October 2001
Wednesday, October 31, 2001
November 1, 1941
Eastern Front, Ukraine-
Germany launches an offensive on Rostov, at the mouth of the Don River. The Soviet Ninth Army's deep and flexible defensive lines, together with the winter weather, obstruct the encirclement. A frontal assault from the coast on the 17th is then counterbalanced by the Soviet Thirty-seventh Army's attack north of the city. The Germans capture Rostov on the 21st but the Soviets recapture it within eight days. General Gerd von Runstedt then resigns after defying Hitler's orders concerning a tactical withdrawal from the city.
The Fate of Partisans
Here is a quote from "Communist Guerilla Warfare," by Dixon and Heilbrunn:
"The Stephanus directive, issued on the 15th December, 1941, under the heading 'Memorandum on Use of Troops against Partisan,' reads in part as follows:
'Treatment of partisans:
(a) Partisans captured in action will be interrogated and then shot (former members of the Red Army) or hanged (civilians)...
(b) Partisans who are caught will be hanged without exception. A label will be attached to them with the following legend: "This is a partisan who did not give himself up!"...'"
Tuesday, October 30, 2001
October 31, 1941
Sea War, Atlantic-
The US destroyer Reuben James, part of an escort group accompanying a British convoy, is sunk by a U-boat, claiming 100 lives.
Monday, October 29, 2001
October 30, 1943
Eastern Front, Ukraine-
Soviet units reach the northern Crimea and have virtually cleared the Germans from the left bank of the Dniepr.
Sunday, October 28, 2001
October 29, 1944
Final Solution, Poland-
The last gassing of concentration camp prisoners in Auschwitz takes place.
Ghoulish Goodies
Panzerman has more of the good stuff:
"There's some new info on the Rhineland battles and a new WWII Picture of the Week (Jagdpanther V). I also added a little Halloween pict.
Panzerman"
Saturday, October 27, 2001
October 28, 1940
Balkans, Greece-
Italy issues an ultimatum to Greece demanding the right to occupy the country for the war's duration. Before the ultimatum expires, eight divisions, led by General Sabasiano Visconti-Prasca, attack from Albania. Italy hopes for a rapid advance to rival Germany's conquests, but mountainous terrain and the absence of maps for commanders hamper the invasion. The winter weather limits air support and thousands die of cold. Greek forces, under General Alexander Papagos, the commander-in-chief, mount stiff resistance.
Looking East...
Here are some screenshots from MikeT's "Frontovik" mod:
A Soviet Fortified Building
A shot from "Valor of the 37th Guards"
A map from Stalingrad
New Combat Mission Website and Mods Now Available!
Big news from The Wargamer:
"The Wargamer, with the technical and graphical miracles by Rafal Jakubowicz, the project management of Tim Maushardt, and the wonderful talent and energy of mod and add-on maker Mike Thompson and his team, has completely overhauled our long-neglected Combat Mission site.
Now visitors will be able to download mods and scenarios for those mods, all created by Mike Thompson and his dedicated team. These unofficial mods are both graphical and technical modifications that enhance the original, already excellent Combat Mission game by introducing two additional World War II theaters of operation to the original game. Install them to experience new sounds, terrain, vehicles, and graphical interface enhancements that breathe a new life into your copy of the game (which is required and is available via Battlefront.com).
Mike Thompson and his team originally tackled the North African Theater with the release of the mod "Desert Fox Desert Rats." The team has continued their work with "Fading Hopes," allowing players to experience the Blitzkrieg-era of 1939 Poland and 1940 France. Then came the muddy steppes of Russia with the mod "Frontovik." Currently the team is transforming the game to accommodate the island-hopping Pacific Theater with "War at the Rim, Those Forgotten Bastards."
Each mod is complete with infantry and vehicle bmp changes and carefully chosen and designed scenarios aimed to enhance your gaming experience. Simply place the associated files into either the bmp, wav, or scenario folders in your game folder and let your new Combat Mission Beyond Overlord Mods take you to new and exciting fronts.
(As with any mod, be sure to back up your original files and neither Wargamer.com nor Battlefront.com can or will be responsible for any unforeseen consequences of using these unofficial modifications and they are provided entirely "as is," with no implied or specific guarantees as to performance or results. Yes, our lawyers made us say that.)
We think the Combat Mission World Mods website has been a truly world class effort with people working on them from around the world. Mike Thompson wishes to thank those that worked on this effort with him, Battlefront.com for making the effort possible in the first place, and the dedication and hard work of all involved.
We hope that you enjoy the mods and the scenarios at least as much as we enjoyed creating them for you.
MikeT
"Quando omni flunkus moritati""
Friday, October 26, 2001
October 27, 1943
Pacific, Solomons-
Landings are made on the Treasury Islands and Choiseul by US and New Zealand forces. These are diversionary raids for the main Bougainville attack. It succeeds in drawing attention to the Shortland Islands and bases around Buin, southern Bougainville, rather than the US landing farther west.
Made in the USA
Scipio has more of the good stuff:
"Some more stuff: I made a new US Para 44 uniform, a Winter Pershing, and a Winter Priest. Don't miss them!
Cheers,
Scipio"
October 26, 1942
Sea War, Pacific-
At the Battle of Santa Cruz, Japanese carriers approach Guadalcanal and fatally damage the US carrier Hornet (leaving the US Pacific Fleet with one carrier). The Japanese cruiser Yura and the carrier Shokaku are rendered ineffective by aircraft strikes.
Thursday, October 25, 2001
Another Year...
Guess who's birthday it is!
Hint: he NEVER buys shampoo!
Wednesday, October 24, 2001
October 25, 1943
Far East, Burma-
The Burma to Siam rail link is completed by Allied POWs and indigenous forced labor. This Japanese project to build a track through dense jungle forests is achieved at tremendous human cost. A fifth of the 61,000 Allied prisoners on the project die as a result of accidents, abuse, disease, and starvation. This is the largest of Japan's many projects across Asia. The Japanese captors show complete indifference to the sufferings of their captives.
A Few Small Repairs
Panzerman has the latest news:
"Just a little update today. I have made a few small changes to the web site. I have also added the weekly Rhineland report section, which is above the news section.
In other news...in other words about me. Today I took a tour of two Metal/Fabrication factories. Spent about an hour in each. If I get a job, I can get rid of that annoying banner that comes up when you load the page. Well that's all for now.
Panzerman"
Tuesday, October 23, 2001
October 24, 1941
Eastern Front, Ukraine-
The German Sixteenth Army enters Kharkov, the Soviet Union's fourth-largest city. Unlike the siege of Kiev, Joseph Stalin does not order a costly defense of the city. The Soviets' ill-equipped soldiers of the Southwest Front around Kharkov escape by making a gradual withdrawal.
October 23, 1942
Africa, Egypt-
The Battle of El Alamein begins. General Bernard Montgomery's carefully-prepared attack by 195,000 Allied troops against 104,000 Axis men begins with an enormous artillery bombardment and numerous deceptive measures. Massive mine-clearance operations enable Allied armor formations to push forward and leave the infantry to widen the gaps. Field Marshal Erwin Rommel is in Germany, but immediately returns after the temporary commander, General Georg Stumme, dies suddenly. First reports confirm that the Allies have made an excellent start, although Axis resistance is fierce.
Sunday, October 21, 2001
October 22, 1942
Air War, Italy-
Britain launches a series of raids on the industrial areas around Turin, Milan, and Genoa.
CMMOS Is All the Rage!
More from Michael:
"New at CANUCK - Infantry and Airborne uniforms for Canadians have been made CMMOS-compatible and include summer and winter uniforms, as well as literally dozens of options for unit insignia, helmets, footwear, webgear, etc., including Andrew Fox's excellent hi-res uniforms and Darknight's insignia."
Trans-Atlantic Union
Mr. Dorosh has more of the good stuff:
"Big news from CANUCK and TOMMY - a page shared by both sites now allows you to download CMMOS-compatible Universal Carrier files, including Feldgrau's and Pawbroon's versions, as well as stock CM artwork, as well as Michael Dorosh's lo-res divisional insignia for 72 seperate British infantry battalions (also compatible with Pawbroon's carrier) and 34 seperate Canadian infantry battalions."
CANUCK: Clothing, Equipping, and Employing the Canadian Soldier in Combat Mission
TOMMY: The British in Combat Mission
Saturday, October 20, 2001
October 21, 1943
Politics, Britain-
Admiral John Cunningham is appointed commander of British forces in the Mediterranean after Admiral Andrew Cunningham becomes the First Sea Lord.
Toronto Hockey Player Injured!
Another one from Mr. Dorosh:
"A new scenario called Maple Leaf Down, courtesy Keith Schur."
Wavin' the Flag
Michael Dorosh has some goodies:
"Some new objective flags courtesy Maximus and Fairbairn-Sykes."
Operation Anyone?
Scipio is branching out:
"WarfareHQ has a new operation in its scenario depot, called 'Scotland Braves' by Stephen Wellburn.
Cheers
Scipio"
October 20, 1944
Balkans, Yugoslavia-
The 1st Proletarian Division of Marshal Tito's Army of Liberation captures Belgrade.
Pacific, Philippines-
As the US Sixth Army lands on Leyte Island, General Douglas MacArthur wades ashore and keeps a promise he made two years earlier: "I shall return." By the evening 10,000 US troops are dug in around Leyte's capital, Tacloban, and Dulag to the south.
Friday, October 19, 2001
Another One in the Works
Panzerman keeps on rolling:
"OK, time for some info on the Rhineland Campaign. We have started work on the first five battles, they are now in testing stage. Just to let you know we are planning to make 20-30 scenarios and 2-3 operations. For more news head on over to the Scenario Zone..."
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells...
Scipio makes the nicest toys:
"Here's another vehicle for the winter, the Jagdpanzer IV. It's a conversion of Pedro Soriano's excellent work.
Jorge MC has made two sets of unit pics, a coloured and a b/w. Visit the WarfareHQ mod section.
Cheers,
Scipio"
Some Explosive Reading!
Some good reading from Mr. Dorosh:
"A new article by Jon "JonS" Sowden on Commonwealth Artillery in CMBO is up at CANUCK; a handy comparison between real life (TM) arty practices and how CM portrays them.
Mike"
October 19, 1941
Eastern Front, Soviet Union-
Joseph Stalin declares a state of siege in Moscow. The Soviet Union is now in the process of mounting an enormous defensive operation. Reinforcements are arriving from northern and southern regions, and a formidable series of defensive lines are now being built by Moscow's citizens, who are also ready to fight in them. General Georgi Zhukov is to command the West Front responsible for defending Moscow.
Across the entire Eastern Front the Soviets are preparing strong defensive positions and mobilizing the entire population to support the war. Soviet resistance is fierce, and atrocities become commonplace on both sides. Agricultural and industrial resources are destroyed if they cannot be prevented from falling into German hands - a deliberate scorched earth policy.
Thursday, October 18, 2001
The Mother Lode!
Manx is da man:
"You want mods?...Okay!...You got em'! -- I could write pages and pages describing what we've got for you today, so I'll cut it short and just give you a brief rundown:
1.) - Wooden Bunkers, by Gyrene
2.) - CMMOS Churchill Pack, by Matthew Shane Peterson
3.) - Stug, by John Tucker
4.) - Winter Churchill, by Scipio
5.) - Winter Stug, by Scipio
6.) - Unit Portraits , by James Bunnelle
7.) - Main Interface Screens, by James Bunnelle
8.) - M24 Updated Roadwheels, Marcus Bloess
9.) - M26 Updated Roadwheels, Marcus Bloess
10.) - Super Action Pack 3, Andew Fox
PHEW! - Thanks to all the above!
Well that's cleared down most of the mods I needed to post. Next week, look out for scenarios...I have many to publish!"
Let the Games Begin!
Magnus has news on the tournament:
"The excitement is growing at Appui-Feu as our tournament is about to begin. The first round (1250 points, meeting, at dawn) will involve 58 players (29 teams), all playing alternatively Axis and Allies. All rounds will be played on beautiful hand-made maps, specifically designed for the event.
Thanks,
Magnus"
Updated MCM3 Docs Now Available
Since Mac users are notoriously dense (oh stop it, learn to take a joke!) I have posted full documentation for the Mac Mod Manager program MCM3.
Now available as a separate download, this readme for all versions of MCM3 illustrates how to mod CM on a Mac, step-by-step. Complete with color graphics, the user is walked through the different features in MCM3.
Sounds nifty...
Five for Downloading
109 Gustav says it's worth the wait:
"What happens when you put off an update for a week? It all works
out to be one heck of a big update when everything's finally posted! This time there's a grand total of five files for you to download. Bfamily33 has two Tiger Is, in both red/brown/beige and khaki/olive. Not to be outdone, Tanks a Lot also has two mods, a concrete bunker and a starry night sky. Both are avalible in summer and winter versions. New to The Last Defense, Bilbo has a Home Town Scenario from Arromanches, France."
October 18, 1940
Politics, Vicjy France-
The puppet Vichy regime introduces anti-Semitic laws.
Wednesday, October 17, 2001
Long Awaited v1.6 MCM3 Released!
Been nearly a year since the Combat Mission Mac Mod Manager was released by Aikidorat and he has seen fit to treat the Mac Mod Slut Community with an updated version now sporting these enhancements, among others:
* Winter graphics are now split between Graphics 10, 11 and 13. I split them according to the files in Graphics 4, 5, and 8. The bmp mapping information in the program reflects this change
*Runs under OSX, but the buttons are ugly.
* Runs much faster now. Conversion times have been reduced by some code cleaning I did, and a general speed up of Realbasic.
* Includes file typer programs (not my own) to help if MCM3 does not
recognize PC bmps.
Sounds great, head on over and give it a whirl!
October 17, 1942
Eastern Front, Stalingrad-
Paulus asks his subordinate division commanders for the actual ration strength versus combat strength. On hand he has 334,000 men, of which only 66,549 are combat troops.
Tuesday, October 16, 2001
Soviet Bombers over Berlin
Everyone has heard of the great American, British and Canadian bomber stream that pounded Germany from the air during World War 2. These bombers are often credited with winning the war by destroying German industry and demoralizing the population. Indeed, the bombers of the western Allies did wreak havoc in Germany by day and night, but not too many people know that the Russians too had a strategic bombing campaign over Germany, and these raids were as terrible as any the British or Americans could construe...
Monday, October 15, 2001
October 16, 1941
Politics, Japan-
General Hideki Tojo, defense minister and leader of the militarist faction within Japan, replaces the more moderate Prince Fumimaro Konoye as prime minister. Konoye's attempts to satisfy the prowar hierarchy and reach some form of settlement with the United States has failed. His successor exerts authoritarian control over the War and Home Affairs Ministries. This change signals the political ascendancy of the prowar faction in Japan and is a step closer to conflict with the United States and the Allies.
October 15, 1940
Politics, Italy-
The Italian war council decides to invade Greece. Italy plans not to tell its Axis partner Germany about the operation, which is scheduled to commence at the end of October.
Sunday, October 14, 2001
To the Low Countries!
Panzerman has what you want:
"Head on over to The Scenario Zone and pick up the Belgium and Holland Pack.
Panzerman"
Saturday, October 13, 2001
October 14, 1939
Sea War, North Sea-
The British battleship Royal Oak is sunk, with 786 lives lost after U-47 passes through antisubmarine defenses at Scapa Flow in the Orkneys, where the Home Fleet is anchored. Defenses are improved at the base after this dramatic attack.
October 13, 1943
Politics, Italy-
Marshal Pietro Badoglio's government, which has some power in southern Italy, declares war on Germany.
Friday, October 12, 2001
It's a Great Time to Visit the Low Countries
Panzerman is keeping it real:
"Work on the Belgium and Holland pack is complete! It will be ready for download...very, very soon.
Now some more info on the Rhineland Campaign I started to tell you about last time. The Team has put 2-3 months aside to work on this project. We will be getting help from Nap 44. The campaign will
start in the Canadian sector near Cleve, and the Rhichsweld forest. It will end with the Americans, Canadians, and British reaching the Rhine. Now those of you who have the Normandy pack know it had 13 battles. This pack will have over 20 scenarios and Maps of the Rhineland campaign. Well that's all I have to say for this week. More updates will be made available over the next two months.
Panzerman"
Dashing Through the Snow...
Another mod-related update from Scipio:
"My new winterized Sturmgeschuetz mod is available! Included are all CMBO StGIII, StGIV and StH42 models. Make a stop at WarfareHQ CM mod section.
Cheers,
Scipio"
October 12, 1940
Politics, Germany-
Hitler postpones Operation Sealion until spring 1941.
Thursday, October 11, 2001
A New Kind of War
To whet your appetite for CMBB, here is an excerpt from "Development and Employment of Soviet Armor Tactics Prior to and During the Great Patriotic War:"
"...Stalin, believing that reports of invasion were faulty, misconstrued, or a misunderstanding, went so far as to order Russian soldiers not to fire upon their German "allies". Even after the order had been countermanded, and the Germans met resistance, the Wermacht easily rolled across western Russia. The initial German success, though partially due to complete operational surprise, is largely contributable to Germany’s early superiority in the field of armored warfare. The battle hardened and experienced Panzer force, over three and a half thousand strong, overwhelmed and annihilated the weak Soviet armored force, and displayed general dominance over the Red Army. The Soviets, realizing that effective tank warfare would be essential to slow, let alone stop the Germans, began emphasizing and overhauling armor strategy, tactics, and operations. The stressing of armor, the high quality of Russian tanks, and the eventual skill of the Soviet armored force were perhaps the greatest factors that contributed to Germany's defeat..."
October 11, 1944
Balkans, Yugoslavia-
The Red Army joins with the Yugoslavian First Army in the drive to Belgrade, which is abandoned by the Germans on the 19th.
Wednesday, October 10, 2001
Feel the Sting!
And another one from Mr. Dorosh:
"A new scenario at CANUCK (as well as a minor facelift to the main page) - Day of the Wasps by Henk Stoffer, a soldily researched look at the crossing of the Leopold Canal by Third Canadian Division during Operation Switchback in October 1944."
The Whole Enchilada
Here's another one from Michael Dorosh:
"Some huge zip files new at CANUCK - Darknight has done sleeve mods for every Canadian infantry and tank battalion to see action in Europe and Italy in WW II, to go with Andrew Fox's new Commonwealth uniforms."
Tuesday, October 9, 2001
October 10, 1943
Eastern Front, Ukraine-
Strong Red Army units continue to strengthen and expand their Dniepr bridgeheads and destroy fiercely defended German positions around Zaporozhye and Melitopol.
Looking Forward
Panzerman is hard at work:
"First, we have made a few small changes on the website. As work on the Belgium and Holland pack winds down, I will start talking about our next project. It will be a huge undertaking, but I will tell you more about that over the next few months. For the rest of the news head on over to The Scenario Zone...
Rob"
Monday, October 8, 2001
October 9, 1940
Politics, Britain-
Winston Churchill succeeds Neville Chamberlain, the former prime minister, as Conservative Party leader. Churchill was initially an unpopular figure in the party but his war leadership has gone a long way to reverse this.
Welcome! Sit Down and Explode a While!
109 Gustav is at it again:
"Thats right, The Last Defense is being updated, and what an update!
The guestbook was completely redone. I'm now using the same one that can be found on Kitty's website. It's working great, so be sure to let me know you were here. There's also a brand new section, Antithicess. It contains information and a scoreboard for the Grognard's equivalent to the Peng thread. What is antithicess all about? If you have any idea at all then you know more than me.
What would an update be without mods? Not very much, and there's another two for you. Tanks a Lot has his first set of winter buildings. They somehow managed to be installed in my copy of Combat Mission before I posted them, which I think is a first. When you're done looking at the buildings, you can take them out in style with Juju's Hollywood Explosions II, an explosion mod that is brighter and less sooty than the original."
Open the Flood Gates!
Michael is looking east:
"MikeT has released 14 new scenarios in anticipation of the release of his FRONTOVIK mod. Be sure to watch the Combat Mission forum for more details of this Eastern Front mod, and stay tuned to GD for CM for more eastern front scenarios, as well as a nice GD Tiger, to be released soon."
Sunday, October 7, 2001
October 8, 1941
Eastern Front, Soviet Union-
After fierce fighting, six Soviet armies are encircled around Vyazma by the 14th. German forces elsewhere cover great distances, but the onset of heavy rains on the 8th severely limits mobility as the roads to Moscow become quagmires. Until the 20th, the Second Panzer Army also has to reduce the Bryansk pocket. The encirclements at Vyazma and Bryansk trap 673,000 troops and 1242 tanks, but also preoccupy the advancing forces, giving the Red Army time to establish new defensive posisitions.
Saturday, October 6, 2001
The Franko and Marcus Show
Manx is da man:
"We've got yet another brand new scenario from one of CM's most respected and acclaimed Scenario Designers -- Frank M. Radoslovich. Taurus over the Odon -- The First Battle of Hill 112 is Franko's third scenario release in as many days -- and yes, we now have it ready for you to download. As always, many thanks to Franko for his continued support of CMBO and to the painstaking attention to detail he always puts into his scenarios.
Next -- Fancy some top quality tank-busting "hardware?" I thought so -- then you'll want to grab Marcus Bloess's new Allied Tank Destroyer and M18 Hellcat mods. You lot are being spoilt rotten! Thanks Marcus - helluva job!"
October 7, 1940
Balkans, Romania-
German forces enter Romania on the pretext of helping to train the army of the facist Iron Guard government. Germany's principal motive is to occupy the Ploesti oil fields.
A Little Help, Please!
Kinch has something to share:
"The Boots and Tracks area of Military Gamer has been updated with a new battle authored by the legend himself. It was fully tested by the team.
This one generated tremendous excitement during testing and you should head right over NOW!
In light of recent events - national, local, and personal - we hope to
get back to a regular schedule of posting new battles.
But we need YOUR help.
WRITE US!
It is difficult to develop quality battles in isolation from the end user - YOU. If you take the opportunity to download and play one of our battles please take a moment to send us feedback - positive, negative, or both. A quick email can make a world of differnence. You are the most critical part of the development process. With your support we will be much more effective.
This call is not only for the battles created by Boots and Tracks, but also those created by all designers dedicated to Comabt Mission. If you download a battle from anywhere, please find a way to provide feedback to the designers.
Your enjoyment of Combat Mission will only increase. That is guaranteed.
We are counting on you and we are sure you will answer the call.
On behalf on the team ...
Kevin "Kinch" Kinscherf"
October 6, 1943
Mediterranean, Agean-
A German convoy bound for Leros is attacked by two British cruisers and two destroyers. Seven German transports and one escort are sunk. British vessels are also making hazardous sailings without adequate air cover to reinforce their troops on Leros.
Friday, October 5, 2001
It's a Done Deal!
Panzerman has the goods:
"South of Villers-Bocage is now available for download at
The Combat Mission Times. That's all for now.
Rob"
Scipio, Juju, and Franko Strike Again!
Manx has been keeping things fresh:
"We have a couple of new mods for you today. First off we have a great new Winter Tiger by Scipio. Next, we have some awesome new explosion graphics sent in by Juju. Thanks to both these guys for producing and taking the time to submit them.
And finally -- Franko's Back! After taking some time out to have his first-born (many congratulations Franko!), he returns with two brand new scenarios from his "Rendezvous with Destiny" series. "Cole's Charge" and "Cassidy's Crisis" both see the brave men of the 502nd PIR, 101st Airborne Div desperately and heroically locked in a heavy slugging match with their Fallschirmjager adversaries.
Franko has also been busy revising his "True Combat: The Only Way To Wage War" document, which he has now made even more "hardcore." :-)
Also, I have just discovered loads of old, unread e-mails, full of mods/scenarios that I had redirected to another account when I was having server troubles a few months back. I had lost the settings/password to be able retrieve them, but I just found the missing info I needed today. I had no idea how much or what stuff would have been sent there, but I now know that it was a lot! So, if any of you sent me stuff that has yet to be posted, you now know what happened to it. My apologies to those affected (too many names to list) -- I will get all this new (well, old) stuff posted asap."
Thursday, October 4, 2001
October 5, 1939
Eastern Front, Latvia-
The Soviet Union forces a treaty on Latvia that allows the Red Navy to establish bases in her Baltic harbors.
Wednesday, October 3, 2001
October 4, 1944
Mediterranean, Greece-
Determined to prevent a communist takeover in Greece, Winston Churchill launches Operation Manna. British troops land at Patrai in the Peloponese as German forces pull back.
Tuesday, October 2, 2001
October 3, 1944
Air War, Britain-
The German bombardment of Britain with V2 long-range heavy rockets has resumed from new launch sites dotted across Holland.
A New Month, A New Scenario...
Panzerman has more:
"Well it's the beginning of a new month and that means only one thing...a new scenario this week. Tomorrow the Villers-Bocage scenario will be ready and sent off to scenario sites. Well that's all for today.
Also a Panther now fills the World War Two picture of the week spot.
That's all for now.
Rob"
Monday, October 1, 2001
October 2, 1944
Eastern Front, Poland-
After a bitter two-month battle, the last Poles in Warsaw surrender. The Germans evacuate the entire remaining population and begin the systematic destruction of anything left standing. Polish deaths number 150,000, while the German commander Erich von dem Bach-Zalewski, claims he has lost 26,000 men.
Simply the Best!
There is little article over at Stuff.com. It is recommending two computer games as good Christmas gift ideas. One of these games is described as "...easily the best tactical World War II ground combat game..." Swing over there and find out what game could get such high praise.
October 1, 1943
Mediterranean, Italy-
British troops enter Naples on the 1st, and the US Fifth Army advances northward. Its move north is stopped on the 8th at the Volturno River; all the bridges have been destroyed by the retreating Germans.