1.60 beta AAR (Aqudor vs Operating 111 turns finished)

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Turn 61 CP MP: Taranto should fall this turn, when it does the Italian dreadnaught will be forced out of port . I intend to be there to greet and trap it so it cannot escape. I'll have the advantage of nearby ports for repair and extra ships to swap out while keeping a constant battle with the Italians till their fleet is sunk, then their surrender should be just around the corner.

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Turn 61 CP MP: Taranto captured! As you can see: The Italians are trapped at sea, the thing about subs is that they have to attack every turn or else the Italian dreadnaught will sail right over the hidden sub and escape. Many units here can now head over to support the Genoa Front. The "Boot Campaign" is over.

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Turn 61 CP MP: Suez Canal Campaign: Here I am going to do a limited attack, to harry English artillery and soften up Ismailia infantry. German cruiser is going to lob shells into an English garrison to keep it's efficiency down.

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Turn 61 CP MP: The air attacks were not all that damaging to the English artillery, however, I feel the English will get wore down to where I can get more control of the canal. I'd like to do this before winter sets in...

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Turn 103 E MP: Western Front: Objectives: Making preparations for a northern breakthrough, soften up infantry next to Hanover, work on German's defensive line southern flank, air raid Leipzig.

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Turn 103 E MP: Western Front (south): Objectives: Capture Nuremberg, capture Munich, cut rail from Innsbruck, bombard AH artillery by Trento, Entente fighters jumped in where needed, eliminate 5 strength SG, soften up German cavalry and garrison north of Innsbruck , force CP armies into the mountains where their movement will be limited...

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Turn 103 E MP: Achieved objectives, eliminated SG up north, damaged infantry in front of Hanover, reduced the effectiveness of German defensive line and captured Nuremberg. Take note: That since Germany's infantry downgraded to #8 efficiency they are easier to break. Some of his garrisons are still #10 efficiency. It's hard for Aqudor to mount a counter offensive and is doing his best to slow the Entente onslaught, we're both watching the game clock. There's just no way for him to compete production wise against the combined might of Entente production....

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Turn 103 e MP: Western Front (southern flank): Both Nuremberg and Munich captured. Actually did not expect to score Munich, however airpower probably had a lot to do with it. This puts CP armies in a pickle, for now they have to walk out of a jam mostly through mountainous terrain, or be completely cut off from full supply. All the attacks you see (red circles) are mostly designed to lower defenders efficiencies. So if they move they are at an even greater chance of being eliminated.. For once they move they will not be able to stop (Entente will be on their tail) till they reach safety.

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Turn 103 E MP: Italian Front: The objective here is to recapture Venice and keep CP pinned in the mountains, plus harry his units. Maneuver reserves to support front for breakthrough.

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Turn 103 E MP: Venice is captured!!! Follow up attacks damage AH garrison in front of Trieste. The Italian fighter moved and spotted CP artillery, very meager CP reserves are reconnoitered. Aqudor has to make a major decision here: If he is going to stay and fight? or move his armies east? He's in a tough spot... He has no ability to recon past my front lines in Italy, that I know of, which also puts him at a disadvantage.

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Turn 62 CP MP: Western Front: Objectives: To knock out British salient in front line, air attack British gun, zeppelin raid on Dijon. All else is unit swaps repairs and upgrades to prepare for another push. Suprass seems to be setting up for a winter defense, he is also great for playing "cat and mouse" gambits...

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Turn 62 CP MP: The Brits were forced out of position and it's artillery damaged. Usually I would take that unoccupied hex, however, I'm interested to see what he does next?

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Turn 62 CP MP: Genoa Front: This is interesting! Suprass is offering up his Italian artillery as cannon fodder? That's an unusual tactic for him! OK! I'll take the bait, I can't see where he can really hurt any of my units. I'm here to do damage and damage will be done, bye- bye artillery!!

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Turn 62 CP MP: The question I have is: Where are Entente reinforcements? Air raid on Nice, follow up attack by armored car did not yield anything, except my losses. Going to work on Turin from the north, more than likely Italian infantry will occupy Turin, my artillery will need to be there to shake him up..

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Turn 62 CP MP: Admiral Haus: Objective: Sink the Italian dreadnaught fleet, bring about Italian surrender request. With Taranto in CP hands, rested units can start making their way to the Genoa Front to learn how to speak French and enjoy holidays in Nice.

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Turn 62 CP MP: The Italian navy is not making it easy to sink, in the end it will "sink". I do get concerned Entente may try to help this fleet escape.

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Turn 62 CP MP: Suez Canal Campaign: Objective: Capture Ismailia and keep English infantry weak with harry attacks. Let other units mend and upgrades.

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Turn 62 CP MP: I may have used AH airship to raid Alexandria, for it is lit up right now, plus 1 of my fighters shows damage, probably from a raid on the English artillery. the English infantry is also taking efficiency losses. At the same time keeping an eye out for English reinforcements. I'm sure Suprass does not feel safe with just a garrison in Ismailia..

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Turn 104 E MP: Not sure what this event causes? It could be that if the Italians had captured it they would get a NM boost.

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Turn 104 E MP: Western Front: Up north the Portuguese infantry will cut off the Germans in Wilhelmshaven, also German infantry by Hannover will be eliminated. In the center expecting to open corridors towards Berlin and Vienna once the blocking German cavalry is dealt with.