laurentpsl vs operating (118th turn finished)

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Turn 108 Suez Canal: The British were starting to take a beating (no air power). Their long time offense ended with a retreat to the canal, plus I think they are getting tight with PP, for my subs have intercepting supply ships. The Brits have a lot of units on the map eating up PP for upkeep. Decided not to pursue them to canal, at this point of the game do not need any surprises, instead stay focused on the Western Front, RR any spare units from the Gaza region up to Austria. For the remainder of this match Turkey does not have much to worry about, just wait out the turn clock.

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Turn 109 stats. Watch how CP MP diminishes most turns, observe that NM stays high.

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Turn 109 French Front. Entente is attacking every turn with air power, then artillery, followed up with infantry, armor, absolutely pulverizing front line infantry units at salient. The Reserves are the factor saving this front from collapsing. As long as the zeppelins are out of range of Entente air, they can targets like the American artillery on the coast.

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Turn 109 Austrian front; the FOW does not show is the fighters, bombers, airships that appear in replay, including artillery. Portugal infantry has made progress to the far side of the Italian Alps, Laurent wants Vienna bad, but I don't think he realizes the extent of fortifying already done to the max. So far I have been all defense, next turn I will try to burn the Portuguese.

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Turn 110: This is the only tech that would be completed before the end of Match, giving the Germans a level 2 anti-tank and possible counter attack capability. All other labs for all other nations have been disbanded.

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Turn 110 Austrian Front: Gave the Portuguese something to think about, they will not last another turn if they stay, their efficiency has dropped. The British fighters are at class 4 now. Most if not all my infantry are class 10-12, good air defense. New infantry units are arriving with level 8 efficiency, better than having garrisons with no anti air.

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Turn 111 French Front: Gave the American artillery a good pasting with my BB, he won't be hanging around long, anything to delay a bombardment of Antwerp. Keep that conveyer belt of reserves moving to the front, not a problem till winter arrives. My subs gave that Class 2 American BB a taste of good German made torpedos knocking it down to a strength 5, don't think he will be coming out any time soon for more.

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Turn 112 Western Front: England's navy attacked my BB, ended up pretty much a draw after the zeppelins zero-d in on the English sub. The Bulgarian cavalry has been spotting enemy artillery for zeppelins and AH airships. Yes, those aircraft take losses because of English fighter protection, but it is worth it to keep the artillery in a state of flux. Notice the Portuguese infantry is gone, it got beat down so Laurent disbanded it before it got destroyed. He has been pounded away at my garrisons below Strassberg, again the reserves keep rotating out damaged units. CP PP has been enough to keep units in repair and upgraded. Take a look at Bulgarian MP, that is unbelievable![:D]

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Turn 112 Split Naval: Tried to attack English CA with my BB, failed because of hidden subs (Italian and French). However was able to score hits on subs with zeppelin and airship. Went back to port defense posture and repair to wait for another opportunity to attack in green dot zone. Production queue will give you an idea of reinforcements that are on their way and commanders that at the ready to go into battle. Preparing coastal areas against naval invasions, which Laurent made a strong attempt at earlier from which they all got wiped out. So I have to keep on my toes there. 6 more turns....[;)]

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Turn 113 Stats:

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Turn 113 Austrian Front: Italian artillery has showed up in the mountains, gave them a warm reception with the zeppelins and a kiss to the English artillery also, thanks to the Bulgarian cavalry. Moved a sub next to the English CA for the AH BB to occupy next turn. Entente is having a tough time tying to break my lines, he will do alot of damage, but he won't be able to score a victory in 5 turns. Most, if not all my infantry is at level 12 (9 anti-air defense), that's why he is concentrating his air power on garrisons.

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Turn 113 Western front overview:

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Turn 113 Suez Canal pot shots: AH sub waiting to ambush supply ship. Position class 10 German artillery to counter any Entente naval attacks on Gaza, other artillery placed to help fend off any invasions, there is plenty of ammo to go around for blasting infantry. In the meantime, harrying Brit SGs with fighters, zeppelin and airship attack cities to keep Brit PP down and maybe score some kills while they are at it. Glad to see a Portuguese infantry arriving, he could of gone elsewhere to be more of a nuisance. I'm still not going to underestimate the FOW.

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Turn 114 Stats:

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Turn 114 French Front: The French have finally vaporized an level 12 infantry unit, but did not want to take the hex, thought was kind of curious, I was only too happy to occupy it with one my units and let those who need a rest take a break and repair. Laurent is a long-long way from Berlin, so I don't mind burning some units here.

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Turn 114 Western Front: Turk reinforcements arriving from Gaza, just in case of a last minute breakthrough or defense wherever needed. During the course of the last 10 to 15 turns, upped RR for Bulgaria, Austria and Turkey. Defense in depth in Belgium 3 hex rows deep, in front of Vienna 4 hex rows deep max entrenchment levels according to terrain.

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Turn 114 Western Front Adjustments: German cavalry exposes French and English artillery to zeppelin attacks, same thing to the entente artillery down in the mountains. Austrian Front is rock solid, nothing budging there. Moved German general Falkenheim just below Sttusgart to help with garrison defense. 4 turns to go, "knock on wood" no CTD this game.

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Turn 114 Off Brest Naval action: A 2 strength supply ship entered Plymouth port hex, which was sunk by a 2 strength sub. Attacked American level 2 CA, just to draw attention away from small sub fleet. Been busy in this area sinking troop transports or damaging whatever I can. From what I can see of Laurent's side, it appears he is having problems with England repairing units or creating new units, much to my wondering. The British CA s here are level 5 or 6, so try to avoid them as much as possible, a little "cat and mouse" could be said. Eventually will bring these boats closer to home for refit and defense.

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Turn 114 Eastern Overview: Out of all the captured Russian cities (there is 2 off the edge of picture) that only 2 produce points out of 37-38 cities.[8|]

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Turn 115 Murder From the Deep: Got news for you! the United States have been at war for more than a year! [:D]