Post by crazydima on Nov 21, 2011 11:14:18 GMT -5
Tovarischi,
Here is the AAR for Peru, KS
Wow! It was a great time taking part in the tactical at Peru, Kansas. Our merry band from Illinois travelled the 527 miles and arrived at the site around 8:00 PM. fortunately the trip was uneventful.
The site is an old brick factory which shut down in 1932 and contains all sorts of buildings and structures in various states of disrepair which gives it the bombed out look.
Words cannot do it justice and photos can give somewhat of an idea of how interesting the site is. Near the entrance to the site is a small building which still has a roof and is intact complete with wood burning stove and is used as the “café” and HQ for the event. It is a great place to gather on a cool evening.
We had approximately 15 to 16 brave Soviet troops from 3 different units at the event. It made for a good fighting force to confront the German onslaught. The 9th Airborne had 7 troops at the event.
Although I did not take a head count I think that the German and American numbers were around the same if not a little larger. So my guess that there were probably around 50 + re-enactors on site.
The weather was nearly perfect with partly cloudy skies and a high near 70.
American forces and Soviet forces were given different sectors to either defend in or attack from so that the chances of intermingling were lessened. This helped to avoid the feel of an “East meets west” type of event.
For the most part everyone in attendance did good job of being mature and realistic about taking hits which made it easy to focus on enjoy the tactical aspect of the event.
After a nice breakfast of biscuits and gravy the various units were issued orders and the fight began. I can say that the body count started to add up quickly as troops fought for control of the ruins.
Around every corner was the possibility of an ambush or sniper. Throughout the day and during battle scenarios aerial bursts were set off by pyro techs and it added to the feel of the close combat within the environs of the complex. At times the noise from the small arms fire and aerial burst made for quite an experience.
At lunch time units took a break to have some hot chow, ham n beans, and then reload and prepare to deploy. The afternoon was filled with more battles for the ruins with all sorts of carnage taking place.
Thankfully though no actual injuries were suffered despite the rough conditions of the site.
My deepest thanks to Bob Hartung and all of the folks who made the event a very good time.
Additionally, I want to thank all of the Soviet troops for coming together to make it such a great experience..
Sincerely,
Dima
Here is the AAR for Peru, KS
Wow! It was a great time taking part in the tactical at Peru, Kansas. Our merry band from Illinois travelled the 527 miles and arrived at the site around 8:00 PM. fortunately the trip was uneventful.
The site is an old brick factory which shut down in 1932 and contains all sorts of buildings and structures in various states of disrepair which gives it the bombed out look.
Words cannot do it justice and photos can give somewhat of an idea of how interesting the site is. Near the entrance to the site is a small building which still has a roof and is intact complete with wood burning stove and is used as the “café” and HQ for the event. It is a great place to gather on a cool evening.
We had approximately 15 to 16 brave Soviet troops from 3 different units at the event. It made for a good fighting force to confront the German onslaught. The 9th Airborne had 7 troops at the event.
Although I did not take a head count I think that the German and American numbers were around the same if not a little larger. So my guess that there were probably around 50 + re-enactors on site.
The weather was nearly perfect with partly cloudy skies and a high near 70.
American forces and Soviet forces were given different sectors to either defend in or attack from so that the chances of intermingling were lessened. This helped to avoid the feel of an “East meets west” type of event.
For the most part everyone in attendance did good job of being mature and realistic about taking hits which made it easy to focus on enjoy the tactical aspect of the event.
After a nice breakfast of biscuits and gravy the various units were issued orders and the fight began. I can say that the body count started to add up quickly as troops fought for control of the ruins.
Around every corner was the possibility of an ambush or sniper. Throughout the day and during battle scenarios aerial bursts were set off by pyro techs and it added to the feel of the close combat within the environs of the complex. At times the noise from the small arms fire and aerial burst made for quite an experience.
At lunch time units took a break to have some hot chow, ham n beans, and then reload and prepare to deploy. The afternoon was filled with more battles for the ruins with all sorts of carnage taking place.
Thankfully though no actual injuries were suffered despite the rough conditions of the site.
My deepest thanks to Bob Hartung and all of the folks who made the event a very good time.
Additionally, I want to thank all of the Soviet troops for coming together to make it such a great experience..
Sincerely,
Dima