Post by RaVeN on Mar 3, 2007 15:48:14 GMT -5
RE CON MAP and MISSION BRIEF FOR THE AIR BATTLE OF ST MIHIEL
RED/BLUE BRIEF:
RED
The exploitation instructions were very brief and specific targets were not predetermined. "Objectives will be determined according to the situation at the time being,
" and in close coordination with the infantry.
Targets would be identified and attacked in the order presented .Pursuit and reconnaissance received similar directions.
general Intent: ATTACK
we must push the Germans out from the front line heavy use of mustard gas is effecting out troops ability to push them back air support is needed.
(a) Keeping up the normal bombardment of the sector so as not to draw enemy's attention to our air concentration. THE FRONT LINE -M7/9-
(b) Preventing access to our lines of hostile reconnaissance aviation -- hindering the observation work of enemy balloons. -KILL THEM-
(c) Gathering all information necessary to the preparation of the attack, especially for the artillery preparation.- N8/2-
In the case of bombers, the preparation phase simply stated, "To hinder enemy concentration by railroads, IN PONT AUDEMER N9/3
(Arrival of reinforcements and supplies of any nature). Destruction of enemy aviation on its flying fields , along with surrounding factory's . "LEHARV" and "SAINT ROMAN"
BLUE>
The Enemy is on the offensive .
our air Fields in "LEHARV" and "SAINT ROMAN", Railway in -N9/3 -and front line artillery batteries,and troops in -M7/9- are under heavy attack.
In order to hold our strategic position we must beat them back. We must defend our air Fields, as well as front line troops and artillery units.
The use of mustard gas in permitted
RED/BLUE BRIEF:
RED
The exploitation instructions were very brief and specific targets were not predetermined. "Objectives will be determined according to the situation at the time being,
" and in close coordination with the infantry.
Targets would be identified and attacked in the order presented .Pursuit and reconnaissance received similar directions.
general Intent: ATTACK
we must push the Germans out from the front line heavy use of mustard gas is effecting out troops ability to push them back air support is needed.
(a) Keeping up the normal bombardment of the sector so as not to draw enemy's attention to our air concentration. THE FRONT LINE -M7/9-
(b) Preventing access to our lines of hostile reconnaissance aviation -- hindering the observation work of enemy balloons. -KILL THEM-
(c) Gathering all information necessary to the preparation of the attack, especially for the artillery preparation.- N8/2-
In the case of bombers, the preparation phase simply stated, "To hinder enemy concentration by railroads, IN PONT AUDEMER N9/3
(Arrival of reinforcements and supplies of any nature). Destruction of enemy aviation on its flying fields , along with surrounding factory's . "LEHARV" and "SAINT ROMAN"
BLUE>
The Enemy is on the offensive .
our air Fields in "LEHARV" and "SAINT ROMAN", Railway in -N9/3 -and front line artillery batteries,and troops in -M7/9- are under heavy attack.
In order to hold our strategic position we must beat them back. We must defend our air Fields, as well as front line troops and artillery units.
The use of mustard gas in permitted
