Gnikam eht ni retsasid - Oloren USSR, Terje Axis. Oloren now permitted.

[terje439]

Turn 83

Overall
It seems the USSR have run out of steam allready, as they only make 2 attacks this turn (scoring 2 retreats). Had our panzers been in better shape, I would have ordered a small counterattack, but alas. We do make 7 attacks this turn, scoring 1 held, 5 retreats and 1 rout. Last turnwe recieved 2 fresh infantry divisions, and these have just arrived on the southern front, they were badly needed.

Losses
USSR : 69.000 troops, 796 guns, 159 AFVs, 205 AC.
Axis : 35.000 troops, 390 guns, 83 AFVs, 4 AC.
The good thing about the losses this turn, is that they are mostly done to Italians and Rumanians, my precious German untis were left mostly alone this turn.

Pools
Manpower : 341.730
Vehicle : 215.823
Armaments : 212.113
Hiwi : 3

Pest control
Our security divisions deal swiftly with the 3 partisans that appear.

[randallw]

With the kind of numbers you are facing the best results for casualty ratios may be to go on the full defensive, with units in reserve mode. Any attempt at a major offensive by you may burn units out.

Either way, you are doomed, so enjoy the struggle to the end. [:D]

[terje439]

ORIGINAL: randallw

With the kind of numbers you are facing the best results for casualty ratios may be to go on the full defensive, with units in reserve mode. Any attempt at a major offensive by you may burn units out.

Either way, you are doomed, so enjoy the struggle to the end. [:D]

Hehehe yeah. Yup, no major offensives are undertaken, however I will attack when the CV numbers are "right". I THINK this is buying me time. I keep forcing the USSR to reoccupy some of the contested hexes, reducing his ability to launch deliberate attacks in many zones.


Terje

[terje439]

Turn 84

Overall
The USSR brings out the dreaded Rifle Corps, and the result is felt. What I am hoping for at the moment is to be able to hold the current position untill mud arrives, but I have severe doubts about my ability to do so. The USSR launch 11 attacks, scoring 4 helds, 6 retreats and 1 rout. We try 4 attacks, but only score 2 helds and 2 retreats, not good enough.

Losses
USSR : 86.000 troops, 862 guns, 744 AFVs, 289 AC.
Axis : 39.000 troops, 566 guns, 106 AFVs, 4 AC.
Although we score 7 : 1 in AFVs, the USSR can afford it, we cannot.

Pools
Manpower : 346.952
Vehicles : 212.400
Armaments : 209.165
Hiwi : 49
Would not mind seing some Volkssturm units appear to use some of that manpower...Well, guess the LW Field Divisions are not much better than the Volkssturm anyway.

Pest control
Only 1 partisan to deal with this turn.

[terje439]

Turn 85

Overall
The USSR keeps pushing in the south, and they launch 10 attacks, scoring 10 retreats. We make 4 attacks and score 3 retreats and a rout. So far I am not too scared about the situation as I have forces to respond with (atleast to some extent). That being said, I will not be sadden when mud comes back as every small period of time without fighting is a godsent right now.

Losses
USSR : 93.000 troops, 1.073 guns, 283 AFVs, 211 AC.
Axis : 40.000 troops, 567 guns, 81 AFVs, 5 AC.

Campaign losses
USSR : 5.335.641 troops, 82.453 guns, 24.580 AFVs, 19.922 AC.
Axis : 2.413.297 troops, 37.270 guns, 7.375 AFVs, 2.239 AC.

Pools
Manpower : 349.316
Vehicle : 210.075
Armaments : 222.544
Hiwi : 21

Tank pools
Pz IIIm : 0
Pz IIIn : 16
Pz IVg : 29
Pz VI : 152

Pest control
We chase away 3 out of the 4 partisans that appear this turn.

[Aurelian]

It's probably too late to matter, but replace Halder with Guderian. He will be much better all around than Halder in the top spot.

Much like Soviet player put Zhukov in STAVKA. Better with all the leader rolls.

[terje439]

Ok, thx for the advice

Terje

[terje439]

Turn 86

Overall
A worrying development. The USSR attack all along the line (well not literally all over, but still...). They launch 15 attacks and score 3 helds and 12 retreats. We only make 2 counterattacks this turn, and score 2 retreats. the problem now is that although our attacks still succeed, they are too costly. We lose 5.000 men killing of 6.000 USSR troops. A poor exchange.

Losses
Once more the USSR losses are way off...
USSR : 7.000 troops, 173 guns, 9 AFVs, 3 AC.
Axis : 25.000 troops, 189 guns, 21 AFVs, 2 AC.

Pools
Manpower : 354.911
Vehicles : 206.343
Armaments : 230.851
Hiwi : 207

Leader exchange
Halder and Guderian changes positions.

Pest control
All 3 on map partisans are chased down.

[terje439]

Turn 87

Overall
Once more the USSR pushes along most of the front. Unless I am able to halt their attack in the centre next turn, I will have to reactivate the static units in AGN and prepare to fall back. Some good news though, Guderian has come through and released the Pz IVg2 and Pz V to the pools. Hopefully we will soon see some of them in combat. After all the Fuhrer has promised that his new wonderweapons will turn the war!
The USSR make a total of 20 attacks (more and more each turn...), and score 5 helds and 15 retreats. We make 6 attacks, for a result of 3 helds, 2 retreats amd 1 rout. Somewhat concerned about the fact that we now also encounter Mechanized Corps on the line...

Losses
USSR : 109.000 troops, 1.194 guns, 591 AFVs, 360 AC.
Axis : 53.000 troops, 892 guns, 67 AFVs, 17 AC.

Pools
Manpower : 362.863
Vehicle : 204.231
Armaments : 236.703
Hiwi : 157

Pest control
All 3 partisans are delt with.

Hiwi explanation
The rising ammount of Hiwis in the pool is most likely from the disbanding of forts (see below).

[terje439]

Turn 88

Overall
The USSR keeps pushing, but I am still hoping to keep the front untill mud sets in. On a brighter side, Paul Hausser arrives with a fresh Panzer Corps. The only units in it so far however is only two infantry divisions (also fresh), but they are badly needed at the front.
The USSR makes a total 16 attacks, getting 5 helds, 10 retreats and 1 rout as results. We only make 4 attacks, and score 1 held and 3 retreats this turn.

Losses
USSR : 106.000 troops, 1.122 guns, 541 AFVs, 301 AC.
Axis : 47.000 troops, 801 guns, 122 AFVs, 3 AC.

Pools
Manpower : 365.227
Vehicle : 200.655
Armaments : 232.523
Hiwi : 5
Although the tank pools are still a major concern, some of the other pools are now looking rather good (see below).

Pest control
We deal with the 3 partisans that pop up.

[terje439]

Turn 89

Overall
So, the dam bursts. AGC is attacked and thrown out of its forts this turn. There is nothing to do but to start withdrawing as there is not enough troops to make a proper defence outside of fortified hexes. AGN has been given order to reactivate. Next turn we will execute "Fall Exodus", and march back quite far. There is no point in losing troops and units by defending clear terrain with no objectives in it. True, we will lose some USSR cities as well as the Baltic, but it has to be done.
The USSR make a total of 19 attacks, causing 3 helds, 15 retreats and 1 surrender (fortifed zone). We only make one attack in the south, causing a rout.

Losses
USSR : 105.000 troops, 1.117 guns, 298 AFVs, 387 AC.
Axis : 50.000 troops, 867 guns, 133 AFVs, 8 AC.

Pools
Manpower : 381.537
Vehicle : 194.798
Armaments : 223.605
Hiwi : 753
Worth noting : Alot of fortifed zones were disbanded this turn, which explains the Hiwi increase. A bigger concern is the vehicle pool.

Pest control
Both appearing partisans are chased away.

[terje439]

Turn 90

Overall
We actually did not need to fall further back this turn as the USSR are too slow to keep up with our retreats. This gives me some hope of staying in front of the next line untill mud arrives (turn 94), but it will be close. The USSR launch 11 attacks this turn, scoring 4 helds, 6 retreats and 1 rout, while we score 1 held, 5 retreats and 2 routs for a total of 8 attacks.

Losses
USSR : 113.000 troops, 1.227 guns, 530 AFVs, 329 AC.
Axis : 48.000 troops, 812 guns, 73 AFVs, 2 AC.

Pools
Manpower : 385.568
Vehicle : 195.567
Armaments : 223.380
Hiwi : 441

Pest control
3 partisans shows up, and 3 run away.

[terje439]

Turn 91

Overall
The blizzard is over and movement increase. The USSR utilizes this to attack all along the line, but only score limited success in the south. It seems the line might still hold untill mud. A total of 20 USSR attacks results in 5 helds, 13 retreats and 2 routs. We luanch 11 attacks and score 2 helds, 8 retreats and 1 rout. The retreats however are victories only in name (see below).

Losses
USSR : 139.000 troops, 1.717 guns, 834 AFVs, 440 AC.
Axis : 71.000 troops, 1.368 guns, 152 AFVs, 34 AC.

Pools
Manpower : 391.736 (so many men, so few used...)
Vehicle : 201.089
Armaments : 214.262
Hiwi : 139

[glvaca]

You need to put in more bodies in the attack. 120k+ versus 50k will yield much better results.

[terje439]

ORIGINAL: glvaca

You need to put in more bodies in the attack. 120k+ versus 50k will yield much better results.

Actually...It did not I am afraid. Losses were simply increased by aproxomately 500 troops on each side


Terje

[terje439]

Turn 92

Overall
The USSR keeps on making more and more attacks. This turn they even breach the northern front. We were still able to stabilize the situation all along the front, so it seems our forward defence will hold untill mud, which means we have a proper line aided by rivers to defend during spring/summer.
The USSR launched a total of 26 attacks this turn, scoring 7 helds and 19 retreats. We made only 9 attacks, and scored 2 helds, 6 retreats and 1 rout.

Losses
USSR : 124.000 troops, 1.524 guns, 559 AFVs, 475 AC.
Axis : 72.000 troops, 1.323 guns, 109 AFVs, 15 AC.

[/i]Pools[/i]
Manpower : 390.967
Vehicle : 206.071
Armaments : 189.884
Hiwi : 55

Pest control
4 partisan units are forced to retreat, leaving none on the map.

[juret]

does he have many guard cav and tank units?

[terje439]

ORIGINAL: juret

does he have many guard cav and tank units?

Yes. I do not have the exact number, but there are quite a few of each, not to mention rifle corps...


Terje

[Banori]

very nica aar. I´m an absolut beginner. it´s interesting for me to see how things work. terje he would do the same with me i think don´t be sad.

[terje439]

ORIGINAL: Banori

very nica aar. I´m an absolut beginner. it´s interesting for me to see how things work. terje he would do the same with me i think don´t be sad.

Thank you for those kind words, and welcome to the forums
Well, the really annoying part is that I can see some major mistakes I have made, but I guess that is how we learn.


Terje