Again learning-Cpt Flam(sov)vs Majeloz

[cpt flam]

there is a possibility that Stalingrad fall
not much to loose
reopen toward isolated (prefer to have them rout)

[cpt flam]

at the same time
two armies are going to Stalino
at first glance Rumanian are keeping the front

[cpt flam]

in crimea
continuing to exchange blow
allway same armies are concerned

[cpt flam]

OOB
a bit less then 2.5M germans
look at the Finns air army

[cpt flam]

losses from my turn
each turn i received about 100 000 from cities

[cpt flam]

aerial losses

[cpt flam]

production to finish

[cpt flam]

end of this one
Majeloz surrendered
that was a better game in my view than against PDH where i was badly crashed

[Aussiematto]

All cheers to the Cpt! It was a good game, and I learned a lot too, especially what to expect in 1942 . Next time I am digging in and waiting it out for a minor victory.

Three things are really clear from this game for me. First, I spent too much time trying to make pockets which Flamm busted out of with depressing ease. The German probably needs to conserve force and push Soviets back by threat of pockets, but not actually close them. Second, Finns are a weakness - Flamm hammered them into the ground in a way I don't recall being so easy in 1.03. (this was one of the first 1.04 games). Should have dug in after clearing Leningrad. Third, there's a lot to learn about airforces which I don't get

However, this game confirms for me that it's unbalanced in 1942 -- Flamm's offensives up north (which, when they broke through was the reason for my capitulation since there was nothing left to throw into the hole), seem too easy. The Soviets need (for this to be a contest) to have to choose between defence vs powered up Germans OR offensive. That would give it more flavour of choice.

But, please don't read this as a criticism - Flamm, Monsieur Le Captain, is a seriously good player (or I am pretty average, or both!)