UK_Widowmaker

Yes... It's an interesting subject. What has struck me, by looking at it more closely, is numbers / Weaponry don't necessarily win battles! (certainly not, as an example.. during the 100 yrs War) Agincourt and Crecy spring to mind. What I fail to understand is why the French did so badly..was it bad tactics and in-fighting amongst the French Nobles?.... They were well equipped, and every bit as good as the English...but were soundly beaten. (With 4,000 against between 40-80,000...it should have been a walkover!) I know the Longbow has gone down in History as the Super Weapon of the age, but it would appear it was not the 'Armour Busting' weapon it has been made out to be...and the Ploughed fields clogging mud at Agincourt is well documented...but it defies logic to me.... I love History!..it creates many more questions than answers!

From that website...a great piece about the Battle of Agincourt.... As the army entered the valley beyond the town, the scouts came riding back at speed with the news that an immense army blocked the road. The French had managed to march past the English and cut across their route during the delay on the Somme. A Welsh man-at-arms, David Gambe, on being questioned by King Henry as to the size of the French army, said “There are enough to kill, enough to capture and enough to run away.” Sounds like something General Patton would have said!!!

Oh yes, very true of course...but I think Hasse Wind has put what I meant better than I did..in that battles in the 20th Century were a much more drawn out affair...with heavy casualties over a longer period, with of course..many many more civilian casualties Out of interest..here is an interesting site!....The 42nd Highlanders at the Battle of Waterloo only lost 6 Officers and 44 men..which surprised me...though I don't know why! http://www.britishbattles.com/

Nice one!...TrackIR?..... Really does add a lot!...If you don't have it already, we can all highly recommend!!

The anniversary of Waterloo today got me thinking, about how quickly things move Militarily. To think that within exactly 100 years...we would be flying aircraft... dropping Bombs...and scything down Soldiers in their thousands in just one day!...The Horse has gone from the battlefield, to be replaced by Tanks (for which I am sure they are grateful)...and columns of Red and Blue dressed soldiers, firing 3 rounds a minute...have far less firepower than a single soldier with a Machine gun. As for the future...the Nano-suit is now within reach...where soldiers will no longer even be visible!...... I wonder if someday, it will be utterly futile putting soldiers up against each other at all!? Maybe, in some bizzare way...the fact that millions have been slain due to the development of more powerful weapons, that the human race will eventually no longer wage all out war...as it will be utterly pointless? (Just a thought over my morning Tea and Toast!) :yes:

Have flown under Tower Bridge, with a friend in MP travelling head on to me...was great fun....Then 'Took out' Nelson's Column!..hahaha

My main reason (originally) for using intermediate was for MP...But it appears that it has no effect which you use?...Someone please advise if this is the case?..... I will happily try Props/Fortiesboy DM if it doesn't screw up MP

Have been using Normal..If I switch, it will be to Fortiesboys DM too. Didnt like Hardcore...sorry

The plot certainly thickens!

Indeed!... A dangerous job

A..A...A...Cam down, cam down.... aright our kid

You lucky so and so!!! :yes: I am sure I found it on Mame or something, but I couldn't get it to work. I think I will try again, and locate it!..it was fabulous! (agree 100% re:- Vista m8!)

Absolutely!...I found it totally enthralling at the time.... it's scary looking back on it..cos at the time, we thought the Graphics were stunning!..how quickly technology moves forwards!

Thank you guys!...I shall dig out a few more..I need to check they are still available first. (can't stop blasting around in that Volvo!..heehee)

Hey Hasse Wind..what's the latest version of Dosbox?...The one game I would LOVE tp play is Strike Commander! (if it's available anywhere?)

Well, I hope this 'OT' thread has been useful to you? I hope you don't feel as a certain other forum member does about my postings? (and I quote) "Widowmaker constantly puts up OT threads that have nothing to do with anything except he feels a need to be noticed. Must be very lonely. Kinda sad" You are of course (as I advised the gentleman in Question) free to NOT view my OT Threads as you see fit. And I wholeheartedly apologise for my sad, lonely existance....... pass the revolver with one round please

http://priv.solsector.net/ For all you 'Wing Commander' fans!!!

Oh yes .. Elite!..will try that!..thanks A couple more here..... Space Simulator http://orbit.medphys.ucl.ac.uk/orbit.html and a Medieval Hack and Slash...I love this game!! http://www.taleworlds.com/ There is a buy option on this one..I did, many moons ago..but can't see what the difference is tbh!

Just tried the Volvo game!..Brilliant Graphics..and if you like racing Volvo's around a track...get it!!!

Yes...shock horror!..it's another 'OT' thread!..EEEK I thought this might interest cash strapped Gamers! There are a couple of good free full games available to download (ex-commercials) at:- www.gamershell.com The three I can recommend are: 1) Rise and Fall civilisations at War (a very enjoyable Ancient history RTS...With Greeks, Romans Egyptians and Persians to choose from)...Highly recommended for free...I have the original paid for game...{sigh} 2) Trackmania.... superb fun (though you need steam)...racing game with bizzare tracks!...very addictive gameplay though 3) Volvo..the Game. Havent tried this yet..but certainly looks good! These are all 100% legal releases... if you note any others that are good...please let me know.

C'mon Beanie!...to hell with work!....hahahaha

Thanks Erik. Thats what I love about this forum... people go out of their way to help!

Cracking Video Capt!...They should have had the mechanics in formal dress too! How come that was a more enjoyable flight sequence to watch, than anything from Flyboys and The Red Baron put together??? (thought it was just me who cuts the engine prior to touchdown...wicked!)

Maybe P5?...blimey!..trying to think of a title for that now!..hahaha

Greetings Pappy...welcome to the Ops Room! You have followed the same route with WW1 sims as most of us here by the looks of things....(Wings on the Amiga..ah yes!...great days indeed!) But.... BHaH is not wings..or indeed quite like anything you have flown before!....This is something more akin to a Time Machine!!!! I note that you don't fly for the RFC very often?.... With the aircraft found in OFF..I beseech you to change that habit!.... You will miss out enormously! Start a pilot for the Germans, British, French and Americans...and fly ALL the aircraft!... You will blow ya own socks off!! Anyway..enough of my over enthusiasm...welcome again, and good luck with the bidding!