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New Battlefield 1 Map: Heligoland Bight in Turning Tides DLC?

The developers behind Battlefield 1 have released new images for the Turning Tides expansion – due out in December. We already know the Zeebrugge Raid and the Gallipoli Offensive are included in the DLC, but one of the new concept art images showcases an unannounced map, which appears to be the Battle of Heligoland Bight. The image appears to spotlight the naval action between the German and British navies near the Heligoland Bight in 1914. The island of Heligoland was itself a Naval Base during World War I, and the Heligoland Bight was an area vital to German shipping. The…

by Powerbits
11/07/2017

RS2: Future maps and new map : DerIwanBerg

New map:DerIwanBerg Mode: TERRITORY Historical background:  Fictional Developer notes:  This is a fast-paced custom map that has been ported from RO2 and modified to meld into Vietnam. North Vietnamese forces attack a small US outpost located in the jungle. Flares illuminate the dark as the attackers try to gain ground wave by wave. Map is made for territories and is reccomended to have two rounds.  Originally created by DanH in Red Orchestra 2. Ported and updated by Xeon Evolved. Author: Xeon Evolved   FUTURE MAP: VNTE-Operation Valkyrie Click on the pic for full view:   Author remarks: The first map in a trilogy,…

by Powerbits
09/07/2017

GALLIPOLI MAP REVEALED! – Battlefield 1 Turning Tides DLC Concept Art

DICE has just revealed the Gallipoli map concept art coming to the Turning Tides DLC for Battlefield 1 - this DLC is due to drop after In The Name of the Tsar in December 2017 :D   Source: Westie

by Powerbits
08/07/2017

BF1 History:Armoured Trains of World War 1

Armoured Trains were heavily armed and armored trains operating the vast rail networks of Europe, especially on the Eastern Front of World War 1. Their tactics and design evolved considerably during the First World War and the later Russian Civil War. From rather improvised locomotives to sophisticated designs specially built for combat purposes. Armoured trains Type 94 Armoured Train There were seven: Waggon-1 Reconnaissance Waggon (Manchuria Railway 50t coal waggon "Tai" modified) Waggon-2 Canone Waggon Ko (Manchuria Railway 60t waggon "Chii" modified) Waggon-3 Canone Waggon otsu (Manchuria Railway 60t waggon "Chii" modified) Waggon-4 Canone Waggon Hei (Manchuria Railway 60t waggon "Chii"…

by Powerbits
05/07/2017

RS2: New Maps : Junglerot & Nui Ba Den

Again some great custom maps are present on the POWERBITS GAMETEAM MIXED server:   JUNGLEROT Mode: SUPREMACY Historical background:  Jungle warfare is a term used to cover the special techniques needed for military units to survive and fight in jungle terrain.It has been the topic of extensive study by military strategists, and was an important part of the planning for both sides in many conflicts, including World War II and the Vietnam War.The jungle has a variety of effects on military operations. Dense vegetation can limit lines of sight and arcs of fire, but can also provide ample opportunity for camouflage and plenty of material with which to…

by Powerbits
04/07/2017

BF1: RUSSIAN DLC OPERATIONS (Brusilov Offensive)

  The first info on one of the new Operations coming to Battlefield 1 as part of the Russian In the Name Of The Tsar DLC have been revealed! It will be modelled around the Brusilov Offensive! :D Source: Westie

by Powerbits
03/07/2017

RS2 New Custom maps : SuongMu & Jungleraid Alpha

SOME NEW GREAT CUSTOM MAPS HAVE ARRIVED IN THE POWERBITS GAMETEAM MIXED SERVER : SUONGMU Mode: TERRITORY Historical background: This was a battle of the Vietnam War that involved the People's Liberation Armed Forces (Việt Cá»™ng) and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). U.S. helicopter survelliance had spotted a large group of Viet Cong fighters assembling in a forest glade near Long Dinh. General Nguyá»…n Khánh immediately rushed his heavy infantry forces there, using APCs.On February 26, 1964, three-thousand regular South Vietnamese soldiers encircled the PLAF 514th Battalion at Long Dinh. During the 8-hour battle, the South Vietnamese army avoided contact with the VC, instead the ARVN commander relied on air and artillery strikes…

by Powerbits
01/07/2017

BF1:Lupkow Pass Coming to Battlefield 1 CTE, First Brusilov Offensive Operation Details

  Battlefield 1's new Lupkow Pass map, first shown at EA Play, will soon be coming to the Battlefield 1 Community Test Environment (CTE). This was confirmed by DICE devs on the CTE subreddit the other day: https://www.reddit.com/r/battlefield_... No exact date on when Lupkow Pass hits the CTE (or on when CTE hits consoles), but check my Twitter for the latest Battlefield 1 news. During EA Play, Producer Andrew Gulotta spoke a little about one of the operations in In the Name of the Tsar, explaining where we'll go in the Russian DLC. The Brusilov Offensive Operation includes two maps:…

by Powerbits
01/07/2017

RS2 new custom maps: Operation Irving and Cambodian Insertion

Some new great custom maps have arrived in the POWERBITS GAMETEAM MIXED SERVER : OPERATION IRVING Mode: SUPREMMACY Historical background: October 2, 1966 - Despite fighting for the liberation of their people, the Viet Cong were notorious for using questionable tactics. The V.C. would use strong arm tactics to manipulate villagers in the south in order to further their cause. Operation Irving was a combined operation meant to locate and eradicate Viet Cong pockets in the villages of the south." Developer notes: I am pleased to release my remake of one of my favourite Battlefield Vietnam maps, Operation Irving. This map…

by Powerbits
30/06/2017

RS2 History:Amazing Pictures from Nam

The Vietnam War (also known as Second Indochina War or American War in Southeast Asia) lasted from 1955 to 1975. It was fought between North Vietnam and South Vietnam. North Vietnam was supported by the Soviet Union, China and North Korea, while South Vietnam was supported by the United States, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. This conflict between communist and capitalist countries was part of the Cold War. The Viet Cong (also known as the National Liberation Front, or NLF), was a South Vietnamese communist force helped by the North. It fought a guerrilla war against the anti-communist forces in the South. The People's Army of Vietnam (also known as the North Vietnamese Army) engaged in a more conventional war, at times putting large forces to battle. Here…

by Powerbits
27/06/2017
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