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Predator Zone: NORMANDY BEACH INVASION 4/21/07This is the place in Richmond, IN, that had the Operation: Dog Patch scenario last spring. Small field, but a nice bunch of guys, and scenario teams came in from all over. Also, it's one of the few places that will let you BYOP. They also let people camp in the parking area.RILEY HOSPITAL BENEFIT April 21, 2007 www.thepredatorzone.com COST Entry Fee Per Person....$25 $5 donated to Riley Hospital The Predator Zone will match $5 per person $5 Surcharge per case for bringing your own paint CO2 and HPA 9oz to 12oz: $2.00 16oz to 20oz: $4.00 All Day CO2: $5.00 All Day HPA: $10.00 Paint (Bag / Case) 500 Rounds: $12.00 by Case: $45.00 RESERVE YOUR SPOT By Email or Phone - Space is Limited (765) 966-7562 thepredatorzone@netzero.com NORMANDY BEACH INVASION OPERATION OVERLORD 1944 On 6 June 1944 the Western Allies landed in northern France, opening the long awaited "Second Front" against Adolf Hitler's Germany. Though they had been fighting in mainland Italy for some nine months, the Normandy invasion was in a strategically more important region, setting the stage to drive the Germans from France and ultimately destroy the National Socialist regime. Schemes for a return to France, long in preparation, were now feasible. Detailed operation plans were in hand. Troops were well-trained, vast numbers of ships accumulated, and local German forces battered from the air. Clever deceptions had confused the enemy about just when, and especially where, the blow would fall. Commanded by U.S. Army General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Normandy assault phase, code-named "Neptune" (the entire operation was "Overlord"), was launched when weather reports predicted satisfactory conditions on 6 June. Hundreds of amphibious ships and craft, supported by combatant warships, crossed the English Channel behind dozens of minesweepers. They arrived off the beaches before dawn. Three divisions of paratroopers (two American, one British) had already been dropped inland. Following a brief bombardment by ships' guns, Soldiers of six divisions (three American, two British and one Canadian) stormed ashore in five main landing areas, named "Utah", "Omaha", "Gold", "Juno" and "Sword". After hard fighting, especially on "Omaha" Beach, by day's end a foothold was well established. As German counterattacks were thwarted, by late July reinforcements and constant combat, made possible a break out from the Normany perimeter. With the Soviets advancing from the east, Hitler's armies were shoved, sometimes haltingly and always bloodily, back toward their homeland. The Second World War had entered its climactic phase. OMAHA BEACH D-Day-6 June, 1944 The actual landing beaches occupied a fraction of the width of each area, but were intended to provide sufficient initial footholds to allow rapid reinforcement and expansion inland, with the attacking soldiers joining their flanks to create a continuous beachhead perimeter before the enemy could mount a major counterattack. Each area would be assaulted by approximately one army division, with initial landings being made by much smaller units at 6:30AM in the American areas and about an hour later in the British. Their arrival on the shore was to follow a bombardment by ships' guns and aircraft ordinance, kept relatively brief to maintain as much as possible of the element of surprise. As a result, German shore defenses frequently remained intact, and would prove troublesome to both the landing forces and ships offshore. Welcome to the "Omaha" area where deep beaches backed by steep hills meant that the U.S. troops landing there were exposed to withering fire from eneny small arms, machine guns and artillery. Casualties were very heavy and the assault only succeeded after a day of brutal fighting, with warships coming in close to provide direct gunfire in support of the hard-pressed soldiers. By nightfall on the sixth of June, the situation was favorable, even on "Omaha". 3rd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division Exit LCVP landing craft (announcers voice: The Predator Zone does not actually have landing crafts, battleships, machine guns or artillery... Hell, we don't even have a beach....) and advance toward enemy strong points across the beach front using your engineer and demolition units to open pathways for infantry and heavy equipment. Engineer and demo units must dismantle German barriers and build defensive walls to be able to reach strong points to destroy (using grenades). We know the Germans are heavily fortified in the strong point areas, so heavy casualties are expected. Engineer Units: Will be supplied with tools to build bridges, walls, netting--anything for cover. They also can blow up German strong points if equipment is able to reach the beach head. Equipment will be limited so use effectively. Demolition Units: Will have the ability to dismantle or destroy German obstacles and equipment but cannot rebuild defensive cover. They will be able to advance equipment and supplies for the engineers and provide fire and smoke cover. Paratroopers: If weather permits troopers will be able to land anywhere on playing field. There will be a limited number of drops. In the real battle paratroopers were scattered out so be prepared to be able to survive on limited help. Paratrooper Mission: Drop behind German lines, find and destroy ammo and fuel deposits. Locate German strong points and mortar pits. Infantry: Exit landing crafts and advance toward German lines. You will need to keep your Engineer and Demolition Units alive to be able to advance. Use your limited cover and your fire power effectively. You will be able to use anything that your engineers build for you. You can also move anything that demolition units take down. Only engineer and demolition units can use tools supplied for those units. Advance and take all strong points and any objectives listed per mission. Germans We know the Allies will soon be landing but we are not sure where. Be prepared to meet large numbers of Allies advancing on the beach heads. Strong fortifications and heavy fire power should slow the advance until reinforcements can be brought up. Hold the beaches as long as possible and try to eliminate their engineer and demolition units. The above information is just the beginning...Additional missions will be assigned on D-Day. |
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| Bingo |
I am on the fence on this one. The outdoor spring schedule has not come out yet for refereeing. | ||
| Yak |
how long of a drive is that for you guys? | ||
| Bulldog |
About 90 miles. Which takes 1 - 2.5 hours, depending on when you go. | ||
| MadBomber |
Wish ya had a "maybe" in there... lol
Like Bingo, I'm kinda on the fence on this one... |
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| Bulldog |
That's intentional- reply when you're SURE. Coordinating an outing based on maybes is a recipe for Bulldog getting Bulldog on someone's ass. | ||
| Herman |
LOL! I am in as long as i dont have a baseball game. which if its against a shitty team i will skip it. But i will have more info later. |
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| Yak |
damn so that would be about 4 to 6 hour drive for me if i get the money that wont be a prob so i can let you guys know at a later date | ||
| Herman |
i looked at the prices its like all together if u bring ur own paint its like 40 dollars. which is very cheap. my 2000 rounds cost bout 30 so its very inexpensive for me. | ||
| olddog |
Sorry can't make this one. Olddog | ||
| Dirdy |
I was planning on taking this month to give my banking account some cussion after the hard hit it took this past month lol.
Now that i see its BYOP....hmmm. I might just have to make this a date on my calandar. Ill post back later when i figure it out. Do they have a speedball course?...just looked on website yes they do! I'm In. lol. We are planning on staying for the weekend and playing saturday and sunday correct? |
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| Pete Dutton |
Im in | ||
| Bingo |
Usually this is just a one day event. Last year we drove over and stayed Friday night at a hotel then got up and went tot he game about a 5 or 10 minute drive from the hotel. Just FYI | ||
| Bingo |
So far this is who I have going:
Bulldog PeteD Bingo on the fence: Dirdy Herman Out: OldDog Madbomber |
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| MadBomber |
At this point, I think I'm out on this one. | ||
| Dirdy |
Let me check my scedual, get permission from my parents and if its all clear ill take off work and be able to go. Spring is kinda busy for me this year. Mark me as a maybe or on the fence. |
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| Herman |
Well just looked at my schedule and i have a double header against Dublin Jerome So i wont be able to make it to this one. 
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| Herman |
well, cant go to this one. got a double header against dublin jerome. try to make to another one.
And also i just got a job at The Land Paintball, so we will be able to have practices there and stuff. |
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| Bulldog |
When loading up for this one, keep in mind that the field is pretty small and the parking lot runs all along it, so you won't need big water bladders, spare tanks, or a billion rounds of paint every time you take the field. | ||
| Bingo |
Are we going to this one or backing out as I see we only have maybe four or five of us going. | ||
| Bulldog |
5 going is... 5 going. 
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| Bingo |
Do you guys want to go over on Friady Night like last year ? Or do you want to get up early and drive over there 
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| Bulldog |
I'd rather go over the night before again, and either hotel it or camp at the field. Is T.O. going to this one? 
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| Bingo |
I do not know for sure but if he is I would imagine he woiuld just come over that morning as it is shorter drive for him than us.
I am for going over the night before. Heck last time it was you me DK and JBird. |
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| Dirdy |
ok, looks like i can't wait for everyone else to deciede to go or not so i'll have to deciede without knowing what everyone else is doing lol.
I'll be going to PredatorZone w/e time we leave is fine with me. Just need to figure out whos driving and so on. EDIT: Looks like i can't make this game i was waiting to see what days i would need to take off and all a sudden its to late, taking off 3 weekends of work will get me in trouble too or my boss might just make me work one week and not a another i requested off so its either this or Sherwood and i'll take Sherwood. The Game At Jays field is canceled for sure right? |
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| jbird |
i am going to this one...I wont be able to get on the road until around 5 or 6 on friday. I am planning on spending the night friday in a hotel, can I get a tally on who is going to camp out the next nite...Does anyone need a ride, I will proably drive up alone if nobody needs a ride. Does anyone want to share a room on Friday night? | ||
| Bulldog |
I'm in for a hotel room Friday - but non-smoking. Maybe we can book adjoining?
Got the B-5 almost together- just waiting on some paint to dry. Then I'm going to get the LPK dialed in so I'm ready to go. |
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| jbird |
I can live without a smoking room....call me later in the week to coordinate | ||
| Guest |
I'm out for this one. I have Boy Scout outdoor training this weekend at Camp Birch. | ||
| Bingo |
I am in for friday night stay at hotel and coming back sat. evening. It is only a 2 hour so I plan to stay till about 4 or 5pm then leave back.
I am game for leaving around 6pm if that is good for you guys or earlier and if you want to ride klet me know also. So it is just the following going so far: Bingo JBird Bulldog DK TO ? Is Chairborne going to this one, if so Bulldog let them know we would like to hook up with them again like last year. |
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| Donkey Kong |
I am in for this one too....
I can get on the road about 6 on Friday, puts me in about 8. Jay, you got preferences on a place to stay? I know last year you said to check with you first because you can use your 'points' for discounts in some hotels. I'll call you soon to get this figured out. Peaches, you want to hotel it with us or come up that morning since your a little closer than us, only about 45min to an hour away. |
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| Bingo |
I can leave when ever as I am getting off of work around 3pm or so to load up the car | ||
| Bulldog |
OK, so, we have...
Bingo Bulldog Donkey Kong Jaybird Pete How does that add up to 7? 
I need to email the folks at PredatorZone to let them know how many of us are coming. Dirdy, at this point I think Sunday is off, since I haven't heard anything new from DR. |
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| Bingo |
I get a notice to me when one of you email him from here, that his email is no longer working or unable to be processed. | ||
| Dirdy |
Ok looks like even if i had work off this week, i wouldnt have the money nor the time since i have a basketball tournament for my school. Plus my sisters birthday is on 4/20 woot. So yeah somtimes skipping 5 things for paintball just isnt the best, alot less complicating if i skip lol. Have fun guys, It adds up to 7-8 on the poll becuase i thought i would be able to make it. |
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| Pete Dutton |
Cant make this weekend have to start moving. I need to get it done before May so I am ready by the first of May. | ||
| Bingo |
Okay I am on the bubble for this one then. My wifes grandmother passed away on Wed. and she will have to leave for PA. Friday. My kids have soccer games this weekend so I have to wait and see how things plan out and see if I can make this one then also.
I will know more tonight then after the details come to her on the funeral arrangments. So for now we are back to the original 4 that went last year...LOL !!
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| olddog |
Sorry to hear that Bingo, You need anything let me know (I can watch the kids if needed). Olddog | ||
| Bingo |
I am out for this one. The wife leaves Friday night for PA for the viewing and the funeral Sat.
So I will be at home doing the transporting to the games and back for the kids soccer. Thanks for the offer OldDog !!
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| Bulldog |
So it looks like Jay, DK, and I. Can't wait to get home and start packing! | ||
| Bingo |
Shoot some for me hey !!
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| Bingo |
I might be back on for this one not sure yet. Seeing about the tranportation for the kids. My parents are taking the daughter with them to the camper and then to her game Sat.
I have to see about the son for now. If he would get his damn Eagle we could get him his temps and drivers license then he could do all on his own. Gotta get back to smacking the back of the head !!
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| Donkey Kong |
We have a room....
Super 8 Motel - Richmond 2525 Chester Blvd I-70 at Exit 151A Richmond, IN, 47374 US 765-962-7576 Jerry, if you do make it, call first thing in the morning to book, she said there were about 5 double bed rooms left for tomorrow night, and you can room with Jay. If you don't go, he will just room with Josh and I. Hope to see you there! |
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| Bingo |
got the message and if I do go will call this morning to get a hotel room for JBird and I. I am in the air still on this one.
I have not gotten some issues settled with the son yet as mentioned before. Hopefully will and can come on out. Worse case scenario I could just leave around 6 am and headover there. It is about a 2 hr drive with the radar detector on that is. It would put me there at 8 am if that is the time frame. Hopefully get to go as I want to see that freaking b-5....
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