Band of Brothers[OOC/Open]

[Communists for the people]

SGT-44's were in prototype stages during 1943 only around 200 models existed at the time. I'm not in uniform and I was never in the german army just a german citizen who saw shit going down and started looting Nazi Shit killing them and making my way to allied forces to see if I can help although I was in the German army before the Nazi take over and made it to Sgt. Now rank does not mean anything anymore as now I am a rebel.

Were would you steal an STG-44 in 1943? If only 200 models were made at the time the common German solider's are not running around with these.

[Buyan]

Nation name: Buyan
Character name: Elmer F. Loewenthal
Age: 18
Appearance:

Rank: Private
Role: Regular rifleman
Weaponry: M1 Carbine, a Gammon, a few grenades, a .45
Personality: More of an observator than a talker, more a follower than a leader but supportive to those in need.
Bio:
Elmer Loewenthal was born in Brussels, Belgium as only son of a Jewish couple. He grew up in the city centre with his mother and little sister alone, as his father died of tuberculosis when he was only three. Due to his mother working, he mainly had to survive on himself. It caused him to be street-wise, but it also made him detect a major problem: lung problems, just like his dad. In 1939, at the age of fifteen, his mother orders him to move to the USA near his uncle and aunt who own a small business in Iowa. This completely new environment, in a small village, never really was his thing. He had trouble understanding the other people and this caused him to develop a more quiet side. He still carries a minor accent, but you wouldn't notice it if you don't know it.
He had made plans to return to Europe by the time he was eighteen, but the war prevented this. He hasn't seen his mother or sister since the day he parted and that is one of the motivations that inspired him to join the US Army and to go to war. He managed to trick the medical controls upon his lung issues, but he still is among the weaker ones in the squad. However, he makes up in stubborness, having a clear target.
Anything else: I'll be away on vacation somewhere in a week and a half. I wouldn't mind my character to die or get injured by then.

[Rynagria]

Nation name: Buyan
Character name: Elmer F. Loewenthal
Age: 18
Appearance:
(Image)
Rank: Private
Role: Regular rifleman
Weaponry: Thompson M1, a Gammon, a few grenades, a .45
Personality: More of an observator than a talker, more a follower than a leader but supportive to those in need.
Bio:
Elmer Loewenthal was born in Brussels, Belgium as only son of a Jewish couple. He grew up in the city centre with his mother and little sister alone, as his father died of tuberculosis when he was only three. Due to his mother working, he mainly had to survive on himself. It caused him to be street-wise, but it also made him detect a major problem: lung problems, just like his dad. In 1939, at the age of fifteen, his mother orders him to move to the USA near his uncle and aunt who own a small business in Iowa. This completely new environment, in a small village, never really was his thing. He had trouble understanding the other people and this caused him to develop a more quiet side. He still carries a minor accent, but you wouldn't notice it if you don't know it.
He had made plans to return to Europe by the time he was eighteen, but the war prevented this. He hasn't seen his mother or sister since the day he parted and that is one of the motivations that inspired him to join the US Army and to go to war. He managed to trick the medical controls upon his lung issues, but he still is among the weaker ones in the squad. However, he makes up in stubborness, having a clear target.
Anything else: I'll be away on vacation somewhere in a week and a half. I wouldn't mind my character to die by then.

Privates can't have Thompsons.

[Buyan]

Fixed. Any remarks upon the rest?

[Rynagria]

Fixed. Any remarks upon the rest?

I don't think Airborne carried Gammon Grenades or they had them in 1942...... But otherwise a very likable app, as Co-OP I pronounce you accepted!

EDIT: Oh yeah, the proper carbine for the airborne is the M1A1 which had a folding stock compared to the M1 variant. Paratroopers were equipped M1A1s not M1s.

[Krazakistan]

I was wondering if someone was going to point this out, the Airborne only used Ma Deuce if they took it off of burned out tanks, i.e. Bastogne. The M2 weighs over 80 pounds, and with the tripod, over 100 pounds.

Not to mention the M1919 has a two man crew,and that's a .30 cal machine gun, but you have an M2 which infantry aren't exactly running around with.

Continuing this, Easy Company was rifle company so they wouldn't be packing any M2s, or really any heavy weapons. They would, however, have a couple of bazookas, and an entire platoon packing 61mm mortars.

[Weltmachtistan]

Not to mention the M1919 has a two man crew,and that's a .30 cal machine gun, but you have an M2 which infantry aren't exactly running around with.

Continuing this, Easy Company was rifle company so they wouldn't be packing any M2s, or really any heavy weapons. They would, however, have a couple of bazookas, and an entire platoon packing 61mm mortars.

Well, generally speaking, rifle companies do usually run with one Machine-Gunner, to provide suppressive fire and such. (I can't speak for paratroopers, but from my observations it is common in the military).

And, I'm not going to argue that the M2 is a huge weapon, and may not be best for the drop. So, if you'd prefer a different machine gun, I'm certainly open to any suggestions

[Krazakistan]

Continuing this, Easy Company was rifle company so they wouldn't be packing any M2s, or really any heavy weapons. They would, however, have a couple of bazookas, and an entire platoon packing 61mm mortars.

Well, generally speaking, rifle companies do usually run with one Machine-Gunner, to provide suppressive fire and such. (I can't speak for paratroopers, but from my observations it is common in the military).

And, I'm not going to argue that the M2 is a huge weapon, and may not be best for the drop. So, if you'd prefer a different machine gun, I'm certainly open to any suggestions

Yeah, Easy Company did have a lot of MGs in it, about 1 M1919 per squad/section/stick, but they wouldn't be packing M2s.

If you want to be a machine gunner in Easy Company then you're gonna have to use the M1919A4. Although later in the war, fall of 1944, many units, including airborne, did get the M1919A6.

[Rynagria]

Well, generally speaking, rifle companies do usually run with one Machine-Gunner, to provide suppressive fire and such. (I can't speak for paratroopers, but from my observations it is common in the military).

And, I'm not going to argue that the M2 is a huge weapon, and may not be best for the drop. So, if you'd prefer a different machine gun, I'm certainly open to any suggestions

Yeah, Easy Company did have a lot of MGs in it, about 1 M1919 per squad/section/stick, but they wouldn't be packing M2s.

If you want to be a machine gunner in Easy Company then you're gonna have to use the M1919A4. Although later in the war, fall of 1944, many units, including airborne, did get the M1919A6.

Wouldn't a BAR be more suitable in the initial drop into France? Then as the allied forces move deeper into German territory to switch to a M1919A4/A6? Like how the M1A1 Carbine is suitable for the drop and some of the first initial engagements, but switch to an M1 Garand or the Thompson if the person gets promoted?

[Rynagria]

When we get to Bastogne, I want to meet Lt. Dike! It would be really interesting to have someone like that lead a platoon in the Roleplay.

[Krazakistan]

Yeah, Easy Company did have a lot of MGs in it, about 1 M1919 per squad/section/stick, but they wouldn't be packing M2s.

If you want to be a machine gunner in Easy Company then you're gonna have to use the M1919A4. Although later in the war, fall of 1944, many units, including airborne, did get the M1919A6.

Wouldn't a BAR be more suitable in the initial drop into France? Then as the allied forces move deeper into German territory to switch to a M1919A4/A6? Like how the M1A1 Carbine is suitable for the drop and some of the first initial engagements, but switch to an M1 Garand or the Thompson if the person gets promoted?

IIRC, the BAR was only issued to glider units. So the BAR wouldn't have made its way into Easy company since the 506 was a parachute regiment. And as for your other question, that wouldn't make much sense since on the initial drop there were already men who had the M1919A4 on them.

[Rynagria]

Wouldn't a BAR be more suitable in the initial drop into France? Then as the allied forces move deeper into German territory to switch to a M1919A4/A6? Like how the M1A1 Carbine is suitable for the drop and some of the first initial engagements, but switch to an M1 Garand or the Thompson if the person gets promoted?

IIRC, the BAR was only issued to glider units. So the BAR wouldn't have made its way into Easy company since the 506 was a parachute regiment. And as for your other question, that wouldn't make much sense since on the initial drop there were already men who had the M1919A4 on them.

I guess it wouldn't (My questions), but as a high school student I still have a lot to find about and learn about these things.

[United Kingdom of Poland]

Nation name: Weltmachtistan
Character name: Christopher "Grizzly" Griswald
Age: 23
Appearance: At 6'4, 245 pounds, he certainly lives up to his nickname. He generally wears a combat gest, along with crossed bandoliers. An oversized helmet upon his head, with quite a few tallies scratched upon it, needless to say a kill-count. His combat pants holding a few tears.
Rank: I may need some help here
Role: Machine-Gunner
Weaponry: Browning M2, 1911, a couple grenades, and a Bowie knife
Personality: Some may describe him with more... vulgar words. But, Grizzly us an absolute blessing upon the battlefield, all he needs us guys throwing handgrenades at him for the rest of his days.
Bio: Grizzly, earning his nickname through the gutteral grunting heard throughout the battlefield when he gets his hands on the enemy. And, quite frankly, because he looks like a bear. Grizzly was one of the few men put on this Earth, who were simply born for war. His love of lighting up enemy encampments with 50 caliber rounds is... Uncanny to say the least. Despite his rough edges, he is a powerful force on the battlefield, much to his enjoyment.
Anything else: Ready to collect me some Nazi skulls, sir!

Yes, he's loosely based off of "Animal Mother" from FMJ.

uh you do know the M2 is the fifty cal. right. you may want to change it to the m1919a4

[Volvek]

I don't think he'd be able to carry a bowie knife either.. But I'm not sure.

[Rynagria]

So since we're basing this RP off Band of Brothers, some of our characters will be promoted right?

[Krazakistan]

So since we're basing this RP off Band of Brothers, some of our characters will be promoted right?

I would assume so since this we'll be RPing our character, or characters if one gets KIA or WIA, until 1945.

[Rynagria]

So since we're basing this RP off Band of Brothers, some of our characters will be promoted right?

I would assume so since this we'll be RPing our character, or characters if one gets KIA or WIA, until 1945.

Then things should get interesting when that's starts happening! But there's something I'm confused about, since we're still at Camp, isn't it safe to assume we're all Privates, except Cylarn or New Panti? I'm going off the logic that since Cy's Character has the longest military history he would be Sergeant already when he joined and Spear would be 2nd Liutenant and is in charge of the platoon most of our characters are in. Eventually Spear would be promoted to 1st Lieutenant, then to Captain, and maybe eventually Major. If Cy keeps on RPing here, I assume he would be promoted to become at least a 2nd Lieutenant.

............ Now I've gotten really confused.

[Krazakistan]

I would assume so since this we'll be RPing our character, or characters if one gets KIA or WIA, until 1945.

Then things should get interesting when that's starts happening! But there's something I'm confused about, since we're still at Camp, isn't it safe to assume we're all Privates, except Cylarn or New Panti? I'm going off the logic that since Cy's Character has the longest military history he would be Sergeant already when he joined and Spear would be 2nd Liutenant and is in charge of the platoon most of our characters are in. Eventually Spear would be promoted to 1st Lieutenant, then to Captain, and maybe eventually Major. If Cy keeps on RPing here, I assume he would be promoted to become at least a 2nd Lieutenant.

............ Now I've gotten really confused.

Well you see, we're not RPing men who just got out of boot camp. The men we're RPing have already gone through boot camp and additional training. Right now they're going through jump school to become qualified army paratroopers. So there will be a few NCOs in the unit.

[Rynagria]

Then things should get interesting when that's starts happening! But there's something I'm confused about, since we're still at Camp, isn't it safe to assume we're all Privates, except Cylarn or New Panti? I'm going off the logic that since Cy's Character has the longest military history he would be Sergeant already when he joined and Spear would be 2nd Liutenant and is in charge of the platoon most of our characters are in. Eventually Spear would be promoted to 1st Lieutenant, then to Captain, and maybe eventually Major. If Cy keeps on RPing here, I assume he would be promoted to become at least a 2nd Lieutenant.

............ Now I've gotten really confused.

Well you see, we're not RPing men who just got out of boot camp. The men we're RPing have already gone through boot camp and additional training. Right now they're going through jump school to become qualified army paratroopers. So there will be a few NCOs in the unit.

I apologize for being a bother with all these ideas of mine. I only had the thought that because in the episode "Curahee" Malarkey was still a private and by the end of the series he became a sergeant, but I didn't say that weren't any other NCOs in the platoon, I was taking for the majority of the people here who are below the rank of a corporal.

[Ausira]

Alright, boys and girls, ladies and gentlemen! Ignore Private Albert Blithe, as he does not deserve to be in OUR REGIMENT!

I have been given permission from the previous Captain, Captain Sobel... to take over for him in IC things. Ignore Private Albert Blithe, as I'm taking over full-time, in Camp Toccao.

Also- PLEASE PLEASE... update the ranks on the "Accepted Players". That'd really help for NCO's, and would really help me right now

[Rynagria]

Alright, boys and girls, ladies and gentlemen! Ignore Private Albert Blithe, as he does not deserve to be in OUR REGIMENT!

I have been given permission from the previous Captain, Captain Sobel... to take over for him in IC things. Ignore Private Albert Blithe, as I'm taking over full-time, in Camp Toccao.

Also- PLEASE PLEASE... update the ranks on the "Accepted Players". That'd really help for NCO's, and would really help me right now

So I'm guessing you asked the OP if you could be Sobel?

[Ausira]

Alright, boys and girls, ladies and gentlemen! Ignore Private Albert Blithe, as he does not deserve to be in OUR REGIMENT!

I have been given permission from the previous Captain, Captain Sobel... to take over for him in IC things. Ignore Private Albert Blithe, as I'm taking over full-time, in Camp Toccao.

Also- PLEASE PLEASE... update the ranks on the "Accepted Players". That'd really help for NCO's, and would really help me right now

So I'm guessing you asked the OP if you could be Sobel?

Yeah. I wanted to give Sobel the dicky approach, and make sure it was realistic on how everyone hated him. (And he got promotions since everyone hated him, and his drills)

[Rynagria]

So I'm guessing you asked the OP if you could be Sobel?

Yeah. I wanted to give Sobel the dicky approach, and make sure it was realistic on how everyone hated him. (And he got promotions since everyone hated him, and his drills)

So will you be RPing Albert by D-Day? Plus wouldn't it be more likely if you call out last names instead of by first name?

[Cylarn]

Farrell's an asshole.

[Ausira]

Yeah. I wanted to give Sobel the dicky approach, and make sure it was realistic on how everyone hated him. (And he got promotions since everyone hated him, and his drills)

So will you be RPing Albert by D-Day? Plus wouldn't it be more likely if you call out last names instead of by first name?

Yeah, and sorry about that. I thought Elijah was your last name. Hehe.

I'll fix it, but...

Farrell's an asshole.

He just cares for his men. He's a tough son-of-a-bitch, standing up to Sobel. (Watch Band of Brothers... you'll know what I mean)

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