[MAP] Operation Aberdeen

[Josh094]

Operation Aberdeen


As some of you may remember a while back I started to make a remake of Operation Aberdeen. My main aim was to create a map more representative of the actual conflict which took place in the Gazala cauldron.

Although detailed information on this conflict is hard to find, using various sources available to me i've tried to paint a picture of what the battle could have looked like.

"The lack of properly-appointed controlling authority beneath 8th Army virtually doomed the attack from the outset... At first everything seemed to go well, as the leading battalions reached their initial objectives against only moderate opposition, but they soon found they were merely scratching the surface of Rommel's defense which lay further west... The 22nd Armored Brigade advanced straight into a hail of steel, as Rommel's cunningly disposed 88s and anti tank guns spat fourth death and destruction."


The map opens with a relatively easy assault for the British as they advance towards a small ridge held by the Italians, after this initial ridge is overrun the map opens up as the British are then faced with three 88 ridges and an Artillery ridge. The British must push on and attempt to gain a foothold before Rommel's XXI Panzer Division is unleased from the North-West, clashing with the British Armor in a fierce brawl.

ALL SCREENSHOTS ARE WIP



North East 88' position








Italian Ridge








Central 88 position

[AlexS66]

Looks cool bro, nice job. I'll have to come round and see it at some point

[evhgear]

NNNIIIICCCCEEE   a new Aberdeen !!

I was thinking that the new aberdeen project was lost, cool to see that you still working on it

What devs are thinking about this map ?

[Flippy Warbear]

Remove the concrete pillbox. Otherwise looking good thus far.

[Josh094]

Remove the concrete pillbox. Otherwise looking good thus far.

The small ones along the Italian Ridge or do you mean the large bunker at the 88 ridge?

[Flippy Warbear]

I dont see any other bunkers than this http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/2648/93154664.jpg

EDIT: Oh in one of the pics I think I see one in the far back. In that case, yes. All concrete positions should be removed.

[Josh094]

Ok.

[Natty]

I dont see any other bunkers than this http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/2648/93154664.jpg

EDIT: Oh in one of the pics I think I see one in the far back. In that case, yes. All concrete positions should be removed.

Statements like that really need a reason... Im sure you sit on an armada of arguments, but please share them?

[Flippy Warbear]

Historical accuracy.

[Natty]

Historical accuracy.

What do you mean? How can you be sure there weren't concrete bunkers in this area?

[Flippy Warbear]

By reading about the battle and feeding my brain with the knowledge about the subject.

[Natty]

well, you did that.. but that doesnt mean it's universal truth, or?

can you post a link to where it says that no concrete bunkers were used in this operation?

[Flippy Warbear]

Aw fuck it, you are causing me a migraine and a stomach ulcer. I've got better things to do than go around yabbering totally pointlessly with someone like yourself.

[Josh094]

I'M SO LOST ABOUT WHAT TO DO NOW.

[Natty]

If it's pointless I dont know why you told him to remove them.