AAR - Fall Weiss II - BPINisBACK vs crispy131313

[crispy131313]

March 3, 1941

The French

It is already the spring of 1941 and the French have still not surrendered, forcing the Axis for to fight for every mile of French North Africa. Despite their valiant efforts, the new French Capital of Algiers will soon fall.

The British

The majority of British activity remains focused on sweeping North Africa of Italian forces. The arrival of the DAK should muddle those efforts.

In the Atlantic increased raiding activity is effecting our convoy income. The German subs have been largely elusive with the exception of some minor skirmishes.

The Soviets

Axis troop activity on the border is beginning to sound alarms that an attack is imminent.

[AlvaroSousa]

Cool counters

[crispy131313]

ORIGINAL: StratComAl

Cool counters

All credit to the counters design goes to Spires who kindly created NATO counters to match changes to the unit structure.

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[BPINisBACK]

March, 24th 1941
FRANCE surrenders (at last!) after heavy attacks of our panzer corps on Algeria.
OKW still feels confident about the war.
Now is time to prepare a new objective... After refitting and prepare the Wermatch.
It's a pity that the Desert Rats went on offesive so soon... But Tripoly it's secure... and who knows... [:'(][:'(][:'(]
There was a lot of events durings this turn. It's funny to decide about diplomatic relationships or economy or... to allow the Italians to launch a Sub in Bourdeoux!! [&o][&o][&o]
Sub activity is stronger than before... This is also true but, the briths didn't fight at sea until the last turns...


This is the overal map:

[BPINisBACK]

This is the expeditionary force who make surrender to French in Algeria.

[BPINisBACK]

Diplo status at the end of March (before French falls)

[BPINisBACK]

Forces at war after France surrenders.

[BPINisBACK]

At, finally, our incomes.
We are spending a lot of MPPS in "special task"... OKW wishes that all is going to be all right... [8|][8|][8|]

[crispy131313]

May 21, 1941

The East

War on the Eastern Front is about to spark, USSR mobilization is inching upwards and we are now at the end of Spring. Axis Forces are spotted all over the map positioning themselves for attack. With the time allowed to us, the Soviets have prepared as best as we can for the long struggled ahead. Engineers have built defensive lines at Leningrad, Moscow and Stalingrad and we now await the juggernaut that is the German Army to cross the borders. No invasion into either Yugoslavia or Greece has erased any local distractions, so we expect a very strong commitment to the invasion of USSR.

The West

A build up of German Special Forces have been spotted along the coastline of France, I have been harassing the coastline for consecutive turns to deter any thoughts of Sealion my opponent may have.

The Mediterranean

Spain's entrance into the war is the downside of drawing out France's surrender. Allied forces still linger in Casablanca which should serve as a further distraction for the Axis in former French territory. Meanwhile in Libya only Tripoli remains under Italian control as the British continue to roll forward. I am curious where are the DAK as they have not marched on the British from Tripoli.

[SIPRES]

Really good AAR, I like the screenshots (briefing style), in one picture you can summarize several game theaters. thats simply perfect.
[&o]

[crispy131313]

ORIGINAL: SIPRES

Really good AAR, I like the screenshots (briefing style), in one picture you can summarize several game theaters. thats simply perfect.
[&o]

Thanks! The screenshots kind of just evolved as the AAR went along and I've found the format quite easy to organize my thoughts while also not giving too much away to my opponent with careful placements. And thank you for creating the sprites![:D]

[crispy131313]

July 1941

Intermission

As my opponent is now traveling for a few days we have taken intermission on the eve of Fall Barbarossa, the much anticipated invasion of USSR. The Axis can not delay much longer as USSR mobilization is increasing with the presence of German troops across the length of our borders. Sparks are about to fly!

The Balkans

Yugoslavia and Greece have been spared Axis aggression and likely will not be joining the conflict in Europe without provocation. This certainly shrinks the soft underbelly of Europe.

[s]Italian North Africa[/s] British North Africa

The long march to Tripoli is almost complete. We have spotted from the air a wide array of defense capabilities surrounding the city. The Axis appear determined not to be pushed back into Tunisia.

The Middle East

This has not been a contested theater, but we have been required to provide order over the surrendered French colony of Syria.

Morocco

Strong Axis forces are attempting to sweep away British forces at and around Casablanca. They are more or less doomed but seeing 2 German Tank Corps still in North Africa has proven the distraction successful.

Sealion?

As the Wehrmacht prepare to cross the Soviet borders, it's curious to find the Luftwaffe concentrated in France and attempting to soften British targets across the English channel. Naval skirmishes have commenced, with some Axis Capital ships taken minor damage, and UK submarines sunk mainly by Axis Bombers. My opponent is indeed very bold and I do believe he will try to land on British soil.

[vonik]

ORIGINAL: crispy131313

July 1941

[As the Wehrmacht prepare to cross the Soviet borders, it's curious to find the Luftwaffe concentrated in France and attempting to soften British targets across the English channel.
Naval skirmishes have commenced, with some Axis Capital ships taken minor damage, and UK submarines sunk mainly by Axis Bombers.
My opponent is indeed very bold and I do believe he will try to land on British soil.

Your opponent adopted an EXTREMELY risky strategy which costs him valuable time .
With bombers in France and Panzers in Africa he is not ready at all for Barbarossa and will need at least 4 turns to be strong there .
This could mean slow progress in Russia and this would in turn spell disaster because the Reds will be able to fortify Leningrad and Moscow so that it holds well into 1942 .
And if it does ....

[crispy131313]

ORIGINAL: vonik

ORIGINAL: crispy131313

July 1941

[As the Wehrmacht prepare to cross the Soviet borders, it's curious to find the Luftwaffe concentrated in France and attempting to soften British targets across the English channel.
Naval skirmishes have commenced, with some Axis Capital ships taken minor damage, and UK submarines sunk mainly by Axis Bombers.
My opponent is indeed very bold and I do believe he will try to land on British soil.

Your opponent adopted an EXTREMELY risky strategy which costs him valuable time .
With bombers in France and Panzers in Africa he is not ready at all for Barbarossa and will need at least 4 turns to be strong there .
This could mean slow progress in Russia and this would in turn spell disaster because the Reds will be able to fortify Leningrad and Moscow so that it holds well into 1942 .
And if it does ....

I agree the extra time afforded to USSR is going to be VERY beneficial to my defensive strategy, but Germany is also continuing to earn MPP at 5:1 ratio over USSR and there are more mobile units types available to build then in the stock campaign which could aid in a rapid advance.

The Axis also could hold the tech advantage a little longer then in the stock campaign due to the fact I have staggered research progression to slow gradually, so USSR will take a bit more time to catch up. Overall though, I did expect an earlier DOW on USSR and will be sure to take advantage.

There are also 20 additional Ground Forces (Divisions) that Germany can build. These can be very useful later in the war to help with defense of the coastal regions or form defensive lines, plus additional units available to Italy and Minors which could aide in the same. There is also some opportunity for extra offensive punch, as some events are available develop additional Tank formations of various sizes. so Germany could really spearhead some strong attacks in some regions if they plan it right. Due to build limits if these additional Tank units are destroyed they will likely not be re-built though.

[BPINisBACK]

Hello everyone!
Back to war!
I know that i am following a very much risky bussines... but, what's life without some of excitement?
Are we talking about a Sealion? Is it all a trap for British to allow AK to reinforce?
Will be Staling the first who broke our treatry?
Or... maybe Werthmatch is still so weak??
Russia is at 70%, Spain is attacking Gibraltar, AK is missing, Luftwaffe is bombing hard the south of England, also some raiding is going on... Our military industry is working at 200%...
A lot of fun is ahead...
Thanks for following us!

[crispy131313]

July 15, 1941

The British lost submarines at port in London and some other minor skirmishes continue in the English Channel. German Special Forces have been spotted still on the French Coast. I am curious what is the next move for the Axis? USSR continues to lean towards war, the quite time can not last much longer.

[crispy131313]

July 29, 1941

The British Channel

The Germans have made a daring move attempting to cross the English Channel with Amphibious Transports. The offensive was foiled with the transports either sunk of left in too poor condition to attempt the crossing. With the USSR at 81% the time for German extracurricular activities may be drawing to an end.

North Africa

The DAK thrust forward from Tripoli to meet the British head on with more offensive punch then I had expected. This could be a decisive battle.

The Atlantic

A British Destroyer Group has intercepted the pack of raiding U-boats near the Canary Islands which had been raiding without opposition for some time.

[BPINisBACK]

(I apologize because i lost the pictures i have been taking during my time)

Bloody time over the English Channel.

British empire lost more than 1.000 MPP in one single turn. At least 5 ships has been destroyed (plus a Tank Corp in Lybia).

Yes, the british stopped to our men at sea, but they were revenged! Will the british still patrolling the Channel with their ships? And... Where are their planes?

Some of them are in Lybia where they have also CA with great strong. However, Rommel launches a suscesfull attack over the Desert Rats and they are killed.

Gibraltar is Spanish!!! [:'(][:'(][:'(][:'(]

Axis powers receives about 1.200 MPP per turn, BTW.

Russia is still below 90%!!!

This is going to be very interesting!

[crispy131313]

August 12, 1941

The English Channel

The Royal Navy has suffered heavy losses defending the Britain from German amphibious invasion. Germany has proven very dedicated to the invasion indeed.

USSR[8D][:D][&o]

The Soviets have seen the Axis forces line their border long enough and have declared war but do not hold the initiative as Germany will strike first. Finally the Soviets can no longer be ignored and Germany will have to divert forces to the vast Eastern Front.

Tripoli

The battle for Tripoli continues with the British avenging the loss of the 7th Armoured Tank Group by destroying the Afrika Panzer Corps. Malta continues to assist in poor supply for our enemy.

Turkey

Both the British and Americans have diverted Military Equipment to Turkey to help ward off any possible plans of German invasion. At the same time British diplomacy (chits) has also helped sway Turkey towards the Allied camp.

[crispy131313]

September 9, 1941

Sealion

Axis Air superiority over the English Channel has forced the Royal Navy to retreat and the Axis have taken full advantage launching Sealion! The local defenses around Dover were no match for a combined German/Italian Amphibious and Airborne force supported by the Luftwaffe. The fight for London is well underway!

America Enters The War

Our American allies will not stand idly by while the Axis attempts to invade Britain, they have declared war on the Axis!

Portugal

Spain has invaded Portugal but have not yet marched on the capital, but rather have landed troops in the Azores to prevent Allied reinforcements on the island.

North Africa

As their homeland is invaded, British forces in Libya press onward and have reached the gates of Tripoli. The Axis have had very little success other then the destruction of the 7th Armoured Tank Group.

The Eastern Front

As expected the German invasion of USSR has been met with resistance as the extra time afforded to the Soviets have allowed our border defenses to improve. Interestingly enough the German's are at level 1 infantry. Is this a quantity over quality strategy? Regardless the Axis appear to be winning so far!