FieldOfGlory vs 3 AI+ powers V2.14 with Leaders

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ORIGINAL: Josh

Uhoh the Muslim forces took one of your forts? Not good I hope you have some reserves there...
See those hills mountains to the north of Islamabad where there are some enemy units? I say cut them off and let them be isolated for a few turns, fighting in hills is a costly and lengthy business and you'd need lots of Arty and bombers... go for the capitol instead, and then finish them off.
I'd wish HQ's or Generals could get a "bonus" or medal (Panzer Corps style) for taking major cities... probably should be in the "wishes for AT Platinum section".

Yeah not much in the way of reserves over there. The fort has held so well for so long I kind of neglected the 7th Army and didn't give them much in the way of reinforcements. They will be reinforced next round with 80 Rifle 4 AT guns 4 Infantry guns and some Artillery. Also a full squadron of level bombers has been moved to Berlin for additional air support.

Speaking of Level bombers an Airstrike conducted just ahead of Rommel's forces blasted the hell out of some enemy Artillery just out of reach of his ground forces. Goring is beside himself with pride in the fine Luftwaffe pilots involved in the strike.

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If these intelligence reports are correct it looks as though half of the Muslim forces on this continent are sitting in Islamabad.[X(]

Field Marshal Guderian has warned General Rommel to be cautious when approaching the enemy capital and requested that Goring keep his level's on alert.

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Leebs 2nd Army is now pressing into the Western desert mountains. Much of the enemy forces here retreated into the hills from the desert after being mauled by the 1st Panzer Army as it passed by on its way to the Capital. Leeb has received intel from OKW stating the Muslim forces taking shelter in the Western mountains my be suffering from a strained supply line as well.

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June casualty report.

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All of Berlin has poured into the streets to watch and celebrate the arrival of the HE-111 squadron deployed there for the capitals protection.

Even the Fuhrer admits it was a magnificent show of German Air power.

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July

All is going well in South Islamabad. Rundstedt is on the outskirts of Meknes and the 1st Panzer Army is closing in on Islamabad.

The Luftwaffe rules the skies over Southern Islamabad.

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Casualty report for July.[:D]

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The War has been going so well the Fuhrer has decided to hold a great parade in Berlin to celebrate the might and power of the third Reich.

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Truly Germany's best.

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August,

Meknes has fallen and Islamabad not far away.

German scientist have discover level 3 fighters now.

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South of Berlin General Wiese is holding the line. German Artillery and German bombers have been pounding the Muslim forces for 2 months straight.

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With the conquest of Islamabad of the German mainland nearly complete OKW has begun looking at future battle plans for finishing of the last bastion of Islamabad in the area South of Berlin.

In Northern part of this province we can see very rough terrain. Mostly forest and jungle with a bit of swampland mixed in.

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In the South the terrain is mostly rice paddies.

Clearly the 1st Panzer will be of little use in this territory and Horse driven Infantry Armies are going to rule the day here.

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Preliminary plans right now are calling for amphibious landings from Model and Manstein with the objective of cutting the rail moving supplies from Annabah to the Muslim forces in the North. This will give Wiese a little help in breaking through the narrows and joining the fight with Model and Manstein. German engineers will most likely need to construct a Port in order to pull it off.

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Rommel's first Panzer has succeeded in capturing the enemy capital. Islamabad has fallen!

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Rommel visits with some of the Islamabad POW's to insure they are being treated humanely and are getting proper medical treatment.

[jday305]

Consider using units heavy with SMG infantry to fight south of Berlin as they do well in cities and woods. They will give a better punch in those woods then just regular infantry. Also, consider dropping a few paratroopers along the road between the city of Annabah and the front line troops. Although they will probably have heavy losses, it will keep supplies from the front line troops and keep the enemy from concentrating on your amphibious landings; hopefully buying you some time to establish a firm beachhead.

[Josh]

Yes you are right about the para's, unfortunately they are very expensive and you need transport planes and nearby airfields too. Sometimes I wonder if they are worth the trouble being so expensive and all... maybe if the transport planes they use had a double range and if the para's had a higher attack/defense value.
 
Oh about the picture with Rommel... I doubt they are prisoners. The one on the foreground makes you think so... but the two in the background definitely are German. So they question remains; who is that guy on the foreground? Looks Indian to me... oh hang on this pic is taken later in Normandy in "44... so this must be the "Fremde Heere". Foreigners serving in the German Army. There's also this story about (at least) two Koreans who ended up facing D-Day on the German side. 
 
Sorry to be a bit off topic here, don't want to ruin your AAR. 

[jday305]

If the para's are dropped in the right terrain, woods or elevation hexes, then they can get a defense boost from digging in. I would not use then as an offensive weapon but only defence and spoiler for the enemy to quickly rush reinforcements in the front lines. A couple of para units in the right spot can cause chaos to the enemy's supply line. It does take some planning with additional transports and airfields but may be the best option if a front is in a stalemate or the opening actions to start a war with an unorganized enemy. With the only good supply route to the Isamabad's front line forces through the heavy woods, I think it could be an excellent spot to drop a couple of para units. I would recon with air assets to determine the troop concentration between the two tank factories before desiding where to use them properly. Its only a suggestion but I agree that they can expensive and FieldOfGlory will have to decide their value for himself in this situation.

[derstralle]

Did you consider a more direct approach?

I think your Panzer Army could be put to good use in the desert. Annabah seems vulnerable to a mechanized attack from the south west.
By taking this city all the forces further north will be cut off and hence easy prey. Plus: from there you will enjoy an easier approach route towards Mocha.

Your plan seems to me like the beginning of a huge slugfest - no doubt you will win this and have a lot of fun. [;)]
However every month you wait the Americans grow stronger.