Rnd 3 2 vs 2: Haudrauf/Boerwar vs Polonthi/Tica

[BoerWar]

Japan - Fall '40: More bombing with mixed results, scored 3 hits, but loast a bomber to flak.

turn sent to Polonthi.

[Petiloup]

Fall 1940:

Russia:

Yugoslavia is down, we feel some political tension brewing on our borders so we warn Rumania and Hungary not to take any foolish actions.

Heavy fights in the skies over London turning definitely in the favor of the Luftwaffe. Cairo is now under siege.

China:

We are happy to see Russia keeping to help Mao armies [&o] while the Allies promise of help is beginning to falter [:-]

Still we are building back our factories again. When will the Japanese learn anything [;)]

A view of the world at this moment. Still more Grey times ahead [:(]

[tcart]

W.Allies Fall 1940
 
The Germans hit the RAF hard. We lose 2 FTR and 1 TAC damaged and 4 FTR destroyed for 5 German FTR damaged. I think with number of AA present (3) we should have done better, but such is life. The British couldn't get their FTR tech up quick enough to be a bigger threat.
 
However, the German losses mean that only 1 FTR is within range of the UK for the winter turn, giving us time to rebuild.
 
Churchill wonders if the Germans will pursue Sealion in '41.
 
A wayward U boat is sunk off the coast of Scotland.

Cairo is reinforced at least for now. A heavy INF presence should keep Rommel at bay for a turn or two.

[BoerWar]

Japan - Win '41: More bombing. One factory is damaged. That is all.

turn sent to Polonthi.

[Petiloup]

Winter 1941:

Russia:

Somehow our scientist don't believe the claim that the new German Panzers are amphibious models to invade the UK. We are strongly advising Germany not to be foolish or we will wash away such dream of conquest under the boots of our mighty Red Army [:-]

China:

The absence of supplies from Russia this time prevents us to rebuild the damaged factory. Hard times seems ahead.

[tcart]

W.Allies Winter 1940

The UK is pressed to the limit, but we shall persevere. London is strongly garrisoned against a Spring invasion, while Scotland enjoys the benefit of fighter cover and a robust defense force. See the screenshot below for fortress London.

Cairo is less strong, but might well hold.

Another U-boat is sent to the bottom, leaving but two, though one is elite. Still, I'll take the loss of a single transport per turn any day. With any luck it'll push the US WR along, too.

[BoerWar]

Japan - Spr '41: New equipment and Chinese insults convince the high command that it is time for an offensive. The regenerating Chinese factory is bombed again as well. Naval aviation fairs poorly.

turn sent to Polonthi

[Petiloup]

Spring 1941:

Russia:

Germany keep doing War Manoeuvers along Russia borders. Hopefully they will stay true to their word [:(]

China:

The IJA did launch a successfull attack on Changsa and did quite a bunch of damage. Will they keep pushing inland?

[tcart]

W.Allies Spring 41

Last turn the Germans landed in Jordan with two INF while bringing a strong force, including 3 ARM to face Cairo from the West. 7 FTRs are also in range of London, though only three HBs are available to actually bomb anything.

A German CAG was patrolling the Red Sea, threatening to cut off our Egyptian army.

The UK sent two LFs to the Red Sea, losing one to the CAG but clearning the zone. Reinforcements were duly rushed in. A combined air and art attack retook Jordan, and Cairo now seems invulnerable.

The cost of all this is a weakened defense of London. However with most of the German army facing Russia, few bombers within range, and plenty of ART and AA around I think we're safe for now. The RAF, having achieved tech parity with the Luftwaffe, also begins to redeploy south.

Screenshot shows the Med following the Allied turn. The Axis will be hard pressed to hold the Mid East as things move ahead.

[BoerWar]

Japan - Sum '41: Those dirty Americans cut off our sources of raw materials so the drive for Chunking begins. The first step is taken without casualties.

turn sent to Polonthi.

[Petiloup]

Summer 1941:

Russia:

All quiet on the Eastern... well no front yet. The Red Army is indeed keeping the Whermacht at bay [;)]

Abundance of supplies enable us to help our Chinese brothers in their difficult times.

China:

After the last disaster the Chinese Army keep operating strategic retreat with Russia's help.

[tcart]

W.Allies Summer '41
 
Hmmm, no Barbarossa as of yet. Good news for the Allies, I think. An air battle over Cairo last turn started what promises to be an extended air attrition war there. The Germans now have 5 FTRs, 1 TAC, and 1 CAG in Egypt. We counter with 4 FTRs and 1 AA.
 
A uboat is sunk and the attacking LF goes elite.
 
Not much else to report. The fronts appear to be in something of a stalemate. I don't think Cairo will fall next turn, and England seems secure for now as well.

[BoerWar]

Japan - Fall '41: Japan continues to punish China for flushing the world with cheap knockoff products before they could. Chunking is captured from the fleeing Chinese army.

turn sent to Polonthi.

[Petiloup]

Fall 1941:

Russia:

Nothing much to report but Germany soldiers trembling to the moment the Red Army will wake up [:D]

Next turn is Winter 1942 so we don't expect anything new on the Eastern Front.

China:

That China still has an army is good news and every step forward is good news for the US war entry. Russia's supplies are welcome but not much space to retreat anymore [:(]

[tcart]

W.Allies Fall 41
 
England continues to stand alone against the German might. I have to download hypersnap or some other program, as my new rebuilt computer won't take screens using printscreen.
 
A furious battle last turn at Cairo wore down the German army nicely. He lost three FTR first, then I believe 3 ART destroyed and a fourth damaged. Of course, we lost more aircraft and comparable ground units, but any time in '41 that we're trading Brits for Germans I believe it's to the Allies advantage.
 
A uboat is sunk of Gibraltar and Cairo is reinforced. Jordan, which fell once again, is retaken and then garrisoned with an ART, hopefully securing it.

[BoerWar]

Japan - Win '42: Japan is forced to occupy territory that the Chinese have not governed themselves.

Turn sent to Polonthi

[tcart]

W.Allies Winter 42

Not much happening right now in this game. The Germans have refused to attack Russia, though most of their forces are now on the Polish borders. After several hard fought battles in the Med the Afrika Corps bugs out. Egypt is saved.

The W.Allies can't do much with the victory yet, but it's gratifying nonetheless. I expect the next blow will fall against the Russians next turn.

[Petiloup]

Spring 1942:

Russia:

Indeed the Intelligence services of the Allies were right, Germany attacks Russia and Japan strikes in the Pacific.

Getting one more year to meet the attack of Germany is paying of for the moment. Only 1 factory is lost at Kiev and 3 others are evacuated to the Urals.

We did 2 localized counterattacks with the famous Russian ART. Results, 4 panzers damaged and 1 destroyed at low cost. Hopefully it will slow down the German next turn but we still expect to loose Leningrad.

The Japanese attack is aimed at the DEI and Singapore for the moment. More expected next turn. Still a lot of the IJA is in China so India is free from trouble this turn.

China:

Nothing much and we expect less Japanese activities in China next few turns.

[BoerWar]

Japan - Sum '42: Midway and Rabual are taken, otherwise it is a consolidation turn.

turn sent to Polonthi

[Petiloup]

Summer 1942:

Russia:

Amazingly enough Leningrad repulsed a first attack by the German hordes so we did send some reinforcements to our brave troops.

Kharkov is evacuated and Kursk reinforced to protect Moscow.

China:

We keep building back our army and happily notice still a lot of Japanese troops forced to garrison Chinese territories. So less to attack the US.