Fall Weiss II - version 1.0 AAR - [Finished]

[crispy131313]

August 5, 1941

Switzerland

The cost of our loss gold reserves. If I had declared war on Switzerland I could have had the opportunity to recoup the loss MPP.

[Klydon]

I have been following along on this AAR (along with some others) to help me decide if I want to purchase this game or not.

I have to say I am dismayed that the CW AI just seems to punch out ground units like crazy at a time when their fortunes should not be so good. The force in Portugal is large obviously along with what they had in Egypt in a force capable of destroying not only a reinforced Italian force, but DAK as well.

Thanks for doing this AAR.

[crispy131313]

Don't feel too dismayed with the CW AI's capability as this is a revised version of the default campaign (a MOD). There are lots of going on's that are non-historical, although I try to ensure everything is plausible via gradual build up of events which can take a player down alternate history.

I also do give the AI it bit of extra punch in North Africa mainly to represent how underwhelming the Italians were historically, but mainly I think it may have been some poor play on my own that is resulting in a disaster in North Africa.

As a vet of the SC series, I would highly recommend purchasing the game. It is a 10+ year evolution of the series. As a result SC3 is certainly polished and has historically had a very high level of support from Bill and Hubert. You won't be disappointed.

[Josh]

ORIGINAL: crispy131313

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I just noticed i'm over 50 posts in. And I'm wondering if anyone is even reading this? [:D][X(]

Me [:D] So thanks for writing it.

[crispy131313]

August 19, 1941

Eastern Front

The Axis HQ's are lagging well behind our forces in the South. I simply have not been able to afford to upgrade their motorization as of yet. Luckily the Russian defensive positions have been very lean so I have been able to continue to thrust forward.


North Africa

The Italian 11th Army has evacuated Benghazi to Tripoli. The Allies will now turn their eyes to El Agehila.

Spain

The Italian Expeditionary Group (2 Corps, 1 HQ) has been redirected to southern Spain as British troops begin to march on Sevilla, just North of Gibraltar. Before I had only the 3rd Spanish Army defending the South.

[crispy131313]

August 19, 1941

To end the turn I have decided to lean on Sweden to permit the transport of German forces into Northern Finland.

[crispy131313]

September 2, 1941

Eastern Front

-Army Group North captures Tallinn
-Army Group Center reaches within a hex of Smolensk
-Army Group South reaches within a hex of Dnepropetrovsk
-In Romania an amphibious Russian unit captures Constanta after sailing across the Black Sea, some reserve units are dispatched to Romania to displace the invader.

North Africa
Benghazi is captured. Commonwealth Forces begin strike against the defensive line held at El Agheila. The Greeks stationed at Tripoli are near full strength and will march next turn.

Spain

Spanish forces destroy A British division and HQ in Northern Portugal.

Iran
UK and British Forces have occupied Iran.

[n0kn0k]

ORIGINAL: Josh

ORIGINAL: crispy131313

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I just noticed i'm over 50 posts in. And I'm wondering if anyone is even reading this? [:D][X(]

Me [:D] So thanks for writing it.

Yes. Keep it up!

[crispy131313]

September 16, 1941

Canary Islands

A UK destroyer group was sunk near the Canary Islands by a combined force of German Cruisers, U-Boats and Italian Submarines.

Atlantic

Convoy Raiding is again picking up in the Atlantic as there are 12 raiding units at sea.

Spain

The British invasion of Spain has turned into a massacre as British troops have been forced to the coast to be driven back into the sea by Generalissimo Franco while his Italian Allies protect the Southern Flank.

[crispy131313]

September 16, 1941

Eastern Front

Army Group North is marching from Tallinn towards Leningrad.

Army Group Center has begun battering the city of Smolensk.

Army Group South is forced to fight its way across the Dnepr River line as Russian forces have taken defensive positions to slow our advance.

[crispy131313]

October 4, 1941

Army Group North

In the North Germany begin to close in on the Major City of Leningrad. Russian Armies are ill matched against the swarm of German forces. North of Leningrad Finnish infantry are attempting to besiege and recapture the town of Vyburg which was lost in the winter war. We will be hard pressed but I attempt is to reach the gates of Leningrad before winter sets in.

[crispy131313]

October 4, 1941

Army Group Center

Germany captures Smolensk this turn en route to Moscow. Hungarian infantry break away from Army Group South and begin to move Northward to support the capture of small towns South West of the Russian Capital. A stubborn Tank formation has slowed our march North of the Pripyat Marshes, and has drawn a considerable amount of units towards it's destruction.

[crispy131313]

October 4, 1941

Army Group South

Dnepropetrovsk has been occupied by German forces after intensive fighting for the city, though considerable Russian infantry are still entrenched behind the Dnepr River holding near the city of Zaporizhia. We have also captured the city of Kharkov.

[crispy131313]

October 4, 1941

Spain

Spanish forces which have reaped the benefits of German and Italian support prior to joining the Axis continue to dominate the British forces. Franco is closing in on port of Porto (I'm not making this up that's what it's called) which should severely hamper the British, leaving Lispon as the only other source of naval transport.

North Africa

Axis forces continue to hold at El Agheila awaiting the Greek Armies to arrive. A large Greek/Italian/German offensive is looming.

[crispy131313]

October 4, 1941

The Clodius Agreement

Turkey is currently Allied leaning 37% but no matter, just like Portugal (in my mod) Germany can trade with Turkey no matter her leaning.

However, I believe I have encountered my first major scripting error. Bulgaria must be in Axis hands for the materials to flow to Germany. But as the Balkan's were heavily shaken up by Greece being persuaded to sign the Tripartite Pact, Bulgaria has not joined the Axis, instead leaning heavily towards USSR. The real reason I have not attacked Bulgaria is because Turkey would swing heavily allied as a defensive reaction. So even if I select "Yes" I will not get my MPP bonus due to Bulgaria's neutral status.

I just fixed this on my side, (instead ensuring only that there are no Allied units with 5 hexes of Sofia (capital) rather then checking Sofia's alignment (occupier status) to allow German/Turkish trade to move through Bulgaria in a case where Bulgaria remains truly non-belligerent. It seems plausible that Bulgaria would not want to risk intervention here given her proximity to war in Europe and would allow the trade of goods between Germany and Turkey. I could always declare war on Bulgaria, and occupy the capital but that will really upset neighboring Turkey. So for this match I will have to select no unfortunately. A shame as Turkey is the highest overland trade partner at 30 MPP per turn to Germany.

And that's the fun of making a user made scenario!

[crispy131313]

ORIGINAL: n0kn0k

ORIGINAL: Josh

ORIGINAL: crispy131313

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I just noticed i'm over 50 posts in. And I'm wondering if anyone is even reading this? [:D][X(]

Me [:D] So thanks for writing it.

Yes. Keep it up!

Thanks guys!

[sapper32]

I'm reading also keep it up, I'm playing against the German AI I'm doing ok but have played SC2 so I know a bit of how the game plays gonna start a campaign against the Allied AI so I can better apprecite the game before I play any PBEMs

[crispy131313]

October 26, 1941

Eastern Front

No major gains this turn.

Spain

The battle for Porto continues as the majority of Spanish forces concentrate their attacks in Northern Portugal.

North Africa

Italian Mobile Infantry are routed as El Agheila. The Greeks without motorization and poor supply are slow to arrive at the front lines.

[crispy131313]

November 17, 1941

East Africa

The Italians surrender.

Eastern Front

In the South the weather is beginning to get worse and is slowing our advance. Army Group Center has Moscow in it's sights.

[crispy131313]

December 1941

Eastern Front

Winter has taken it's grip on the Eastern Front and it is unlikely I will make any more meaningful gains until winter thaw. A full recap of the Eastern Front next turn to come.

Spain

Spain has captured Porto in Northern Portugal. The British had been massing troops to protect the port but have been gradually wore down by Spanish Armour.