Road to Kiev - New Player's AAR

[Redmarkus5]

Hi. This will not be as detailed an AAR as those produced by the testers, but I will post screenies and observations for general discussion.

First, I use the AI to recon the Soviet lines. Next, I launch my air attacks on the red Air Force using the AI. Good results, I think...

[Redmarkus5]

The front lines before the assault... (I'll post the after in a while).

[Redmarkus5]

My first attack. Deliberate attack from multiple hexes. I haven't transferred any support from the HQ - trusting my Generals

[Redmarkus5]

Phase 1 is complete. I have reoriented my armour to the north and away from Lvov as I am expecting the AI to run after my Panzers and allow my Infantry to capture the city more easily. Let's see.

[Redmarkus5]

Phase 1 Ground Losses.

[Redmarkus5]

My adjusted losses after the Soviet turn. They have moved from 4k men to 17k men, but...

[Redmarkus5]

The F11 key reveals that the AI has not attacked me anywhere along the front, or launched any air missions (hardly surprising). So those additional losses must be attrition-related?

[Redmarkus5]

Recon indicates that the Soviets have not reacted in a way that indicates a clear intent. Are they starting to fall back or just in shock?

[Redmarkus5]

Hard fighting all along the front but Rovno and Lvov should fall next turn - I hope!

[PyleDriver]

Red if you post "ss" in the E hotkey mode we will get a better understanding of your advancements...Good luck, have fun.

[Redmarkus5]

ORIGINAL: PyleDriver

Red if you post "ss" in the E hotkey mode we will get a better understanding of your advancements...Good luck, have fun.

Sorry - I have no idea what that means

[Redmarkus5]

And the returns after the Soviet turn.

[Redmarkus5]

Although the F11 key only reports two recon flights and no attacks

[PyleDriver]

It will shade the enemy controlled hexs and allows us to get a better grasp of your advances...

[ComradeP]

Pressing "e" will toggle the display on you normally see when selecting a unit, with non-friendly hexes indicated in red.

[Redmarkus5]

Ah - the 'E' key I know about. It was the 'ss' that was confusing me. I thought you wanted to know where my SS units were heading

Turn 3 done. Rovno and Lvov taken. AI still standing firm and no crazy moves seen yet.

[Redmarkus5]

And the end of my Turn 4. Tarnopol has fallen as I've finally taken the chance of pushing the panzers ahead. The AI has put up an excellent defence so far, using satisfyingly historical tactics.

[Redmarkus5]

Not too happy about my losses though, but it is the Southern Front...

[Redmarkus5]

Recon suggests that the Soviets have fled in the South, possibly abandoning Odessa.

[Redmarkus5]

end of Turn 5 and Proskurov has fallen - taken off the march.