"CoC Bloody Bucket campaign Turn 6 The Road to Holzthum" Topic

The Americans have put up a determined resistance so far in the Bloody Bucket Ardennes campaign for Chain of Command and the Germans are still looking for their first victory of the campaign. The clock is ticking against them but now that they have armour available that might just give them the edge they need to dislodge the Americans. We get to Campaign Turn 6 and the Germans continue to ramp up the pressure. You can find out what happens next in this AAR: The Road to Holzthum

As ever an enthralling AAR but a tough one for the Americans this time.
That bazooka shot was the turning point.
I was surprised that the Germans could infiltrate armour though the network of tracks going along the wooded ridges and crossing streams, is that explicitly allowed in the campaign rules?

Good stuff, thanks for doing all these AARs.

I was surprised that the Germans could infiltrate armour though the network of tracks going along the wooded ridges and crossing streams, is that explicitly allowed in the campaign rules?

It's not explicitly not allowed might be a way of putting it. It simply says once the Our is bridged the heavy supports are available immediately. The period maps show a number of trails and tracks through the wooded areas so we have assumed there is some access even though it is not a sealed road. Players could choose to interpret this differently of course and I don't think either interpretation it ‘wrong'.

Thanks for these AARs, they are truly inspiring.
I'm still to play my 1st CoC game, but it will come as soon as restrictions are lifted here.
I'm however painting armies, and reading on the rules. I have a few questions, il I may.
- In order to play a PSC, do I need to have "At teh Sharp End" as well?
- I'd like to play late war Brits, which campaign would you advise? I see you played two of them, but I'm contemplating either Martlet or the Scottish Corridor.
- and also an army list qeustion : If you take a carrier section, am I right thinking you get 7 men in the 2 vehicles, ie 2 Bren (or Piat, or 2" mtr) teams and a single J Leader?

Once again, congrats for your games and thanks in advance for your help.

foxbat – I would recommend getting 'At the Sharp End' it includes an example campaign that you can use to get used to the rules before embarking on 'Martlet' or 'Scottish Corridor'. This is what I have done and I did learn lots that I hope to put into action in 'Martlet' (I intend playing hem in chronological order) when pandemic precautions allow. Obviously I game Normandy.
None of these three campaigns allow the British a carrier section although 'Scottish Corridor' allows a carrier team and junior leader (would expect the team to be either a Bren or PIAT but I guess a 2" mortar is also allowed). NB: no more than 4 personnel in the carrier so I guess a 3-man team would mean one of the team doubling up as the driver.

Thanks for these AARs, they are truly inspiring.

Thanks, that's very kind.

I'm still to play my 1st CoC game, but it will come as soon as restrictions are lifted here.
I'm however painting armies, and reading on the rules. I have a few questions, il I may.
- In order to play a PSC, do I need to have "At teh Sharp End" as well?

Yes, because it provides the rules and mechanics to help you manage the campaign and covers things like how you handle casualties, the Men's Opinion and the CO's Opinion, all of which are important to the ongoing development of the campaign. As Rob mentions above it's also a very useful guide and tool for campaigns in general.

- I'd like to play late war Brits, which campaign would you advise? I see you played two of them, but I'm contemplating either Martlet or the Scottish Corridor.

Oddly enough I haven't played Martlet or Scottish Corridonr yet, but that's not because we haven't wanted to, it's just that we are easily distracted. That said either of those seem to be very popular campaigns to get people started and I do like the look of both of them. I'd suggest you just choose the one that interests you the most.

- and also an army list qeustion : If you take a carrier section, am I right thinking you get 7 men in the 2 vehicles, ie 2 Bren (or Piat, or 2" mtr) teams and a single J Leader?

Yes, that's my understanding and in the Road to Bremen it is described as such as a Level 5 support – two carriers with two teams and a junior leader. You may choose which two teams these are according to the mission you would want to assign to them. One of the team is the driver and so if the team leave the carrier they no longer have a driver and can't move again until reoccupied.

Foxbat, if you're willing to proxy your Brits for Canadians there is a good 1944 campaign called Crossroads Bridging the Gap on Drivethru.

foxbat / TacticalPainter01 – I believe you could leave the driver in carrier if you were prepared to field the team understrength. It's no different to a detached sentry or scout team.

Thanks a lot for the rules clarification and the advice, I will buy both PSCs and pick which one I like better.

foxbat / TacticalPainter01 – I believe you could leave the driver in carrier if you were prepared to field the team understrength. It's no different to a detached sentry or scout team.

Yes, that's certainly an option if you wanted to.

The minis and the buildings look great, TacticalPainter01. Well done!

foxbat,
There is a recent discussion on the TFL Forum regarding carrier sections. I'm not providing a link because I don't know if it is allowed. I'm sure you'll find it if your interested.