After Action Report
Posted on June 12th, 2006 by Todd W
I’ve posted another After Action Report presentation here. Also, you can now subscribe to future AARs with the link in the right hand column using an RSS reader. Click on the Feed icon for further information.
Thanks for all of the comments about the last presentation.
UPDATE – I’ve had reports that the file isn’t working. I think I have corrected the problem. Sorry about that.
Filed under: ASL
“…commited somewhat of a cardboard warcrime.”
Hi Todd,
I thought the above comment was pretty funny by you in your AAR…about your opponent not taking prisioners.
The PZ 35t(T for Chech built) was captured by the Germans early in the war when they invaded Chechoslovakia. Decent tank but poorly constructed with rivets, good chasis. The PZ 38t (similar design with better chassis)was the basis for the ‘Hetzer’ tank destroyer and a few other variants, like the Hetzer recovery vehicle and the Aufklarungs (recon) vehicle, and the 105 Self Propelled version.
The PZ I is the B model with the twin MGs. Many variants of this tank exhisted too, especially the Panzerjager I with the Skoda built 47mm gun. The PZ II looks like the F/G version with improved cupola, mostly used in the desert.
Just thought you’d enjoy a few facts regarding the Chech panzers.
Take care, Paul aka serpico on Armchair General
OK, you are my official Armor Fact Checker. I love information like that! So where do you soak up information like this? Any obscure references?
Todd
Todd,
One good place to start might be the Chapter H notes from the ASL rulebook. Real useful info, some is outdated now but good nonetheless.
I don’t really have any obscure references (just taken from reading alot of books) and modelling interests.
One source you might try is getting hold of a tank encyclopedia book, say WW II, I have a couple.
Here’s a couple modelling websites with good info and people who will help with facts:
planetarmor.com
missing-lynx.com
armorama.com
Achtungpanzer.com (excellent reference site)
Hope this helps…!
Paul
For tank references, there are loads of websites that go into varying levels of detail on WWII AFVs, try googling for tank names and you are sure to find articles and information.
Or, go to your local library and browse the history section. You ought to be able to borrow books for free to read at leisure at home. “Tank encyclopedia”-type books are a good start, although may not go into great detail as they try to cover everything.
Publishing companies like Osprey and Squadron Signal print widely-available books that cover individual AFVs in greater detail. They make a great bedtime read!!
Enjoy.