THE RED GAMBIT SERIES

Not necessarily :-) but it is tricky trying to post sometimes.

gee_colin@yahoo.co.uk at February 25, 2015 at 9:52 AM

On that, I am not yet sure. There is the issue of trained crews, so regardless of number of tanks, we need bums in pews. Conversion should be reasonably swift. I suspect that the US woudl plump for one or the other, not both, for full production, which probably makes the M46 favourite. Ive envisaged Super Pershings being sent to both China and Europe, but not yet in numbers. I also figured that production might drop beloew previous norms as the M46 was [I believe] more of an engineering problem than M4s. M24s will have their role, phasing out M5s etc. I also think that TD production will continue, but Im unclear at what pace.

One of the problems there would be the ability to ship a larger, heavier tank than the Sherman. If a single vehicle takes more capacity on a ship, you either ship fewer or build more ships. Some ships will not be able to handle the extra weight per sqr foot, so those would be out.  Almost a chicken and egg problem!  That is one of the advantages the Soviets had over the other Allies, all of the equipment could be entrained or driven as needed.

Indeed. i remember the issue of the T-14, although I have yet to be convinced that the T-14 would have been a better overall weapon in Europe, it was not sent because of shipping issues [in the first instance... I think lol].

In RG, the basic M4 is clearly now outclassed by anything it meets, and there is an imperative for quality armour in theatre, an imperatiove that was possibly less present in the real days of 44/45. The enemy in RG now has some pretty resilient tanks, with plenty of battlefield reach and capability. I think that imperative, and it is how I have seen things moving in RG, will decide the US on pushing forward with the big tanks and shipping them in increasing numbers.

There is also the matter of ammunition development... which rears its ugly head in book#6 :-)

Just read the entire series again, great stuff, looking forward to book 6, I'm ex Royal Armoured Corps and it makes you think when you read the graphic description of what can happen inside of a metal chariot when it gets hit, glad I never had to experience it!

One thing that I have found satisfying is the reaction of people who have worn the uniform and often experienced the events I try to describe. When I have talked to veterans of a number of conflicts, the common theme has tended to be that there are so many horrible and different ways to die. The pencil incident was based on a story told me by a British WW2 officer, the tyre incident was based on a yarn that originated in Korea. Thank you for your kind words :-)

More than welcome. Also my lad and I are getting figures togehter in 10/12 mm to wargame the books, imagine my pleasent surprise when you mentioned 'wargame rules' lol. Look forward to them whenever they are ready.:D

I suspect that the books will take priority, even though the rules are pretty much done for WW2. They need to be brought up to date for RG, but I need to finish the series first. Have some extra weapons to add :-)

Virus apparently removed by experts. We shall see. :-)

So who will we see in action in Initiative? Will we see the Legion, the 101st, the Rangers, the Black Watch, the Spanish, the Yugoslavs? Can you tell us?

Hmmm now you dont really expect me to answer that, do you? I will say we will revisit combat with some old favourites. Other than that, whatever I say might give stuff away. teh character list in the initiative forum will provide you with clues, should you wish to venture in there :-)

gee_colin@yahoo.co.uk at July 5, 2015 at 7:32 AM

Hmmm now you dont really expect me to answer that, do you? I will say we will revisit combat with some old favourites. Other than that, whatever I say might give stuff away. teh character list in the initiative forum will provide you with clues, should you wish to venture in there :-)

So where is the Initiative forum?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1057273757622552/

gee_colin@yahoo.co.uk at January 29, 2015 at 3:22 AM

Writing is underway, although I abandoned over 1k worth on B-29 rudder cables lol Dont ask! Im writing at a good speed, and defintely hope to have this one in less of a rush than Sacrifice.

Dont forget the FB groups, where conversation is more dynamic, although a lot of members seem to have a drinking habit!

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.........reading the FB groups I picked up on their drinking habbits as well, and immediately felt at home and joined!

This is to be (hic) encouraged