The estimate in the above post, that my enemies are "very strong" is a laughable understatement.

I have not seen such strength. Germany has at least 12 industrial complexes. Where I look along the coast I see garrisons I dare not assault.

The Germans blew the British out of Istanbul, putting ...

It should be clear that I have been touring the fronts showing what I see, and blurring the rest

My enemies are very strong. The view I showed probably does not make clear that I am faced with very significant forces. Germany, in particular, is strong in places I have not focused on. The Fatherland ...

Perhaps the most consequential map of all: the invasion of Japan. The USN and Marine Corps have taken two city/ports in the Japanese Home Islands. The IJN chose to not leave harbor and attack, probably wisely.
Developments here should proceed apace.

On another major front the British and Americans attack Italy as the Germans attack Greece. The landings at Anzio and fall of Naples led to the destruction of the Regina Marina.
Italy may call on Germany for help with the defense of the "Boot".

Up into the Soviet territories from Afghanistan the British find resistance as the Red Army defends the underbelly.

The major Soviet thrust is in the south Iraq and Persia. This is a very active front with movement and battle frequent on both sides. Just now this is a British front for the Allies, however American forces could participate.

This is the front resulting from a Soviet attack, and British response.
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As can be seen both my Axis and Soviet enemies hold portions of the front.The fort near Istanbul has been leveled, but perhaps more important the bridge is broken making this area difficult to attack. This ...

What on earth is going on in the war?

Well, quite a lot actually. The slow updates to this AAR are caused by the massive scale of the game. I am playing the Allies, France, Britain, the USA, and China, and the turns are playing at about eight or more hours, a full work day. The finishing touches ...

For important games:

I start a document with my word processor and keep a turn by turn copy of screen captures and text. I capture big battles, status updates, production numbers, leadership advances and situation maps.

I do find patterns over time.

I also engage my AI to discuss the game. It is ...

I am starting a game now. This will be played between turns of the big GD game.

I chose Russia to piggyback on this excellent AAR.

I did not choose the Nordic Kalmar block so my experience in the north will be different.

Chuck

I am watching this with interest.

Is the most recent version available on Vic's site? How do you launch the game after installing the ATZIP file?

Good luck to your Russians.

屈辱の日として後世に残る日 (Kutsujoku no hi to shite kōsei ni nokoru hi)

Was this attack unfair. It surely was a shock, but in warfare one must not leave a potential enemy an opportunity,

The British assumed the Soviets would eventually be their ally and when the attack came with no warning on Iraq and Persia ...

A bad breakfast on Taihoku.

The USN asked the British to scout Taihoku harbor for the IJN carriers. They were there.
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The decision had been made to attack Japan. War was declared and the Navy wasted no time.
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Only three carriers were there with supporting ships. We ...

Our Soviet player is less experienced at GD than Python and I, so I want to address the performance of Stavka.

The Soviets have made this game what it is, best in class. The choice to ally with the Germansis unusual and has always been seen as a game breaker. Now it is revealed that it can make for ...

O.N.I Strategic appreciation: USN D177632
August 19th, 1940

The United States is at war. It is appropriate to look at the situation around the world by nation.

Germany:
The Germans have had remarkable success. The alliance with the USSR plays a big part in this, but Germany has proved a very ...

Hello old friend,

I know you love the AARs, and this one is a doozy.

I think this might be the best game of GD in my ten years of playing. The tension is constant. Bad news comes quickly. Every strategic option seems open.

It is the strategy that makes this game so special. You really do feel the ...

The British Army has a new tank.

General & Dimensions
Type: Infantry Tank
Designation: Tank, Infantry, Mk IV, Churchill I (A22)
Combat Weight: ~39.1 tonnes (38.5 long tons / ~86,000 lbs)
Length: 24 ft 5 in (7.44 m)
Width: 10 ft 8 in (3.25 m)
Height: 8 ft 2 in (2.49 m)
Crew: 5 (Commander, Gunner ...

Imperial Japanese Navy
Office of Signal Intelligence

Admiral Matome Ugaki
Chief of Staff

What are we to make of this?

Commander Sadamu Sanagi

The map in the triptych is not an accurate representation but was the map Le Monde sent out from fragmentary sources as the battle went on. Paris was actually an "open" city where only some artillery defended.

Many French at the time were confused, till the loss of Paris sank in.

A sad day for France. France will fight on, and restore the Glory