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    CMP FH2 Campaign #12: Shadows In The Jungle Battle #8 The Problem with the Friendly Fire Kwajalein 1944 The US Army dedicated about 25% of its strength to the pacific, about 22 divisions and associated air forces. The remaining 75% was focused on the European and Mediterranean theaters, but the Army was by no means an after thought in the Pacific Theater. Operation Flintlock conducted in the Kwajalein Atoll was one of the lesser known battles in the Pacific but it was nonetheless complex, with battles fought on seven main islands scattered over a large area, and made more complex by the by-passed Japanese garrisons that had to be reconnoitered and cleared. The Southern island of Kwajalein was attacked by the 7th Infantry Division of the US Army who had seen action earlier in the Pacific, though the conditions were quite the opposite. They had previously fought in the Alaskan Aleutian Islands, on the island of Kiska. During that Operation there were noted friendly fire incidents and therefor later on you see the use of colored panels worn by troops. (click on the image to enlarge) The ID panel finds itself being used en masse for this attack along with the camouflage painted helmet, the shell of which is painted a bright yellow and green with hand woven camouflage nets. Kwajalein by Watchtower The Battle of Kwajalein took place from 31 January-3 February 1944, on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. Employing the hard-learned lessons of the Battle of Tarawa, the US launched a successful twin assault on the main islands of Kwajalein in the south and Roi-Namur in the north. The Japanese defenders put up stiff resistance, although outnumbered and under-prepared. For the US, the battle represented both the next step in its island-hopping march to Japan and a significant morale victory because it was the first time the Americans had penetrated the "outer ring" of the Japanese Pacific sphere. For the J
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    CMP FH2 Campaign #12: Shadows In The Jungle "A Little Gibraltar" Tarawa 1943 (click on the image to enlarge) In order to set up forward air bases capable of supporting operations across the mid-Pacific, the U.S. planned to take the Gilbert Islands. The American invasion force to the Gilberts was the largest yet assembled for a single operation in the Pacific, and the Battle of Tarawa was the first American offensive in the critical central Pacific region. It was also the first time in the Pacific War that the United States had faced serious Japanese opposition to an amphibious landing. The uniform worn by the soldiers on Tarawa was the then brand-new initial production version of the reversible 1942 pattern camouflage utilities. The uniform was reversible, with a dominantly green and brown “jungle” printed camouflage pattern on one side, and a dominantly brown and tan “beachhead” pattern on the other. The helmet camouflage cover was issued in a similar reversible pattern. At this point in the war, the Marines were gradually being issued with the new standard caliber .30 M1 rifle, the iconic "Garand." However, many Marines still retained the Springfield bolt action as they landed on the beaches. The Battle for Tarawa was a battle in the Pacific. The battle took place on the Tarawa Atoll in the Gilbert Islands. Nearly 6.400 Japanese and Americans died in the fighting, mostly on and around the small island of Betio, in the extreme southwest of Tarawa Atoll. The Battle of Tarawa was the first American Offensive in the critical central Pacific region. It was also the first time in the war that the United States faced serious Japanese opposition to an amphibious landing. It was boasted by its defenders that a million Americans couldn't take Tarawa in 100 years. The next 76 hours was to be the crucible for such a struggle
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    History "On May 11, 1943, in a mission code-named Operation Landgrab, the U.S. military landed 11,000 infantry on the north and south ends of Attu. Because the Japanese commander on Attu, Colonel Yasuyo Yamasaki (1891–1943), had moved his greatly outnumbered troops inland to the island’s high ground, the U.S. soldiers at first encountered only light resistance. Still, the island’s harsh weather and rugged terrain proved to be formidable allies for the Japanese. Attu is a barren, mainly treeless volcanic island with weather that can change quickly from still winds and light fog to raging 100-mile-an-hour gusts and driving rain. Having occupied the island for almost a year, Japanese troops had acclimated to its difficult conditions. However, American soldiers initially found themselves ill-equipped and ill-prepared to navigate the difficult terrain and withstand its snow, fog, rain and mud while inspecting every foxhole and hollow in search of their Japanese enemy. Because U.S. Army planners had expected the battle to last only a few days and had not anticipated how grueling the conditions would be, American soldiers conducted operations in substandard clothing with inadequate gear. Exposure to the drenching rains and freezing cold inflicted more casualties than enemy fire as hundreds of U.S. troops suffered frostbite, trench foot and gangrene. Equipment failures and food shortages added to their misery as they crisscrossed the barren island fighting mostly small but fierce engagements."
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    CMP FH2 Campaign #12: Shadows In The Jungle Battle #4 Map Information to be posted here soon
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    Axis Training For FH2 Campaign TeamSpeak Server: ts.cmp-gaming.com You will need to be on Teamspeak for both training and for the battles. If you are not on Teamspeak, you will be kicked from the server! FH2 Campaigns - What You Need To Know
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    Allied Training For FH2 Campaign TeamSpeak Server: ts.cmp-gaming.com You will need to be on Teamspeak for both training and for the battles. If you are not on Teamspeak, you will be kicked from the server! FH2 Campaigns - What You Need To Know
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    CMP FH2 Campaign #12: Shadows In The Jungle Scrimmage
  13. It's here! The long waited and highly acclaimed Pacific theatre is back for another CMP Campaign. Over 12 battles you'll be able to play battle tested classics mixed together with brand new maps that have never been played before. If you've missed the Pacific theatre, grab this opportunity, and enjoy great content only available in CMP's custom FH2 campaigns. Get your gaming gear ready for the hot jungles, muddy terrain and shark infested waters of the Philippines, Guadalcanal, Roi-Namur, Henderson, Peleliu, Kwajalein and other beautifully designed maps. Experience brutal battles, organised amphibious attacks, total carnage, outstanding gameplay and the best Forgotten Hope 2 Teamwork there is. What are you waiting for? Click the sign-up button, choose your regiment and join this amazing campaign! In This FH2 Campaign You Will Experience: FH2 non-stop action to its limits, close rounds, amphibious attacks, efficient organised defences and the exhilaration of being victorious. 12 battles in the Pacific with custom content and maps you won't play anywhere else. Train and prepare yourself for every battle with your regiment on our training server. Fight in battles with up to 100 players. Earn promotions and brand new medals for your achievements. Communicate directly with your squad using Teamspeak and apply well planned strategy and tactics not seen on any public servers. Form new friendships with like-minded people from all over the world. Taking part is completely free and everybody is welcome!
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