air units got two crappy leaders during the battle and in addition I got usual AT gun as a prototype. Looks like not bad start for me, and I haven't found any reason for complaining about efile or scenario's setup.
Result: BV (-1T) / Proto: 4.2cm PaK41 @S[Leichter Traktor]
Angels before the next battle:
Campaign: Black Angels: The 5th SS Wiking v2.0 , Prestige modifier 100% , V-2.0 formula
Current scenario: Zhitomir , VH prestige is 240 , All hex prestige is 320
Total army value: 0 , Current prestige is 1000
BV: 300 , Closing the Ring , cap 1376 , 12 turn prestige: 100
V : 300 , Closing the Ring , cap 1376 , 15 turn prestige: 100
TV: 300 , Closing the Ring , cap 1376 , 17 turn prestige: 100
Ls: Loss , turn prestige: 100
Infantry
* West/5SS (*) , SS Freiwillige[Motorrad] , 0 bars , 24 exp , 1 kill , 0 pp
* West/5SS (*) , SS Freiwillige[Opel Blitz] , 0 bars , 56 exp , 1 kill , 0 pp
* Germ/5SS (*) , SS Infanterie[Opel Blitz] , 1 bars , 130 exp , 0 kill , 0 pp
* Germ/5SS (*) , SS Infanterie[Motorrad] , 0 bars , 28 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp
Tank
* VI/5SS (*) , Pz 35(t) , 0 bars , 99 exp , 3 kill , 0 pp
Recon
* VI/5SS (*) , PSW 231(8rad) , 0 bars , 61 exp , 1 kill , 0 pp
Anti-tank
* VI/5SS (*) , 4.2cm PaK41 @S[Leichter Traktor] , 0 bars , 0 exp , 0 kill , 0 pp
Artillery
* VI/5SS (*) , 10.5 leFH18[Maultiere] , 0 bars , 51 exp , 1 kill , 0 pp
Fighter
* II/L4 (*/BI) , Me-110C , 1 bars , 151 exp , Battlefield Intelligence , 1 kill , 0 pp
* I/L4 (*) , Me-109F4 , 0 bars , 73 exp , 1 kill , 0 pp
Tactical Bomber
* II/L4 (*/SR) , Ju-87B , 1 bars , 181 exp , Skilled Reconnaissance , 1 kill , 0 pp
2. Zhitomir
Before the battle:
Purchased two small guns and upgraded two infantries to Flammenwerfers.
Not difficult scenario as well, but very long way to reach easternmost VH. I missed BV by single turn due to some supplying problems. My vehicles are mostly a short range type and run out of fuel quickly.
Newest AT gun is practically useless due to very low GD value, which makes it very voulnerable (tested on T-34 tank). I must maintain it carefuly until some interesting upgrade options will occur. One infantry unit got Superman leader.
Result: V (+1T)
Angels before the next battle:
Current scenario: Closing the Ring , VH prestige is 240 , All hex prestige is 440
Total army value: 576 , Current prestige is 477
BV: 200 , Across the Dniepr , cap 1570 , 7 turn prestige: 90
V : 200 , Across the Dniepr , cap 1570 , 10 turn prestige: 100
TV: 200 , Across the Dniepr , cap 1570 , 14 turn prestige: 100
Ls: Loss , turn prestige: 100
Infantry
* West/5SS (*) , SS Freiwillige[Motorrad] , 0 bars , 65 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp
* West/5SS (*/SM) , SS Flammenwerfer @E[Sdkfz 11] , 2 bars , 240 exp , Superior Maneuver , 4 kill , 0 pp
* Germ/5SS (*) , SS Flammenwerfer @E[Sdkfz 11] , 2 bars , 233 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp
* Germ/5SS (*) , SS Infanterie[Motorrad] , 0 bars , 78 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp
Tank
* VI/5SS (*) , Pz 35(t) , 1 bars , 185 exp , 7 kill , 0 pp
Recon
* VI/5SS (*) , PSW 231(8rad) , 1 bars , 129 exp , 4 kill , 0 pp
Anti-tank
* VI/5SS (*) , 4.2cm PaK41 @S[Leichter Traktor] , 0 bars , 18 exp , 0 kill , 0 pp
Artillery
* VI/5SS (*) , 10.5 leFH18[Maultiere] , 0 bars , 81 exp , 1 kill , 0 pp
West/5SS , 7.5 leFK16nA[Sdkfz 11] , 0 bars , 79 exp , 0 kill , 288 pp
Germ/5SS , 7.5 leFK16nA[Sdkfz 11] , 0 bars , 39 exp , 0 kill , 288 pp
Fighter
* II/L4 (*/BI) , Me-110C , 2 bars , 297 exp , Battlefield Intelligence , 2 kill , 0 pp
* I/L4 (*) , Me-109F4 , 1 bars , 154 exp , 3 kill , 0 pp
Tactical Bomber
* II/L4 (*/SR) , Ju-87B , 3 bars , 345 exp , Skilled Reconnaissance , 1 kill , 0 pp
3. Closing the Ring
Before the battle:
Purchased toy tank, advertised one (but not exactly).
Strange scenario. Long manoeuvring without engagement at the beginning. I divided my army on three task groups dedicated to each Russian VH accordingly. Wester and center VH were taken on time, but remaining eastern last one turn too long for BV.
The armored train was some funny toy. I thought that it is unmovable first, (or AI doesn't know how to use it properly), but finally it was moved by 1 hex and even shot once.
Result: V (+1T)
Angels before the next battle:
Current scenario: Across the Dniepr , VH prestige is 400 , All hex prestige is 400
Total army value: 876 , Current prestige is 598
BV: 300 , Rostov 41 , cap 1936 , 14 turn prestige: 245
V : 400 , Rostov 41 , cap 1936 , 19 turn prestige: 315
TV: 400 , Rostov 41 , cap 1936 , 23 turn prestige: 315
Ls: Loss , turn prestige: 315
Infantry
* 1West/5SS (*) , SS Freiwillige[Motorrad] , 1 bars , 128 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp
* 2West/5SS (*/SM) , SS Flammenwerfer @E[Sdkfz 11] , 3 bars , 327 exp , Superior Maneuver , 5 kill , 0 pp
* 2Germ/5SS (*) , SS Flammenwerfer @E[Sdkfz 11] , 3 bars , 306 exp , 3 kill , 0 pp
* 1Germ/5SS (*) , SS Infanterie[Motorrad] , 1 bars , 132 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp
Tank
2Pz/5SS , Pz IIF @BE , 0 bars , 70 exp , 0 kill , 300 pp
* 1Pz/5SS (*) , Pz 35(t) , 1 bars , 193 exp , 10 kill , 0 pp
Recon
* 1Au/5SS (*) , PSW 231(8rad) , 1 bars , 180 exp , 5 kill , 0 pp
Anti-tank
* 1PzJg/5SS (*) , 4.2cm PaK41 @S[Leichter Traktor] , 0 bars , 18 exp , 0 kill , 0 pp
Artillery
* 1Ar/5SS (*) , 10.5 leFH18[Maultiere] , 1 bars , 119 exp , 1 kill , 0 pp
2Ar/5SS , 7.5 leFK16nA[Sdkfz 11] , 0 bars , 85 exp , 0 kill , 288 pp
3Ar/5SS , 7.5 leFK16nA[Sdkfz 11] , 0 bars , 59 exp , 0 kill , 288 pp
Fighter
* 2JG/L4 (*/BI) , Me-110C , 3 bars , 364 exp , Battlefield Intelligence , 2 kill , 0 pp
* 1JG/L4 (*) , Me-109F4 , 1 bars , 199 exp , 4 kill , 0 pp
Tactical Bomber
* 3BG/L4 (*/SR) , Ju-87B , 3 bars , 399 exp , Skilled Reconnaissance , 1 kill , 0 pp
4. Across the Dniepr
Before the battle:
Purchased additional recon and upgraded big tank to T-34.
I detached the bridging tank with half of my forces to capture an airfield and northern VH. I was hoping that they can do it quickly and perhaps in spared time make big detour to southeastern VH, that was placed hopelessly far. Plan worked, but river crossing and airfield perimeter cleaning took more time than was predicted.
Remaining forces directed diaginally across the map, along enemy VHs line. Battle went smoothly from the beginning, but then big traffic around the VH in front of south river bridge occured.
So, finally I was a little disappointed, as both groups reached above mentioned southeastern VH (defended by bunker) in the last turn of BV limit, but cannot attack at once packed in transport. Always one turn behind.
I observed some nasty hidden deployment hexes here. One of them was occupied by big AT gun, that was removed quickly, but then ... surprise. In the next turn the same type of gun occurred again among my crowded units, smashing one of them easily with single shot (luckily it was auxiliary one). I must remove it again, and came with my unit in that place – so that SH was finally visible and secured.
I was very pleased with an auxiliary 8.8cm Flak LKW performance – very efficient against enemy planes as well as T-34 tanks. I will consider it as possible purchase seriously, even if it is rather expensive.
Result: V (+1T)
Angels before the next battle:
Current scenario: Rostov 41 , VH prestige is 80 , All hex prestige is 400
Total army value: 1068 , Current prestige is 769
BV: Loss , turn prestige: 0
V : Loss , turn prestige: 0
TV: 1500 , Operation Maus , cap 3108 , 12 turn prestige: 100
Ls: 1500 , Operation Maus , cap 3108 , 12 turn prestige: 100
Infantry
* 1West/5SS (*) , SS Freiwillige[Motorrad] , 2 bars , 256 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp
* 2West/5SS (*/SM) , SS Flammenwerfer @E[Sdkfz 11] , 4 bars , 421 exp , Superior Maneuver , 6 kill , 0 pp
* 2Germ/5SS (*) , SS Flammenwerfer @E[Sdkfz 11] , 4 bars , 426 exp , 7 kill , 0 pp
* 1Germ/5SS (*) , SS Infanterie[Motorrad] , 2 bars , 214 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp
Tank
2Pz/5SS , Pz IIF @BE , 1 bars , 192 exp , 3 kill , 300 pp
* 1Pz/5SS (*) , T34/40(c) , 2 bars , 292 exp , 15 kill , 0 pp
Recon
2Au/5SS , SdKfz 250/1 , 0 bars , 95 exp , 4 kill , 192 pp
* 1Au/5SS (*/Li) , PSW 231(8rad) , 2 bars , 218 exp , Liberator , 9 kill , 0 pp
Anti-tank
* 1PzJg/5SS (*) , 4.2cm PaK41 @S[Leichter Traktor] , 0 bars , 18 exp , 0 kill , 0 pp
Artillery
* 1Ar/5SS (*) , 10.5 leFH18[Maultiere] , 1 bars , 169 exp , 1 kill , 0 pp
2Ar/5SS , 7.5 leFK16nA[Sdkfz 11] , 1 bars , 128 exp , 1 kill , 288 pp
3Ar/5SS , 7.5 leFK16nA[Sdkfz 11] , 1 bars , 117 exp , 0 kill , 288 pp
Fighter
* 2JG/L4 (*/BI) , Me-110C , 4 bars , 463 exp , Battlefield Intelligence , 4 kill , 0 pp
* 1JG/L4 (*) , Me-109F4 , 2 bars , 264 exp , 8 kill , 0 pp
Tactical Bomber
* 3BG/L4 (*/SR) , Ju-87B , 5 bars , 531 exp , Skilled Reconnaissance , 3 kill , 0 pp
MG's "Black Angels" with Composite efile v. 5.9 / played with PG2 2.20 exe & completed in Apr'2008
1. Drive on Tarnopol
Not very hard opening scenario, but after quite long break of PG2 playing I made some mistakes in my first attempt, lost one core infantry and got only V. In that situation I decided to replay whole scenario for better result and that aim has been achieved.
My air units got two crappy leaders during the battle and in addition I got usual AT gun as a prototype. Looks like not bad start for me, and I haven't found any reason for complaining about efile or scenario's setup.
Result: BV (-1T) / Proto: 4.2cm PaK41 @S[Leichter Traktor]
Angels before the next battle:
Campaign: Black Angels: The 5th SS Wiking v2.0 , Prestige modifier 100% , V-2.0 formula
Current scenario: Zhitomir , VH prestige is 240 , All hex prestige is 320
Total army value: 0 , Current prestige is 1000
BV: 300 , Closing the Ring , cap 1376 , 12 turn prestige: 100
V : 300 , Closing the Ring , cap 1376 , 15 turn prestige: 100
TV: 300 , Closing the Ring , cap 1376 , 17 turn prestige: 100
Ls: Loss , turn prestige: 100
Infantry
* West/5SS (*) , SS Freiwillige[Motorrad] , 0 bars , 24 exp , 1 kill , 0 pp
* West/5SS (*) , SS Freiwillige[Opel Blitz] , 0 bars , 56 exp , 1 kill , 0 pp
* Germ/5SS (*) , SS Infanterie[Opel Blitz] , 1 bars , 130 exp , 0 kill , 0 pp
* Germ/5SS (*) , SS Infanterie[Motorrad] , 0 bars , 28 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp
Tank
* VI/5SS (*) , Pz 35(t) , 0 bars , 99 exp , 3 kill , 0 pp
Recon
* VI/5SS (*) , PSW 231(8rad) , 0 bars , 61 exp , 1 kill , 0 pp
Anti-tank
* VI/5SS (*) , 4.2cm PaK41 @S[Leichter Traktor] , 0 bars , 0 exp , 0 kill , 0 pp
Artillery
* VI/5SS (*) , 10.5 leFH18[Maultiere] , 0 bars , 51 exp , 1 kill , 0 pp
Fighter
* II/L4 (*/BI) , Me-110C , 1 bars , 151 exp , Battlefield Intelligence , 1 kill , 0 pp
* I/L4 (*) , Me-109F4 , 0 bars , 73 exp , 1 kill , 0 pp
Tactical Bomber
* II/L4 (*/SR) , Ju-87B , 1 bars , 181 exp , Skilled Reconnaissance , 1 kill , 0 pp
2. Zhitomir
Before the battle:
Purchased two small guns and upgraded two infantries to Flammenwerfers.
Not difficult scenario as well, but very long way to reach easternmost VH. I missed BV by single turn due to some supplying problems. My vehicles are mostly a short range type and run out of fuel quickly.
Newest AT gun is practically useless due to very low GD value, which makes it very voulnerable (tested on T-34 tank). I must maintain it carefuly until some interesting upgrade options will occur. One infantry unit got Superman leader.
Result: V (+1T)
Angels before the next battle:
Current scenario: Closing the Ring , VH prestige is 240 , All hex prestige is 440
Total army value: 576 , Current prestige is 477
BV: 200 , Across the Dniepr , cap 1570 , 7 turn prestige: 90
V : 200 , Across the Dniepr , cap 1570 , 10 turn prestige: 100
TV: 200 , Across the Dniepr , cap 1570 , 14 turn prestige: 100
Ls: Loss , turn prestige: 100
Infantry
* West/5SS (*) , SS Freiwillige[Motorrad] , 0 bars , 65 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp
* West/5SS (*/SM) , SS Flammenwerfer @E[Sdkfz 11] , 2 bars , 240 exp , Superior Maneuver , 4 kill , 0 pp
* Germ/5SS (*) , SS Flammenwerfer @E[Sdkfz 11] , 2 bars , 233 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp
* Germ/5SS (*) , SS Infanterie[Motorrad] , 0 bars , 78 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp
Tank
* VI/5SS (*) , Pz 35(t) , 1 bars , 185 exp , 7 kill , 0 pp
Recon
* VI/5SS (*) , PSW 231(8rad) , 1 bars , 129 exp , 4 kill , 0 pp
Anti-tank
* VI/5SS (*) , 4.2cm PaK41 @S[Leichter Traktor] , 0 bars , 18 exp , 0 kill , 0 pp
Artillery
* VI/5SS (*) , 10.5 leFH18[Maultiere] , 0 bars , 81 exp , 1 kill , 0 pp
West/5SS , 7.5 leFK16nA[Sdkfz 11] , 0 bars , 79 exp , 0 kill , 288 pp
Germ/5SS , 7.5 leFK16nA[Sdkfz 11] , 0 bars , 39 exp , 0 kill , 288 pp
Fighter
* II/L4 (*/BI) , Me-110C , 2 bars , 297 exp , Battlefield Intelligence , 2 kill , 0 pp
* I/L4 (*) , Me-109F4 , 1 bars , 154 exp , 3 kill , 0 pp
Tactical Bomber
* II/L4 (*/SR) , Ju-87B , 3 bars , 345 exp , Skilled Reconnaissance , 1 kill , 0 pp
3. Closing the Ring
Before the battle:
Purchased toy tank, advertised one (but not exactly).
Strange scenario. Long manoeuvring without engagement at the beginning. I divided my army on three task groups dedicated to each Russian VH accordingly. Wester and center VH were taken on time, but remaining eastern last one turn too long for BV.
The armored train was some funny toy. I thought that it is unmovable first, (or AI doesn't know how to use it properly), but finally it was moved by 1 hex and even shot once.
Result: V (+1T)
Angels before the next battle:
Current scenario: Across the Dniepr , VH prestige is 400 , All hex prestige is 400
Total army value: 876 , Current prestige is 598
BV: 300 , Rostov 41 , cap 1936 , 14 turn prestige: 245
V : 400 , Rostov 41 , cap 1936 , 19 turn prestige: 315
TV: 400 , Rostov 41 , cap 1936 , 23 turn prestige: 315
Ls: Loss , turn prestige: 315
Infantry
* 1West/5SS (*) , SS Freiwillige[Motorrad] , 1 bars , 128 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp
* 2West/5SS (*/SM) , SS Flammenwerfer @E[Sdkfz 11] , 3 bars , 327 exp , Superior Maneuver , 5 kill , 0 pp
* 2Germ/5SS (*) , SS Flammenwerfer @E[Sdkfz 11] , 3 bars , 306 exp , 3 kill , 0 pp
* 1Germ/5SS (*) , SS Infanterie[Motorrad] , 1 bars , 132 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp
Tank
2Pz/5SS , Pz IIF @BE , 0 bars , 70 exp , 0 kill , 300 pp
* 1Pz/5SS (*) , Pz 35(t) , 1 bars , 193 exp , 10 kill , 0 pp
Recon
* 1Au/5SS (*) , PSW 231(8rad) , 1 bars , 180 exp , 5 kill , 0 pp
Anti-tank
* 1PzJg/5SS (*) , 4.2cm PaK41 @S[Leichter Traktor] , 0 bars , 18 exp , 0 kill , 0 pp
Artillery
* 1Ar/5SS (*) , 10.5 leFH18[Maultiere] , 1 bars , 119 exp , 1 kill , 0 pp
2Ar/5SS , 7.5 leFK16nA[Sdkfz 11] , 0 bars , 85 exp , 0 kill , 288 pp
3Ar/5SS , 7.5 leFK16nA[Sdkfz 11] , 0 bars , 59 exp , 0 kill , 288 pp
Fighter
* 2JG/L4 (*/BI) , Me-110C , 3 bars , 364 exp , Battlefield Intelligence , 2 kill , 0 pp
* 1JG/L4 (*) , Me-109F4 , 1 bars , 199 exp , 4 kill , 0 pp
Tactical Bomber
* 3BG/L4 (*/SR) , Ju-87B , 3 bars , 399 exp , Skilled Reconnaissance , 1 kill , 0 pp
4. Across the Dniepr
Before the battle:
Purchased additional recon and upgraded big tank to T-34.
I detached the bridging tank with half of my forces to capture an airfield and northern VH. I was hoping that they can do it quickly and perhaps in spared time make big detour to southeastern VH, that was placed hopelessly far. Plan worked, but river crossing and airfield perimeter cleaning took more time than was predicted.
Remaining forces directed diaginally across the map, along enemy VHs line. Battle went smoothly from the beginning, but then big traffic around the VH in front of south river bridge occured.
So, finally I was a little disappointed, as both groups reached above mentioned southeastern VH (defended by bunker) in the last turn of BV limit, but cannot attack at once packed in transport. Always one turn behind.
I observed some nasty hidden deployment hexes here. One of them was occupied by big AT gun, that was removed quickly, but then ... surprise. In the next turn the same type of gun occurred again among my crowded units, smashing one of them easily with single shot (luckily it was auxiliary one). I must remove it again, and came with my unit in that place – so that SH was finally visible and secured.
I was very pleased with an auxiliary 8.8cm Flak LKW performance – very efficient against enemy planes as well as T-34 tanks. I will consider it as possible purchase seriously, even if it is rather expensive.
Result: V (+1T)
Angels before the next battle:
Current scenario: Rostov 41 , VH prestige is 80 , All hex prestige is 400
Total army value: 1068 , Current prestige is 769
BV: Loss , turn prestige: 0
V : Loss , turn prestige: 0
TV: 1500 , Operation Maus , cap 3108 , 12 turn prestige: 100
Ls: 1500 , Operation Maus , cap 3108 , 12 turn prestige: 100
Infantry
* 1West/5SS (*) , SS Freiwillige[Motorrad] , 2 bars , 256 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp
* 2West/5SS (*/SM) , SS Flammenwerfer @E[Sdkfz 11] , 4 bars , 421 exp , Superior Maneuver , 6 kill , 0 pp
* 2Germ/5SS (*) , SS Flammenwerfer @E[Sdkfz 11] , 4 bars , 426 exp , 7 kill , 0 pp
* 1Germ/5SS (*) , SS Infanterie[Motorrad] , 2 bars , 214 exp , 2 kill , 0 pp
Tank
2Pz/5SS , Pz IIF @BE , 1 bars , 192 exp , 3 kill , 300 pp
* 1Pz/5SS (*) , T34/40(c) , 2 bars , 292 exp , 15 kill , 0 pp
Recon
2Au/5SS , SdKfz 250/1 , 0 bars , 95 exp , 4 kill , 192 pp
* 1Au/5SS (*/Li) , PSW 231(8rad) , 2 bars , 218 exp , Liberator , 9 kill , 0 pp
Anti-tank
* 1PzJg/5SS (*) , 4.2cm PaK41 @S[Leichter Traktor] , 0 bars , 18 exp , 0 kill , 0 pp
Artillery
* 1Ar/5SS (*) , 10.5 leFH18[Maultiere] , 1 bars , 169 exp , 1 kill , 0 pp
2Ar/5SS , 7.5 leFK16nA[Sdkfz 11] , 1 bars , 128 exp , 1 kill , 288 pp
3Ar/5SS , 7.5 leFK16nA[Sdkfz 11] , 1 bars , 117 exp , 0 kill , 288 pp
Fighter
* 2JG/L4 (*/BI) , Me-110C , 4 bars , 463 exp , Battlefield Intelligence , 4 kill , 0 pp
* 1JG/L4 (*) , Me-109F4 , 2 bars , 264 exp , 8 kill , 0 pp
Tactical Bomber
* 3BG/L4 (*/SR) , Ju-87B , 5 bars , 531 exp , Skilled Reconnaissance , 3 kill , 0 pp