Combat Mission Cold War: Rumpenheim Rumpus - Soviet Amphibious Assault
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- čas přidán 7. 04. 2022
- Watch me try to move an entire Soviet Motorrifle batallion across the river Main, in order to capture the town of Rumpenheim, defended by the US Army under command of @Megalon Jones Slattery . This scenario is part of the Combat Mission Cold War base game and is set in 1981; five days after the cold war went hot.
Megalon Jones and I played this as a mirrored match, meaning that we also had a game going of this same scenario where the roles were reversed. This video is part 1 of what will be a 2 part video AAR; in my next video we'll look at Megalon's assault and the rather desperate defense by the US Army under my command.
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These things keep getting better. My game play....less so. I really appreciate you testing out my plan and seeing what the odds of success were. 1 out of 5? I like those odds!
1 out of 4, even 😁. Which is pretty much on par with the average chance of victory the US Army has in this scenario, I think, so nothing was lost 😅.
Crossing the river with the remants of the other battalion was just a brilliant move
Not having to give an order like that to actual people makes it a lot easier, doesn't it... Not sure how enthousiastic the average conscript would be 😅.
@@FreeWhisky well the good thing about that is they can either follow orders and be heros of the soviet union, or they live out the rest their lives in the gulags
@@lightning1605 Cold war USSR had no gulags
@@SovietUnion100 hahahaha
@@SovietUnion100 And Lenin is still alive!
Military tacticians: A contested water crossing is one of the most difficult military maneuvers to accomplish.
Whisky:Click arty on TRP. Click fast move on BMP to opposite shore.
You forgot a couple of arty clicks there 😉. It was a bad day in Rumpenheim to walk without an umbrella.
Nothing is too difficult for overwhelming firepower to overcome.
Wow, what a video! By far the most cinematic CM video I've seen *and* it stills keeps the strategic level relevant and easy to follow, a combination I honestly didn't think was possible before I watch this video. Again and again you produce videos that contend for "Best Combat Mission video of all time", showing that the earlier ones weren't flukes or one time things, and that is impressive way beyond what I can convey here, so I'll leave it at that.
After you give yourself a pat on the back do share and advertise this anywhere you can, this is the kind of videos that can make people "blow up" and go "viral" if they're willing to really put it out there anywhere they can, and you will inevitably make it if you keep this up!
Again, thanks for the great content, do keep it up!
Thanks for the very kind words, I appreciate it! And I'll take a look where people might be who could be interrested in videos about our niche hobby 😊.
Love how your videos always combine the tactical element and explanation while having the cinematic pecies. I would like to imagine the ballsey tank commander lead his platoon to try to stop the BMPs from landing but quickly found himself outnumbered.
Then I've got good news for you: in my next video, there is a very ballsey tank commander that is also very outnumbered... but giving a hell of a fight! Thanks for kind words!
Your videos fit so perfectly alongside a very small cadre of CM players who make very stylised editied videos. Can't beleive this is only part of a handful of videos you have on the game. Brilliant stuff, music choice for some of the more spectacular scenes is just spot on.
Glad you like them! I spend more time browsing for copyright free music than I care to admit 😅
Outstanding! One of the best CM videos I've seen! Very viewer friendly and atmospheric. Can't wait for the video from the other side! Love it dude!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it and found it viewer friendly!
That overhead shot of the platoon crossing the ford is masterclass cinematography! Great stuff!
Thanks! I made sure to put a shot like that in the follow up video 😁.
This is amazing content. Looking forward to the next one.
Thanks! I'm looking forward to knowing how the next one will end; it's a nail biter!
You are setting the gold standard in video making. This is awesome!
Thanks! Nice to hear it's appreciated.
Excellent! Thank you for first selecting a scenario developed in depth (map and force selection, particularly the artillery - although it would be interesting to see a scenario variant with a little more substantial American opfor, say, a reinforced mechanized infantry company with a tank company (+/-) on reinforcement) by an expert on the period, and second, not only taking the time to research Soviet assault river crossing doctrine, but taking pains to represent the doctrine in scenario game play. Very informative, and well done.
Thanks for your thoughtful feedback! I'm under the impression that all the scenario's in the base game are well researched, but Combatintman's experience does indeed sell the authenticity.
This was awesome. Extremely in-depth and immersive. I much prefer the CM videos that are more cinematic and feel like you are watching an actual battle take place as opposed to the other CM videos I've watched where the player painstakingly goes through their each and every move.
Thanks! Yes I also much prefer CM videos that find a narrative in all that chaos and focus on that. Glad you liked it!
Interesting and informative. Excellent battle field automated stimulation from field maps from that 1940's era. Making this video more authentic in relation to battle field terrain.Enabling viewers to better understand what the orator was describing. Good estimations positive and negative. With different types of battle field scenarios.
the cinematography in this one was just... perfect.
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Such a good battle report. Intrigued to see the other POV. The tank rush was unfortunately mistimed, and made great use of your own smoke. But must have been terrifying to see unfold.
Yes, suddenly there were four tanks storming through my lines and you never know how the combat mission gods are going to screw up your day this time 😁. Relieved that it wasn't too bad.
Man, these videos you make, particularly this 'double feature film' approach are just phenomenal studies in tactics.
Thanks man! I appreciate that. I'm about to upload a new video within the hour or so with a slightly different approach but I hope you'll like it as well!
These videos are fantastic. Very cinematic with good commentary, excited to see more!
Then go check my channel; new one is up 😁
I love this, your videos have exceptional production value! Looking forward to part two...
Thanks! And I'm already underway on part two, so stay tuned ☺️
Absolutely awesome battle report! Subscribed.
Thanks Harry, welcome aboard! Hope you enjoyed the follow up to that video as well.
Another absolutely great video Whisky, keep making ones like this, and your success is guaranteed!
Thanks! I have a few more ideas that I certainly want to put into other videos, so stay tuned 😊
Instant subscribe. Keep making content like this! 👍👍
Thanks, will do!
Excellent video, the analysis and info on the IRL location, added to the great editing kept me at rapt attention for the duration.
Thanks for the feedback, always good to know what elements make people actually want to watch the whole thing 😄. Glad it kept you interested throughout!
Absolutely love your videos, excellent work! One of the best CM content, cannot appreciate it more. Thank you, good sir!
Wow, thanks!
Fantastic video, one of the best I've seen for Combat Mission so far! I especially liked the work you put into providing background information about the area and location!
Combatintman was very helpful with his knowledge when I asked him some questions, it felt like a crime not to put it in the video 😊. Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video. Love the style.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent content as always. Nice touch with some real world source material. Highlight of the day 🏆
Much appreciated!
Great video, excellent production values! Can't wait for more.
My next video will be of the AAR format like this one 😊
Such incredible content, thank you for this work of art
My pleasure!
I love the games you keep having with Megalon, they're always very entertaining. Keep it up!
I must say, I always have 3-4 CM games going at a time and I always look which battle has enough interesting stuff happening to make a video about it - but the battles with Megalon are my first choice as he keeps creating these very cinematic moments 😄.
Excellent video!! I appreciate all the production work that you do so well, especially the foreboding and sinister music accompanying the first Soviet crossing. :)
I'm looking forward to seeing part two.
Thanks! The production work is the reason it takes a month or so to do a video, so it's very nice to read that it's appreciated 😊.
It felt like christmas and birthday combined when I have seen that you have released another video. It excelled all of my expectations by far :) Thank you so much for your videos I enjoy them a lot. I really appreciate all the work and time you put into them. Have good time and a lot of fun!
That's a lot of praise, thank you 😁. Very nice to read that you appreciate the time put in 😊.
This was a great video, glad I stumbled across this. Well done sir! You have earned yourself a sub!
Awesome, thank you!
Phenomenally edited, that was incredible!
Thanks, it was a fun project to do 🙂
Superb presentation. The best war movie I have watched in a long time!
War movie... I like it, sounds even better than after action report 😉
Veeeery cinematic, love it!
I'm not sure how I missed this in April when it first came out, but this is seriously amazing. The whole video is really well put together, filmed and edited. Raising the bar for CM videos!
I think you missed it working on East vs West Germany scenario's, which is something I wholly endorse 😉
Fantastic work. Combat mission generally looks great. Here you make it look amazing. And your editing and camera work makes it more entertaining than a film. Looking forward to that mirror battle!
Thanks! Working on it as we speak 😊
Such a great video!
Cheers, glad you've been enjoying my content!
Beautifully done AAR. Love how you tell a story and your video angles are second to none. Bravo to you sir.
Thank you very much!
Very well done, sir. CMCW is one of the few titles that I was excited for but haven't really played. This has motivated me to try and dig into it again.
Go for it! I thought the American campaign was very friendly for people not too familiair with the time frame.
Soviet tactics at its finest. You acted faster than anticipated by the Americans and keep the initiative the entire time. Is a text book operation really but is still very interesting.
Yes, the scenario kind of delivers a fool proof "perform your own soviet assault" kit doesn't it 😁. Glad you found it interesting!
True the Soviets have a undeniable advantage but the first crossing with the transport was brilliant and something that I wouldn't have thought about soo you should give yourself quite a lot of credit.
Another truly great CM video! As “usual” with you, the production is top-notch. But, I really appreciate the extra effort into background and the testing of potential alternate outcomes. Nice job with the unexpected, intel-gathering move using the available transport.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the 'extra' bits; looking into these things makes the proces more enjoyable for me as well so it's encouraging to know it's appreciated!
This is one of if not the best CM mission videos I've ever seen. The cinematic shots and editing were on point and your humor was as well. Looking forward to the sequel on this scenario
Wow, thanks! I feel that my other videos had a bit more to tell about planned strategies and how those worked out, but this battle did provide plenty of cinematic shots indeed 😊. Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey man, this is really really enjoyable content! I'm glad you're making it. I hope you have a good day :)
I'm working on the sequel today so it'll definetly be a good day - glad you're enjoying the content and a good day to you too 😁
As always, another fantastic CM vid! You do wonderful AARs my friend. I love your stunning visuals and your insightful commentary. Thanks for sharing and I'm looking forward to the next one! I hope you get many more subscribers!
Very glad that you're enjoying the videos! This scenario made capturing nice looking visuals very easy - maybe that's the reason why I'm creating two videos out of it 😉
Great videos..very enjoyable
Thank you very much!
Great video. One of the best CM videos I’ve ever seen. The fact that you went back in a hot seat game against yourself to test the “rush in” strategy was above and beyond. Bravo!
Ah, missed your comment at the time. Thanks! Yes, wondered if I had escaped carnage by his unlucky timing so I really felt like going back and testing this. One of the great things of CM is researching what ifs, isn't it 🙂
Amazing video. It's always amazing to see the strategies that people come up with in such a cinematic way. Also Discord noise at 10:11 ish.
I didn't notice the discord sound while editing as I kept thinking that I got a discord notification... When I noticed that it was actually in the video I didn't bother removing it because... who was going to notice, right 😅. Glad you liked it!
Incredible quality man, this stuff is more interesting than most movies!
Thanks ☺️
Awesome video, please keep up
Thanks, will do!
Most excellent video and commentary... I'm finding it is more enjoyable to watch your AAR's than playing the game myself!
If only the game would just skip to the interesting bits, right 😁. Glad you're enjoying it!
@@FreeWhisky Would love to play a match with you when you have time...
*indeed* this was *a rumpening in da rumpus.*
Great video :)
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Quality content!
Thanks! Quality scenario that lends itself very well for cinematic content 😊.
the BMPs look cute as they smoothly cross the river
Yeah with some different music it could be a travel video I suppose 😉
Cool movie! 👌
Cheers!
Great video and editing. Right up there with some of the best I have watched for combat mission games. I really liked how you captured some of the scenes from above and it really felt cinematic overall. I really hope you keep making more like this.
This battle looks quite big and I noticed you had shaders and shadows on. Is that just for recording or do you play with them enabled? The game for me just doesn't handle them well and can get low mouse response and flickering shadows along with a noticeable drop in fps.
Thanks.
Hi, glad you liked it, and I'm certainly still 'in business', next one is coming along well! I usually don't really notice shaders/shadows while playing so I'm not even sure if I always have them on... The shaders don't make a very big difference, imho. But yes, when I record I tend to check if I've turned them on. Responsiveness was definetly an issue in this video, as huge amounts of smoke just choked up my CPU... So I had to make very careful camera movements as otherwise the framerate drop would be noticable...
Very cool
Thanks!
Absolutely incredible cinematics and great commentary! You have earned yourself another subscriber good sir.
May I ask what editing software you used? The highlighting of the sound contacts in the middle of the video was really cool.
Thanks! I use Pinnacle Studio. The highlighting is done by applying a mask; an effect that every more than basic editor has.
Hard to believe the sheer quality of this video. Channel could easily be at 50 times the subscriber count. Best of luck, also with roasting capitalist swine.
Thanks! Also, the glorious roasting of capitalist pigs will certainly continue in a future video 😄
"to create some urban landscaping" 😄
"Urban landscape is a complex structure which is a result of the interaction between human and his environment." Thought it described what I did pretty well 😉.
11:19 The guy looking at the wall with his binoculars: "This wallpaper design and color is very nice comrade, we never get these in Kazakhstan!"
P.S. Borat voice was intended.
Yes, the things these guys look at with their binocs 😁
This scenario is very hard as the Americans in H2H IMHO, very interested in seeing if you can pull off a win in your other game.
It is very hard indeed. I'm hanging on by the skin of my teeth in the other one. I don't know about a win, but it's not impossible... yet 😅.
As a defender you can order your own smokescreen on the far bank to keep the enemy overwatch blind.
Watch my 'last stand at Rumpenheim' video and you'll see that that works... untill the tanks drive up to the river, as the wind blows the smoke away from the river!
@@FreeWhisky Yeah I watched that already. Just recently stumbled upon your channel. It's great, keep it up.
Really enjoyed the video. It was interesting to see you researched Soviet doctrine on river crossings. Please could you share a link to the articles you show in the video at 4:26 and 5:17 ? Thanks!
Thanks! It was one of the documents listed here: community.battlefront.com/topic/141009-soviet-tank-company-tactics-dia-1976/#comment-1903237
Great video, but should the attacker be allowed a TRP ?
As the Soviets are attacking into US territory, would the Soviets have the ability to accurately target something they have no direct line of sight on, as in a TRP ?
Well, yes and no. The way I see it, a TRP is two things in Combat Mission. It's just that, a TRP, which is a markpoint that you know your distance and direction to. To set up a TRP you would indeed need line of sight. But in Combat Mission it's also a pre-planned fire mission of sorts, which is a different thing. Which you can very well plan in advance with just a map. In real life, the guns could be able to fire without first going through the adjust fire procedure as they do on a TRP in Combat Mission, if they succesfully went through that procedure on another nearby target. Let's say that Combat Mission has, understandably, abstracted some concepts and procedures 😉.
the m113 is horribly inferior to the bmp which is a light tank. that autocannon is impressive. Many of my CMCW M113 end up with the rapid drumbeat of 30mm rounds blasting it's aluminum foil armor
Sorry don't know how I missed your comment. But you are right. Yet, don't you often wish your Soviet infantry had standard TOW's with them like the US? That's where the balance is, I suppose.
@@FreeWhiskyThe Americans actually have to use combined arms more than the Soviets do because a mechanized infantry company has to use the absolute perfect placement of dragon teams and law infantry and it's m13s have to be as scared as fugitives taking pot shots and then duck behind undercover because they can't stand up to their counterparts. But truth is that's the awesome part of this game's years of 79 to 82. Most of the simulations of the Cold war have it right in the mid to late 1980s where the Americans have. All the top equipment that can outshoot their competition. I like how combat mission Cold war makes you have to fight for your life against the qualitatively and quantitatively superior soviets
my forces move throught the town like a red tidal wave freeing the german proletary left and right.
E P I C
Ha! It was the one oneline I allowed myself... I scrapped "in Soviet Russia, cover takes you" at the scene where the house collapses onto the last enemy squad 😁
It's helpful that the game ignores the fact you can't fire RPG-7s from inside buildings without killing the occupiers.
It is. I´ve not seen back blast modelled in any other way than suppressionl, I believe.
I wonder if you could make a counter smoke screen on the opposing bank to make the m60 ambush work.
Very fair point. In fact, a counter smoke screen was part in my strategy as a defender. You'll see how that worked out in the next video 😁.
Would you be able to find and link the Soviet battle plan docs you found? They looked like good English explanations. Sorry I know this is nearly a year old.
Could also be this: community.battlefront.com/topic/141009-soviet-tank-company-tactics-dia-1976/
What document is that which you're referencing for the Soviet river crossing information?
I believe it was FM2-1, Soviet tactics and operations. Field manual on Soviet doctrine of the US Army.
@@FreeWhisky do you mean FM 100-2-1 The Soviet Army: Operations and Tactics (1984)?
@@Whatismoo ah yes that was it! Pretty sure you'll find the pages that I showed in the video in there.
@@Whatismoo I stand corrected. It was one of the documents linked here: community.battlefront.com/topic/141009-soviet-tank-company-tactics-dia-1976/
@@FreeWhisky Ah! Makes sense. Yeah those DIA reports are useful, but also pretty imperfect. That said, you did a great job here demonstrating the kind of disciplined initiative which the Soviets emphasized. Was your Bn functioning as a forward detachment for its parent regiment?
Are you familiar with the 1990 edition FM 100-2-1? It's much improved in quality.
Just curious, is it Rum*P*enheim with an F sound or Rum*P*enheim with a P sound?
Good question. I watched a travel video about Rumpenheim to find out (czcams.com/video/H7-wztqNExM/video.html) and think it's Rum*P*F*enheim. I tried to copy it the best I could but I'm not German so watch that travel video to be sure 😁
Luckiest air attack ever
damn thats really well made !! most Combat mission content on CZcams is boring to watch but this ? holy shit man !!
I wanna play you
Then hope to run into me on the CM discord 😉
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Ah, more watermelons! The true token of appreciation 😉