U.S. Marines on the Baltic: Task Force Inchon

[oldschoolgm]

I really like what you have written Raellus on this. I've been looking over this part of the T2K for some time now and much of my ideas coincide with what you've written.

Several things come to my mind of this and some of it has already been expressed by others. According to the books, the 2nd Div. has a good number of men and vehicles in July of 2000. The US Vehicle Guide then states that by November they have almost no vehicles and have increased in their numbers.

One source on this forum, where I can't remember, mentioned that this area around Elblarg is being where the Polish Cavalry is horse bound. Given the lack of fuel due to the sinking of the transport ship, thanks Leg, this mobility by the Polish cavalry would present some interesting difficulties for the marines.

Another thought that crossed my mind, especially if we are talking about securing avenues of transportation, is that your scenario sounds an aweful lot like an amphibious version of 'The Bridge Too Far,' and/or Operation Market Garden. In many ways this lines up with my thinking and planning for this area.

Again, thanks for sharing all of this, you've really got my mind turning now.

[Raellus]

Originally Posted by oldschoolgm

Again, thanks for sharing all of this, you've really got my mind turning now.

No problem, Old School. I'm really pleased that you like it.

Originally Posted by oldschoolgm

Another thought that crossed my mind, especially if we are talking about securing avenues of transportation, is that your scenario sounds an aweful lot like an amphibious version of 'The Bridge Too Far,' and/or Operation Market Garden. In many ways this lines up with my thinking and planning for this area.

In fact, I call my campaign "A Beach Too Far" for precisely the reasons you mention.