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Jerry-ADK · December 19th, 2013, 22:56

Read these two posts to get more info about the event.

Battle Of The Bulge

Jan 18th & 19th

Lash's Paintball, Perth NY

$20 Per person, Pay at field

I am still planning the objectives and missions for the event, but I am trying to plan everything so there will be minimal downtime. No simple cature the flag type games, I will have a full narrative with props and HOPEFULLY a M29 Weasel at our disposal! I will have campfires in place at both the German and American camps, so we can all warm up between missions. I will also consider doing some night missions Sat night, although I doubt anyone is crazy enough to camp out, I will have provisions to help get everyone packed away should they decide to participate in Sat night missions and then split for warmer shelter for the night.

Night missions Sat and a Second day on Sunday all depend on who is willing to participate for the second day! I will take a count, and decide the duration of the event, depending on the willingness of the participants. I need your feedback! But please only specify a preference below if you actually plan on attending! I need to know definitvely who is willing!

If you plan on attending, Please PM me with your Impression (German Wehr, SS, or FJ OR US Para, Inf), your primary weapon and a phone number to contact you at (an Email works too).
I need to know your primary weapon, because I plan on making this a RIFLE HEAVY event!
Each team will have only a few designated SMG gunner positions. These team members are the only ones allowed to operate on FULL AUTO! All others who are designated as riflemen, despite the actual weapon type you are holding, you will be regulated to SEMI only! this is to limit the use of "Spray & Pray" tactics. I want to emphisize the use of squad tactics here. FIRE & MANOUVER! I will also be designating anyone who has a LMG/HMG as the team's Machine gunner. He will be allowed to have extra bags of BB's and speed loaders for his own and his team's weapons on the field. He will also be appointed a Machine gunner's assistant, and must both operate as a team within their team. These roles can be swapped between team members between missions, so everyone can have the opportunity to go HAM ON FULL AUTO!

I would like to make this event about having fun in our hobby, but also try to make our hobby as realistic as possible! With that said, here is an outline on the uniform requirements:

US:

Either the M42's or M43's for Para's OR M41 Parsons Jackets, or M43 Jackets, both with wools or HBT's for Regular Infantry
Proper webgear with ammo pouches for your specific weapons, and preferrably some way to carry extras whether it be a Musette bag, Haversack, or GP bag
BOOTS! I know it will be cold, so I will not stress correct boot, just make sure they are warm!
M1 Helmet or jeep cap. I would like everyone to have some kind of head cover on, even if its just a green knit cap
BED SHEETS! yes I said it... I have some already made up to use as winter camo. USGI's didn't have proper white camo durring the bulge, so they improvised! I would highly suggest doing the same! (especially if you dont have a period correct-ish jacket to wear)

German:

Any of the Wool uniforms will be ok (M35-M44) If you don't have such items, any of the german camo pattern jackets or smocks can be worn as a substitute with either camo or grey trousers.
proper webgear with weapon specific ammo pouches, and make sure to have a way to carry extras into combat (breadbag, or something similar will work)
BOOts! again, if jackboots or lowboots cannot be had, any warm boots with gaiters can be worn
Any German helmet with or without covers, or a field cap can be worn. Or anything of that nature (preferrably grey)
Bedsheets can be worn by any german, but I would prefer this to be a US only item (for recognition purposes)

I will be recruiting locals at this event. They will not be held to such "high" standards as you fellow WW2AA board members, but I will help them look somewhat period correct. (10ft rule applies for all participants)

Partisans are also welcome to attend, just try to find some authentic looking clothes, that are warm enough.

I am really looking forward to this event! Please give any imput or voice any concers you have!

December 19th, 2013, 22:56	#4
Jerry-ADK Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2013	More details Read these two posts to get more info about the event. Battle Of The Bulge Jan 18th & 19th Lash's Paintball, Perth NY $20 Per person, Pay at field I am still planning the objectives and missions for the event, but I am trying to plan everything so there will be minimal downtime. No simple cature the flag type games, I will have a full narrative with props and HOPEFULLY a M29 Weasel at our disposal! I will have campfires in place at both the German and American camps, so we can all warm up between missions. I will also consider doing some night missions Sat night, although I doubt anyone is crazy enough to camp out, I will have provisions to help get everyone packed away should they decide to participate in Sat night missions and then split for warmer shelter for the night. Night missions Sat and a Second day on Sunday all depend on who is willing to participate for the second day! I will take a count, and decide the duration of the event, depending on the willingness of the participants. I need your feedback! But please only specify a preference below if you actually plan on attending! I need to know definitvely who is willing! If you plan on attending, Please PM me with your Impression (German Wehr, SS, or FJ OR US Para, Inf), your primary weapon and a phone number to contact you at (an Email works too). I need to know your primary weapon, because I plan on making this a RIFLE HEAVY event! Each team will have only a few designated SMG gunner positions. These team members are the only ones allowed to operate on FULL AUTO! All others who are designated as riflemen, despite the actual weapon type you are holding, you will be regulated to SEMI only! this is to limit the use of "Spray & Pray" tactics. I want to emphisize the use of squad tactics here. FIRE & MANOUVER! I will also be designating anyone who has a LMG/HMG as the team's Machine gunner. He will be allowed to have extra bags of BB's and speed loaders for his own and his team's weapons on the field. He will also be appointed a Machine gunner's assistant, and must both operate as a team within their team. These roles can be swapped between team members between missions, so everyone can have the opportunity to go HAM ON FULL AUTO! I would like to make this event about having fun in our hobby, but also try to make our hobby as realistic as possible! With that said, here is an outline on the uniform requirements: US: Either the M42's or M43's for Para's OR M41 Parsons Jackets, or M43 Jackets, both with wools or HBT's for Regular Infantry Proper webgear with ammo pouches for your specific weapons, and preferrably some way to carry extras whether it be a Musette bag, Haversack, or GP bag BOOTS! I know it will be cold, so I will not stress correct boot, just make sure they are warm! M1 Helmet or jeep cap. I would like everyone to have some kind of head cover on, even if its just a green knit cap BED SHEETS! yes I said it... I have some already made up to use as winter camo. USGI's didn't have proper white camo durring the bulge, so they improvised! I would highly suggest doing the same! (especially if you dont have a period correct-ish jacket to wear) German: Any of the Wool uniforms will be ok (M35-M44) If you don't have such items, any of the german camo pattern jackets or smocks can be worn as a substitute with either camo or grey trousers. proper webgear with weapon specific ammo pouches, and make sure to have a way to carry extras into combat (breadbag, or something similar will work) BOOts! again, if jackboots or lowboots cannot be had, any warm boots with gaiters can be worn Any German helmet with or without covers, or a field cap can be worn. Or anything of that nature (preferrably grey) Bedsheets can be worn by any german, but I would prefer this to be a US only item (for recognition purposes) I will be recruiting locals at this event. They will not be held to such "high" standards as you fellow WW2AA board members, but I will help them look somewhat period correct. (10ft rule applies for all participants) Partisans are also welcome to attend, just try to find some authentic looking clothes, that are warm enough. I am really looking forward to this event! Please give any imput or voice any concers you have! Last edited by Jerry-ADK; December 19th, 2013 at 23:23..