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Somewhere on the Western Front...

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Description
Somewhere on the Western Front, a British offensive has been planned to take back area lost to the Germans. Are you ready to go over the top? The first entry into my "Somewhere in..." series, where I attempt to use the new modding system in ER2 to create missions beyond the scope of WW2!


PREPARE TO GO OVER THE TOP

A WW1 themed mission involving Mark V Landships, trenches, and machine guns. Storm the trenches as the British, or defend your ground as the Germans! This mission is meant to be played as the British, however you can play as the Germans. If you enjoy this map or have any feedback, please let me know in the comments. If you would like to see more WW1 themed missions, let me know :)


CUSTOM, HISTORICALLY BASED SQUAD COMPOSITIONS

This mission utilizes custom squads I have created.
For the British, there are:

British Rifle Section: A 10 man team including an NCO, riflemen, a section LMG, and medic. The backbone of the British army, and make up the bulk of the units on the field.

British Flamethrower Team: A terrifying 4 man flame thrower team, with a team leader, rifleman, assistant flamethrower and flamethrower. Amazing at clearing out enemy trenches and bunker positions, if you can get close enough!

British Marksman Team: A 2 man team of marksmen, armed with scoped rifles for taking out high priority targets from long range.

British Trench Raiders: A 6 man team of elite trench raiders. Armed with pistols, rifles, shotguns, explosives and smoke bombs, this unit can quickly and efficiently advance on enemy positions before destroying them in CQB.

Australian Engineer Section: A 8 man section consisting of a NCO, sapper riflemen with explosives for destroying barbed wire and fortifications, and a section LMG. Not as large as a British Rifle Section, however comes with more explosives.

British Company HQ: A section consisting of the Company CO, radio and company staff. Not the strongest, however have the only radio on the battlefield for calling artillery strikes! Make sure you salute :)

For the Germans, there are:

German Rifle Squad: A 11 man team consisting of an NCO, riflemen, and medic. The bulk of the German forces, providing much needed man power to help defend the trenches.

German Sturmtruppen Team: A terrifying battle hardened squad of storm troopers. Utilizing pistols, sub-machine guns and grenades, these troops can quickly take back positions taken by the enemy. Be careful of their quick firing SMGs!

German AT Team: A 4 man team armed with an AT rifle for taking out enemy tanks.

German Marksman Team: A 2 man marksman team armed with scoped rifles for taking out important targets at long range.

German Company HQ: Consists of the Company CO, radio and company staff. Although not very powerful, it has the only radio on the battlefield for coordinating artillery and mortars.


Created on the amazing map by @OpKrieger. Volturno River: https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2776199125 with minor modifications to suit the WW1 theme.

If you enjoy this mission, consider checking out other missions in my "Somewhere in..." series, which can be found on my workshop page!


Gamemode: Operation (3 phases)
Invaders: England (allies)
Defenders: Imperial German Army (Axis)

Last update: 12/15/2023

Used DLCs:
https://steamhost.cn/app/2617770/Easy_Red_2_Ardennes_1940__1944/

https://steamhost.cn/app/1888350/ER2_Stalingrad/

This mission uses many mods to create a WW1 feel. This includes weapons and helmets, so without these the mission wont work. They are all high quality and recommended! They can be found below.

Used Mods:
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3010848967

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3010751681

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3013578095

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2997604359

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3111967726

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3039168888

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3019438089

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3011479353

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3107189493

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3013359262

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3019039136
7 Comments
Tazman 4 Mar @ 11:05am 
Its all about how you build the trenches look at 'the battle of Metz' as a good example on how i did it
_clarkie_boi_  [author] 18 Dec, 2023 @ 9:43pm 
@Tazman This wasnt actually my map, as seen in the description its the map "Volturno River" by OpKrieger. I just built on it because there arent many WW1 themed maps that are good in my opinion. I do understand how WW1 trenches looked, and Ive been making a map as a side project (Im not an expert map maker, so bare with me) for another potential WW1 themed mission. The main issue for me making a full WW1 Trench map is the poor AI usage of trenches. They would rather stand outside of the trench then use them, hence why I didnt mind the lack of trenches on this map, while still having it look good.
_clarkie_boi_  [author] 18 Dec, 2023 @ 9:40pm 
@ReiBier thank you!
Tazman 18 Dec, 2023 @ 11:45am 
one thing ive noticed playing this map, youre trenches are to few and way to straight, in the first world war they had a very boxy way of making trenches, understandably thats very hard to do in this game with the current props, so i might suggest doing a whole bunch of trench turns with a few trench tees to make the 2nd line and 3rd line trenches
ReiBier 18 Dec, 2023 @ 5:52am 
i am gonna try this mod
_clarkie_boi_  [author] 17 Dec, 2023 @ 2:28pm 
@zSrTeus thank you! Currently working on a "Somewhere in Vietnam.." Mission too, which will be a Vietnam modded experience. It should be coming soon!
TeusPLAY 17 Dec, 2023 @ 5:03am 
Awesome work!