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'''Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy''' (CMBN) is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game video game] in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combat_Mission Combat Mission (video game series)] series. It is a simulation of infantry combat at the platoon and company level, during [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II World War II], set during the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Normandy battle of Normandy]. The base game models some of the typical American and German army forces in use at that time. Expansion modules (described below) are also available, that provide additional nationalities, locations, and time frames.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-1">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combat_Mission:_Battle_for_Normandy#cite_note-1 [1]]</sup> |
'''Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy''' (CMBN) is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game video game] in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combat_Mission Combat Mission (video game series)] series. It is a simulation of infantry combat at the platoon and company level, during [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II World War II], set during the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Normandy battle of Normandy]. The base game models some of the typical American and German army forces in use at that time. Expansion modules (described below) are also available, that provide additional nationalities, locations, and time frames.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-1">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combat_Mission:_Battle_for_Normandy#cite_note-1 [1]]</sup> |
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− | Forces included in the game represent troops and vehicles typical of the U.S. Army, U.S. airborne, and German Army in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Overlord Normandy campaign] following the initial invasion during the period 6 June 1944 to 1 September 1944. Individual squads, vehicles, and weapons are depicted, striving for a high level of realism in troop |
+ | Forces included in the game represent troops and vehicles typical of the U.S. Army, U.S. airborne, and German Army in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Overlord Normandy campaign] following the initial invasion during the period 6 June 1944 to 1 September 1944. Individual squads, vehicles, and weapons are depicted, striving for a high level of realism in troop behaviour and weapon effects. |
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+ | The game is currently in version 4.03 on the new Game Engine 4 for [[CMx2]] -game engine. |
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*Wikipedia entry on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combat_Mission_%28video_game_series%29 Combat Mission series] |
*Wikipedia entry on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combat_Mission_%28video_game_series%29 Combat Mission series] |
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*[http://boardgamegeek.com/videogame/101867/combat-mission-battle-for-normandy CMBN entry] at videogamegeek |
*[http://boardgamegeek.com/videogame/101867/combat-mission-battle-for-normandy CMBN entry] at videogamegeek |
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*[[Historical Research|Historical background]] |
*[[Historical Research|Historical background]] |
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− | Commonwealth Forces - Battlefront Overview |
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+ | == Gameplay Content == |
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− | The Commonwealth Forces module includes all new, meticulously researched and historically accurate UK, Canadian and Polish units and formations. The full range of Commonwealth weaponry is brought to life with the same amazing level of detail and simulation fidelity found in the previous Combat Mission titles. This module will also bring you new German formations, such as the "Waffen SS" and the Luftwaffe Field Divisions. |
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+ | The game shipped with five campaigns (two training campaigns): |
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+ | * Devon - Basic Training |
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+ | * Task Force Raff - Combat Training |
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+ | * Courage and Fortitude |
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+ | * Panzer Marsch |
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+ | * The Road to Montebourg |
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+ | Also included were 21 standalone scenarios. Quick Battle generator makes it possible to play custom scenarios and there is multiplayer as well. |
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+ | == Equipment == |
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− | The Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy Commonwealth Forces module offers 2 brand new campaigns, one from the Allied side and one from the German side. Both campaigns are semi-historical, in the sense that they are close to real events, and use real formations, that were found in the area of the conflict at the time, with fairly accurate force composition. However some liberties were taken to make the combat missions more interesting and varied.In addition to the campaigns, there are also more than 20 stand alone missions using all the forces in the module in a many different situations. |
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+ | ==='''[[US Army]]'''=== |
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− | Several variants of the iconic Churchill tank, the Cromwell, Stuart and Firefly will be included along with many other new units. The Germans will see the mighty King Tiger and the Jagdpanther in their arsenal among several other additions (see bellow for a complete list of new units).All formations can of course be mixed as part of a multi-national joint task force, using any of CM: Battle for Normandy's available units. |
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+ | '''Branches:''' |
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+ | Infantry |
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− | British campaign is titled '[[The Scottish Corridor'|The Scottish Corridor]] |
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+ | Armor |
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− | German campaign is titled '[[Kampfgruupe Engel]]' |
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+ | Armored Infantry |
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+ | Airborne Infantry |
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+ | '''Equipment:''' |
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+ | Small arms |
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+ | *M1911 .45 Cal Pistol |
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+ | *M1 Carbine |
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+ | *M1A1 Carbine |
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+ | *M1 Garand |
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+ | *M1 Garand (w/ M7) |
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+ | *M1903A1 Springfield |
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+ | *M1A1 Thompson |
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+ | *M3 Grease Gun |
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+ | *M1918 B.A.R. |
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+ | *M1919A6 LMG |
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+ | Heavy Weapons |
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+ | * M1A1 Bazooka |
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+ | * M9A1 Bazooka |
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+ | * M1919A4 Medium Machinegun |
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+ | * M1917A1 Browning Heavy Machinegun |
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+ | * M2HB Browning Heavy Machinegun |
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+ | * 57mm L/50 M1 Anti-tank Gun |
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+ | * 76mm L/50 M5 Anti-tank Gun |
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+ | * 60mm Mortar M2 |
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+ | * 81mm Mortar M1 |
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+ | Armored Cars |
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+ | *M8 Armored Car (early) |
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+ | *M8 Armored Car (mid) |
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+ | *M20 Scout Car |
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+ | Halftracks |
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+ | * M2A1 Halftrack |
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+ | * M3 Halftrack |
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+ | * M3A1 Halftrack |
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+ | * M4A1 Mortar Halftrack |
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+ | * M21 Mortar Halftrack |
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+ | Tanks |
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+ | *M5A1 Light Tank (w/ Rhino) |
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+ | *M4 Sherman (mid) |
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+ | *M4 Sherman (late) (w/ Rhino) |
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+ | *M4(105) Sherman (early) (w/Rhino) |
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+ | *M4(105) Sherman (mid) |
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+ | *M4A1 Sherman (mid) |
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+ | *M4A1 Sherman (late) (w/Rhino) |
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+ | *M4A1(76W) (early) |
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+ | *M4A3 Sherman (w/Rhino) |
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+ | *M4A3(75W) Sherman (early) (w/Rhino) |
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+ | *M4A3(75W) Sherman (mid) |
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+ | *M4A3(76W) Sherman (early) |
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+ | *M4A3(105) Sherman (early) (w/Rhino) |
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+ | *M4A3(105) Sherman (mid) |
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+ | Tank Destroyers |
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+ | *M10 GMC (Gun Motor Carriage) (w/Rhino) |
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+ | *M10 GMC (Gun Motor Carriage) (late) |
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+ | Self-Propelled Guns |
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+ | * M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage |
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+ | * M7B1 HMC Priest |
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+ | Light Vehicles |
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+ | *2.5 Tons 6x6 Cargo Truck |
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+ | *1/4 Ton 4x4 Truck "Jeep" |
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+ | Air Assets |
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+ | *P-51B Mustang Fighter Bomber |
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+ | *P-51D Mustang Fighter Bomber |
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+ | *P-47D Thunderbolt Fighter Bomber |
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+ | Artillery Assets |
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+ | * M2 4.2 Inch Mortar |
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+ | * M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer |
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+ | * M2A1 105mm Howitzer |
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+ | * M3 105mm Howitzer |
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+ | * M1 4.5 Inch Gun |
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+ | * M1 155mm Howitzer |
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+ | * M1A1 155mm Gun "Long Tom" |
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+ | * M1 8 Inch Gun |
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+ | * M1 8 Inch Howitzer |
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+ | * M1 240mm Howitzer |
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+ | * T27 Xylophone Rocket |
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+ | * T27E2 Xylophone Rocket |
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+ | * T34 Calliope |
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+ | * 127mm Destroyer Naval Guns |
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+ | * 152mm Light Cruiser Naval Guns |
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+ | * 203mm Heavy Cruiser Naval Guns |
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+ | * 305mm Battleship Naval Guns |
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+ | * 356mm Battleship Naval Guns |
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+ | ==='''[[German Army]]'''=== |
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+ | '''Branches:''' |
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+ | |||
+ | Infantry |
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+ | Panzergrenadier |
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+ | |||
+ | Panzer |
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+ | '''Equipment:''' |
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+ | Small arms |
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+ | *P38 Pistol |
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+ | *Karabiner 98k |
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+ | *Kar98k Schiessbecher |
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+ | *Kar98k Zf/4 |
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+ | *Gewehr 43 |
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+ | *Gewehr 43 Zf/4 |
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+ | *MP40 |
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+ | *MP44 |
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+ | *MG34 |
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+ | *MG42 |
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+ | *Panzerfaust 30k |
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+ | *Panzerfaust 30 |
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+ | Heavy Weapons |
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+ | * Panzerschreck RPzB 54 |
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+ | * MG34 Heavy Machinegun |
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+ | * MG42 Heavy Machinegun |
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+ | * sGrW34 8cm Mortar |
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+ | * leIG18 7.5cm Infantry Gun |
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+ | * sIG 22 15cm Infantry Gun |
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+ | * 5cm PaK 38 |
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+ | * 7.5cm PaK 40 |
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+ | * 7.62cm PaK 36(r) |
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+ | * 8.8cm FlaK 36 |
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+ | * 8.8cm PaK 43 |
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+ | * 8.8cm PaK 43/41 |
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+ | Armored Cars |
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+ | *PSW 222 |
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+ | *PSW 223 |
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+ | *PSW 234/1 |
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+ | *PSW 234/2 Puma |
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+ | Halftracks |
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+ | *Sd.Kfz 250/3 |
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+ | *Sd.Kfz 250/9 |
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+ | *Sd.Kfz 250/10 |
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+ | *Sd.Kfz 251/1 (Ausf. D) |
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+ | *Sd.Kfz 251/3 (Ausf. D) |
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+ | *Sd.Kfz 251/7 (Ausf. D) |
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+ | *Sd.Kfz 251/9 (Ausf. D) "Stummel" |
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+ | *Sd.Kfz 251/10 (Ausf. D) |
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+ | Tanks |
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+ | *Panzer IVG (late) |
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+ | *Panzer IVG (latest) |
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+ | *Panzer IVH (early) |
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+ | *Panzer IVH (late) |
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+ | *Panzer IVJ (early) |
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+ | *Panzer VD Panther (late) |
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+ | *Panzer VA Panther (early) |
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+ | *Panther VA Panther (mid) |
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+ | *Panzer VA Panther (late) |
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+ | *Panzer VG Panther (early) |
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+ | *Panzer VIE Tiger (mid) |
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+ | *Panzer VIE Tiger (late) |
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+ | Tank Destroyers |
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+ | *Marder IIIM |
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+ | *Jagdpanzer IV (early) |
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+ | *Jagdpanzer IV (mid) |
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+ | *Jagdpanzer IV (late) |
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+ | Assault Guns |
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+ | * StuG IIIG (early) |
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+ | * StuG IIIG (mid) |
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+ | * StuG IIIG (late) |
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+ | * StuH 42 (early) |
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+ | * StuH 42 (mid) |
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+ | Light Vehicles |
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+ | *Kübelwagen |
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+ | *Opel Blitz Truck |
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+ | Air Assets |
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+ | *Focke-Wulf 190A8 |
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+ | *Focke-Wulf 190F8 |
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+ | Artillery Assets |
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+ | * sGrW42 120mm Mortar |
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+ | * FK38 75mm Howitzer |
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+ | * leFH18M 105mm Howitzer |
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+ | * sFH18 150mm Howitzer |
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+ | * K18 170mm Gun |
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+ | * MRS18 210mm Howitzer "Brummbär" |
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+ | * 15cm Nebelwerfer 41 |
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+ | * 21cm Nebelwerfer 42 |
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+ | * 28cm Nebelwerfer 41 |
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+ | * 30cm Nebelwerfer 42 |
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==Factional Forces & Formations== |
==Factional Forces & Formations== |
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'''Learning Video''' |
'''Learning Video''' |
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[[File:Monster Combat Mission Normandy tutorial|thumb|left|434px|Fan video 241 minutes]] |
[[File:Monster Combat Mission Normandy tutorial|thumb|left|434px|Fan video 241 minutes]] |
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Given the major changes from patches and V2.00 articles which deal with anything to do with the mechanis, as opposed to listings of troops etc, should be treated with caution unless the article specifically mentions V2.01 or later. |
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==System Requirements== |
==System Requirements== |
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System Requirements MINIMUM: |
System Requirements MINIMUM: |
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[http://www.battlefront.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=314 Battlefront File Repository] |
[http://www.battlefront.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=314 Battlefront File Repository] |
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+ | * [[Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy Commonwealth Forces|Commonwealth Forces]] |
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+ | * Vehicle Pack |
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+ | * Battle Pack 1 |
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[[Category:Scenarios]] |
[[Category:Scenarios]] |
Revision as of 09:51, 23 July 2020
Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy | |
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Publication information | |
Developer(s) |
www.battlefront.com |
Publisher(s) |
www.battlefront.com |
Game engine | |
Release date |
Tuesday, 17 May 2011 |
Genre |
Tactical War-Game |
Modes |
Hotseat, Local Multiplayer, Network MP, PBEM, Solo |
Rating(s) |
Not Rated |
Platform(s) |
PC - Mac |
Chronology |
General Information
Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy (CMBN) is a video game in the Combat Mission (video game series) series. It is a simulation of infantry combat at the platoon and company level, during World War II, set during the battle of Normandy. The base game models some of the typical American and German army forces in use at that time. Expansion modules (described below) are also available, that provide additional nationalities, locations, and time frames.[1]
Forces included in the game represent troops and vehicles typical of the U.S. Army, U.S. airborne, and German Army in the Normandy campaign following the initial invasion during the period 6 June 1944 to 1 September 1944. Individual squads, vehicles, and weapons are depicted, striving for a high level of realism in troop behaviour and weapon effects.
The game is currently in version 4.03 on the new Game Engine 4 for CMx2 -game engine.
- Wikipedia entry on the Combat Mission series
- CMBN entry at videogamegeek
- Historical background
Gameplay Content
The game shipped with five campaigns (two training campaigns):
- Devon - Basic Training
- Task Force Raff - Combat Training
- Courage and Fortitude
- Panzer Marsch
- The Road to Montebourg
Also included were 21 standalone scenarios. Quick Battle generator makes it possible to play custom scenarios and there is multiplayer as well.
Equipment
US Army
Branches:
Infantry
Armor
Armored Infantry
Airborne Infantry
Equipment:
Small arms
- M1911 .45 Cal Pistol
- M1 Carbine
- M1A1 Carbine
- M1 Garand
- M1 Garand (w/ M7)
- M1903A1 Springfield
- M1A1 Thompson
- M3 Grease Gun
- M1918 B.A.R.
- M1919A6 LMG
Heavy Weapons
- M1A1 Bazooka
- M9A1 Bazooka
- M1919A4 Medium Machinegun
- M1917A1 Browning Heavy Machinegun
- M2HB Browning Heavy Machinegun
- 57mm L/50 M1 Anti-tank Gun
- 76mm L/50 M5 Anti-tank Gun
- 60mm Mortar M2
- 81mm Mortar M1
Armored Cars
- M8 Armored Car (early)
- M8 Armored Car (mid)
- M20 Scout Car
Halftracks
- M2A1 Halftrack
- M3 Halftrack
- M3A1 Halftrack
- M4A1 Mortar Halftrack
- M21 Mortar Halftrack
Tanks
- M5A1 Light Tank (w/ Rhino)
- M4 Sherman (mid)
- M4 Sherman (late) (w/ Rhino)
- M4(105) Sherman (early) (w/Rhino)
- M4(105) Sherman (mid)
- M4A1 Sherman (mid)
- M4A1 Sherman (late) (w/Rhino)
- M4A1(76W) (early)
- M4A3 Sherman (w/Rhino)
- M4A3(75W) Sherman (early) (w/Rhino)
- M4A3(75W) Sherman (mid)
- M4A3(76W) Sherman (early)
- M4A3(105) Sherman (early) (w/Rhino)
- M4A3(105) Sherman (mid)
Tank Destroyers
- M10 GMC (Gun Motor Carriage) (w/Rhino)
- M10 GMC (Gun Motor Carriage) (late)
Self-Propelled Guns
- M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage
- M7B1 HMC Priest
Light Vehicles
- 2.5 Tons 6x6 Cargo Truck
- 1/4 Ton 4x4 Truck "Jeep"
Air Assets
- P-51B Mustang Fighter Bomber
- P-51D Mustang Fighter Bomber
- P-47D Thunderbolt Fighter Bomber
Artillery Assets
- M2 4.2 Inch Mortar
- M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer
- M2A1 105mm Howitzer
- M3 105mm Howitzer
- M1 4.5 Inch Gun
- M1 155mm Howitzer
- M1A1 155mm Gun "Long Tom"
- M1 8 Inch Gun
- M1 8 Inch Howitzer
- M1 240mm Howitzer
- T27 Xylophone Rocket
- T27E2 Xylophone Rocket
- T34 Calliope
- 127mm Destroyer Naval Guns
- 152mm Light Cruiser Naval Guns
- 203mm Heavy Cruiser Naval Guns
- 305mm Battleship Naval Guns
- 356mm Battleship Naval Guns
German Army
Branches:
Infantry
Panzergrenadier
Panzer
Equipment:
Small arms
- P38 Pistol
- Karabiner 98k
- Kar98k Schiessbecher
- Kar98k Zf/4
- Gewehr 43
- Gewehr 43 Zf/4
- MP40
- MP44
- MG34
- MG42
- Panzerfaust 30k
- Panzerfaust 30
Heavy Weapons
- Panzerschreck RPzB 54
- MG34 Heavy Machinegun
- MG42 Heavy Machinegun
- sGrW34 8cm Mortar
- leIG18 7.5cm Infantry Gun
- sIG 22 15cm Infantry Gun
- 5cm PaK 38
- 7.5cm PaK 40
- 7.62cm PaK 36(r)
- 8.8cm FlaK 36
- 8.8cm PaK 43
- 8.8cm PaK 43/41
Armored Cars
- PSW 222
- PSW 223
- PSW 234/1
- PSW 234/2 Puma
Halftracks
- Sd.Kfz 250/3
- Sd.Kfz 250/9
- Sd.Kfz 250/10
- Sd.Kfz 251/1 (Ausf. D)
- Sd.Kfz 251/3 (Ausf. D)
- Sd.Kfz 251/7 (Ausf. D)
- Sd.Kfz 251/9 (Ausf. D) "Stummel"
- Sd.Kfz 251/10 (Ausf. D)
Tanks
- Panzer IVG (late)
- Panzer IVG (latest)
- Panzer IVH (early)
- Panzer IVH (late)
- Panzer IVJ (early)
- Panzer VD Panther (late)
- Panzer VA Panther (early)
- Panther VA Panther (mid)
- Panzer VA Panther (late)
- Panzer VG Panther (early)
- Panzer VIE Tiger (mid)
- Panzer VIE Tiger (late)
Tank Destroyers
- Marder IIIM
- Jagdpanzer IV (early)
- Jagdpanzer IV (mid)
- Jagdpanzer IV (late)
Assault Guns
- StuG IIIG (early)
- StuG IIIG (mid)
- StuG IIIG (late)
- StuH 42 (early)
- StuH 42 (mid)
Light Vehicles
- Kübelwagen
- Opel Blitz Truck
Air Assets
- Focke-Wulf 190A8
- Focke-Wulf 190F8
Artillery Assets
- sGrW42 120mm Mortar
- FK38 75mm Howitzer
- leFH18M 105mm Howitzer
- sFH18 150mm Howitzer
- K18 170mm Gun
- MRS18 210mm Howitzer "Brummbär"
- 15cm Nebelwerfer 41
- 21cm Nebelwerfer 42
- 28cm Nebelwerfer 41
- 30cm Nebelwerfer 42
Factional Forces & Formations
U.S. forces in the initial CM:BN release include U.S. Army regular and airborne forces.
- Article on CMBN US forces
- Article on CMBN British Forces
- Article on CMBN Canadian Forces
- Article on CMBN Polish Forces
- Article on CMBN German Army forces
- Article on CMBN Waffen SS Forces
- Article on CMBN Kreigsmarine Forces
- Article on Luftwaffe Forces
Game Mechanics Hints & Tips
Note
Given the major changes from patches and V2.00 articles which deal with anything to do with the mechanis, as opposed to listings of troops etc, should be treated with caution unless the article specifically mentions V2.01 or later.
Learning Video
Smoke
Chad Harrison's tips on Smoke Rounds and White Phosphorous
Deploying MGs at Hedgerows
[tip]
Strategy & Tactics
Note
Given the major changes from patches and V2.00 articles which deal with anything to do with the mechanis, as opposed to listings of troops etc, should be treated with caution unless the article specifically mentions V2.01 or later.
System Requirements
System Requirements MINIMUM:
- Operating System: Windows XP/Vista/Win7
- Processor: Pentium IV 1.8 GHz or equivalent speed AMD processor
- Video Card: GeForce 5200 or Radeon 9200 (32 Megabyte VRAM or better and must support 1024x768 or higher resolution) in OpenGL
- Sound Card: DirectX 9 compatible Sound Card
- System Memory: 256 Megabytes RAM
- Hard Drive Space: 3.5 Gigabyte
- Other Requirements: CD Drive (not needed for download version)
- The game does not work in a virtualized environment (virtual machine)
System Requirements SUGGESTED:
- Operating System: Windows XP/Vista/Win7
- Processor: Pentium IV 2.8 GHz or equivalent speed AMD processor or better
- Video Card: GeForce 6800 or Radeon x850 (256 Megabyte VRAM or better and must support 1024x768 or higher resolution) in OpenGL
- Sound Card: DirectX 9 compatible Sound Card
- System Memory: 1 Gigabyte or more RAM
- Hard Drive Space: 4 Gigabyte
- Other Requirements: CD Drive (not needed for download version, but recommended for backup)
- The game does not work in a virtualized environment (virtual machine)
Scenario (Battle and Campaign) Design
Wiki articles:
Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy Research
External files:
Original Scenarios Spreadsheet
External sites:
Modules
Four modules has been released for the game:
- Commonwealth Forces
- Market Garden
- Vehicle Pack
- Battle Pack 1