[GBW]-CP2 -Filace- Charge!

[Captain Genaro]

World Map F7, Studica Map F4. Comments and Criticism are Welcome. Note that the main body and general turret design for the tank are being reused from a prior build, but I have added additional details to the turret and redesigned several components such as the driver's viewport and the barrel. 

At first the job fell to the Air Force, but then the generals determined the bombers were needed elsewhere. Then a missile strike would take care of it, but the navy was busy supporting other sectors. On and on the list went until it finally ended with a marine infantry battalion supported with some armor and artillery. It was a high priority mission against a well defended enemy position, but there simply weren’t enough resources to give each sector the men and weapons they needed. And that’s how Lieutenant Patrick O’Hara found himself leading a platoon of four Titan Mark 3 Main Battle Tanks into battle.

“Smoke’s starting to clear, sir.” Private Joseph Noel stated from the driver’s seat. “They’ll have an eye on us soon.”

“Can’t we just ask for more, sir?” Private Pedro Delmar asked. A volunteer, he had nonetheless been rushed through basic training and didn’t quite understand (or chose not to understand) his place in the food chain. “I mean, just get the artillery to lay down another barrage of smoke.”

“Private, when you reach General, then you can start giving me orders,” replied O’Hara in a sharp tone. “Until then, stow it.” Then into his headset, “All tanks, this is Alpha-Five. This is Alpha-Five. Seal up and let’s get this show on the road.”

Simultaneously, the four tanks in 5^th Platoon began billowing smoke from their engines as the commanders searched the enemy lines for targets. Through the periscope, all O’Hara could see were the charred remains of trees, destroyed pillboxes, but not a single enemy was in sight.

“Those artillery boys sure did a number…s***” Sargent Daniel Lord swore as he banged his arm against an ammo rack. “Geeze, sir, do we really have to be barreling along at top speed?”

“Unless I want some staff officer giving me crap, yea” O’Hara replied, his face staring at the periscope screen.

“Well, at this rate, our own craters are gonna result in more purple hearts than enemy fire,” Lord retorted as he braced himself in the gunner’s seat.

Titan Mark 3 by Capt. Genaro, on Flickr

Several vehicles back, the marines sat in their IFV, most stroking their weapons, some saying a last prayer, and all trying to call on every last ounce of courage in their bodies. Unlike the chatty MBT crews, the marines, mostly draftees, knew that in a few minutes time the rear door of the IFV would swing down and they would be expected to brave enemy fire to reach their objectives. They wouldn’t have inches of depleted uranium armor protecting them and no active defense system (ADS) to intercept incoming threats. All they had was their training, and that was about to be put to the test.

The minutes passed, and after a last reminder of their objectives and good luck from the platoon Sargant, the men were thrown into the violent mealy. They were promised a heavy smoke screen from artillery and tanks, but the wind was blowing it all away. Nonetheless, the men pressed on. Heads down, the sprinted forward, some diving into craters while others advanced using tanks for cover. Screams from wounded men could be heard above the din of light arms fire and the occasional pounding from the tanks’ main guns.

Charge! by Capt. Genaro, on Flickr

“Keep clear, keep clear of the tanks!” one lieutenant roared at the men above the noise. “Gunner, get up here! Pillbox on my six!” he shouted as the grenade-launcher toting soldier sprinted up to him. Taking careful aim, the soldier paused for only a moment before unleashing three grenades at the target. One hit the wall, but the other two went in and caused an explosion that sent flames leaping from every hole on the pillbox.

“Hell of a job, son,” the lieutenant praised the soldier, slapping him on his back. “Must have hit some rockets or something. Move up! Take them now!” he screamed at the men around him, gesturing toward the enemy line with his pistol.

Charge! by Capt. Genaro, on Flickr

Charge! by Capt. Genaro, on Flickr

Seeing the explosion, all the men who could still move let out a roar and charged the enemy line. Reaching the trench, they quickly overwhelmed the few surviving defenders and before long, the only sounds to be heard were isolated small arms fire and the groans and cries of the wounded and dying.

Charge! by Capt. Genaro, on Flickr

Overview: 

Charge! by Capt. Genaro, on Flickr

Titan Mark 3: 
 

Spoiler

 

Titan Mark 3 by Capt. Genaro, on Flickr

Titan Mark 3 by Capt. Genaro, on Flickr

Titan Mark 3 by Capt. Genaro, on Flickr

Titan Mark 3 by Capt. Genaro, on Flickr

 

 

Edited June 1, 2017 by Captain Genaro

[Stash2Sixx]

I LIKE YOUR CHOICE OF CAMO!!!  I like it a lot!

Other than that...I have nothing to say right now.

[sigpro]

As Stash2Sixx said, the cammo on the tank is very good. The terrain has a lot of work on it and the pillbox was realistic. 

[jansued]

Veeeeery nice tank!!!

[Tezclatipoca]

Great Tank. The camo is greatly done. This is a quite destructive engine you got here ! 

Great job !

[The Great Brick War]

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Wow that Tank! Your choice of colors is very unique and works Soo well. The build is so simple but you made it flow so cleanly it appears like an elaborate masterpiece. Truly a nice Job. If I could suggest something, it'd be to take this further now that you've shown us you're capable. Jump into a more varied landscape, build higher... Basically show me more because I like it.    

Beautiful.  Pure destruction, messy combat, dirty terrain, FLAMES!!!!  This is great, I was literally looking at the pics for minutes.  Couple of shadows, which are tough because it's already a darkly terrained scene.  Thank you, I really enjoyed this build.

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