4 Player AAR with new PBEM - Game 4

[kondor]

I had enough TF-s and supplies to execute everything, I moved the CV-s in range. I've launched the FT-s cover from the Philipines over it to prevent a counterattack and all the FT-s from French Indochina into one massive battle.
It went according to plan, a massive WA victory! No surprises there, my FT-s & CAG-s are superior to IJN counterparts in every way + I had slight numbers advantage as well.

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[kondor]

One IJN CV remained nothing that my LF-s can't clean up.

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This ended the great Yellow sea battle and broke the IJN navy.

[kondor]

After the battle, my navy is executing a blockade of Japan's home islands, as I'm trying to stop any more army units from coming in from China.
I've even tried bombing the home islands with my HB-s, but 3 of my HB-s drew evasion 1 and gave Japan's flak units a few big hits. My elite and veteran HB-s are down.
The Manchuria factory was damaged, and after all the fighting, there is only one operational factory in China.
My HB-s have the range from the French Indochina area to Manchuria. They are a scary force to deal with.

The battle of attrition with Japan's home islands forces commences. It will last a few turns, I expect the war to be over in '45, as on schedule.

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It's obvious that Germany can't do much vs SU, if minor allies refuse to join the fight. And if they can't jeopardize the soviets, the war will not last long vs experienced players.
As you can see, Goran and I are getting there.

[rjh1971]

Fa44 Germany

Germany is on its last legs. The USSR doesn't have enough supply nearby to launch their final assault, but they can probably move it and launch the final blow. If they don't it will be in the winter.

An unwary battleship was damaged in West Germany sea area.

Troops from France and Belgium were railed to the fatherland. The West areas are sitting ducks and if the WA decide to invade they will take them.

The screenshot is before production.

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[kondor]

SU FA '44
Goran attacked with everything into E. Germany, but it was not enough to dislodge the stubborn German defenders.
Losses were close to equal.

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WA FA'44
I couldn't attack from Austria, odds were 2:1 against me and no chance of taking W. Germany. So, I've postponed the attack on the Reich and took poorly defended Paris.

Rafael survived the '44.

[kondor]

On the Pacific front, I've taken Korea and the strategically important Ryukyu Islands.
It takes time to bring all the needed units and supplies, so this turn I've only damaged a few air units over the Japan (FT-s and an HB).
There are still 7 IJA FT-s remaining, and they are vastly outnumbered by the WA armada gathering in the Ryukyu Islands.

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[rjh1971]

Germany Wi44

Quick turn for Germany , TLC and Eastern France were evacuated and its militia displaced to defend the Fatherland.

Indeed Dalibor is moving all his assets to knock out Japan, the British Isles are only base to air units.

The still all mighty LW (against the Reds only) hit again the Soviet air force.

The number of units defending Berlin match those of the Reds, and the WA are two below the ones in West Germany. Germany might make to the Spring...

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[kondor]

Yup, spring it is, no way we can break you with winter snow.

[kondor]

SU '45 winter.
Goran forced a winter attack, and the results were expected.

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[kondor]

WA winter of '45
Air raid over Germany wiped out almost the entire Luftwaffe.

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[kondor]

Similar action over Honshu Island.

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[kondor]

The stage is set for the Spring offensive.
Will Germany survive the next turn?

[rjh1971]

Germany Sp45

Germany had to disband all aircraft in production Heavy Bomber, Tactical bombers, subs and Light Fleets to have enough resources and build its last units. Final forces defending W Germany are 27 and 29 in E. Germany. We may stand a chance agains the Russian but I doubt we will be able to fend off the WA.

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The LW tried to hit the Soviet tactical bomber to avoid blitzkrieg bonus but failed in their attempt.

ALEA JACTA EST!

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[kondor]

After a little delay, the war is on to its final stages.
First SU spring of '45 attack from Goran.

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Germany holds.

[kondor]

WA SP '45
My follow-up went similar. I had like 1% chance of success.
Germany will fall next turn.

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[kondor]

Marines and paratroopers have taken Kyushu, supported by the airforce and naval bombardment.
I was not aware that I can land only like 5 units with amphibious landing? I had enough transports and troops for double the amount.
But with 4 paratrooper units, it was enough.

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[kondor]

Here's the current situation in Japan.
Now even the god of winds can't save Japan, and it will surely fall from the mighty WA armada.

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Both nations should fall in the summer of '45.

[kondor]

Here's the WA research screen at the end.

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[rjh1971]

Marines and paratroopers have taken Kyushu, supported by the airforce and naval bombardment.
I was not aware that I can land only like 5 units with amphibious landing? I had enough transports and troops for double the amount.
But with 4 paratrooper units, it was enough.

If you develop level 6 of amphibious landing then you can disembark an unlimited number of units as long as you have the means to do so.

[kondor]

Thank you, there's always something interesting to learn in AWD. This game is so deep, that's why it's so interesting!